Explore Local Food Week Events!
Local Food Week is a 10-day celebration of Northeast Indiana’s farms, markets, artisan food producers, restaurants, and other businesses & organizations that bring local food from Our Land to Our Tables. The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network launched Local Food Week in 2020 to create an opportunity for our region to visit and connect with those who grow, sell, serve and support the local food we all love. Scroll down for more about Local Food Week.
Friday, July 29, 2022
Come eat, drink, and join the conversation. We will explore the intersections of regenerative farming, the circular economy, and a healing land ethic.
A pizza night on the farm is a dining experience for the whole family featuring artisan pizzas made with ingredients from the farm and baked in an outdoor, wood-fired brick oven.
A pizza night on the farm is a dining experience for the whole family, featuring artisan pizzas made with ingredients from the farm and baked in an outdoor, wood-fired brick oven.
Come see the Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Agriculture Program’s fully automated 3,000 square foot greenhouse on campus!
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Come see the Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Agriculture Program’s fully automated 3,000 square foot greenhouse on campus!
Joe Gady of Farming for Life in Argos, Indiana will introduce us to the world of fermentation: what it is, why consuming fermented foods is beneficial, and how the process happens for Farming for Life.
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Search the store for the bright yellow stars! Each local product will be highlighted on the shelves with a yellow star.
We are surrounded by food! Learn to identify common edible wild plants in our area and their toxic lookalikes.
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Local Chef Aaron Butts will show you how to properly prep, store, and create quick simple recipes using produce from local farms.
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
About this Event
The Process will be doing canning demonstrations and sampling of different products. This will be an all day event held during store hours.
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
Monday, August 1, 2022
Featured Events
Join us for a 30 minute walking tour. See the animals, get to know more about Eel River Bison Ranch’s story, the animals and ask questions.
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
Additional Event Times
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Featured Events
Join us for a 30 minute walking tour. See the animals, get to know more about Eel River Bison Ranch’s story, the animals and ask questions.
On August 2 we will host the Debutants as the musical guest and a variety of food trucks, many of which feature locally-sourced ingredients on their menus.
Come learn about why healthy soil is so important and how you can revitalize your soil (garden, lawn, community).
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
Additional Event Times
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Featured Events
Join us for a 30 minute walking tour. See the animals, get to know more about Eel River Bison Ranch’s story, the animals and ask questions.
This event is for everyone! It will be a short walking tour of the garden with talks on the plants and purpose of the School of Education Urban Garden.
Welcome to the Farm to Fork experience, where food here just tastes better. Join Esterline Farms in South Whitley, Indiana to understand that a small craft farm can be as productive as it is beautiful.
We will open our beautiful brewery/production facility to give you an opportunity to see behind the scenes of our space! Meet the artisan behind the kombucha and fermented foods, ask questions, and sample our products.
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Additional Event Times
Welcome to the Farm to Fork experience, where food here just tastes better. Join Esterline Farms in South Whitley, Indiana to understand that a small craft farm can be as productive as it is beautiful.
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
Welcome to the Farm to Fork experience, where food here just tastes better. Join Esterline Farms in South Whitley, Indiana to understand that a small craft farm can be as productive as it is beautiful.
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
We welcome visitors to enjoy an educational tour of our farm where you can learn about the growth cycle of fungi, how we grow mushrooms and vegetables and also learn about the basics of fermenting vegetables.
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Featured Events
Join us for a 30 minute walking tour. See the animals, get to know more about Eel River Bison Ranch’s story, the animals and ask questions.
Visit the Rose Avenue Education Farm with a walk about the farm to see a combination of traditional Burmese farming techniques combined with the methods and techniques that the farmer participants have learned in the program.
Rain or shine, experience a self-guided greenhouse tour, a learning kitchen tasting, and weather permitting, an outdoor youth activity.
Join Parkview’s Youth Well-being team in fun and engaging family-friendly activities before or after you shop at 3 Rivers Natural Grocery!
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Additional Event Times
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Join Myron Metzger on a tour of Berry Hill Farm to learn how he grows vegetables for market all year long. Learn about Berry Hill Farm’s growing practices and how they build soil health to retain the nutrients and moisture necessary to grow a wide variety of beautiful, nutritious vegetables.
Friday, August 5, 2022
Join us for a 30 minute walking tour. See the animals, get to know more about Eel River Bison Ranch’s story, the animals and ask questions.
This event is for everyone! It will be a short walking tour of the garden with talks on the plants and purpose of the School of Education Urban Garden.
Ambrosia Orchard is hosting a special brunch on the orchard. Following brunch, there will be a short guided tour of the orchard, farm, and operations. This event will be held rain or shine.
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Saturday, August 6, 2022
The Grand Opening of Rowdy Rooster Artisan Meats will showcase our facility and house-made products.
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Search the store for the bright yellow stars! Each local product will be highlighted on the shelves with a yellow star.
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
This is a kid friendly hike for people of all ages. People can expect to see some of what Indiana’s landscape may have looked like prior to European settlement.
Sunday, August 7, 2022
If you are interested in growing lots of food in a small space you should tour our farm. Not only will we show you the easiest ways and tools to manage those pesky weeds, we will show you how to do it without chemicals, and while growing the health of your soil.
About this Event
The Process will be doing canning demonstrations and sampling of different products. This will be an all day event held during store hours.
Purdue Extension - Allen County and Northeast Indiana Local Food Network are partnering to help you make pedal-powered green smoothies during Open Streets Fort Wayne.
Discover exotic foods grown locally at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in a self- guided tour and scavenger hunt in celebration of Local Food Week!
Join us for an enlightening tour of our chemical-free vegetable gardens. Discover how we grow tasty ‘Real Food’ grown for you to enjoy without the middleman, transportation and chemicals.
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From Friday, July 29 through Sunday, August 7 these farms, businesses and organizations are hosting tours and events to help us all celebrate our local food community!
3 Rivers Natural Grocery: Fermenting Basics with Joe Gady & Local Food Tasting with Parkview Youth Well-being Team
Ambrosia Orchard, Cidery, & Meadery: Cider, Mead, and Brunch Pairings with a Guided Tour
Berry Hill Farm: "How We Grow Vegetables" Tour
BroxonBerry Farm: High Intensive Farming Tour
Conjure Coffee: How to Compost + Conjure Coffee
DeCamp Gardens: Guided Garden Adventures
Eel River Bison Ranch: Walking Tour
Esterline Farms: Farm-to-Fork Experience
Firefly Coffee House: Benefits of Compost in Your Soil + Firefly Coffee
Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory: Food Scavenger Hunt & Soil Health and Cover Crops for Gardeners
Glenn’s Natural Honey: Meet and Greet with Honeybees and Beekeepers
Hawkins Farm: Fridays on the Farm Pizza Night and Farm Tour
The Health Food Shoppe: Treasure Hunt for Your Local Stars
Ivy Urban Farm: Farm Tour
LC Nature Park: Kid Friendly Guided Hike
Lunar Infusions: Brewery Tour & Tasting
Mills Education Center at LC Nature Park: A Beginner’s Guide to Cooking Local with Chef Aaron Butts
Parkview Community Greenhouse: Visit the Parkview Community Greenhouse and Learning Kitchen
The Process: Pickle Demonstration
Purdue Extension (Allen County) & Northeast Indiana Local Food Network: Green Smoothies @ Open Streets
Rose Avenue Education Farm: Farm Tour and Cooking Demonstration
Rowdy Rooster Artisan Meats: Grand Opening
Salomon Farm Park: Wild Edible Plant Foraging Walk
School of Education Urban Garden at Purdue University Fort Wayne: Art and Conversation
True Kimchi: Kimchi Pizza Special at Hawkins Farm Pizza Night
Windrose Urban Farm: Public Tours
Wood Farms and Dirt Wain: Dinner & Discussion: The Circular Economy, Regenerative Farming, and a Healing Land Ethic
Most Local Food Week events are free, but many require pre-registration. Check each event listing for details.
Flip through our interactive Local Food Week Tour Book!