{"id":131804,"date":"2026-07-24T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=131804"},"modified":"2026-07-23T22:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T02:40:52","slug":"local-food-week-2026-kicks-off-today-20260724","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/07\/24\/local-food-week-2026-kicks-off-today-20260724\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Food Week 2026 kicks off today – 7\/24\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From today through August 2, 2026, you can explore 10 counties and enjoy over 110 community events, farm tours, tastings, and special menus celebrating the region\u2019s vibrant agricultural community.<\/p>\n

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Northeast Indiana Local Food Network news release:<\/p>\n

Local Food Week 2026 Kicks Off This Friday: 10 Days, 10 Counties, and 110+ Events Celebrating Northeast Indiana Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fort Wayne, Indiana (July 22, 2026) – The countdown is on! In just two days, the 7th Annual Local Food Week kicks off across Northeast Indiana. From Friday, July 24 through Sunday, August 2, you can explore 10 counties and enjoy over 110 community events, farm tours, tastings, and special menus celebrating the region\u2019s vibrant agricultural community.<\/p>\n

Presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union and organized by the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network, this 10-day celebration connects the public directly with the farmers, markets, and artisans who grow and craft our local food.<\/p>\n

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The festivities begin this Friday, July 24, with incredible experiences lined up right out of the gate. Opening day offers the perfect chance to taste and explore your way through the region. Guests can dive into a Seven Sons Pasture Walk Tour & Soil Demonstration, toast to local craft with wine and spirit tastings at Country Heritage Winery & Backroads Distilling, celebrate the harvest with a sunset garden tour and bonfire at The River Farm, or savor a special 3-course local food menu at Chance Bar, to name a few. Whether you want to step onto a working farm, sample handcrafted farm-to-bottle spirits, or enjoy a locally sourced meal, opening weekend has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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“The excitement is building as we head into Friday,” says Karen Petersen, Executive Director of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network. “Whether you want to take your kids to see a working farm, try a special menu item at a local restaurant, or learn a new skill, this week is all about celebrating the incredible bounty of our region.” The vast majority of Local Food Week events are completely free to attend. While many are drop-in friendly, some exclusive tours do require pre-registration, and spots are filling up fast.<\/p>\n

How to Plan Your Week<\/strong>:<\/p>\n