<h3>The Freedom Food Festival is a fundraiser pairing area Non-profits with restaurants and local celebrity chefs in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Non-profit meals are judged "cook-off style," earning bragging rights and the coveted "Spatula Award" for the best meal.</h3><h3><br></h3><h1><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><u>Judges</u> (2023)</strong></h1><h3>5:30pm: Judge Tastings</h3><p>Judges are members of <a href="https://vetfirstinc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VetFirst Inc</a>., an organizstion dedicated to creating a world where we honor our nation's heroes and where food is in abundance for all. We hire Veterans to farm and work the land to grow crops, which we give to local food banks and those in need. We offer organic farming practices that are sustainable and an opportunity for our Veterans to find solace in knowing they are giving back and making a difference. This improves wellness both physically and mentally and truly honors and integrates Veterans into the fabric of what makes our nation so great.</p><p><br></p><h1><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);"><u>Fundraiser</u></strong></h1><h3>Non-profits work hard to support our community, friends, family, and neighbors. Be GENEROUS and show some LOVE!</h3><h3>Bring additional $$$ to support ALL of the participating Non-profits.</h3><ul><li>Drop $$$ in the "Tip Jar".</li><li>It's the perfect time to make donations to great causes!</li></ul>