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 "Golden Spoon Award" for the best meal.

Judges

5:30pm: Judge Tastings

To celebrate VA250, our judges will be military veterans. Check back to learn who the 2026 judges will be!

>> The 2025 Golden Spoon Award goes to Pure Eats with Coach Travis Roadcap and the Rockbridge County High School Baseball Team.

People's Choice Award

The Non-profit that sells the most meals receives the People's Choice Award.

>> The 2025 People's Choice winner goes to Friends of Natural Bridge State Park with C.H.E.F.S. Catering Co.

Fundraiser

Non-profits work hard to support our community, friends, family, and neighbors. Be GENEROUS and show some LOVE!

Bring additional $$$ to support ALL of the participating Non-profits.

• Drop $$$ in the "Tip Jar."
• It's the perfect time to make donations to great causes!