Dates & times: Daily Talk & Tour - 9:00am - 9:30am. U-Pick and Pre-picked blackberries available for sale 8:30am - 5:30pm (weather permitting).

• Monday, July 27 – Talk & Tour - 9:00am - 9:30am

• Tuesday, July 28 – Talk & Tour - 9:00am - 9:30am

• Wednesday, July 29 – Talk & Tour - 9:00am - 9:30am

• Thursday, July 30 – Talk & Tour - 9:00am - 9:30am

• Friday, July 31 – Talk & Tour - 9:00am - 9:30am

Cost: Free Talk & Tour. U-Pick and Pre-picked blackberries available for sale.

About this Event
Come tour our farm with Erica Cordes to learn how blackberries grow and taste some of the best berries you’ll ever have. Fun activity for the whole family. Enjoy picking your own berries to take home or buy our pre-picked berries.

For more information, email ericacordes@hotmail.com or call /text (260) 571-0503.

Travel Tip: Cordes Berry Farm is located near the intersection of SR 15 and SR 16. Coming from Fort Wayne, take US 24 to IN 114 west, then SR 15 south. Turn right (west) on 700 North. Once you are at 700 North, we're only a mile away.

About Cordes Berry Farm

Cordes Berry Farm planted our first blackberry field in the spring of 2013 and harvested our first crop the following year.  Since then, we have learned so much about producing high-quality berries for our customers. We love being able to directly interact with you and hope you truly enjoy your experience on our farm. 

Our small berry patch consists of a half acre of strawberries planted in 2019 and two and a half acres of blackberry production.   

Pre-picked and bulk blackberries are available for bakeries, or wine and beer making. Four hundred pounds of blackberries can be picked per day throughout our 2.5 acres of trellised blackberry plants!

We are generally open June 1st through mid-August although this changes from year to year. Follow us on Facebook or give us a call to make sure berries are available. 

Berry picking is a great family activity and we love to have children come and see how food is grown.  We offer shaded picnic tables for your convenience so bring a picnic and make it a fun family tradition!​

In the off-season, we carry frozen berries so your taste buds can be satisfied all year long.

Please watch our Facebook page - we'll occasionally surprise you with other fresh treats like blueberries, rhubarb, sweet corn, or tomatoes!

Dates & times:

• Tuesday, July 29 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

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

• Thursday, July 31 – 11:00am - 9:30pm

Cost: Special Lunch menu available: 11:00am-4:00pm, Special Dinner menu available: 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Registration: Reservations suggested at trolleysteaksandseafood.com. Walk-ins welcome.

About this Event
Get ready for a three-day showcase of pure local flavor! The Trolley Bar is shaking up their menu to spotlight the absolute best food, drinks, and talent our region has to offer.

For more information, email trolleysteaksandseafood@gmail.com, or call (260)490-4322,

About Trolley Steaks and Seafood
“Meet me at the Trolley Bar Steak House” became more than a phrase; it became the name of the most popular restaurant in town. Now, we have taken it one step further and become Trolley Steak & Seafood, serving the best seafood in Northeast Indiana as well.

You should stop by Trolley Steaks & Seafood to see why all your regional friends love us, and why we have consistently scored highly in rating and consumer reviews. We offer four-star meals at affordable prices and with our hand-cut steaks, famous shrimp cocktail, and distinctive atmosphere, you’ll see why we are considered Northeast Indiana’s Fine Dining Destination.

Dates & times: One Daily Tour. Farm Store open 9:00am - 5:00pm on tour days.

• Monday, July 27 – 11:00am Tour

• Tuesday, July 28 – 11:00am Tour

• Wednesday, July 29 – 1:00pm Tour

• Thursday, July 30 – 11:00am Tour

Cost: Free farm tour. Farm Store offer a wide variety of local foods for sale.

Registration: Pre-registration is not required, but is requested by texting Myron at (260)578-8105 with your name and the number of people attending and the date of the tour you wish to reserve.

About this Event
Be amazed to see all the different kinds of vegetables during this farmer-led tour. Learn how they grow produce year-round for farmers markets, restaurants and schools. Berry Hill Farm also collaborates with many other Northeast Indiana local farmers to offer a wide selection of meat, cheese, maple syrup, elderberry syrup, fresh produce and microgreens all available inside our farm store.

For more information call or text Myron at (260)578-8105.

About Berry Hill Farm & Store
Wholesome food for wellness minded people. Berry Hill Farm began in 2003 with one acre of blueberries. Our focus at that point was to be engaged in a family friendly activity. We soon realized that a great benefit was the interaction with our customers. While it is essential in any business to make enough profit to pay the bills and provide a living wage for those involved, we have found great fulfillment in bringing good food to people who appreciate it. Currently we farm two acres of blueberries and one acre of vegetables including three high tunnels for winter production.

Local Food Week Partner

Date & time: Tuesday, July 28 – 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: Free farm tour & tasting. No registration required.

About this Event
Discover how global agricultural traditions are thriving in Northeast Indiana soil. Take a guided tour of this inspiring 11 acre education and business incubator farm. Explore their organic growing practices and see unique, culturally relevant crops like sour leaf and specialty greens before enjoying a fresh tasting of traditional Burmese flavors made with vegetables grown on the farm.

For more information, email heartland.community@yahoo.com.

Travel Tip: GPS or Google Maps might tell you to turn down West Street. Don't do it! The farm lane is on the other side of the farm field from West Street along the tree line. Watch for the Local Food Week event sign.

About Rose Avenue Education Farm
Rose Avenue Education Farm is a 11-acre education and business incubator farm. where Rose Avenue Farmers grow a wide variety of culturally specific vegetables and also vegetables that you would expect to see at an American farmer's market. Our policy is that the farmers must use practices that are approved for organic farms.

Date & time: Tuesday, July 28 - 6:00pm

Cost: Free event. No registration required.

About this Event
Learn how your family can grow a wide variety of delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter. Harvest fresh veggies all year round. No green thumb required.

This event is hosted by Cheryl McGowan, owner of C’s Itty Bitty Greens, and is being held at Giving Gardens of Indiana in Columbia City in a classroom setting. You will see a step-by-step demonstration for how you and your kids can sprout tasty broccoli, lentils, salad greens, mung beans and more. Growing wheatgrass for juicing is one of the easiest and most nutritious things you can do for yourself. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

For more information, email cheryl@csgreens.com

About C’s Itty Bitty Greens
C’s Itty Bitty Greens is a small microgreen farm in Leo In, and have been growing microgreens and wheat grass since 2021. Cheryl established her business in 2023 and currently runs home deliveries, health food stores and/or restaurants. She has set up classes on how to grow through Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation and also sell kits for growing your own microgreens at home. Cheryl is passionate about getting whole foods to everyone!

Date & time: Tuesday, July 28 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: Free event. No registration required.

Requirements: Must be 21+ to sample mead. All ages welcome to sample honey and honey soda.

About this Event
Savor sips of handcrafted meads in a range of styles that are still and sparking, with flavors designed to satisfy every taste. Sample local honeys from APIS Enterprises and learn how fermented honey becomes mead. 

For more information, email beegoodmeadery@gmail.com or call (260)927-3837

About Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery
Cupka’s Bee Good Meadery is more than just a place—it’s a destination with purpose and character. With warm hospitality, a relaxed atmosphere, and a selection of handcrafted meads, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, enjoy great company, and savor every sip. Come experience both the thrill of our carbonated craft meads on tap and indulge in our carefully crafted artisan still wines, all designed to satisfy every taste. Whether you're a fan of fizzy refreshment or smooth, rich wines, we've got something for you! And now, with two tasting rooms—one in Auburn and another in Garrett—you can explore and enjoy our unique offerings at your convenience. We can't wait to share our passion with you!

Local Food Week Partner