According to the Festival's promoters, festival-goers will have the opportunity to:
"Speak with food growers and see and taste delicious and healthy food products grown and processed by farmers and entrepreneurs.
Learn creative ways to grow sustainable food.
Take home food from farmers and vendors.
Sample beer, mead and wine from local brewers.
Enjoy local tastings prepared by well-known local chefs and cookbook authors, featuring fresh local fruits, herbs and vegetables, seafood, and locally-grown meats.
Experience educational exhibits and demonstrations that provide information on farms and gardens, nutrition and health, urban food initiatives, composting, beekeeping, and more.
Participate in workshops featuring farmers and other food producers, local food leaders, and government representatives.
Enjoy local music and art that celebrates the diversity of local food.
Have a lot of fun!"
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Freshly harvested produce and seafood from farmers and fishermen
Scrumptious, $5 servings, featuring locally grown foods
Entertaining demonstrations, Throwdowns and competitions by chefs and other food experts
Lively local music of many cultural tastes
Tastings of Bay State hand-crafted wines and locally crafted beer
Engaging exhibitions and playful activities for the kid in all of us
Interactive workshops, featuring local food leaders
Food-inspired arts and crafts
Recycling and sustainable practices for minimal waste
