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2026 Golden Fork Awards Gala

Sunday, August 16, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (CDT)

Oasis Hotel & COnvention Center

2546 North Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65803

Event Details

An evening of excellence, elegance, and celebration — join us for the Springfield Golden Fork Awards Gala, the most prestigious night of the year for our local restaurant and hospitality industry.

This black-tie event features a gourmet plated dinner, fine wine, and live entertainment, culminating in the highly anticipated Golden Fork Awards ceremony. We honor the exceptional individuals and businesses who set the gold standard in Springfield’s culinary and hospitality scene.

Award categories include:

  • Restaurateur of the Year

  • Chef of the Year

  • Manager of the Year

  • Company of the Year

  • Rising Star

  • Community Impact Award
    …and more!

Come celebrate the passion, talent, and hard work that make our industry thrive. Whether you're a nominee, supporter, or guest, the Golden Fork Gala is your chance to enjoy an unforgettable evening surrounded by Springfield’s finest.

Dress Code: Formal / Black Tie Optional

Tables and individual tickets available. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN!

Raise a glass with us as we spotlight excellence and toast to the future of Springfield’s vibrant restaurant community!

For More Information:

Mike Burris (C)
Mike Burris (C)
Executive Director - KC & Southwest Missouri Missouri Restaurant Association (913)530-2576

Support an evening dedicated to honoring hospitality leadership, celebrating scholarship recipients, and investing in the future of Missouri’s restaurant industry.

Sponsorship opportunities provide visibility among industry leaders, operators, educators, community partners, and hospitality professionals from across the region.

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