Crave Food & Music Festival
Saturday, July 30: 12-11 p.m.
Sunday, July 31: 12-7 p.m.
Featuring 40 local food vendors, live music, special food performances, craft beer and cocktails, kid-friendly activities, a classic car show, corn hole tournament and more, this annual, family-friendly food and music festival is the biggest celebration of Lexington’s culinary culture. Designed for exploration, the festival provides an opportunity for patrons to sample from dozens of food vendors, including local restaurants, food trucks and more. The Crave Kitchen Stage, emceed by celebrity chef “Lord Honey” Jason Smith, will feature a full weekend of culinary programming curated in partnership with Black Soil, including demos, competitions and more. Two full bars will offer special craft cocktails, beer and wine, and can stations throughout the festival will offer quick places to grab a cold beverage of choice. Stay tuned for special culinary pop-up events taking place throughout the weekend.
Daily admission is $10; weekend pass $15
Another highlight of the festival is a live music lineup ranging from garage rock to Americana, bluegrass, blues and soul. This year's stage will feature DeeOhGee, Restless Leg String Band, Bee Taylor, Scott T. Smith, The Minks, Hot Brown Smackdown, Champs of the Sun, Girl Tones, DeBraun Thomas and Maggie Lander.
Information about participating food vendors, performers, guests, schedule and other details will be posted on the event’s website as it nears.
Crave Food & Music Festival is produced by Smiley Pete Publishing, this magazine’s parent company.