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Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm | $95
Craft barbecue like you've never seen it before in the heart of historic St. Francisville
A live fire cooking event at The Mallory and North Commerce in downtown St. Francisville, Bubbles & BBQ presents craft barbecue masters, champagne, craft beers, live entertainment; retail pop-ups, and samplings of natural wines, regional spirits, & specialty foods.
Featured Chefs
Open Fire Co. - New Orleans, LA
Open Fire Co of New Orleans is an expression of open fire cooking with an emphasis on suspension and hanging BBQ. New Orleans-based open fire chef, cookbook author, and world traveler Mark Stevens Roncoli & friends specialize in outdoor events that invite guests into a magically primitive world where all food is cooked with coals, fire and ash, without the use of electricity.
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Galen Iverstine
Iverstine Farms Butcher - Baton Rouge, LA
Galen Iverstine is a pioneering entrepreneur and sustainable agriculture advocate, best known as the founder and CEO of Iverstine Farms Butcher, a pasture-based meat company and whole animal butcher shop based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With a deep commitment to ethical farming, environmental stewardship, and community health, Galen has reshaped the local food landscape by building a vertically integrated operation that brings responsibly raised meats from farm to table. Galen is a St. Francisville Food & Wine Festival stalwart, having served his house-made bratwurst sausage since the festival's founding.
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The Supper Club at Blue Moon Farm
- St. Francisville, LA
Andy Roberts is the creative force behind St. Francisville's Supper Club at Blue Moon Farm. Since 2016, Andy was the BBQ pit builder and chef for Bluetick Barbecue. Now, he and his wife, Lydale, run Supper Club at Blue Moon Farm, a series of small, intimate gatherings built around wood-fired meals and unique experiences. While the Supper Club still focuses on traditional wood-fired BBQ, Andy is expanding into different culinary genres, all centered around live fire cooking.
Gonzo’s Smokehouse - Luling, LA
The brainchild of Chef Jason Gonzales, Gonzo's Smokehouse & BBQ is a central Texas-inspired craft BBQ joint in Luling, LA. Known for mouthwatering smoked meats and house made sausages & unique boudins including smoked brisket boudin, Gonzo's is a must-do for anyone craving authentic central Texas BBQ flavors with South Louisiana flair.
Little Moon Oyster Ranch - Grand Isle, LA
Little Moon Oyster Ranch was founded in 2022 by Ryan Anderson and friends with the vision of supplying clean and fresh farmed oysters from the waters surrounding Grand Isle, Louisiana. Little Moon oysters are grown from seed using modern aquaculture practices, utilizing baskets that float on top of the water as opposed to sitting on the bottom. Each oyster harvested is carefully graded and selected by hand, ensuring the oyster that makes it to your plate is the best quality and an expression of the healthy ecosystem it grows in.
Bad Wolf BBQ - Ruston, LA
Bad Wolf BBQ, Ruston. While working at a petroleum storage depot, Andrew Caskey lived to spend his weekends cooking a brisket all day long. In 2017 he bought a food trailer despite having no culinary training. His hobby turned into a passion, and ultimately Ruston's Bad Wolf BBQ, where he serves craft barbecue influenced by the modern techniques of central Texas.
Michael Carr
BBQ SHINE - Ridgeland, MS
Michael Carr is the proud owner and pitmaster behind Barbeque SHINE, one of Ridgeland’s most beloved restaurants. Known for his signature smoked meats, soulful sides, and welcoming atmosphere, Michael brings deep-rooted passion and craftsmanship to every plate. His culinary journey began with family recipes and backyard grills, evolving into a thriving business that draws locals and visitors alike. Michael is not only committed to serving great food—he’s also dedicated to community, often supporting local events, and uplifting fellow entrepreneurs. Through Barbeque SHINE, he’s helping preserve Mississippi’s rich barbecue tradition while adding his own unforgettable flavor to Ridgeland’s dining scene.
Vincent Hunt
Salt Pepper Oak - Baton Rouge, LA
Vincent Hunt is the chef and pitmaster behind Salt Pepper Oak, a live-fire barbecue restaurant built on simplicity, authenticity, and oak-fueled smoke. After two decades in the industry, he launched SPO to perfect slow-smoked barbecue with just salt, pepper, and time. Known for its brisket, pork belly burnt ends, bold sides, and scratch-made desserts, SPO has grown from a Mississippi pop-up to a Baton Rouge destination — and a rising name in American barbecue.
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Billy & Lauren Gunther
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CHEERS TO OUR SPONSORS
Artisan Fine Wines - Avoyelles Commission of Tourism - Cajun Coast Tourism - Explore Houma - Natchitoches CVB - Renaissance Baton Rouge - St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission - St. Martin Parish Tourist Commission - Sysco - Tip Top Proper Cocktails - Uncorked - Visit Shreveport-Bossier - WATERMARK Baton Rouge
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