# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Crave food + music festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: CRAVE is coming home.

On July 31–August 1, CRAVE food + music festival returns for its 13th year and settles into its beautiful new home at Gatton Park on the Town Branch in downtown Lexington.

For one weekend, we’ll gather around the table to celebrate the things Kentucky does best: incredible local food, live music, bourbon, farmers, chefs, makers, and the stories behind them all.

Think chef demos. Kentucky music. Ouita Michel’s Hoecake Hoedown. Distilled in Kentucky Night. Food Network star and Kentucky chef Jason Smith. Local restaurants. Artisan makers. Bourbon. Community.

The food will be local. The music will be Kentucky. The vibe will be unmistakably Lexington.

? Gatton Park on the Town Branch
? July 31–August 1, 2026

#CraveTheDate

⚠️ VENDOR ALERT: BEWARE OF SCAMMERS 

We’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to sell vendor spaces for CRAVE.

Please note:
• Smiley Pete Publishing is the ONLY authorized entity selling vendor spaces for CRAVE.
• We do NOT accept Zelle payments.
• All approved vendors receive an official invoice directly from Smiley Pete Publishing.
• We will never request payment through personal payment apps or unofficial channels.

We’re intentionally curating a smaller vendor lineup this year, and spaces are filling quickly.

Interested in joining us?

? events@smileypete.com

Come hungry. Stay awhile.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/crave-food-music-festival/200030288810405
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, kentucky-derby, festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 598

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lexington
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gatton Park on the Town Branch
- **lat**: 38.051861388466
- **long**: -84.506055401577
- **full address**: Gatton Park on the Town Branch, 142 Cox St, Lexington, KY 40508-2478, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Crave food + music festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/27777132f6573e1f5fa636db1eec6ad311fb34492d8059b23296c306965cbcd9-rimg-w1200-h418-dc080808-gmir?v=1785562327

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Crave food + music festival being held?
  - **A:** Crave food + music festival takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Gatton Park on the Town Branch, 142 Cox St, Lexington, KY 40508-2478, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Crave food + music festival?
  - **A:** Crave food + music festival is organized by CRAVE food + music festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Crave food + music festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lexington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 590+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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