Come Hungry. Leave Fulfilled.
Because connection is something we all crave.
The Big Table is an annual outdoor community potluck that helps strangers become friends, one shared meal at a time. But it's also a philosophy: real connection is still possible, even in a divided city.
Every September, we set up rows of tables across Iroquois Park in Louisville and invite people to sit down together. You show up. You bring a dish. You participate in the conversation. You ARE the event.
How it works
1
Claim a seat
Let us know you're coming so we know how many tables to set.
2
Decide what to bring
A dish to share with at least 8 people. Use a recipe with a family connection or something you just really like!
3
Sit with someone new
Hosts will invite you to a table when you arrive.
4
Stay for the conversation
Conversation cards on every table help you get started. Then they take it to a deeper level.
We're not pretending the world outside the park is simple right now—it isn't, here or anywhere. One potluck won't fix that. But we do believe this: our differences aren't the problem. It's when we stop seeing each other as people that things get hard. So we set the table, for everyone.
No stage. No program. Just food, conversation cards, and whoever shows up.
