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2024

Nov. 1, 2024:

FEAST! Returns to Rochester this weekend (KIMT)

A glimpse of some of the pre-event setup and conversation with Pete of Sno Pac Foods, Ashley of Vintage Escapes Winery, and Matt and Marlene of Renewing the Countryside

Oct. 31, 2024:

Midwest Access—FEAST! Local Food Marketplace (KTTC)

Deann of CannonBelles Cheese and organizers Elena and Marlene of Renewing the Countryside show up in costume to promote FEAST!

Oct. 24, 2024:

Midwest Access—Creatively Kat's Gluten-Free Treats & FEAST (KTTC)

Featuring Lisa Klein of Hidden Stream Farm and Kat Tiede of Creatively Kat's Gluten-Free Treats

Oct. 16, 2024:

Local Food Vendors Showcased at November FEAST! Festival (Root River Current)

Josh Gaddo highlights some of the FEAST vendors coming from the Root River Valley area.

Oct. 16, 2024:

Spotlight on Business (ABC 6 News)

Bucky Beeman spoke with FEAST's Marlene Petersen about the coming event.

Oct. 7, 2024:

Kato Living—

Drinks & Mocktails from Sweet Haven Tonics (KEYC)

Kato Living—FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace 2024 (KEYC)

Highlighting Sweet Haven Tonics and The Meatery MN, two businesses based near Mankato who will be among the vendors at FEAST! 2024

Oct. 3, 2024:

A Sneak Peek at the 11th Annual Feast! Local Foods Marketplace on Sat., Nov. 2 (KIMT)

FEAST! representative Marlene Petersen talks with KIMT about the wide array of products made within 90 miles of Rochester.

Sept. 27, 2024:

Tim Penny: Supporting the local foods economy (Austin Daily Herald)

Sept. 25, 2024:

Midwest Access—FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace Festival (KTTC)

Featuring Leah Pekrul of Sweet Haven Tonics and discussion of mocktails and the many unique vendors you can find at FEAST!

Aug. 21, 2024:

Midwest Access— The 11th Annual Feast Local Foods Marketplace Festival (KTTC)

Featuring Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick and discussion of the kids' activities at FEAST!

Aug. 1, 2024:

FEAST! Celebrates Local Foods Day Nov. 2 (Morning Ag Clips)

Jan. 10, 2024:

FEAST! Tradeshow Opens New Markets for Local Foods (Morning Ag Clips)

2023

Nov. 4, 2023:

10th Annual Feast Festival (KIMT News 3)

Nov. 4, 2023:

Local chefs and vendors gather for FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace (Post Bulletin)

Nov. 1, 2023:

FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace back for its 10th year (Ag Week)

Oct. 30, 2023:

FEAST! Local Foods Marketplace back with new and returning vendors (Post Bulletin)

Oct. 27, 2023:

SMIF's Tim Penny on the air with KROC

Oct. 23, 2023:

SMIF's Tim Penny on the air with KWOZ

SMIF's Tim Penny on the air with KRUE

Oct. 19, 2023:

FEAST! is back at the Mayo Civic Center Nov. 4 (KTTC Midwest Access)

Chris Schad of The Bee Shed joins Brett Olson and KTTC's Kamie Roesler for a discussion of FEAST! and some samples of seasonal and "Hot Shed" honey.

Oct. 18, 2023:

Ag Innovation News Podcast with AURI (Agricultural Utilization Research Initiative)

Brett Olson, co-founder and Creative Director at Renewing the Countryside, joins AURI's Dan Skogen for a wide-ranging conversation that includes outing Brett as a "PK," and his advice to "Be the person your dog thinks you are."

Oct. 17, 2023:

**Enjoy FEAST! Festival Marketplace on November 4th (Root River Current)**

Oct. 17, 2023:

Feast! Local Foods Marketplace returning to Mayo Civic Center for 10th anniversary (KIMT News 3)

Marlene Petersen, editor of LOCAL FEAST! magazine and outreach ambassador for Renewing the Countryside, talks with KIMT's Annalise Johnson about some of the unique vendors you'll find at FEAST!, and why it's great to discover food businesses near you.

Oct. 15, 2023: