# 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 - **Event Description**: FREEDOM FOOD FESTIVAL https://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. ----- 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. ----- 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. ----- 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 ----- 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 ----- ALCOHOL SALES https://freedomfoodfestival.com/collections/buy-alcohol Brew Ridge Tabls Haywood's Heliotrope Brewery Juniper Lounge Pronto Gelateria Southern Inn Restaurant TAPS ----- 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! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/freedom-food-festival-2026/200029204761402 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment, freedom-festivals, music-festivals, sports, contests, live-music, trips-adventures, fourth-of-july, virtual, wine-tasting, dog, beer-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 552 ## 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=1782724451 ## 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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