Freedom Food Festival Kicks Off the 4th of July Holiday
SAVE the DATE for the 2025 FREEDOM FOOD FESTIVAL!
Main Street in downtown Lexington is converted into a community street and music festival featuring live music, beer/wine sales, desserts, and tasty July 4th picnic-style fare. FREE admission.
The Freedom Food Festival is back for another delicious year of fundraising for our community non-profits on Main Street in downtown Lexington! It's a family-friendly affair with so many great flavors, kids activities, and live bands, too.
Meet the Non-Profits and Their Celebrity Chefs & Restaurants
Back for another year with her tempting Spicy Noodles is Chef Laurie Macrae cooking with the crew from Lexington Catering Co. on behalf of ConnectionsPlus Healthcare & Hospice, an organization providing emotional, physical, and spiritual care to patients and families affected by terminal illness.
Our favorite Park Ranger, Jim Jones, will be working overtime to prepare his Dr. Pepper Smoked Pulled Pork alongside C.H.E.F.S. Catering to benefit Friends of Natural Bridge State Park. FNBSP works hard to support, promote, and protect one of our best natural assets: Natural Bridge.
The Community Table of Rockbridge will benefit from those who choose Fried Chicken Tacos whipped up with Lexington Catering Co. The Community Table of Rockbridge serves meals across Rockbridge County as a "restaurant without a cash register."
Chef Shane Gonsalves of Sweet Treats is making comfort food for FFF and we can't wait! Sales of his Spuds & Savory Beef Tips will benefit Vet First, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the well[-being of United States Veterans and providing organic and sustainable food for those in need.
Lexington Mercantile and Celebrity Chef Lynne Johnson will be serving Beef Brisket Chili Nachos on behalf of Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity. RAHfH works to provide affordable housing solutions for low-income families in Rockbridge County.
RCHS Baseball Coach Travis Roadcap will be the Celebrity Chef working with Pure Eats to craft 1/4-pound Angus burgers to benefit the Rockbridge County High School Baseball Team.
Yellow Brick Road Early Learning Center offers educational programs for children six weeks to six years old. Hoping to bring them a windfall of support is Celebrity Chef Ruben Showalter working with Hog Back Mountain to provide Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
Devils Backbone Brewing Co. has won the coveted Golden Spoon Award every year. Can they do it again? Celebrity Chef Tara Rodi plans to with her All Beef "Kogi" Dog. Speaking of dogs, those who choose this one will help save others since the Rockbridge SPCA will be the beneficiary.
For the Kids ...
Get a kids meal of hot dogs, popcorn, and a sno cone from Hull's Angels, Inc., the community of supporters behind our iconic Hull's Drive-In.
Known for their excellent pie-making skills, Friends of Rockbridge Swimming, Inc. will offer delicious pies and ice cream for more than just the kids! Profits provide swim lessons for the children of Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County.
Drinks ...
We all need a drink, and you have options!
Team Na-Na Sports will have water, lemonade, and sodas available for purchase. Team Na-Na is a travel basketball team for boys and girls.
Alcohol sales are on again for this year! The footprint of Freedom Food Festival is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, meaning you can enjoy your drink inside or out at the following locations.
- Brew Ridge Taps
- Haywood's
- Heliotrope Brewery
- Juniper Lounge
- Pronto Gelateria
- Southern Inn Restaurant
- TAPS
Get more information on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
The Bands
Lime Kiln Theater is once again lining up the entertainment on Main Street for Freedom Food Festival! They have a great line-up of musicians: Boy Named Banjoy, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, and The Wilson Springs Hotel. Read More
TICKETS
Meal tickets may be purchased online at a reduced rate of $20 or the day of the event for $25. A table for 8 may be reserved and includes 8 meal tickets. Read More
OVERNIGHT LODGING SPECIAL
The Georges is the official lodging partner for Freedom Food Festival and they are offering a special discount when you choose them for your overnight accommodations. The Georges is located on Main Street just steps away from the entertainment and excellent cuisine that awaits.
