Monday, February 26

Region Roots Farm Fest

Get ready for a lively evening at Region Roots Farm Fest, showcasing the best of our region's small farmers and food producers.

By NWI Food Council

Date and time

Monday, February 26 · 5 - 8pm CST

Location

County Line Orchard

200 South County Line Road Hobart, IN 46342

Agenda

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Welcome with cocktails, small bites and live music

Farmer Dan

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Farmer Demos

Enjoy locally grown and prepared mushrooms, taste the difference and variety of microgreens, explore ferments with local produce and more!

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Open Expo with local food grazing table (and more live music!)

Farmer Dan

Visit and get to know farmers with Region Roots, plan with them for the 2024 farm and food service season!

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Raffle and closing

About this event

Region Roots Farm Fest

You're invited to County Line Orchard for an evening of everything local food! Gather with farmers, chefs, school food service directors, food entrepreneurs and wholesale buyers to network and celebrate all the talent and farm fresh goodness of our region. This in-person event is a perfect opportunity to connect with local farmers, learn about what each farm has to offer for the 2024 season, and indulge in delicious farm-fresh goodies with live demos and music.

Frequently asked questions

What is Region Roots?

Region Roots is a mission-driven, non-profit local food hub operated by the NWI Food Council since 2021. We serve to connect small scale and underserved farmers with wholesale market opportunities and resources.

Who is invited to this event?

Region Roots is a wholesale-facing food hub. This event is intended for wholesale buyers interested in sourcing local food for their restaurant, school, hospital, small business, grocery and other wholesale needs.

How do I become a vendor with Region Roots?

We'd love to chat with you! You can check out our requirements to sell your products at https://www.regionroots.org/producer-application as well as apply to sell your local food and farm items.

How do I become a buyer with Region Roots?

If you are a farm, business, institution or non-profit looking to purchase bulk, fresh local food, head on over to https://www.regionroots.org/buyer-signup. Our team will be in touch to learn more about your business and get you started!

Organized by

NWI Food Council

The NWI Food Council cultivates a just, thriving and regenerative food system for all in Northwest Indiana.