Companion Guide
Friday, July 24, 2026Sunday, August 2, 2026 SPONSORED
Farm tours and local food-related events to celebrate Northeast Indiana’s farms, markets, artisan food producers, restaurants, and organizations that bring local food from OUR LAND TO OUR TABLES.
Local Food Week - At a Glance
Some events require pre-registration. Complete event details can be found at www.neifood.org/news/local-food-week-2026, or scan the QR code.
Daily event during Local Food Week
Pre-registration is recommended FREE event Ideal for Families with young kids
Daily Local Food Week Events
Friday, July 24, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
ALLEN COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Explore an urban oasis where permaculture meets traditional gardening. Meander through diverse plantings to discover new ways to maximize garden space and diversify your menu. This kid-friendly journey offers inspiration for every grower.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Location: 420 High Street, Fort Wayne, IN (1 block west of Wells Street).
Chance Bar
(Daily except Sunday & Monday)
Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Savor the local harvest with a curated three-course dinner. Each dish highlights peak-season ingredients sourced directly from regional farms for an authentic farm-to-table experience.
Hours: Tues-Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 4:30pm-10pm. Location: 4301 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Registration: Reservations recommended.
Moo-Over
The Moo-Over Experience
Indulge in scratch-made ice cream and baked goods at Fort Wayne’s dedicated gluten-free boutique dessert shop. Watch demonstrations of small-batch creations, meet the makers, and sample desserts made with local ingredients and crafted without gluten, dairy, eggs and peanuts.
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat 11am-10pm. Location: 6380 West Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN (Covington Plaza).
DEKALB COUNTY
Pre-registration required
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
Wine & Spirit Tastings
Toast to local craft with guided tastings at this family-owned farm winery and distillery. Sample handcrafted wines or farm-to-bottle spirits while learning about the unique heritage behind every glass.
Hours: Daily starting at 11am. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Cost: Tastings from $8. Requirements: Must be 21+ to participate.
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy (Daily except Sunday)
Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
Step onto a working dairy farm for an immersive pasture-to-bottle experience. Meet the herd, try your hand at milking, and enjoy fresh milk samples during this guided family-friendly tour.
Hours: Daily tour at 11am (except Sunday).
Location: Stutzman Dairy Farm, 1360 North 850 West, Shipshewana, IN. Registration: Required by 9am on visit day via (260)214-1519. Cost: $10 per person.
Bloomingdale Community Gardens
Friday, July 24
ALLEN COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Chance Bar
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Johnnie Mae Farm
Johnnie Mae Farm Market, Farm Tour and Tasting
Tour this unique urban farm to learn the storied history of old firehouse number 9 and how Johnnie Mae White brought food to the neighborhood. See how the farm now creates a community space with food access. Buy seasonal produce at the farm market and taste healthy food samples made in our kitchen. Johnnie Mae Farm is a partnership between Purdue Extension and the City of Fort Wayne.
Hours: 2pm-6pm Location: 2518 Winter Street, Fort Wayne, IN Requirements: Produce purchases are cash only. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please notify the Purdue Extension office at 260-481-6826 or allences@purdue.edu at least one week before the event.
Moo-Over
(See Daily Events on page 1)
The Moo-Over Experience
Seven Sons Farms
Seven Sons Pasture Walk Tour + Soil Demonstration
Walk the pasture path at a regenerative farm to see sustainable agriculture in action. Witness soil health demonstrations and encounter grass-fed cattle and poultry while learning how this farm heals the land. Guests receive a 15% Off Coupon for any Farm Store purchases on Tour Date.
Hours: One tour 10:30am–Noon. Location: 15718 Aboite Road, Roanoke, IN. Registration: Required via Eventbrite. Cost: $10 (Ages 13+), Free (Ages 12 and under).
Seven Sons Farms
Hawkins Family Farm
Maple Acres
Johnnie Mae Farm
DEKALB COUNTY
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Wine & Spirit Tastings
Backroads
Distilling Company
Farm to Bottle Distillery Tour & Tasting
Go behind the scenes to follow the transformation from grain to glass. Learn the craft of farm-to-bottle distilling during an exclusive production tour followed by a guided tasting of handcrafted spirits.
Hours: Tours at 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am-10pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard
Farm to Bottle Winery Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets of Indiana’s largest vineyard on a guided vine to glass journey. Explore production spaces, learn the winemaking process, and enjoy a curated tasting while overlooking scenic vineyard views.
Hours: Tours at 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am-10pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
NOBLE COUNTY
Maple Acres
Family Friendly Maple Sugar & Syrup
Guided Tour & Tasting
Trace the journey of maple syrup from tree to table through interactive indoor demonstrations. Relive the history of maple sugaring and sample a variety of sweet maple products.
Hours: Free tours and tastings 10am-2pm. Location: 535 South 500 East, Avilla, IN. Registration: Requested via voicemail to (260) 636-2073.
WABASH COUNTY
Hawkins Family Farm
Pizza Night & Farm Tour
Feast on artisanal wood-fired pizzas featuring toppings harvested just steps from your picnic blanket. Explore the fields on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the growers and see where your dinner began. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your favorite beverage.
Hours: Pizza Night 5pm-7pm. Location: 10373 North 300 East, North Manchester, IN. Registration: Pre-order pizza at hawkinsfamilyfarm.com/pizza starting July 17 at 7:15pm until we sell out. Cost: Tour is free; pizza for purchase.
WELLS COUNTY
The River Farm
The
River Farm Tasting and Sunset Garden
Tour
Celebrate the harvest during the “golden hours” with a bonfire and garden stroll. Taste samples of fresh veggies, pastured pork and other local foods available at the farm store while watching the sunset over the farm during this immersive farm social.
Hours: Tastings 7pm-9pm; Tour at 7:30pm. Location: 2500 North 100 East, Bluffton, IN. Follow the long lane back to the greenhouses. Registration: Encouraged via Eventbrite.
The River Farm
Saturday, July 25
ALLEN COUNTY
Ambrosia Orchard
Meet the Mead Maker (Part One)Tasting & Tour
Discover how the rich flavor of local apples and honeys are transformed into a refreshing variety of ciders and meads during this guided tour & tasting. Savor a grazing plate and a flight of 5 ciders and meads in a souvenir glass. Optional Part Two Mead Making Class on August 2.
Hours: Tasting and Tour at 2pm. Location: 14025 US Hwy 27, Hoagland, IN. Cost: $35
Registration: Encouraged at ambrosiaorchardfw.com
Bloomingdale Community Garden
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Chance Bar
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Moo-Over
(See Daily Events on page 1)
The Moo-Over Experience
Seven Sons Farms
Seven Sons Pasture Walk Tour + Soil Demonstration
Walk the pasture path at a regenerative farm to see sustainable agriculture in action. Witness soil health demonstrations and encounter grass-fed cattle and poultry while learning how this farm heals the land. Guests receive a 15% Off Coupon for any Farm Store purchases on Tour Date.
Hours: One tour 10:30am–Noon.
Location: 15718 Aboite Road, Roanoke, IN.
Registration: Required via Eventbrite. Cost: $10 (Ages 13+), Free (Ages 12 and under).
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DEKALB COUNTY
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Wine & Spirit Tastings
Backroads Distilling Company
Farm to Bottle Distillery Tour & Tasting
Go behind the scenes to follow the transformation from grain to glass. Learn the craft of farm-to-bottle distilling during an exclusive production tour followed by a guided tasting of handcrafted spirits.
Hours: Tours at 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am - 10pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard Farm to Bottle Winery Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets of Indiana’s largest vineyard on a guided vine to glass journey. Explore production spaces, learn the winemaking process, and enjoy a curated tasting while overlooking scenic vineyard views.
Hours: Tours at 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am - 10pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
Noble Roots Farm & Market
Toxicity Overload with Dr. Caleb
Learn the critical importance of eating chemical-free, nutrient-dense food and whole body healing solutions to help the root cause of disease with Dr. Caleb Suciu of Crossroads Wellness Center.
Hours: Class begins at 10am.
Location: 208 South Randolph Street, Garrett, IN. Registration: Required at madisonoyer@gmail.com.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY
The Farmers Market at Winona
Explore The Farmers Market at Winona underneath the lovely Miller Sunset Pavilion where you will find a wide variety of locally grown and produced food items including ready to eat foods. A bounce house and coloring table are available for kids.
Hours: 8am-1pm. Location: 705 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, IN
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
NOBLE
COUNTY
Greener Pastures
Walking with the Sheep
Visit a flock of sheep on this guided hayride tour through luscious pastures. Families and sheep lovers will learn about sheep care and the importance of regenerative agriculture.
Hours: One Tour 10am-11:30am. Rain or Shine. Farm location: 3053 North 500 East, Kendallville, IN Parking: Nearby New Hope Baptist Church for a hay ride shuttle to the farm. Restrictions: No Public Restroom. Registration: Requested by Text to (260)416-8075.
Maple Acres
Family Friendly Maple Sugar & Syrup Guided Tour & Tasting
Trace the journey of maple syrup from tree to table through interactive indoor demonstrations. Relive the history of maple sugaring and sample a variety of sweet maple products.
Hours: Free tours and tastings 10am-2pm. Location: 535 South 500 East, Avilla, IN. Registration: Requested via voicemail to (260) 636-2073.
WHITLEY COUNTY
E-Brewing Company at Esterline Farms
Celebrating Farm Living in Whitley County
Explore a working farm and enjoy samples from our on-site restaurant and craft brewery that showcase fresh ingredients, local flavors and handcrafted beverages. Stay awhile to enjoy a meal and experience rural life firsthand.
Hours: Tour 10am-11am. Restaurant and brewery 11am - 10pm. Location: 8324 West State Road 14, South Whitley, IN
Grit and Grace Homestead
Bee Calm & Honey Tasting
Feel the buzz of an active bee hive on our bee bed, as you take in the scents, vibrations, and warmth. Learn how the colony works together to create honey. Taste raw local honey. Homemade baked goods & sourdough available for purchase.
Hours: 10am - 1pm. Rain or Shine.
Location: 10469 Indiana 5, South Whitley, IN Registration: Recommended by email to gritandgracehomesteadlearning@gmail. com. Restrictions: Do not attend if allergic to bees. Do not wear strong perfumes, lotions, or colognes. The property has uneven terrain.
Whitley County Farmers Market
Everything Whitley!
Everyone is invited to experience the Whitley County Farmers Market highlighting Everything Whitley for Local Food Week. This market features a wide variety of vendors, artisans and producers including ready to eat foods & beverages and live entertainment and is sponsored by the Whitley County Chamber and Bowen Health.
Hours: 8am-12:30pm. Location: 128 West Van Buren Street, Historic Downtown Columbia City, IN
Sunday, July 26
ALLEN COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Moo-Over
(See Daily Events on page 1)
The Moo-Over Experience
Poplar Village Gardens
Tour and Picnic in the Garden
Wander in this beautiful urban garden and bring a picnic. Family garden tours, educational activities and a scavenger hunt will be available.
Hours: 2pm-4pm. Location: 2107 Broadway, Fort Wayne IN. Parking: Enter driveway at the intersection of Miner and Walnut Streets. Registration: Recommended by texting Diana at (260)409-5901.
DEKALB COUNTY
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Wine & Spirit Tastings
Monday, July 27
ALLEN COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Moo-Over
(See Daily Events on page 1)
The Moo-Over Experience
DEKALB COUNTY
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Wine & Spirit Tastings
Whitley County Farmers Market
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
WABASH COUNTY
Berry Hill Farm & Store
Guided Tour of Year-round Produce Farm
Be amazed to see all the different kinds of vegetables during this farmer-led tour. Learn how they grow produce year-round for farmers markets, restaurants and schools. Visit the farm store to shop for local foods from many different farms.
Hours: Tour at 11am. Farm Store open 9am-5pm this day. Location: 248 East 1400 North, North Manchester, IN Registration: Recommended by texting Myron at (260)578-8105.
Cordes Berry Farm
Family Friendly Blackberry Talk & Tour
Learn how blackberries grow and taste some of the best berries you’ll ever have. Fun activity for the whole family. U-Pick and pre-picked berries available for purchase.
Hours: Talk & Tour 9am-9:30am, Berry Picking 8:30am-5:30pm. Location: 6467 North 550 West, Roann, IN.
Tuesday, July 28
ALLEN COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Chance Bar
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Moo-Over
(See Daily Events on page 1)
The Moo-Over Experience
Rose Avenue Education Farm
Farm Tour & Burmese Food Tasting
Discover how global agricultural traditions are thriving in Northeast Indiana soil. Take a guided tour of this inspiring 11 acre education and business incubator farm. Explore their organic growing practices and see unique, culturally relevant crops like sour leaf and specialty greens before enjoying a fresh tasting of traditional Burmese flavors.
Hours: Tour at 4pm, followed by tasting. Location: 435 Rose Avenue, New Haven, IN
Trolley Steaks & Seafood
Local Plates, Pours and Players
Get ready for a three-day showcase of pure local flavor! The Trolley Bar is shaking up their menu to spotlight the absolute best food, drinks, and talent our region has to offer.
Hours: Lunch 11am-4pm, Dinner 4pm9pm. Location: 2898 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN Registration: Reservations suggested at trolleysteaksandseafood.com. Walk-ins welcome.
DEKALB
COUNTY
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Wine & Spirit Tastings
Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery
Hive to Glass Honey & Mead Tasting
Savor sips of handcrafted meads in a range of styles that are still and sparking, with flavors designed to satisfy every taste. Sample local honeys and learn how fermented honey becomes mead.
Hours: 6pm-8pm. Location: 112 North Main Street, Auburn, IN. Requirements: 21+ only to sample mead. All ages are welcome to sample honey, and honey soda.
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
WABASH COUNTY
Berry Hill Farm & Store
Guided Tour of Year-round Produce Farm
Be amazed to see all the different kinds of vegetables during this farmer-led tour. Learn how they grow produce year-round for farmers markets, restaurants and schools. Visit the farm store to shop for local foods from many different farms.
Hours: Tour at 11am. Farm Store open 9am-5pm this day. Location: 248 East 1400 North, North Manchester, IN Registration: Recommended by texting Myron at (260)578-8105.
Cordes Berry Farm
Family Friendly Blackberry Talk & Tour
Learn how blackberries grow and taste some of the best berries you’ll ever have. Fun activity for the whole family. U-Pick and pre-picked berries available for purchase.
Hours: Talk & Tour 9am-9:30am, Berry Picking 8:30am-5:30pm. Location: 6467 North 550 West, Roann, IN
WHITLEY
COUNTY
C’s Itty Bitty Greens
Food for Life: How to Start Your Indoor Garden
Learn how your family can grow a wide variety of delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter. Harvest fresh veggies all year round. No green thumb required.
Hours: Demonstration and Q&A at 6pm
Location: Giving Gardens of Indiana, 479 South Towerview Drive, Columbia City, IN
Wednesday, July 29
ADAMS COUNTY
FARMWISE Indiana
Auction Insider: A masterclass on hyper-local food systems
Get a backstage pass to the produce auction, where 95% of everything sold is grown within just 7 miles. Local food enthusiasts, chefs and institutional food buyers can attend this exclusive, all-access walking tour and live Q&A, to peel back the curtain on the logistics, economics, and community culture driving our local food engine.
Hours: Auction overview class at 9:30am. Auction at 10am. Location: Adams County Flower & Produce Auction, 1871 East 200 South, Monroe, IN Requirements: Auction winners must pay by cash or check only. All purchases must leave with you at the end of the auction.
ALLEN
COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Chance Bar
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Good
Bread For All Focaccia Decorating Workshop with Local Veggies
Decorate your own gorgeous focaccia bread with colorful, pre-cut organic veggies from Country Gardens during this fun hands-on workshop. Visit Fort Wayne’s sweet and savory gluten-free and vegan Parisian-inspired bakery focused on inclusion and community for all..
Hours: 5pm-8pm. Location: 1016 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN. Cost: $30 Registration: Required on Eventbrite
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Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry
Community Garden and Food Pantry Tour
Visit this community garden and pantry to learn how Miss Virginia’s provides balanced and nutritional food to the families and households that come to the food pantry seeking assistance.
Hours: 12:30pm-2pm. Location: 1312 South Hanna Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Moo-Over
(See Daily Events on page 1)
The Moo-Over Experience
3 Rivers Natural Grocery
BroxonBerry: The Journey to a No Waste Farm
Meet the farmers at BroxonBerry and hear the story of how they are transforming their 0.4 acre produce farm into a No Waste Farm through their farming practices and creation of value-added products.
Hours: Farmer discussion at 4pm.
Grocery open 9am-7pm. Location: 1612 Sherman Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN
Poplar Village Gardens
Tour and Picnic in the Garden
Wander in this beautiful urban garden and bring a picnic. Family garden tours, educational activities and a scavenger hunt will be available.
Hours: 6pm-8pm. Location: 2107
Broadway, Fort Wayne IN. Parking: Enter driveway at the intersection of Miner and Walnut Streets. Registration: Recommended by texting Diana at (260)409-5901.
Rune Restaurant
Rune Tasting Dinner with Hawkins Farm
Savor a five course tasting dinner featuring ingredients from Hawkins Family Farm! Meet the chefs and farmers who bring local food right to your favorite neighborhood fine dining restaurant!
Hours: Seatings at 5pm and 7:30pm.
Location: 2725 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN. Cost: $125 per person. Registration: Tickets and Reservations at runerestaurant.com
Trolley Steaks & Seafood
Local Plates, Pours and Players
Get ready for a three-day showcase of pure local flavor! The Trolley Bar is shaking up their menu to spotlight the absolute best food, drinks, and talent our region has to offer.
Hours: Lunch 11am - 4pm, Dinner 4pm - 9pm. Location: 2898 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN Registration: Reservations suggested at trolleysteaksandseafood.com. Walk-ins welcome.
DEKALB COUNTY
Acres Away Winery
Explore Acres Away!
Escape to this beautiful winery to learn the foundations of high quality winemaking, viticulture and high level hospitality. Your tour will begin in our estate vineyard transitioning to our production facility, tasting room, and finishing with a private wine tasting in our wildflower meadow.
Hours: Special Tour and Tastings at 1pm and 4pm. Winery open 12pm-6pm. Location: 425 County Road 23, Ashley, IN Cost: $10 per person. Registration: Pre-registration recommended at acresawaywinery.com.
Requirements: 21+ only.
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Wine & Spirit Tastings
Acres Away Winery
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY
Hill N Dale Farm
Meet the Animals & Tractor Wagon Ride
Farm Tour
Enjoy a tractor-wagon ride farm tour where you will see Red Devon cattle, Red Wattle hogs, White Heavy chickens, and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys. Meet with the farmer who raises them all on pasture in fresh air and sunshine. Pasture-raised meat will be available for purchase.
Hours: Tour at 3pm. Location: 12683 South 300 East, North Manchester, IN Registration: Required. Text number of guests to Floyd at (260)578-7294.
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
WABASH COUNTY
Berry Hill Farm & Store
Guided Tour of Year-round Produce Farm
Be amazed to see all the different kinds of vegetables during this farmer-led tour. Learn how they grow produce year-round for farmers markets, restaurants and schools. Visit the farm store to shop for local foods from many different farms.
Hours: Tour at 1pm. Farm Store open 9am-5pm this day. Location: 248 East 1400 North, North Manchester, IN Registration: Recommended by texting Myron at (260)578-8105.
Cordes Berry Farm
Family Friendly Blackberry Talk & Tour
Learn how blackberries grow and taste some of the best berries you’ll ever have. Fun activity for the whole family. U-Pick and pre-picked berries available for purchase.
Hours: Talk & Tour 9am-9:30am, Berry Picking 8:30am-5:30pm. Location: 6467 North 550 West, Roann, IN
WHITLEY
COUNTY
E-Brewing Company at Esterline Farms
Celebrating Farm Living in Whitley County
Explore a working farm and enjoy samples from our on-site restaurant and craft brewery that showcase fresh ingredients, local flavors and handcrafted beverages. Our restaurant is closed on Wednesdays, but plan to stay awhile to enjoy a beer and experience rural life firsthand.
Hours: Tours 5pm-8pm. Location: 8324 West State Road 14, South Whitley, IN
Grit and Grace Homestead
Bee Calm & Honey Tasting
Feel the buzz of an active bee hive on our bee bed, as you take in the scents, vibrations, and warmth. Learn how the colony works together to create honey. Taste raw local honey. Homemade baked goods & sourdough available for purchase.
Hours: 5pm-8pm. Rain or Shine.
Location: 10469 Indiana 5, South Whitley, IN
Registration: Recommended by email to gritandgracehomesteadlearning@gmail.com
Restrictions: Do not attend if allergic to bees. Do not wear strong perfumes, lotions, or colognes. The property has uneven terrain.
Cordes Berry Farm
Hill N Dale Farm
Daily event during Local Food Week
Pre-registration is recommended FREE event
Thursday, July 30
ALLEN COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Chance Bar
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Moo-Over
(See Daily Events on page 1)
The Moo-Over Experience
Copper Spoon
Eating Local with the Copper Spoon
Savor the taste of the season as the chefs at Copper Spoon prepare a special 5 course dinner highlighting the freshest ingredients from local farms, and meet the farmers who make it all happen.
Hours: Dinner seating at 6pm. Location: 301 West Jefferson Blvd. #301, Fort Wayne, IN
Cost: $100 per person Registration: Reservations required at copperspoonfw.com
Ideal for Families with young kids
Pre-registration required
Parkview Greenhouse & Learning Kitchen
Meet Me at the Market
Visit the HEAL Farmers Market for a fun tasting experience featuring fresh, locally sourced foods. Sample simple, nutritious recipes, learn easy tips for shopping and cooking with seasonal produce, and health benefits of shopping locally.
Hours: 4pm-5:30pm or until supplies run out. Location: 1716 Beacon Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Trolley Steaks & Seafood
Local Plates, Pours and Players
Get ready for a three-day showcase of pure local flavor! The Trolley Bar is shaking up their menu to spotlight the absolute best food, drinks, and talent our region has to offer.
Hours: Lunch 11am-4pm, Dinner 4pm-9pm. Location: 2898 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN Registration: Reservations suggested at trolleysteaksandseafood.com Walk-ins welcome.
Copper Spoon
DEKALB COUNTY
Acres Away Winery
Explore Acres Away!
Escape to this beautiful winery to learn the foundations of high quality winemaking, viticulture and high level hospitality. Your tour will begin in our estate vineyard transitioning to our production facility, tasting room, and finishing with a private wine tasting in our wildflower meadow.
Hours: Special Tour and Tastings at 1pm and 4pm. Winery open 12pm-6pm. Location: 425 County Road 23, Ashley, IN Cost: $10 per person. Registration: Pre-registration recommended at acresawaywinery.com Requirements: 21+ only.
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
(See Daily Events on page 1) Wine & Spirit Tastings
Backroads Distilling Company Farm to Bottle Distillery Tour & Tasting
Go behind the scenes to follow the transformation from grain to glass. Learn the craft of farm-to-bottle distilling during an exclusive production tour followed by a guided tasting of handcrafted spirits.
Hours: Tours at 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm.
Open 11am-9pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard Farm to Bottle Winery Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets of Indiana’s largest vineyard on a guided vine to glass journey. Explore production spaces, learn the winemaking process, and enjoy a curated tasting while overlooking scenic vineyard views.
Hours: Tours at 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am-9pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
LAGRANGE
COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
(See Daily Events on page 1)
Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
NOBLE COUNTY
Ruby Moon Floral and Fearless Cook Edible Flower Workshop and Flower Farm Tour
Step into the flower fields for a relaxed and beautiful guided tour. You’ll learn which flowers are safe to eat, how they’re grown, and creative ways to use them in everyday cooking, baking, drinks, and garnishes.
Hours: Workshop & Tour at 6:30pm. Location: 7535 East 400 South, LaOtto, IN. Cost: Free workshop & tour. U-pick flowers
$25. Registration: Required by texting (260)203-0095.
Ruby Moon
Welcome to the 7th Annual Local Food Week!
The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network creates our annual 10-day Local Food Week celebration to help thousands of families and local food & farming enthusiasts learn where our food comes from, meet the people who grow, sell and serve it, and taste the bounty that comes from Our Land to Our Tables.
We are honored to have 3Rivers Federal Credit Union as the Presenting Sponsor for our 7th Annual Local Food Week. This year’s local food celebration includes:
• 117 Tours, Workshops and Dinners hosted across 10 Indiana counties
• 40 Hosts including Farms, Markets, Restaurants & Food & Beverage Producers
• 15 New Local Food Week Hosts
• Chance to WIN 2 tickets to our Local Food Throwdown fundraiser!
This Local Food Week Companion Guide provides an overview of all the events happening each day. Use the QR code to find complete event details and last-minute updates in our online Local Food Week Event Calendar
Questions about specific events? See our online Event Calendar and contact the Local Food Week Host. For general inquiries contact Karen Petersen at karen@neifood.org, (919)291-1421 or Alexis Wagner at info@neifood.org
OUR LAND. OUR TABLES.
Founded in 2018, 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.
In addition to organizing Local Food Week, the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network offers and supports a full range of mission-driven programs including Double Up Indiana and HEAL Markets that support healthy and obtainable local food, Farm to School Harvest of the Month programs, Local Food Networking events, and our popular online Local Food Guide. Learn more about the impact of our work at neifood.org/our-impact
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 I 5PM - 9PM
THE PEARL EVENT CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE
Join us for our annual Local Food Throwdown fundraiser featuring a friendly competition between incredible chefs from across our region. This event showcases both regional culinary talent and the quality of fresh, seasonal ingredients from Northeast Indiana farms.
This fun & delicious fundraiser celebrates Great Food for the Greater Good while raising crucial funds for the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network and our programs across the region. Watch for more details on our social media and subscribe to our monthly newsletter to find out the chefs who will be competing in this year’s Local Food Throwdown!
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Thursday, July 30 (cont.)
WABASH COUNTY
Berry Hill Farm & Store
Guided Tour of Year-round Produce Farm
Be amazed to see all the different kinds of vegetables during this farmer-led tour. Learn how they grow produce year-round for farmers markets, restaurants and schools. Visit the farm store to shop for local foods from many different farms.
Hours: Tour at 11am. Farm Store open 9am-5pm this day. Location: 248 East 1400 North, North Manchester, IN
Registration: Recommended by texting Myron at (260)578-8105.
Cordes Berry Farm
Family Friendly Blackberry Talk & Tour
Learn how blackberries grow and taste some of the best berries you’ll ever have. Fun activity for the whole family. U-Pick and pre-picked berries available for purchase.
Hours: Talk & Tour 9am-9:30am, Berry Picking 8:30am-5:30pm. Location: 6467 North 550 West, Roann, IN.
Friday, July 31
ALLEN COUNTY
Ambrosia Orchard
Meet the Mead Maker (Part One)Tasting & Tour
Discover how the rich flavor of local apples and honeys are transformed into a refreshing variety of ciders and meads during this guided tour & tasting. Savor a grazing plate and a flight of 5 ciders and meads in a souvenir glass. Optional Part Two Mead Making Class on August 2.
Hours: Tasting and Tour at 7pm.
Location: 14025 US Hwy 27, Hoagland, IN
Cost: $35 Registration: Encouraged at ambrosiaorchardfw.com
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Berry Hill Farm
Ambrosia Orchard
Bloomingdale Community Garden
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Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Chance Bar
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Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Johnnie Mae Farm
Johnnie Mae Farm Market, Farm Tour and Tasting
Tour this unique urban farm to learn the storied history of old firehouse number 9 and how Johnnie Mae White brought food to the neighborhood. See how the farm now creates a community space with food access. Buy seasonal produce at the farm market and taste healthy food samples made in our kitchen. Johnnie Mae Farm is a partnership between Purdue Extension and the City of Fort Wayne.
Hours: 2pm-6pm Location: 2518 Winter Street, Fort Wayne, IN Requirements: Produce purchases are cash only. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please notify the Purdue Extension office at 260-481-6826 or allences@purdue.edu at least one week before the event.
Moo-Over
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The Moo-Over Experience
Seven Sons Farms
Seven Sons Pasture Walk Tour + Soil Demonstration
Walk the pasture path at a regenerative farm to see sustainable agriculture in action. Witness soil health demonstrations and encounter grass-fed cattle and poultry while learning how this farm heals the land. Guests receive a 15% Off Coupon for any Farm Store purchases on Tour Date.
Hours: One tour 10:30am – Noon.
Location: 15718 Aboite Road, Roanoke, IN.
Registration: Required via Eventbrite. Cost: $10 (Ages 13+), Free (Ages 12 and under).
The Health Food Shoppe Pickle Party
Create your own pickles using locally grown ingredients during this hands-on workshop. Take home your jar of pickles and learn to make them at home. Purchase homemade soups and salad bar featuring local ingredients, and the wide variety of ready to eat snacks and meals prepared in-house.
Hours: Workshop 12pm-3pm. Store hours 9am-7pm. Location: 3515 North Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN.
DEKALB COUNTY
Acres Away Winery
Explore Acres Away!
Escape to this beautiful winery to learn the foundations of high quality winemaking, viticulture and high level hospitality. Your tour will begin in our estate vineyard transitioning to our production facility, tasting room, and finishing with a private wine tasting in our wildflower meadow.
Hours: Special Tour and Tastings at 1pm and 4pm. Winery open 12pm-8pm. Location: 425 County Road 23, Ashley, IN Cost: $10 per person. Registration: Pre-registration recommended at acresawaywinery.com. Requirements: 21+ only.
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
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Wine & Spirit Tastings
Backroads Distilling Company
Farm to Bottle Distillery Tour & Tasting
Go behind the scenes to follow the transformation from grain to glass. Learn the craft of farm-to-bottle distilling during an exclusive production tour followed by a guided tasting of handcrafted spirits.
Hours: Tours at 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am-10pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard
Farm to Bottle Winery Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets of Indiana’s largest vineyard on a guided vine to glass journey. Explore production spaces, learn the winemaking process, and enjoy a curated tasting while overlooking scenic vineyard views. Hours: Tours at 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am-10pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/ tours-experiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY
Hill N Dale Farm
Meet the Animals & Tractor Wagon Ride Farm Tour
Enjoy a tractor-wagon ride farm tour where you will see Red Devon cattle, Red Wattle hogs, White Heavy chickens, and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys. Meet with the farmer who raises them all on pasture in fresh air and sunshine. Pasture-raised meat will be available for purchase.
Hours: Tour at 3pm. Location: 12683 South 300 East, North Manchester, IN Registration: Required. Text number of guests to Floyd at (260)578-7294.
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
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Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
STEUBEN
COUNTY
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve Bison Tasting & Tour
Enjoy appetizer-sized nibbles made with bison meat in the gazebo as you learn about the preserve and the care of buffalo from the Wild Winds team. Guests will have the chance to ride into the herd to see the bison in small groups. The gift shop will be open.
Hours: Tours & Tastings 4:30pm-7pm. Arrive by 6pm to have time to taste all the bison dishes and take the last tour into the herd at 6:30pm. Location: 6975 North Ray Road, Fremont, IN. Cost: $16 adults, $10 children 10 and under. Registration: Required on Eventbrite or by Facebook message.
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Country Heritage Winery
Health Food Shoppe
Chance Bar
WABASH COUNTY
Cordes Berry Farm
Family Friendly Blackberry Talk & Tour
Learn how blackberries grow and taste some of the best berries you’ll ever have. Fun activity for the whole family. U-Pick and pre-picked berries available for purchase.
Hours: Talk & Tour 9am-9:30am, Berry
Picking 8:30am-5:30pm. Location: 6467 North 550 West, Roann, IN
Hawkins Family Farm
Pizza Night and Farm Tour
Feast on artisanal wood-fired pizzas featuring toppings harvested just steps from your picnic blanket. Explore the fields on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the growers and see where your dinner began. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your favorite beverage.
Hours: Pizza Night 5pm-7pm. Location: 10373 North 300 East, North Manchester, IN.
Registration: Pre-order pizza at hawkinsfamilyfarm.com/pizza starting July 24 at 7:15pm until we sell out. Cost: Tour is free; pizza for purchase.
Saturday, August 1
ALLEN COUNTY
Bloomingdale Community Garden
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Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Chance Bar
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Local Food Week 3 Course Dinner
Moo-Over
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The Moo-Over Experience
Poplar Village Gardens
Tour and Picnic in the Garden
Wander in this beautiful urban garden and bring a picnic. Family garden tours, educational activities and a scavenger hunt will be available.
Hours: 10am-Noon. Location: 2107 Broadway, Fort Wayne IN. Parking: Enter driveway at the intersection of Miner and Walnut Streets. Registration: Recommended by texting Diana at (260)409-5901.
Pontiac
Street Market
Pack 2 School: Local Food Week Harvest Pop-Up
Stop by the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network booth at Pontiac Street Market’s fun & informative Pack 2 School event. Learn how Nutrition Incentive Programs and HEAL Farm Markets make it easy and affordable to shop local. Free bag of fresh local produce for pre-registrants, while supplies last.
Hours: 11am-3pm Location: 918 East Pontiac Street, Fort Wayne, IN Registration: Online through City of Fort Wayne.
Seven Sons Farms
Seven Sons Pasture Walk Tour + Soil Demonstration
Walk the pasture path at a regenerative farm to see sustainable agriculture in action. Witness soil health demonstrations and encounter grass-fed cattle and poultry while learning how this farm heals the land. Guests receive a 15% Off Coupon for any Farm Store purchases on Tour Date.
Hours: One tour 10:30am – Noon.
Location: 15718 Aboite Road, Roanoke, IN. Registration: Required via Eventbrite. Cost: $10 (Ages 13+), Free (Ages 12 and under).
The Health Food Shoppe Pickle Party
Create your own pickles using locally grown ingredients during this hands-on workshop. Take home your jar of pickles and learn to make them at home. Purchase homemade soups and salad bar featuring local ingredients, and the wide variety of ready to eat snacks and meals prepared in-house.
Hours: Workshop 12pm-3pm. Store hours 9am-7pm. Location: 3515 North Anthony Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN.
DEKALB COUNTY
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
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Wine & Spirit Tastings
Backroads Distilling Company
Farm to Bottle Distillery Tour & Tasting
Go behind the scenes to follow the transformation from grain to glass. Learn the craft of farm-to-bottle distilling during an exclusive production tour followed by a guided tasting of handcrafted spirits.
Hours: Tours at 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am-10pm. Location: 0185 CR
68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
Country Heritage Winery & Vineyard
Farm to Bottle Winery Tour & Tasting
Discover the secrets of Indiana’s largest vineyard on a guided vine to glass journey. Explore production spaces, learn the winemaking process, and enjoy a curated tasting while overlooking scenic vineyard views.
Hours: Tours at 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Open 11am-10pm. Location: 0185 CR 68, LaOtto, IN. Registration: Required at countryheritagewinery.com/toursexperiences Requirements: 21+ only; closed-toe shoes required.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY
The Farmers Market at Winona
Explore The Farmers Market at Winona underneath the lovely Miller Sunset Pavilion where you will find a wide variety of locally grown and produced food items including ready to eat foods. Library storytime at 9am followed by Lego time. A bounce house and coloring table are also available.
Hours: 8am-1pm. Location: 705 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, IN at Miller Sunset Pavilion
LAGRANGE COUNTY
Amish Country Dairy
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Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting
Springfield Acres
BBQ & Brews in the Blooms
Celebrate the beauty and taste of summer while you stroll fields of sunflowers. Gunthorp Farms will serve up their famous pulled pork. Hop River Brewing Company will serve their beer. And Showdown will provide live music! Bring a lawn chair.
Hours: 5pm-8pm. Location: 8110 East US Highway 20, LaGrange, IN Registration: Hit interested on the BBQ & Brews in the Blooms 2026 Facebook event page to follow event details and updates.
Springfield Acres
NOBLE COUNTY
Blue Fox Farms
The Simplicity of Making Your Own
Elderberry Syrup
Learn the healing properties of elderberry syrup and how you can make it at home. This workshop will teach you the whole process of how to identify, harvest, dry, and cook elderberry to create elderberry syrup.
Hours: Class begins at 10am. Location: 5644 West 650 North, Wawaka, IN Registration: Pre-registration recommended to bluefoxga@gmail.com, and you will qualify to take a free pint of elderberry syrup home.
WHITLEY COUNTY
Whitley County Farmers Market
Everything Whitley!
Everyone is invited to experience the Whitley County Farmers Market highlighting Everything Whitley for Local Food Week. This market features a wide variety of vendors, artisans and producers including ready to eat foods & beverages and live entertainment and is sponsored by the Whitley County Chamber and Bowen Health.
Hours: 8am-12:30pm. Location: 128 West Van Buren Street, Historic Downtown Columbia City, IN.
Sunday, August 2
ALLEN COUNTY
Ambrosia Orchard
Meet the Mead Maker (Part Two)Mead Making Class
Create your own bottle of mead with your unique blend of fruits and honey. Explore special flavors and receive step-by-step guidance from our Mead Maker. Optional Part One Cider & Mead Tasting & Tour on July 25 & 31.
Hours: Class begins at 1pm.
Location: 14025 US Hwy 27, Hoagland, IN
Cost: $50 Registration: Required at ambrosiaorchardfw.com
Bloomingdale
Community Garden
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Self Guided Urban Garden Tour
Moo-Over
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The Moo-Over Experience
Poplar Village Gardens
Tour and Picnic in the Garden
Wander in this beautiful urban garden and bring a picnic. Family garden tours, educational activities and a scavenger hunt will be available.
Hours: 2pm-4pm. Location: 2107 Broadway, Fort Wayne IN. Parking: Enter driveway at the intersection of Miner and Walnut Streets. Registration: Recommended by texting Diana at (260)409-5901.
DEKALB COUNTY
Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling
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Wine & Spirit Tastings
Gunthorp Farms
Thank You to Our 2026 Local Food Week Hosts
3 Rivers Natural Grocery
Acres Away Winery
Amish Country Dairy
Ambrosia Orchard
Backroads Distilling
Company
Berry Hill Farm
Bloomingdale Gardens
Blue Fox Farms
C’s Itty Bitty Greens
Chance Bar
Copper Spoon
Cordes Berry Farm
Country Heritage
Winery & Vineyard
Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery
E Brewing Company at Esterline Farms
FARMWISE Indiana
Grit and Grace Homestead
Greener Pastures
Good Bread for All
Hawkins Family Farm
Hill N Dale Farm
Johnnie Mae Farm
Maple Acres
Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry
Moo-Over
Noble Roots Farm & Market
Parkview Greenhouse & Learning Kitchen
Pontiac Street Market
Poplar Village Gardens
Rose Avenue Education Farm
Ruby Moon Floral & Fearless Cook
Rune Restaurant
Seven Sons Farms
Springfield Acres
The Farmers Market at Winona
The Health Food Shoppe
The River Farm
Trolley Steaks & Seafood
Whitley County Farmers Market
Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
Friday, July 24, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
Wholesome Meadows Farm
Front cover photo credits: Whispering Meadows Farm, Copper Spoon, Cordes Berry Farm, Hill N Dale Farm, Cupka Bee Good Meadery