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Lincoln!

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experience Lincoln’s best food & drinks while enjoying local music.

The Here for the Food Fest is the first of its kind in Lincoln, NE.
A lineup of the best restaurants in the Lincoln, Nebraska Area, bringing the community together for A Full Day of food, giveaways, and vibes.

October 18, 2025

Exclusive Tasting: 5 pm
General Admission: 6-10 pm
Restaurant Line-Up

the Food

From perfecting the recipe to late nights at the shop, it's no secret that it takes a lot of work to own a restaurant. This festival is dedicated to the dreamers who followed their heart, took a risk, and continue to feed the hearts of many.
Birria Boss
The Chocolate Season
The Hub
Lila Mae's Southern Kitchen Lounge
M&J's Southern Style Food
Metamodern BBQ
Soulfull Cocina
Tacos Los Hermanos
A Taste of Louisiana
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Frequently Asked Questions

General Admission: Entry at 6PM, access to all food + drink vendors (purchased with tokens), and live entertainment.
GA + Passport: Everything in GA plus early entry at 5PM, a passport punchcard for free tastings at every vendor, and entry into exclusive giveaways.
VIP: Everything in GA+ Passport plus VIP perks like the VIP lounge and bigger prize entries.

Vendors will accept tokens, which can be purchased at the event. 1 token = $3. Dishes are priced in tokens, so you can try multiple vendors easily.

Yes, but availability is limited. We highly recommend purchasing in advance to lock in your spot (and save with Early Bird pricing).

Yes! This is a family-friendly event. Children 10 and under enter free with a paid adult.

Yes, there will be full-service bars on-site (21+ with valid ID).

The festival is outdoors but covered beneath two roads, so we’re rain or shine.

Free and paid parking options are available nearby. We recommend arriving early to grab a close spot or using rideshare for convenience.

Who is Keenan Eats?

Explosive Social Media content creation, boosting local spots to new heights, now brings its first food festival to town!