Smiley Pete

Smiley Pete Smiley Pete celebrates Lexington with local magazines, events and online content connecting the community

Hyper-local magazine publisher and event producer, Smiley Pete Publishing, publishes Chevy Chaser Magazine, Southsider Magazine, Business Lexington news journal and tadoo.com. Smiley Pete produces Crave food + music festival, Bluegrass BBQ fest, Lexington Burger Week, Lexington Pizza Week, Crave Taco Week, Lexington Bourbon Week and Lexington Boutique Week. Smiley Pete and Blue Grass Community Foundation produce the annual GoodGiving Challenge, which has raised $20 million for local non-profits.

🍂 The Fall Arts Preview is here! From exhibits to performances, we’ve got your arts calendar covered. 🎭🎨✨ Peek what’s co...
09/07/2025

🍂 The Fall Arts Preview is here! From exhibits to performances, we’ve got your arts calendar covered. 🎭🎨
✨ Peek what’s coming and start planning your season!

Fall is fast-approaching, and with the changing of the leaves comes a bevy of season announcements from local arts venues, galleries and other organizations. We’ve outlined dozens of art exhibits, series and special events slated for the coming month

Our September issue has officially landed in mailboxes and on stands! 🍂📬Inside this month:🍕 The return of 🎭 Our Fall Ar...
09/04/2025

Our September issue has officially landed in mailboxes and on stands! 🍂📬
Inside this month:

🍕 The return of
🎭 Our Fall Arts Preview
🥧 Autumn-inspired recipes
🗓️ Your go-to September calendar
…and so much more.

🔥 Link to the issue in bio — let’s welcome fall in style! 🍁

A new kind of vending machine is about to change how Lexington eats.The Nori Project, already turning heads in Louisvill...
08/28/2025

A new kind of vending machine is about to change how Lexington eats.

The Nori Project, already turning heads in Louisville, is teaming up with FoodChain to launch Lexington’s first outdoor refrigerated vending machine—serving up nutritious, ready-to-eat meals, 24/7.

But this is more than convenience. It’s about food equity, local farming, and reimagining how communities access healthy meals.

💡 What happens when culinary innovation meets grassroots food justice?
Find out in our deep dive into this bold initiative—and the team bringing it to West Sixth Street.

The Nori Project partners with FoodChain for Lexington launch of vending machine stocked with nutritious meals

🎉 TOMORROW! 🎉 Chevy Chase Street Fair takes over the 800 block of Euclid 4–10 PM thanks to , , and Bring the crew — ki...
08/22/2025

🎉 TOMORROW! 🎉 Chevy Chase Street Fair takes over the 800 block of Euclid 4–10 PM thanks to , , and

Bring the crew — kids, pups + besties — for:
🎶 Live jams
🍹 Icy cocktails + cold beer
🍔 Foodie faves
🎨 Face paint + caricatures
🛍️ Shops, prizes + freebies
💪 Bourbon stave hoisting contest 🥃

It’s the block party of the year — don’t miss it! 🚀✨

Big thanks to , our presenting sponsor for the Chevy Chase Street Fair! 🥳 Their commitment to community goes way beyond...
08/21/2025

Big thanks to , our presenting sponsor for the Chevy Chase Street Fair! 🥳 Their commitment to community goes way beyond groceries — they’re all about bringing people together. Stop by the Kroger setup by the stage for fun giveaways the whole fam will love! 💙✨ Saturday August 23- 4-10pm!

Chevy Chase Street Fair Band Announcement! Bedford Bandwill be rockin' Come on down Saturday, August 23, 4-10pm (800 bl...
08/19/2025

Chevy Chase Street Fair Band Announcement! Bedford Band
will be rockin' Come on down Saturday, August 23, 4-10pm (800 block of Euclid)

08/19/2025

Chevy Chase Street Fair Band Announcement! Mojo Tones
will be rockin' Come on down Saturday, August 23, 4-10pm (800 block of Euclid)

4 Piece Electric Blues Rock Band in Lexington, KY Featuring: Mike Joyner - Drums & Voice. Billy Compton - Git-Fiddle & Dobro. Gerald Evans - Bass & Voice. The Conk - Blues Harp & Vox

Booking Agent and Press contact: Joe Conkwright - 859-277-1300.

Chevy Chase Street Fair Band Announcement! Rebel without A Cause, "Lexington's 2nd best cover band," will be headlining!...
08/19/2025

Chevy Chase Street Fair Band Announcement! Rebel without A Cause, "Lexington's 2nd best cover band," will be headlining! Come on down Saturday, August 23 from 4-10.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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Smiley Pete Publishing began as a single community publication in 1997. College buddies Chris Eddie and Chuck Creacy started Chevy Chaser Magazine while working as pizza delivery drivers. They got to know Lexington’s neighborhoods and began hand-delivering magazines to local residents. Since then, Smiley Pete Publishing has become a growing family of print and online publications that specialize in locally focused content. All Smiley Pete publications, initiatives and events have a common goal: to serve the needs and interests of readers, and to continue to make Lexington a community of diverse people and organizations who strive for positive change and great quality of life.

In addition to Chevy Chaser and Southsider magazines and Business Lexington, Smiley Pete also produces Lexington Burger Week, Lexington Pizza Week and Crave Food + Music Festival.