Freedom Food Festival 2026
Schedule
Fri Jul 03 2026 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Main Street, 24450 | Lexington, VA
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FREEDOM FOOD FESTIVALhttps://freedomfoodfestival.com/
Main Street in downtown Lexington is converted into a community street and music festival featuring live music, beer/wine sales, desserts, and a tasty July 4th picnic-style cook-off competition.
FREE admission. Rain or Shine.
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TICKETS
https://freedomfoodfestival.com/events/2026-freedom-food-festival
Individual "Cook-off" Meal Tickets
Pre-purchase: $20 each
(Pre-purchase online pricing end July 2, 2026 at 11:59pm.)
Day of Event: $25 (cash or credit)
(Day of Event online pricing starts July 3, 2026 at 12:01am.)
1) Purchase tickets online and bring your QR Codes (printout or digital) to a food tent of your choice.
2) Purchase meal directly at a food tent with cash or credit card.
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RESERVED TABLES
https://freedomfoodfestival.com/events/2026-freedom-food-festival
Pre-purchase ONLY: $300. Sales end June 28, 2026.
Reserved Tables are located in the general seating area. Includes 8 meal tickets.
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BANDS
https://freedomfoodfestival.com/static-pages/bands
The Late Night Stumblers (5:15-6:15pm)
Mason Via (6:45-8pm)
Cordovas (8:30-10pm)
Band Reel:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/lexingtonvirginia.com/Videos/2026-Bands.mp4
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MENUS
https://freedomfoodfestival.com/static-pages/menus
COOK-OFF TEAMS
Boxerwood Education Association + Lexington Catering Company
Blue Heron Cafe Spicy Fry Noodles topped w/ Savory Grilled Tofu, Zesty Lime Asian Slaw
Celebrity Chef: Laurie Macrae
Community Table of Rockbridge + Lexington Catering Company
Grilled Chicken, Peach Chutney, Corn Fritters, Summer Slaw
Celebrity Chef: Tammy Reid
Friends of Natural Bridge State Park + C.H.E.F.S. Catering
Virginia Whiskey & Ginger Pulled Pork on a Pretzel Roll w/ Crispy Onion Straws + Alabama White BBQ Sauce, Maine Lobster Mac & Cheese, Tennessee Hillybilly Slaw, Watermelon Wedge
Celebrity Chef: Jim Jones
Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity + Lexington Mercantile
Smoked Pork Belly, Asian Slaw, Route 44 Chips, Berry Salad
Celebrity Chef: Lynne Johnson
Rockbridge County High School Baseball Team + Pure Eats
1/4Pound Angus Burger topped w/ Cheddar or Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onion & Garlic Aioli, Deviled Eggs, Mammaw's Potato Salad, Donut Holes
Celebrity Chef: Coach Travis Roadcap
Rockbridge SPCA + El Muchacho Alegre
Beef & Chicken Tacos, Nachos w/ Ceviche, Rice, Beans
Celebrity Chef: Tara Rodi
Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center + Lexington Catering Company
BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Onion Marmalade, Roasted Potatoes, Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Celebrity Chef: Steve Landgraf
KID'S MEALS, DESSERTS & NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Hull’s Angels, Inc.
Kid's Meal: Hot Dog, Popcorn & Sno Cone served on a Frisbee
Friends of Rockbridge Swimming, Inc.
Dessert: Assorted Pies & Homemade Ice Cream
Team Na-Na Sports
Water + Non-alcoholic Beverages
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ALCOHOL SALES
https://freedomfoodfestival.com/collections/buy-alcohol
Brew Ridge Tabls
Haywood's
Heliotrope Brewery
Juniper Lounge
Pronto Gelateria
Southern Inn Restaurant
TAPS
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SPONSORS
https://freedomfoodfestival.com/collections/sponsors
With sincere gratitude to CornerStone Bank for being the PRESENTING SPONSOR for this year's festival—thank you for helping bring family, friends and neighbors together to celebrate Virginia's 250th Anniversary in downtown Lexington!
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Where is it happening?
Main Street, 24450, 167 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2315, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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