Dates & times:

• Saturday, July 26 – 9:00am - 11:00am

• Friday, August 1 – 9:00am - 11:00am

Cost: Free event & coffee sampling. Food available for purchase.

About this Event
Come rain or shine and visit Noble Roots Farm & Market! We will have samples of our locally roasted coffee paired with delightful heavy whipping cream and local maple syrup! Or sample it black and enjoy all the notes this coffee has to offer! Please come and enjoy exploring our store as well, we offer indoor house plants that purify the air, local honey, eggs, meat, microgreens, kombucha, and much more. Excited to meet you and your families!

For more information, call or text (260) 414-3755.

Travel Tip: 10 min north of the intersection of Union Chapel Rd. and Coldwater Rd.

About Noble Roots Farm & Market
At Noble Roots Farm & Market, we are excited to offer real food you can trust. Our products are intentionally selected organic if we can, NO seed oils or refined sugars. Our farm store features local & organic pasture-raised meat and eggs, raw honey, pure maple syrup, and small-batch kombucha. Everything we carry is intentionally sourced and truly clean, so you can feed your family with confidence and care. Come experience the difference of an honest & good ingredients farm & market store.

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Noble Roots Farm & Market

Dates & times:

• Wednesday, July 30 – 11:00am - 7:00pm

• Thursday, July 31 – 11:00am - 7:00pm

• Friday, August 1 – 11:00am - 7:00pm

• Saturday, August 2 – 11:00am - 7:00pm

Cost: $5 each for Local Brisket Tacos

About this Event
To celebrate Local Food Week, we are selling our locally-sourced smoked beef brisket tacos for just $5 each. If you love brisket, you need to try our local smoked brisket from Wood Farms.

For more information, email jeremy@1897bbq.com or call (260) 503-6067.

Travel Tip: We are located on the north side of the courthouse square in downtown Columbia City.

About 1897 BBQ
1897 BBQ is where history meets flavor in the heart of downtown Columbia City, Indiana. Our restaurant is housed in a building that first opened its doors in 1897. We make wood smoked craft BBQ including ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken. Be sure to finish off your meal with a house-made dessert. We have a scratch kitchen where our sides and desserts are made daily.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 25 – 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• Saturday, July 26 – 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• Sunday, July 27 – 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• Friday, August 1 – 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• Saturday, August 2 – 12:00pm - 1:30pm

• Sunday, August 3 – 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Cost: Free

About this Event
Come tour the beautiful Bloomingdale Gardens and see what is blooming. Bloomingdale Gardens hosts native pollinators, fruiting trees, berries, sunflowers, vegetable gardens, and so much more. Come explore the garden during our scheduled guided garden walk & educational talk with Jesus Rosario. The gardens are also open to the public each day from 8:00am to 8:00pm for self guided tours.

For more information about Bloomingday Gardens, email walkerdwfd@aol.com.

About Bloomingdale Gardens:
Bloomingdale Gardens is nestled in the heart of Fort Wayne in the Bloomingdale Neighborhood just off of Wells Street. Bloomingdale welcomes everyone to the garden. The gardens boast native plants, conservation gardening techniques, fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs, nut trees and more.

Dates & times:

• Friday, August 1 - 1:00pm & 4:00pm

• Saturday, August 2 - 1:00pm & 4:00pm

• Sunday, August 3 - 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Acres Away Winery is open from 12-8pm Friday and Saturday, Sunday 1-5pm.

Cost: $10 per person for Tour and Tasting. Must be 21 and over.
Food, wine and products are available for purchase. Pre-registration required.

Pre-registration required. Use the link below for your preferred date & time.

• Friday, August 1 at 1:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729397

• Friday, August 1 at 4:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729436

• Saturday, August 2 at 1:00pm
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• Saturday, August 2 at 4:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729441

• Sunday, August 3 at 1:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729446

• Sunday, August 3 at 4:00 pm
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About this Event
Be our guest at Acres Away to tour the vineyard and native wildflower meadow in full bloom. Then step into the cool wine cellar for a special wine tasting and learn about the process of wine making. Acres Away produces high-quality wines and ciders that capture both Indiana character and tasteful charm.

For more information, email Info@acresawaywinery.com or call (260) 587-3301.

About Acres Away Winery
"Thoughtful Winemaking" encompasses a philosophy that regards a relationship between our grape growers and fruit farmers and our winery to grow and produce world class wines in our corner of northeast Indiana. You are not a customer, you are a GUEST!

Acres Away offers a very personalized winery experience highlighting locally grown grapes, including our 5-acre estate vineyard. With a combined 30 years of experience, our winemaking team composed of owner, Shane Christ and winemaker, Kirk Etheridge strives to compose approachable, high-quality wines and ciders that capture both Indiana character and tasteful charm.

Local Food Week Sponsor

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 25 – 2:00pm - 6:00pm

• Friday, August 1 – 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: Free

About this Event:
Johnnie Mae Farm Market will be open during its normal hours on Friday from 2-6pm. Purchase seasonal produce grown right on the farm behind the old firehouse. Additionally, we will offer tours to those that want to see how we grow in an urban setting. For a full listing of events at Johnnie Mae Farm, please visit www.johnniemaefarm.com.

If you need accommodations to participate in this event, please contact James Wolff at allences@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826 at least one week prior to the program.

If you need translation or interpretation services to participate in this event, please contact James Wolff at allences@purdue.edu or 260-481-6826 at least one week prior to the program.

About Johnnie Mae Farm:
Johnnie Mae Farm is a collaboration between Purdue Extension - Allen County and the City of Fort Wayne on an urban farm that’s like none other. Johnnie Mae Farm was designed to be a community gathering place where neighbors can meet, get to know each other and learn. It is also a farm where fresh, organically grown produce, that’s culturally relevant and delicious, is available for purchase at the weekly farm market.

With it’s commercial quality kitchen and sprawling farm grounds Johnnie Mae Farm is a perfect place for educational and fun events too.

The farm is located in the heart of the Renaissance Pointe neighborhood and the farm market is open to all. No eligibility requirements or restrictions.

Dates & times:

• Friday, August 1 - 1:00pm & 4:00pm

• Saturday, August 2 - 1:00pm & 4:00pm

• Sunday, August 3 - 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Acres Away Winery is open from 12-8pm Friday and Saturday, Sunday 1-5pm.

Cost: $10 per person for Tour and Tasting. Must be 21 and over.
Food, wine and products are available for purchase. Pre-registration required.

Pre-registration required. Use the link below for your preferred date & time.

• Friday, August 1 at 1:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729397

• Friday, August 1 at 4:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729436

• Saturday, August 2 at 1:00pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729438

• Saturday, August 2 at 4:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729441

• Sunday, August 3 at 1:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729446

• Sunday, August 3 at 4:00 pm
  https://buytickets.at/acresawaywinery1/1729448

About this Event
Be our guest at Acres Away to tour the vineyard and native wildflower meadow in full bloom. Then step into the cool wine cellar for a special wine tasting and learn about the process of wine making. Acres Away produces high-quality wines and ciders that capture both Indiana character and tasteful charm.

For more information, email Info@acresawaywinery.com or call (260) 587-3301.

About Acres Away Winery
"Thoughtful Winemaking" encompasses a philosophy that regards a relationship between our grape growers and fruit farmers and our winery to grow and produce world class wines in our corner of northeast Indiana. You are not a customer, you are a GUEST!

Acres Away offers a very personalized winery experience highlighting locally grown grapes, including our 5-acre estate vineyard. With a combined 30 years of experience, our winemaking team composed of owner, Shane Christ and winemaker, Kirk Etheridge strives to compose approachable, high-quality wines and ciders that capture both Indiana character and tasteful charm.

Local Food Week Sponsor

Dates & times:

• Thursday, July 31 - Tours at 4:00pm & 6:00pm

• Friday, August 1 - Tours at 4:00pm & 6:00pm

Cost: Free Farm Tour. Pre-register to reserve your seat. Meat will be available for sale.

Pre-registration : Please text Floyd Bowman at Hill N Dale Farm at (260) 578-7294 to reserve your seat. Please include your name, the total number of guests, and the day & time of the tour you wish to take

About this Event
Meet the farmer of Hill N Dale Farm and take a tractor-wagon ride tour to see the Red Devon cattle, Red Wattle hogs, White Heavy chickens, and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys all raised on the pastures of this lovely farm. Here animals grow in fresh air and sunshine; without artificial hormones or antibiotics, working with the earth. The meat freezers will be stocked for purchases to support this local farmer as well.

For more information, email ellen@neifood.org or call Floyd Bowman at (260) 578-7294.

About Hill N Dale Farm
Hill N Dale Farm provides 100% grass fed beef, non-GMO pork, and pastured poultry. We raise Red Devon cattle, Red Wattle hogs, White Heavy chickens, and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys.

The animals grow in fresh air and sunshine; without artificial hormones or antibiotics. Working with the earth, as Father intended, rather than fixing every problem with manufactured chemical! Caring for livestock in more natural environments. Exercising stockmanship that promotes a humane, low stress atmosphere. Thankful to be stewards of the Father's Creation and Grace!

Thank you, for your friendship and patronage on our journey towards healthier foods and lives!

Local Food Week Sponsor

Date & time: Friday, August 1 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: Free hayride farm tour. Pasture-raised meat and eggs available for purchase.

Pre-registration requested.. To register, please send an email to wholesomemeadows@gmail.com with the number of guests you are bringing on the farm tour, so we can make sure we have enough room for everyone on the hayride.

About this Event
Bring the family to enjoy a hayride tour of Wholesome Meadows Farm. Come visit our cows, pigs, chickens, and laying hens, and learn how they all live on the pasture on our farm. Following the tour, our meat and eggs will be available for purchase.

For more information, email wholesomemeadows@gmail.com or call (260) 438-8242.

About Wholesome Meadows Farm
Wholesome Meadows Farm is an organic practicing farm where wholesome food is raised and grown. We raise 100% grass-fed and finished beef and our pigs, chickens and laying hens are also raised on pasture. We use organic practices on our farm. We do not use pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers on our produce. Our animals do not receive any hormones, antibiotics or vaccines.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 25 – 5:00pm - 7:00pm

• Friday, August 1 – 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: Free event. Pre-ordered pizza for purchase.

Highly Recommended to Pre-Order Your Pizza:
Fridays on the Farm Pizza Nights at Hawkins Family Farm are very popular, and often sell out. It’s highly recommended that you Pre-Order your pizzas for this August 1st event, starting Friday, July 25 at 7:15pm. Read more about Hawkins Family Farm Pizza Nights and Pre-Order your pizza on our website at https://hawkinsfamilyfarm.com/pizza

About this Event:
Join us for Hawkins Family Farm Food Club Farmers and Friends - a special Pizza Night on the Farm during Local Food Week focused on community and connection! A relaxed evening sharing wood fired pizza with farmers who produce food for the Hawkins Food Club.

Come Meet the farmers, ask questions, listen to updates and stories about farm life, and the food we eat. Information booth to find out more about the Food Club & it's farmers and learn more about the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network.

On Friday, August 1, meet our special Farmer Co-hosts from:

• Hufford Family Dairy (Enjoy free cheese samples)

• Doud’s Countyline Orchard

• Berry Hill Farm

This event is rain or shine. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and picnic supplies and your own beverages to enjoy.

For more information email Ellen@NEIfood.org or call/text (260)739-8748.

About Hawkins Family Farm
Jeff and Zach Hawkins are third- and fourth-generation farmers on Hawkins Family Farm. Located in Wabash County, IN, the farm has been in the Hawkins family since Jeff’s grandparents bought it in 1957. Jeff started our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, also known as farm share, back in 2003. We’ve been a member-based farm for over 20 years because we believe in the importance of knowing your farmers and the source of your food.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 25 – 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Saturday, July 26 –5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Sunday, July 27 – 4:30pm - 8:00pm

• Monday, July 28 – CLOSED

• Tuesday, July 29 – 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Wednesday, July 30 – 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Thursday, July 31 – 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Friday, August 1 – 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Saturday, August 2 – 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Sunday, August 3 – 4:30pm - 8:00pm
  

Cost: $80.00 per person. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. Call (260)449-9099 or reserve your table at http://www.chancebarfw.com/reservations.html

About this Event
Don’t miss this exciting 3-course tasting event featuring delicious locally sourced ingredients from Schmuckers Produce, Kuehnert Dairy, Wood Farms, Berry Hill Farms and Myzel Risin’

For more information call (260)449-9099, or email cbowers10@gmail.com

About Chance Bar
Chance Bar is a midwestern bistro nestled in the beautiful '07 neighborhood of Ft Wayne, Indiana. Specializing in casual modern cuisine. With a small diverse menu where we make pasta, fresh oysters, sausages, delicious juicy burgers, and we support local farmers.

Local Food Week Sponsor

Dates & times:

• Thursday, July 31 - Two Tours. 4:00pm & 6:00pm

• Friday, August 1 - Two Tours. 4:00pm & 6:00pm

Cost: Free Farm Tour. Pre-register to reserve your seat. Meat will be available for sale.

Pre-registration : Please text Floyd Bowman at Hill N Dale Farm at (260) 578-7294 to reserve your seat. Please include your name, the total number of guests, and the day & time of the tour you wish to take

About this Event
Meet the farmer of Hill N Dale Farm and take a tractor-wagon ride tour to see the Red Devon cattle, Red Wattle hogs, White Heavy chickens, and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys all raised on the pastures of this lovely farm. Here animals grow in fresh air and sunshine; without artificial hormones or antibiotics, working with the earth. The meat freezers will be stocked for purchases to support this local farmer as well.

For more information, email ellen@neifood.org or call Floyd Bowman at (260) 578-7294.

About Hill N Dale Farm
Hill N Dale Farm provides 100% grass fed beef, non-GMO pork, and pastured poultry. We raise Red Devon cattle, Red Wattle hogs, White Heavy chickens, and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys.

The animals grow in fresh air and sunshine; without artificial hormones or antibiotics. Working with the earth, as Father intended, rather than fixing every problem with manufactured chemical! Caring for livestock in more natural environments. Exercising stockmanship that promotes a humane, low stress atmosphere. Thankful to be stewards of the Father's Creation and Grace!

Thank you, for your friendship and patronage on our journey towards healthier foods and lives!

Local Food Week Sponsor