Join us for the next
FEAST! Local Foods Tradeshow
March 19, 2026
| EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION |
| BUYER REGISTRATION |
| ATTENDEE REGISTRATION |
2026 Exhibitor Directory
2026 SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Thank you to our FEAST! 2025-26 Sponsors
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7 - 9:30 am |
Check-in/booth setup, continental breakfast |
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10 am - 2 pm |
Buyers' Expo |
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12 pm |
Lunch available while Expo continues |
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2 - 2:30 pm |
FEAST! Network awards and remarks + dessert buffet |
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2:45 - 4:00 pm |
FEAST! Founders Forum Session 1: Distribution Decisions + Brand Presentation: What’s Helping You (or Hurting You) Right Now
The session is facilitated by Kate LaBrosse, who brings 17 years of hands-on CPG experience across buying, brokering, and brand building. That perspective allows her to translate between founders and the retailers, distributors, and partners they’re trying to influence—helping founders understand not just what to do, but why it matters. We’ll anchor the conversation around two common pressure points for emerging food and beverage brands:
The session will also include an open “challenge of the moment” discussion where founders can bring real questions, get feedback, and learn from peers. Come for credible, industry-specific perspective. Leave with clarity and next steps.
Session 2: TBD |
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4:00 - ?? |
Post-Tradeshow Hangout at Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill St W, Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Kick back with good food, good wine and good convos |
This interactive Founders Forum is designed for real-time learning and real-world application.
To get involved or inquire about the FEAST! Tradeshow, contact [email protected]
See details from the Spring 2025 FEAST! Tradeshow
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Room discount available ($129): mention FEAST and reserve by March 11th
31913 64th Ave, Cannon Falls, MN 55009, (507) 263-477
REGISTERED BUYERS
Buyer registration is ongoing, but here's a peek at who's signed up so far!
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Almsted's Enterprises Benson Public Schools Cannon Falls Area Schools - ISD #252 CannonBelles Coffee and Ice Cream Coborn's Grocery Stores Crow Wing Co-op Ferndale Market Forager Brewery Fortune Fish Co. IFD Food service Iowa Valley RC&D Island Market Just Food Co-op Knowlans/Festival Foods Lakewinds Food Co-op Lunds & Byerlys Mastel's Health Foods |
Minneapolis Public Schools Culinary Wellness Services Mississippi Market Co-ops MN Dept of Ed MN Historical Society Morris Area Schools North Market Northfield Montessori Prior Lake Savage Schools Radish Farm Stop Rochester Public Schools Roseville Area Schools Saint Croix Vineyards St. Peter Food Co-op Strawberries Galore & More LLC Sutton Ridge Farm Three Rivers Park District |
Tradeshow Testimonials
“When you are busy being a maker and starting a small local food business, it is hard to find the time to travel all over to meet with buyers, and buyers are very busy people as well! FEAST creates a venue where both makers and buyers can be the most efficient with their time.“
—Melissa Driscoll, founder of Seven Songs Organic Farm Garlic Scape Pesto
“The show was an amazing experience... I was able to connect with several producers I hadn’t previously been aware of. And because of those meetings, Kowalski’s has on-boarded seven new local lines so far.”
—Britt Lindemann, Kowalski's Grocery/Dairy/Frozen Director
"I loved having the physical space and time to talk with each vendor. It was so nice to experience everyone's excitement about the products they offer."
—Erica Olson, Wayzata Schools Nutrition Coordinator
FEAST! Local Foods Network Tradeshow Planning Committee:
Renewing the Countryside: Matt Barthelemy, Elena Byrne, Jan Joannides, Brett Olson, Marlene Petersen
Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Jennifer Alexander, Erika Camplin, Rachel Wandrei
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation: Peggy Paul, Benya Kraus
Naturally Minnesota: Kate LaBrosse, Allison Hohn
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute: Jason Robinson, Michael Sparby
GreenSeam: Sam Ziegler
Cannon Falls Subcommittee:
Laura Qualey, Community and Economic Development Associates
Deeann Lufkin, CannonBelles
John Peterson, Ferndale Market