🌿 F.E.A.S.T. for FoodChain 🌿

Food Equity & Access Sustains Tomorrow

Friday, May 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Fasig-Tipton | Lexington, Kentucky

Get ready for an unforgettable night of bold flavors, inspiring chefs, and powerful impact.

F.E.A.S.T. brings together 30+ female chefs, Kentucky farmers, artists, and food lovers for one incredible evening celebrating food, community, and purpose. Guests enjoy chef-crafted bites, thoughtfully curated drinks, live music, and the energy of a room filled with people who believe in the power of food to change lives.

But this is more than a culinary event.

F.E.A.S.T. fuels FoodChain’s Food is Medicine work, connecting fresh, Kentucky-grown food to healing and health across our community. Through partnerships with healthcare providers, recovery programs, schools, and families, we are making sure that nutritious food is part of the solution.

What to Expect at F.E.A.S.T.

An unforgettable evening where food, music, and purpose come together.

Chef-Crafted Bites

Enjoy creations from 30+ female chefs featuring Kentucky-grown ingredients and bold, seasonal flavors. Each tasting station reflects creativity, collaboration, and the power of local food.

Live Music That Moves You

This year’s soundtrack features the high-energy Latin grooves of Yapa!, blending cumbia, Andean folk, funk, and rock and roll into an irresistibly danceable experience.

We are also thrilled to welcome back Joslyn and The Sweet Compression, whose powerhouse vocals and bold horn-driven funk will bring electric energy to the night.

Finally, we will end the night with DJ Carrie ThaCurator, whose understanding of music theory, coupled with her classical training in multiple instruments is a superpower in her arsenal of skills, manifesting in seamless transitions between songs and across genres.

Silent Auction

Bid on curated experiences, local goods, and exclusive culinary offerings. Every winning bid directly supports FoodChain’s Food is Medicine work.

Fish Slap

Introduced last year, this engaging game combines our love of fish, food, and fundraising for FoodChain. Playful, energetic, and impossible to ignore, don't miss out on your opportunity to win some bourbon!

Nourishing Necklaces

Throughout the evening, guests have the opportunity to directly support FoodChain’s Food is Medicine work by making a contribution and receiving a Nourishing Necklace. Each necklace represents a shared commitment to ensuring our community has access to fresh, nourishing food. As more necklaces appear throughout the crowd, the collective impact becomes visible, creating a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together in support of FoodChain’s NourishRx programs.

Our 2026 Goal: Raise $250,000

Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship secured moves us closer to expanding medically supportive meals, strengthening local food partnerships, and training the next generation of food system leaders.

When you join us at F.E.A.S.T., you are not just attending an event. You are investing in a healthier and more equitable food system for our region.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

F.E.A.S.T. wouldn't be possible without the commitment of these sponsors who believe in the power of food to build a healthier future.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

We invite businesses and community partners to join us as F.E.A.S.T. sponsors. Sponsorship offers meaningful brand visibility while directly advancing FoodChain’s mission. From Presenting Sponsor to Community Partner levels, there are opportunities to align your organization with one of Kentucky’s most impactful food events.

F.E.A.S.T. 2026

An evening of food, fellowship, and fundraising for the future of FoodChain