Hillbilly Breakfast Returns to Inez on May 9 for $7 All-You-Can-Eat

Annual fundraiser hosted by Kiwanis Club to offer classic country fare and raise scholarships for local students

Mar. 18, 2026 at 7:05am

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County, Kentucky is bringing back its popular Hillbilly Breakfast on May 9 from 7-11 a.m. at Inez Elementary School. For $7, diners can enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread of classic country favorites like gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, fried bologna, fried potatoes, fried apples, chocolate gravy, and assorted drinks. The annual breakfast is a major fundraiser for the club's scholarship program, with plans to award two to three $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors this year.

Why it matters

The Hillbilly Breakfast has deep roots in the Inez community, having been established decades ago. It's a cherished spring tradition that brings the town together around good food and supporting local students. As a signature fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club, the breakfast helps provide crucial scholarships to help Martin County seniors take the next step after high school.

The details

The Kiwanis Club is preparing for the event by securing local sponsors, selling advertising placements on placemats used during the breakfast, and assigning duties to club members. Longtime Inez business Warfield Market has agreed to provide the groceries for the breakfast, continuing a family tradition as the market's grandfather helped establish the event years ago.

  • The Hillbilly Breakfast will take place on May 9, 2026 from 7-11 a.m.

The players

Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County, KY

A local service organization that hosts the annual Hillbilly Breakfast fundraiser to provide scholarships for Martin County high school seniors.

Melissa Phelps

The president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Martin County, KY who announced the return of the Hillbilly Breakfast during the club's luncheon.

Brad Pack

The owner of Warfield Market in Inez, who agreed to provide groceries for the Hillbilly Breakfast, continuing a family tradition as his grandfather helped establish the event decades ago.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Kiwanis Club is currently selling advertising and sponsorship opportunities that will appear on placemats used during the Hillbilly Breakfast. Anyone interested in reserving ad space can contact the club through their Facebook page or reach out to any Kiwanis member.

The takeaway

The return of the Hillbilly Breakfast is a testament to the enduring community spirit and traditions in Inez, Kentucky. By bringing people together around classic country fare, the Kiwanis Club is able to raise crucial scholarship funds to support local students, demonstrating the power of grassroots efforts to make a difference in small-town America.