FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Northeast Indiana Local Food Network presents the 6th Annual Local Food Week from Friday, July 25, through Sunday, August 3.
This 10-day celebration of local food features tours and events hosted by 90 different farms, markets, artisan food producers, and organizations.
The region-wide event provides an opportunity for the public to visit and connect with those who grow, sell, serve, and support the local food we all love.
Organizers released the following:
This 10-day celebration of local food features over 90 tours across 8 counties including:
- Farm & Garden tours
- Local Food Dining events
- Local Food & Beverage Tastings
- Local Food Workshops and Demonstrations
Visit the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network website (www.neifood.org) to explore the complete Local Food Week Calendar of Events and the Local Food Week Companion Guide which is available online with printed copies available at our Local Food Week hosts, many local visitor centers and regional Purdue Extension offices.
Plan the events you want to attend from dozens of family-friendly farm & garden tours, unique behind the scenes local food experiences and tastings and special farm-to-fork dinners at both farms and restaurants. Come learn where our local food comes from, meet the folks who produce it, and taste the bounty that comes from Our Land to Our Tables.
Most Local Food Week events are free, though some require pre-registration. If no pre-registration is needed, just come to the event location at the appointed time to participate.
“For the past five years, Local Food Week has been a vital bridge, connecting neighbors directly to the farmers who grow their food. It’s truly inspiring to see how these events not only deepen our understanding of where our food comes from but also enrich lives and strengthen the very fabric of our community” Karen Petersen, Executive Director of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network shared. “So come on out, learn, explore, connect, and taste the difference local makes!”
About Northeast Indiana Local Food Network
The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that envisions a thriving Northeast Indiana food system where fresh, local food is at the heart of the community, readily obtainable by all, and where farmers are empowered by a strong regional food economy. Through innovation and collaboration, we strive for a resilient food system that regenerates the land, fosters connection, and ensures a healthier future for generations to come. More information can be found on our website: https://www.neifood.org/
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