2027 Planning Committee

Apply for the Next Festival Planning Committee!

The smoke may have cleared, but the momentum hasn’t stopped! Smoke on the Square brings thousands of neighbors, families, and food lovers to downtown Lancaster, KY. Behind every great band, sizzling food truck, and competition pit is a team of dedicated volunteers who make it all happen.

We’re putting together the core team that will design, organize, and execute next year’s festival.

What We’re Looking For
You don’t need years of event planning experience to make an impact. We’re looking for community members who are:

Passionate about Garrard County and local traditions.
Reliable and ready to take real ownership of key project tasks.
Connected to local businesses, musicians, sponsors, or vendors.
Collaborative team players who want to build something memorable together.

Committee Application Form
Please take 5–10 minutes to fill out the questionnaire below so we can best match your skills and interests with our committee needs.

Name

First Last

Phone

Country Phone Number

What is your connection to Smoke in the Square / the community?

Check all that apply.

Local resident

Business owner

Vendor

Farmer/producer

Food/beverage business

Community organization

Previous volunteer

Other

If Other, how?

Why are you interested in joining the Smoke in the Square planning committee?

What would you most like to contribute to the planning process?

Select all that apply.

If Other, how?

Do you have experience planning or organizing community events?

IF yes, tell us about it.

What skills, connections, or resources could you bring to the committee?

Are you willing to take responsibility for specific projects or tasks between committee meetings?

How much time could you realistically commit to the planning committee?

What days/times generally work best for committee meetings?

Weekday mornings

Weekday afternoons

Weekday evenings

Saturday mornings

Saturday afternoons

Other

If other, when?

Are you able to attend the event itself and assist with setup, activities, or cleanup?

Have you participated in Smoke in the Square before?

Yes, as a vendor

Yes, as a volunteer

Yes, as an attendee

Other

How?

What do you think Smoke in the Square does well?

What would you like to see added, changed, or improved?

What do you think would make Smoke in the Square a truly great community event?

If you joined the committee, what is one thing you would personally be willing to take ownership of?

Committee members will be expected to participate in planning discussions, communicate between meetings, and follow through on agreed-upon responsibilities. Are you comfortable with that expectation?

2027 Planning Committee

Apply for the Next Festival Planning Committee!

Links

August 8, 2026

15 Public Square, Lancaster, KY