THE COMMANDMENTS OF
LEXINGTON BURGER WEEK 2021
1. THEY WILL RUN OUT
(THEY WILL MAKE MORE TOMORROW)
These restaurants will get demolished. They are going to be hit like never before in their histories. Unless, of course, they participated in Lexington Burger Week 2020. So, if a place runs out toward the end of a shift, go back the next day, earlier, order your burger, and thank them for working their butts off to do this for you.
Do Not Be A Jerk To Our Restaurants.
2. THERE WILL BE WAITS*
People have been talking about Burger Week 2021 since the day after Lexington Burger Week 2020. Don't be surprised if restaurants have waits. In fact, be surprised if they don't.
3. YOU WILL TIP AND GIVE THANKS
It brings out the cheap in all of us, but really, you're getting a $10-$15 burger (many restaurants go way overboard with ingredients, trying to outdo each other), so please tip at least 20%. The people who are serving you are working harder during Burger Week than at any other point in the year. A kind word will also be welcome—these people are our friends and neighbors. Check out our handy dandy tip calculator on lexingtonburgerweek.com.
4. YOU REALLY SHOULD BUY A DRINK OR OTHER FOOD
While extra purchases are not a requirement, I think it says something good about you if you show a little love to a restaurant going above and beyond to bring you an awesome burger. Pick up some fries and a Clark Distributing beer pairing with Braxton Brewing Co. - Garage Beer or Tropic Storm. You'll enjoy yourself more.
5. CHECK TWITTER, FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM
Restaurants are encouraged to post their waits and remaining burgers for the day. Burgers are available during regular restaurant hours. Please see restaurant operating hours/days/carryout/curbside policy before heading to the destination. For links to restaurants, download the app or go to "The Burgers" page and click on each restaurant burger photo. Also, check Instagram & Twitter #LexBurgerWeek.
6. SOCIAL SHARING IS CARING
Smiley Pete loves burgers so much we're celebrating with great giveaways! Lexington Burger Week is a social affair so we'll reward notable #LexBurgerWeek social sharers with restaurant gift cards. Tag us socially for a chance to win!
Facebook: Lexington Burger Week
Instagram: LEXINGTONBURGERWEEK
Twitter: @LexBurgerWeek
7. DOWNLOAD THE APP, FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL & CHECK-IN FOR CHANCES TO WIN!
Lexington Burger Week is a culinary tour.
Download the Lexington Burger Week App & Passport to view participating restaurants, locations, burger names, descriptions, and Braxton Brewing Co. beer pairings. Smiley Pete Publishing and Lexington Burger Week partners have teamed up to give burger fans great prizes from Free Burgers for a Year to the Ultimate Grill Out from Kentucky Beef Council. For downloading the Lexington Burger Week App you can win a $50 restaurant gift card.
Check out these fun prizes!
Collect 3+ digital stamps for a chance to win the ULTIMATE GRILL OUT from Kentucky Beef Council!
Post three or more unique burger photos at participating restaurants tagging #LexBurgerWeek and #KyBeef for a chance to win an Ultimate Grill Out presented by Kentucky Beef Council and Smiley Pete Publishing. Winner will receive an outdoor grill and prize package including aprons, grill gadgets, seasonings and enough beef for you and 24 guests!
Collect 3+ digital stamps for a chance to win a BURGERS & BALANCE prize package from Creative Yoga and Smiley Pete Publishing!
Post three or more unique burger photos at participating restaurants tagging #LexBurgerWeek and #BurgersAndBalance for a chance to win Free Yoga for a Year from Creative Yoga and a $50 restaurant gift card from Smiley Pete Publishing.
Collect 10+ digital stamps for a chance to win FREE BURGERS FOR A YEAR!
Post ten or more unique burger photos at participating restaurants tagging #LexBurgerWeek for a chance to win Free Burgers for a Year!
THANK YOU
A huge and heartfelt thanks to our sponsors and local tourism folks! The wonderful and always-supportive Kentucky Beef Council, Clark Distributing, Braxton Brewing Co., and VisitLex with Beyond Grits & Brewgrass Trail.