LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Bring your appetite, Lexingtonians! Crave Food and Music Festival will be returning for its 11th year in a new location in July.
Crave Food and Music Festival, Lexington’s largest “locally grown food” festival, will take place July 27-28, featuring more than 30 food vendors ranging from fine dining restaurants to food trucks.
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“Through food, we find common ground and understand each other’s cultures and roots,” said festival director Amy Eddy. “We’re fortunate to live in a city with such diverse cuisine, and we’re excited to come together to share with the community. We’re also thrilled to partner with sponsor Kroger again to make this year’s festival the best yet. Given their commitment to the community and the important role they play in the daily culinary lives of Kentuckians, we feel this is the perfect partnership.”
Tickets and Crave Bucks
There are various ticket levels and “Crave Bucks” available on weekends, including single-day passes and weekend passes.
Passes range in price from $10 to $15, but Crave also offers five different ticket packages that include “crave bucks.”But why would you want that?
Crave Bucks are the festival’s currency. Food vendors on-site won’t accept cash or credit cards, but you can add Crave Bucks to your pass or choose a package. According to Crave, the “Family Pack,” perfect for families or groups of four, gets you four weekend passes and 150 Crave Bucks for $160.
According to Crave, the average adult spends around $30 to $40 in Crave Bucks.
Crave Music & Food Festival Schedule
Festivities begin at 11 a.m. on July 27th and 28th, and throughout the day foodies can enjoy cooking demonstrations, live music, cooking contests, a car show, cocktails and plenty of activities for kids.
The Crave Kitchen Stage will feature two days of interactive cooking programming hosted by special guests including Food Network’s Jason Smith, cooking demos with Jackie Joseph, a Shake & Stir showdown, a Lexington Burger Week Burger Battle and more.
The Live Green Lexington Kids Zone, sponsored by the Lexington Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works, will feature a Crave Scavenger Hunt, corn hole, games, inflatables and more.
Crave features a wide variety of regional music over two days. Tickets are included in the price of admission. From funk to soul, bluegrass to Americana, the music schedule has something for everyone. Check out the lineup and schedule here.
What to bring (and leave at home)
Crave recommends bringing the following:
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and bug spray Blanket or low-back chair for picnics and music Stroller Poncho or hand-held umbrella Wet wipes and hand sanitizer Backpacks are allowed but will be screened at the gate
However, we recommend that you keep the following:
Coolers or picnic baskets Flasks, thermoses or beverage containers other than clear water bottles Firearms, knives or weapons Fireworks or explosives Pets, except service animals
Organizers say the event will go ahead rain or shine.
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