Chefs’ Night Out 2026 winners!
Congratulations to these award winners for Chefs’ Night Out 2026. Thank you to our winners and all our generous restaurants, food trucks, wineries and breweries who made the night so special and raised more than 300,000 meals for our community!
Presentation & Hospitality
- Honorable Mention: LCC Culinary Arts
- Winner: Sweet Life Patisserie
Vegetarian bite
- Honorable Mention: South Pine
- Winner: Wild Plate
Gluten Free bite
- Honorable Mention: Sun River Brewing
- Winner: Moi Poki
Sweet bite
- Honorable Mention: Sweet Life
- Winner: Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
Savory bite
- Honorable Mention: Corn Dog Company
- Winner: Seasoned
People’s Choice
- Honorable Mention: Network Charter School
- Winner: Tie: Fisherman’s Market & Seasoned
Mike West overall best bite
- Honorable Mention: Tie: Moi Poki & Seasoned
- Winner: Tie: Agate Alley Bistro & LCC Culinary Arts
Join Food for Lane County and more than 50 local purveyors at the 34th annual Chefs’ Night Out!
More info here: https://bit.ly/cno2026
What To Expect
Spend the evening sampling inspired small bites and beverages from more than 50 local purveyors as you take your taste buds on a true culinary adventure. Highlights include:
- Unlimited tastings from Lane County’s top restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries, and distilleries
- Voting for your favorite bite in the People’s Choice Award
- Live music from local artists throughout the evening
- A lively, social atmosphere with fellow Food for Lane County supporters
- All food and beverages are crafted just for you by the talented chefs and makers who make our local food scene so special.
All on one level, the spacious Lane Events Center Exhibit Hall also provides free parking.
Tickets are $95 for general admission. A limited number of VIP tickets are available at $125–those get you in the door at 5:30, to enjoy an extra hour of culinary delights.
NEW EVENT CHANGES FOR 2026
- No entry will be permitted after 8pm
- Clear Bag Policy – In alignment with other large events in Eugene, we are implementing a clear bag policy for Chefs’ Night Out in 2026. For the safety of our community, attendees at Chefs’ Night Out may bring in one (1) clear bag no larger than 14″ x 18″ x 6″. Exceptions: guests may bring in one small clutch or purse for privacy. There will be signs at the venue reminding attendees about the policy. Coat check is not available, and re-entry is not allowed. We appreciate your understanding.
Attended last year’s event? Check out the photos!
If you need support or accommodations to fully attend, please email Caitlin Caldwell at ccaldwell@foodforlanecounty.org.
