Smithtown Neighborhood Association × FoodChain present
Grillin’ & Chillin’
at Smithtown Day
A fun, hands-on youth cooking competition where middle & high school students show off their skills, learn something new, and compete for awesome prizes.
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 • 📍 Coolavin Park, Lexington KY
What’s cookin’ at Smithtown Day?
Grillin’ & Chillin’ brings middle and high school students together for a lively, hands-on cooking competition right in the heart of the community. Teams show off their skills, pick up new kitchen and nutrition know-how from mentors, and go head-to-head for awesome prizes , all while neighbors gather for a day of great food, music, and connection.
Presented by the Smithtown Neighborhood Association and FoodChain, it’s a celebration of youth, food, and a healthier future for Lexington.
📅 When
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Join us anytime during the day.
📍 Where
Coolavin Park
550 W Sixth St
Lexington, KY 40508
🙌 Who
Middle & high school students
Plus families, neighbors & the whole community.
Why we’re firing up the grill
👥 Youth Empowerment
Giving young people the tools and confidence to lead.
🍳 Cooking & Nutrition Education
Real kitchen skills and healthy-eating know-how.
🏆 Prizes & Rewards
Recognizing creativity, teamwork, and great food.
🤝 Community Connection
Bringing neighbors together around the table.
💚 Building a Healthier Future
Investing in the wellbeing of our community.
Fun. Food. Music. Community.
Moments from the kitchen
A taste of the food, faces, and community behind the event.
Prep
Getting everything ready before the competition.
Presentation
The teams present their finished dishes.
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