Emeril Lagasse Foundation and Food For Thought.

For the past ten years, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation has been a valuable partner in our programs. The foundation provides essential support for the initiatives offered in the Full Circle Kitchen, as well as for our backpack program. A significant portion of these funds is raised during their Annual Throwdown Weekend. 

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Join us this year April 3rd-5th.

TICKETS 

https://emeril.ejoinme.org/Throwdown2025

Sponsorship Opportunities 

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ABOUT THE EVENT 

Throwdown Weekend 2025 is the Emeril Lagasse Foundation's annual fundraising weekend in Walton County, Florida and has been a pillar in supporting the local community.

This year’s event weekend will take place April 3 – 5, 2025  and features three days of stellar food, wine, and philanthropy. 

What started as a backyard BBQ has now expanded into one of the foundation’s annual fundraising events.

The event weekend includes:

  • Thursday Evening Wine Dinner at Emeril’s Coastal
  • Friday Golf / Pickleball Tournaments at Burnt Pine Golf Club
  • Saturday Throwdown featuring Live & Silent Auctions 
  • BBQ competition between celebrity guest chefs accompanied by celebrated winemakers from around the world.

Guests will cast their vote for their favorite:

  • Ribs
  • Side
  • Showmanship (This year’s theme is Super Heroes)