Join us for the next
FEAST! Local Foods Tradeshow:
Thursday, March 23
The Grand O2 Event Center
32057 64th Ave
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Registration is open for buyers and vendors - see links below.
More details to come, including registration links for support services and aspiring entrepreneur attendees—contact [email protected] with questions.
VENDOR REGISTRATION |
BUYER REGISTRATION |
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Cost: $175* *Full price = $200 after Feb. 2 Booth: 8' table, chairs, and |
Cost: Free Includes buyer swag bag, lunch, and option to sign up for Tour of Cannon Falls Food Businesses |
2023 SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
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7 - 9:30 am |
Check-in/booth setup, continental breakfast |
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10 am - 1 pm |
Buyers' Expo* |
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12 pm |
*Boxed lunches available |
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1 - 1:30 pm |
Mini Sessions #1: Join one of six topic groups ranging from financial mgmt to food safety to marketing |
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1:40 - 2:15 pm |
Mini Sessions #2: Switch to a different topic group, or stay and dig deeper! |
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2:30 - 3:30 pm |
Reception featuring dessert buffet, awards and remarks from FEAST! Network and partners |
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3:30 pm |
Tour of Cannon Falls Food Businesses (optional - additional fee will apply - signup coming in February) |
Tradeshow 2022 Testimonials
“The show was an amazing experience. Due to the show and attending, 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 focus my business on promoting local food producers. The FEAST Tradeshow helps put me in contact with those local makers."
—Kayla Yang-Best, Seasoned Specialty Food Market
"For years I have wanted to attend the FEAST tradeshow, and this March I was able to make it happen. Not only did I meet many new amazing vendors and connect with buyers from all over the region, but I was able to show my products to the grocery buyer from Kowalski's and that was worth its weight in GOLD. We got a meeting with Kowalski's and now they carry us in all of their 11 stores. I am grateful to FEAST and the MN Dept of Agriculture for putting on such a valuable event. If you want to grow your business regionally, commit to attending this event - you won't regret it!!"
—Tasya Kelen, Isadore Nut Co.
Hotel Accommodations
32027 Alexander Ct, Cannon Falls, MN 55009, (507) 757-1100
Mention FEAST when making the reservation for a 10% Discount
31913 64th Ave, Cannon Falls, MN 55009, (507) 263-4777
FEAST! Room Rate $75.00. Mention FEAST when making the reservation.
Promotional flyers
Download / print / share with wholesale buyers and food businesses:
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The FEAST! Local Foods Network Tradeshow Planning Committee includes:
Jennifer Alexander, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Matt Barthelemy, Renewing the Countryside
Pam Bishop, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Elena Byrne, Renewing the Countryside
Brian Erickson, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Shannan Harris, Red Wing Ignite/E1 Collaborative
Jan Joannides, Renewing the Countryside
John Katz, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Christopher Mazziotto, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Brett Olson, Renewing the Countryside
Tim Penny, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Marlene Petersen, Renewing the Countryside
Jason Robinson, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
John Shonyo, The Bee Shed
Michael Sparby, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
Sam Ziegler, GreenSeam
Cannon Falls Subcommittee:
Laura Qualey, Community and Economic Development Associates
Dianne Howard, City of Cannon Falls
Deeann Lufkin, CannonBelles
John Peterson, Ferndale Market
For questions about the FEAST! Tradeshow schedule, contact Elena Byrne:
608.712.8340 or [email protected]
Learn more about the FEAST! 2022 Local Foods Tradeshow
View the 2022 program
See the 2022 event photos