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FEAST! Local Foods Tradeshow

March 19, 2026

Click here to learn about the Spring 2025 FEAST! Tradeshow

For questions about the FEAST! Tradeshow, contact Elena Byrne:

608.712.8340 or [email protected]

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

The FEAST! Local Foods Network Tradeshow Planning Committee includes:

Matt Barthelemy, Renewing the Countryside

Pam Bishop, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Elena Byrne, Renewing the Countryside

Erika Camplin, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Jan Joannides, Renewing the Countryside

Kate LaBrosse, Kate LaBrosse Consulting/Naturally MN

Brett Olson, Renewing the Countryside

Peggy Paul, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Tim Penny, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Marlene Petersen, Renewing the Countryside

Jason Robinson, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute

Michael Sparby, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute

Rachel Wandrei, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Sam Ziegler, GreenSeam

Cannon Falls Subcommittee:

Laura Qualey, Community and Economic Development Associates

Deeann Lufkin, CannonBelles

John Peterson, Ferndale Market