Support Us Button Widget
Food

Dig in: Upcoming food and drink festivals, events + themed weeks

March 30, 2023 • 
Molly Thompson
Molly standing next to a C statue with teeth.

City Editor Molly is ready to take another bite out of Crave Food Festival. | Photo by LEXtoday

Table of Contents
April
May
June
July
August

It seems like every time we refresh our social feeds, we’re getting fed some exciting food + bev news. We’re here to pass the plate and delicious details of upcoming food- and beverage-themed weeks, events, and festivals.

Grab the stretchy pants and get ready to dig into these local foodie favorites.

April

May

June

July

August

Family
More from LEXtoday
The former Lexington courthouse with a 250 birthday banner
City
City of Lexington announces grant winners for 250th birthday celebration
July 26, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
The Manchester's lobby with green velvet chairs, blue velvet and floral couches, a navy tiled bar, and arch-like ceilings.
City
The Manchester listed on TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places”
July 26, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A barista hands a coffee cup to a customer through a drive-thru.
Food
Where to get your coffee to-go in Lexington
Need some caffeine on-the-go? Try out one of these six drive-thru coffee spots around town.
July 25, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
A sculpture of the CRAVE logo which features the letter C with teeth.
Food
Are you ready to Crave more?
Sample some of Lexington’s best food, drinks, and music.
July 24, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
a field with some small trees and a pink and purple sunset.
Food
Sit back, relax, and sip at these wineries near Lexington
You don’t have to travel to the Napa Valley for that true vineyard experience — just outside of Lexington eight wineries are ready to host you for glasses, tastings, and tours.
July 24, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
Cold glasses filled with drinks and grapefruit, blueberries, limes
Food
A guide to mocktails in Lexington
Looking for a booze-free drink? No problem. Here are five spots in Lexington to grab non-alcoholic sips and mocktails.
July 23, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
A basket of chicken wings next to a small cup of ranch and a few stalks of celery. A glass that reads "Burl Brew" is sitting to the left of the food and is filled with beer.
Food
Breweries and bites in Lexington
We’ve rounded up our favorite homemade drinks that also serve bites that are sure to please the palate.
July 23, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali
An intersection with cones going down the middle and detour signs, construction machinery, and piles of rocks.
City
Meet TIP: the Transportation Improvement Program
Learn about upcoming road projects at the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s public open house.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Molly Thompson
The corner of a street featuring an old building surrounded by a truck and fenced off.
Real Estate
Be the Broker: What do you want to see go in at North Upper Street?
The corner of West Short and North Upper Streets is getting a much-needed renovation.
July 19, 2024
 · 
Aayat Ali