Smiley Pete
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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.
05/22/2026
Big news for local journalism in Lexington!
Congratulations to Smiley Pete Publishing on being selected as one of only 10 news organizations nationwide for the Lenfest News Creator Collaborative, a national initiative from the Lenfest Institute for Journalism .
Through this opportunity, Smiley Pete will explore new ways to connect local reporting with local audiences, including partnerships with independent creators, short-form video and audio storytelling and new strategies to reach people where they are.
We’re proud to support this work alongside Press Forward Blue Grass, an initiative of BGCF, as part of our shared commitment to a stronger local news and information ecosystem.
Trusted local journalism helps people feel more connected to their community. We’re excited to see how Smiley Pete brings this national opportunity home to Lexington!
🗞️ Learn more: https://www.bgcf.org/stories/smiley-pete-publishing-llc-selected-for-national-lenfest-news-creator-collaborative/
04/17/2026
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May 15 & 16 in Lexington.
Music. BBQ. Good people.
Grab your tickets now before this one sells out
Houndstock — The Sound of Kentucky A 2-day americana & alt-country music festival at Gatton Park in Lexington, Kentucky. May 15–16, 2026. Live music, BBQ, and more.
03/16/2026
The Best of Lex issue is one of the most anticipated issues of the year.
Align your brand with Lexington’s favorites and be seen by 135,000 monthly readers in Chevy Chaser and Southsider magazines.
Reserve your spot now.
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Lexington, KY
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
