# Event Details - **Event Name**: Freedom Food Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 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. ----- TICKETS 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. ----- RESERVED TABLES Pre-purchase ONLY: $300. Sales end June 28, 2026. Reserved Tables are located in the general seating area. Includes 8 meal tickets. ----- BANDS The Late Night Stumblers (5:15-6:15pm) Mason Via (6:45-8pm) Cordovas (8:30-10pm) ----- MENUS COOK-OFF TEAMS Boxerwood Education Association + Laurie LLC 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 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/freedom-food-festival-2026/200029204761402 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment, music-festivals, freedom-festivals, sports, contests, live-music, trips-adventures, fourth-of-july, virtual, wine-tasting, dog, beer-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 429 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lexington - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Main Street, 24450 - **lat**: 37.78297 - **long**: -79.44428 - **full address**: Main Street, 24450, 167 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2315, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Freedom Food Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/df706a45df0b0ba89ff6a93b934f83ea5be85d638041ddb9ea658458fa316edf-rimg-w820-h360-dc050506-gmir?v=1778684711 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Freedom Food Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Freedom Food Festival 2026 takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Main Street, 24450, 167 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2315, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Freedom Food Festival 2026? - **A:** Freedom Food Festival 2026 is organized by Freedom Food Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Freedom Food Festival 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. 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. 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