# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Big Table 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Magical things happen when we share a meal. We talk. We connect. We heal. We build community.About this EventEnough good food and enough good people can change the world.PARTICIPANTSBring a dish to share and experience the magic that happens when we connect with our neighbors.You'll sit with participants you don't know (yet), and use our Conversation Cards to listen to each other's stories. At The Big Table, there is no stage or entertainment schedule. The magic of the event is what happens right there within your table of eight.If you play an instrument, bring it! After dinner we'll have a soccer pickup game and music jam! Drum circle near the amphitheater. Instrument jam near the playground. Soccer in the open field at the center of the tables.TABLE HOSTSNow's the time to live your dream of being the host with the most!Before the event, you promise to invite eight participants to the big day. Then, as a Table Host, you will welcome participants to your table and guide the conversation that occurs with easy prompts provided by the Big Table Team. Don't be intimidated! We have designed fun and simple processes for helping strangers connect and tell stories. You will be sent Table Host facilitation instructions after you register.DONORSIn order for tickets to remain free, we must fundraise to pay the cost of a table for 2000 people. From chairs and tables to the truck they're delivered in to the forklift it takes to set them up, it requires community support to prepare a place at the table for everyone. In fact, it costs about $30,000 a year to set The Big Table. That's $15 a plate. Can you help us offset this cost by chipping in to "donate" a plate? Or maybe even a table of plates (that's 6 plates)?Donate $100 or more and get your name posted on a table for all the table guests to see. You can purchase a Donation ticket at checkout, or utilize our Paypal. Show them how much good food and good company mean to you!FAQsWho should come?Everyone! We hope to engage the broad spectrum of the Louisville community.What should I bring?- A dish to share with at least 8 people. Use a recipe with a family connection or something you just really like!- Bring drinks, but not alcohol or glass bottles.- We will not be supplying power or ice, so please use coolers or insulating dishes to keep your food safe.- Serving utensils – We will provide plates, napkins and utensils but not serving utensils.- Bring blankets and/or a chair – We are providing seating for 2,000 people. In case of an extra large turnout, consider bringing a blanket along. If you are unable to sit on a blanket, we'll make sure you have a chair.Please note: We will be marking vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-containing dishes, but we cannot promise those with allergies will not come into contact with these things. These dishes are made in home kitchens and no responsibility will be taken by the cook or the organizing committee. Please use your best judgement.What should I leave at home?Alcohol or glass bottlesUnleashed dogs – Please use your best judgement on whether or not this activity would be fun for your four-legged family members. If you think yes, please keep your dog leashed during the event.Want to help set up?Great! We need volunteers for set-up and clean-up, and you can sign up here.Parking infoFree parking is available at Iroquois Amphitheater, and also at DeSales High School. ADA parking is available and attendants will be on hand to direct traffic.Table Host infoEverything you need to know to host a table is in this training video! You can also preview the Table Host Instructions Sheet, which will be printed for every table.What about rain?Rain doesn't stop our community! In the event of wet weather, we will let you know alternative locations.Remember the rain pivot in 2022? A big thanks again to all the Hosts who jumped in despite the rain to create the event...all over the city! We ended up with 22 locations all over the Louisville area, in homes, restaurants, houses of worship, offices, schools, even a farm. Way to go everyone!Food safety tipsThe Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has provided the following food safety tips. Please consider these as you choose your dish, and transport it.Can you help spread the word?We have printed invitations, posters, and yard signs...and we really need YOUR help to get them out in our community. Materials will be avaiable at all Heine Bros locations in August. Give them to everyone you meet!Thank you to our sponsors!The organizations below are essential to making The Big Table possible. We appreciate you greatly! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisville/the-big-table-2026/100001997032128856 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, health-wellness, dog, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Iroquois Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Louisville - **state**: KY - **country**: United States - **location**: Iroquois Park - **lat**: 38.1608222 - **long**: -85.7803059 - **full address**: Iroquois Park, 2120 Rundill Road, Louisville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Big Table 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5fe18739c6d42cb1fa97936118cd83da41910f1aff91d24e874f66e751c68088-rimg-w940-h470-dc88c8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1786054780 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Big Table 2026 being held? - **A:** The Big Table 2026 takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Iroquois Park, 2120 Rundill Road, Louisville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Table 2026? - **A:** The Big Table 2026 is organized by The Big Table. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Big Table 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Louisville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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A deck of conversation cards invite participants to share their stories such as “Tell about a time when you made your parents proud?” or “What is your most treasured memory?”Each participant is asked to bring a dish, fruit, dessert or non-alcoholic drink to share with at least eight people that reflects something about them, has a family story or personal significance, along with a recipe card. Tables, chairs, eating utensils and plates are provided.What happens:In just two hours people turn from strangers to friends. Additionally, after the table conversations close, the feeling of connection then transfers to the crowd at-large, and people are more open, generous and talkative than usual.When asked about the most meaningful part of the event, participants said, “Exchanging personal stories,” “Seeing the huge turnout,” “Enjoying diverse foods,” “A warm sense of community,” and “Talking with a gay man ready to adopt a child.” Some tables have continued to meet afterward, and we even learned of one couple who met at the first Big Table!We set the table for everyone to come. We each bring something unique. We all belong at The Big Table." } ] } ] ```