Freedom Food Festival 2026

Fri Jul 03 2026 at 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-04:00

Main Street, 24450 | Lexington

Freedom Food Festival
Publisher/HostFreedom Food Festival
Freedom Food Festival 2026
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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
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
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
The Late Night Stumblers (5:15-6:15pm)
Mason Via (6:45-8pm)
Cordovas (8:30-10pm)
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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
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Event Venue

Main Street, 24450, 167 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450-2315, United States

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