Dates & times: Open Daily
Friday, July 24 - Sunday, August 2 from Sunrise to Sunset

Cost: Free event. No registration required.

About this Event
Explore a flourishing urban oasis where permaculture meets traditional gardening. Meander on this self-guided tour through diverse plantings to discover innovative ways to maximize garden space and diversify your home menu. This kid-friendly journey offers inspiration for every grower.

For more information about Bloomingdale Community Gardens, email walkerfwfd@aol.com

Travel Tip: One block west of Wells Street on High Street. On street and off street parking available.

About Bloomingdale Community Garden
The Bloomingdale Community Garden is a true neighborhood community garden in the heart of Fort Wayne near the bustling businesses along the Wells Street corridor. One block from Bloomingdale Community School, this garden offers free fresh fruits, tree nuts, berries, healthy vegetables and herbs, and community events Spring-Fall.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 24 – 10:00am - 2:00pm

• Saturday, July 25 – 10:00am - 2:00pm

Cost: Free event. Maple syrup, sugar, candy and creams will be available for purchase.

Registration: Due to space limitations in our demonstration area, pre-registration is requested via voicemail to Bill at (260) 636-2073. Walk-ins are also welcome.

About this Event
Trace the journey of maple syrup from tree to table through interactive indoor demonstrations. Relive the history of maple sugaring and sample a variety of sweet maple products.

For more information, visit mapleacres.co, email Bill at bkowen60@gmail.com or call (260) 636-2073.

Travel Tip: Maple Acres is located 1/2 mile South of Base Line Road on County Road 500 East, in Noble County.

About Maple Acres
Maple Acres is a maple syrup producer located in southeastern Noble County near Chain-o-Lakes State Park. We have about 2,000 trees in production making roughly 500 +/- gallons of syrup per season.

We are members of Indiana Grown, Indiana Maple Syrup Association and Indiana Market Maker.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 24 – 10:30am - Noon

• Saturday, July 25 – 10:30am - Noon

• Friday, July 31 – 10:30am - Noon

• Saturday, August 1 – 10:30am - Noon

Cost: Tickets $10 (Ages 13+), Children 12 and under attend free.

Registration: Pre-registration required online at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seven-sons-pasture-walk-tour-tickets-1331413165619

About this Event
Bring your family for a unique and enriching tour as you walk our 0.5 mile path to experience the Seven Sons Farm & pastured animals!

What You’ll Experience:
- An impactful soil demonstration
- Guided farm tour through a 0.5-mile walking path that takes you through our pastures
- Up-close visits with our grass-fed cattle, pasture-raised chickens, and more
- Insights into regenerative agriculture and how it helps heal the land
- A fun and educational outing for all ages
- 15% Off Coupon for any Farm Store Purchases on Tour Date

Come learn where your food comes from and why it matters.

Tours start at 10:30 AM - Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow for a prompt start time.

For more information, email emma@sevensons.net.

Travel Tip: Free Parking. Park at the very back of our farm parking lot - behind our warehouse buildings. Look for the manila rope parking area and shaded picnic tables.

About Seven Sons Farms
Seven Sons Farms is owned and operated by seven brothers with a mission to restore trust in food by focusing on regenerative farming and ethically raised meats.

Dates & times: Farm Tour and Tasting Event offered daily (except Sundays) at 11:00am during Local Food Week

• Friday, July 24 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Saturday, July 25 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Monday, July 27 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Tuesday, July 28 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Wednesday, July 29 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Thursday, July 30 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

• Saturday, August 1 – 11:00am - 1:00pm

Cost: $10 per person during Local Food Week. Regular price $15 per person.

Registration: Required by 9:00am on visit day by calling (260)214-1519.

About this Event
Step onto a working dairy farm for an immersive pasture-to-bottle experience. Meet the herd, try your hand at milking, and enjoy fresh milk samples during this guided family-friendly tour. Cream top whole milk, cream and butter available for purchase.

For more information, email nate@amishcountrydairy.com or call (260) 214-1519.

Travel Tip: The Amish Country Dairy Farm Tour is held at Stutzman Dairy Farm.

About Amish Country Dairy
At Amish Country Dairy, all of our products start with fresh, whole Grade A milk. Our flavored milks use only natural ingredients — strawberries, blueberries, coffee, cocoa, and pure maple syrup. Unlike commercial brands, our milk is not “fortified” because it doesn’t need to be. Minimal processing and lower-temp pasteurization preserve both nutrients and flavor. Amish Country Dairy returns to our roots. Our cows are local. Our production is local. Even our investors are local. We price our product to earn a living wage, one that allows us to preserve the land, care for our animals, and train the next generation of dairy farmers.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 24 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, July 25 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, July 26 – 11:00am - 8:00pm

• Monday, July 27 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, July 28 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Wednesday, July 29 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Thursday, July 30 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, August 1 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, August 2 – 11:00am - 8:00pm

Cost: Tastings from $8.00. Must be 21+ to participate. No pre-registration required. Walk-ins are welcome at all times for tastings.

About this Event
Enjoy a guided tasting experience at Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling Company featuring a selection of handcrafted wines and farm-to-bottle spirits. Guests can sample a variety of wines or spirits while learning more about our winery and distillery, the stories behind our products, and what makes our family farm unique. Daily tastings are perfect for couples, groups, visitors exploring the region, or anyone looking to discover new local favorites in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

A full food menu is available in all areas of the property to enjoy for a lunch or dinner before or after your tasting.

For more information, email WINERY@countryheritagewinery.com or call (260) 637-2980.

About Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling
At Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling, we offer a delightful array of events, tours, and experiences for wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Join us for guided winery tours where you can explore our vineyards and learn about our winemaking process. Enjoy seasonal events featuring live music, food pairings, and tastings that celebrate the best of our award-winning wines. Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or an exciting evening out, there's something for everyone at the winery!

Local Food Week Gold Partner

Dates & times: The Moo-Over Experience is offered daily during Local Food Week.

• Friday, July 24 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, July 25 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, July 26 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Monday, July 27 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, July 28 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Wednesday, July 39 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Thursday, July 30 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, August 1 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, August 2 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

Cost: Free demonstrations and tastings. Ice cream and desserts available for purchase

About this Event
Join us at Moo-Over for a behind-the-scenes look at Fort Wayne’s only verified dedicated gluten-free boutique dessert shop! Guests will experience how we create scratch-made ice cream and desserts that are completely gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and peanut-free in our dedicated kitchen.

During Local Food Week, we will be partnering with a local farmer to feature seasonal fruit-inspired desserts and ice cream flavors made with fresh strawberries, peaches, and blueberries. Guests can enjoy specialty ice cream flavors, fresh baked pies, tastings, and learn more about how local ingredients inspire our small-batch creations.

This event is perfect for families, food lovers, and anyone interested in local food, allergy-friendly desserts, and handcrafted treats. Visitors can expect samples, demonstrations, and opportunities to meet the makers behind Moo-Over’s desserts and local collaborations.

The event will take place indoors at Moo-Over inside Covington Plaza and will be held rain or shine.

For more information, email julie@moo-over.com or call (260) 224-2108.

Travel Tip: Moo-Over is located inside Covington Plaza on West Jefferson Blvd in Fort Wayne, next to Fusion Yoga and Catablu Grille.

About Moo-Over
Moo-Over is Fort Wayne’s only verified dedicated gluten-free boutique dessert shop, creating handcrafted ice cream, baked goods, and desserts that are completely gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and peanut-free. Every item is made from scratch in our dedicated kitchen with no shared equipment or cross-contamination risks.

Our mission is to create desserts so delicious that people cannot believe they are allergy-friendly, while also providing a safe and welcoming experience for those with celiac disease and food allergies who are often excluded from traditional dessert options.

We proudly use thoughtfully sourced ingredients and create small-batch ice cream, scratch-made waffle cones, baked goods, and specialty desserts that bring the community together around safe, inclusive local food experiences.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 24 – 2:00pm - 6:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: Free event. Produce purchases are cash only.

About this Event
Join us to celebrate local food with a tour of this unique urban farm partnership between Purdue Extension and the City of Fort Wayne. Learn the storied history of old firehouse number 9, and how Johnnie Mae White brought food to the neighborhood. See how that vision was reshaped to creates a community space with food access in the last decade. You can also purchase our seasonal produce and may even get a healthy food sample in the process. Everyone is welcome from 2-6pm at our Friday Market. Produce purchases are cash only. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please notify the Purdue Extension office at (260) 481-6826 or allences@purdue.edu at least one week before the event.

For more information, email allences@purdue.edu or call (260)481-6826.

About Johnnie Mae Farm
This urban farm in Fort Wayne is more than a place to buy fresh, delicious produce, it is a true community hub where neighbors connect, learn, and grow together. You will find organically grown vegetables, hands-on classes, and fun events for all ages. Built through partnership between Purdue Extension and the City of Fort Wayne in the heart of a neighborhood, it makes fresh, culturally relevant food accessible and exciting. With a teaching kitchen and welcoming atmosphere, Johnnie Mae Farm brings people together around healthy living, great meals, and a shared love for local food.

Dates & times: Winery Open Fridays & Saturdays - 11am - 10pm, Thursday Open 11am - 9pm.

• Friday, July 24 – Tours & Tastings at 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Saturday, July 25 – Tours & Tastings at 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Thursday, July 30 – Tours & Tastings at 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Friday, July 31 – Tours & Tastings at 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Saturday, August 1 – Tours & Tastings at 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

Cost: Free.

Registration: Pre-registration required at https://countryheritagewinery.com/tours-experiences as spaces per time slot are limited.

Requirements: Closed toe shoes are required. Must be 21+ to participate.

About this Event
Experience Indiana’s largest vineyard from vine to glass during this guided Farm to Bottle Winery Tour & Tasting at Country Heritage Winery. Guests will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our production spaces and winemaking process while learning how we craft our wines using a true farm-to-bottle philosophy rooted in our family farm. The experience includes a guided tasting featuring a selection of handcrafted wines, along with time to explore the property, enjoy the vineyard views, and shop the winery. This event is perfect for wine lovers, food and agriculture enthusiasts, couples, groups, and anyone looking for a unique local experience.

A full food menu is available in all areas of the property to enjoy for a lunch or dinner before or after your tour & tasting.

For more information, email WINERY@countryheritagewinery.com or call (260) 637-2980.

About Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling
At Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling, we offer a delightful array of events, tours, and experiences for wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Join us for guided winery tours where you can explore our vineyards and learn about our winemaking process. Enjoy seasonal events featuring live music, food pairings, and tastings that celebrate the best of our award-winning wines. Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or an exciting evening out, there's something for everyone at the winery!

Local Food Week Gold Partner

Dates & times: Distillery Open Fridays & Saturdays - 11am - 10pm, Thursday Open 11am - 9pm.

• Friday, July 24 – Tours & Tastings at 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Saturday, July 25 – Tours & Tastings at 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Thursday, July 30 – Tours & Tastings at 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Friday, July 31 – Tours & Tastings at 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

• Saturday, August 1 – Tours & Tastings at 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

Cost: Free.

Registration: Pre-registration required at https://countryheritagewinery.com/tours-experiences as spaces per time slot are limited.

Requirements: Closed toe shoes are required. Must be 21+ to participate.

About this Event
Experience handcrafted spirits from grain to glass during this guided Farm to Bottle Distillery Tour & Tasting at Backroads Distilling Company. Guests will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our distillery production spaces while learning how we craft our spirits using a true farm-to-bottle philosophy rooted in our family farm. The experience includes a guided tasting featuring a selection of handcrafted spirits, along with time to explore the property and shop the distillery. This event is perfect for spirit enthusiasts, food and agriculture lovers, couples, groups, and anyone looking for a unique local experience.

A full food menu is available in all areas of the property to enjoy for a lunch or dinner before or after your tour & tasting.

For more information, email WINERY@countryheritagewinery.com or call (260) 637-2980.

About Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling
At Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling, we offer a delightful array of events, tours, and experiences for wine enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Join us for guided winery tours where you can explore our vineyards and learn about our winemaking process. Enjoy seasonal events featuring live music, food pairings, and tastings that celebrate the best of our award-winning wines. Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or an exciting evening out, there's something for everyone at the winery!

Local Food Week Gold Partner

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 24 – 4:30pm - 10:00pm

• Saturday, July 25 – 4:30pm - 10:00pm

• Tuesday, July 28 – 5:00pm - 9:00pm

• Wednesday, July 29 – 5:00pm - 9:00pm

• Thursday, July 30 – 5:00pm - 9:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 4:30pm - 10:00pm

• Saturday, August 1 – 4:30pm - 10:00pm

Cost: Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. Call (260)449-9099 or reserve your table at http://www.chancebarfw.com/reservations.html

About this Event
Savor the local harvest with a curated three-course dinner. Each dish highlights peak-season ingredients sourced directly from regional farms for an authentic farm-to-table experience.

For more information email coreyrobert10@gmail.com or call (260)449-9099.

Travel Tip: On street and off street parking

About Chance Bar
Chance Bar is a casual and cozy restaurant tucked into the charming ‘07 neighborhood, where our small seasonal menu is inspired by our mid-west location and flavors from around the globe. We are committed to supporting our local farmers and businesses when we can. Enjoy an evening with us in our comfortable, intimate setting while you sip a drink from our selection of local beer and wine and savor fresh, from-scratch dining experiences.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 24 – 5:00pm - 7:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: Free farm tour. Pre-ordered pizza for purchase.

Highly Recommended to Pre-Order Your Pizza:
Fridays on the Farm Pizza Nights at Hawkins Family Farm are very popular, and often sell out. It’s highly recommended that you Pre-Order your pizzas for this July 24 event, starting Friday, July 17 at 7:15pm. Read more about Hawkins Family Farm Pizza Nights and Pre-Order your pizza on our website at https://hawkinsfamilyfarm.com/pizza

About this Event
Feast on artisanal wood-fired pizzas featuring toppings harvested just steps from your picnic blanket. Explore the fields on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the growers and see where your dinner began. Pizzas may be taken home as carryout or enjoyed tailgate-style or picnic-style on the farm. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and your favorite beverage. This event is rain or shine.

For more information see Pizza Night FAQs at https://hawkinsfamilyfarm.com/pizza

About Hawkins Family Farm
Hawkins Family Farm is a fourth-generation family farm outside of North Manchester, Indiana. We market our products through a membership-based local food club—a one-stop online market for high quality groceries produced close to home. We serve members in Fort Wayne, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Wabash, and North Manchester. 

In addition to products from our 99-acre farm, we offer vegetables, fruit, flowers, meat, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, bread, honey, maple syrup and more from like-minded local producers. By joining our Farm Club, our members connect their kitchens to an expanding network of over 20 farms and food artisans.

Date & time: Friday, July 24 – 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Tour at 7:30pm.

Cost: Free event. Please register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-river-farm-tasting-and-sunset-garden-tour-tickets-1989943553737. Registration is encouraged to help us prepare, but it is not required.

About this Event
Join us for a farmer guided tour celebrating the beginning of Local Food Week! Come on out and enjoy the dusk “golden hours” on the farm as we wrap up our weekly routine of washing veggies for Saturday markets. Be a farmer for the evening and wind down as we "chat and chew". We’ll be firing up the grill and starting a bonfire. Talk with your farmers as we meander the garden and watch the sunset on Wells County.

And don’t leave without tasting our numerous free samples of farm fresh veggies, grilled pastured pork and other local foods offered through our on farm store. Samples will include fresh baked bread from Bakery on Briarcrest, Bluffton’s local baker!

Garden/greenhouse tour begins at 7:30 pm. Our Farm Store will be open to shop for tour guests. Come and enjoy some nature to start the weekend.

For more information, email info@theriverfarm.org or call (260)225-3599

Travel Tip: We’re on the west side of the road, look for the balloons and farm sign, so you know where to turn, and follow the long lane back until you see greenhouses!

About The River Farm
The River Farm offers chemical free vegetables/flowers, culinary mushrooms and grass-fed meats. We aspire to farm in partnership with ecosystems and with living soils. Our farm values are rooted in ecology, community and perennial resilience. We are currently working towards transition to USDA certified organic.