<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 &quot;cook-off style,&quot; earning bragging rights and the coveted &quot;Golden Spoon Award&quot; for the best meal.</h3><p></p><h1><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">Judges</strong></h1><h3>5:30pm: Judge Tastings</h3><p>It is our honor and privilege to have community educators judge the 2025 Freedom Food Festival.</p><p><u style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Parry McCluer High School</u><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">: Julia Hecht, Spanish Teacher</span></p><p><u>Waddell Elementary School</u>: <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Janice Black (retired)</span></p><p><u>Rockbridge County Highschool</u>: Brian Hammelmann, <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Photography Teacher, Yearbook, Photojournalism</span></p><p></p><p></p><h1><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">People&#39;s Choice Award</strong></h1><p>The Non-profit that sells the most meals receives the People&#39;s Choice Award. The winner is announced after the festival.</p><p></p><h1><strong style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">Fundraiser</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 &quot;Tip Jar.&quot;</li><li>It&#39;s the perfect time to make donations to great causes!</li></ul>