National Heirloom Expo

The National Heirloom Expo is a ripe and juicy peach of an event that brings together anyone and everyone in the food world to celebrate farms, chefs, gardeners and heritage produce. Held over three days at the Sonoma County Fairground (Sept. 11, 12, 13), it's an event so massive in scale that you'll likely need the time just to get to all of the speakers, demonstrations and vendors. Hosted by the "pure food" movement folks behind the Baker Creek Seed Company, you'll find local chef and homestead… Show more demonstrations, dozens of local whole foods vendors, historic livestock breeds, more than 70 speakers (from anti-GMO speaker Jeffrey Smith to Greenstring Farms' Bob Cannard and Rancho Gordo's Steve Sando), music and family-friendly activities. There's a clear political overtone against genetically modified foods and sustainability throughout, but delicious food, giant pumpkin displays, friendly farm vendors and live musical entertainment help keep the vibe inclusive and engaging. Tickets are $10 per day, $25 for all three days, open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Tickets and info at theheirloomexpo.com.

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