Join KRC staff and supporters on Friday, February 19th 2026, the evening before the Annual Food and Farm Conference. For just $50, you can reserve your plate and enjoy famous SEKS chicken while sampling local cuisine, history, and culture. Chuckie Hessong, author of The Tables That Built Us and creator of the Laughing Rooster Eats food blog, will share the stories, flavors, and traditions that make the region unique..