2022 Local Food Throwdown SOLD OUT
The Local Food Throwdown celebrates our region’s chefs, bartenders and farmers including (L-R) Greg Gunthorp, Ben Hoffman, Dennis Wood and Jeff Hawkins who joined in the fun during the 2021 event.
The 2022 Local Food Throwdown is SOLD OUT !
Join us for the
Local Food Throwdown!
Monday, September 26, 5:00 - 9:00pm
Rudisill Hall at The Summit **
1025 West Rudisill Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
A fundraiser for the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network
Don't miss this friendly competition between some of our community’s finest chefs and mixologists, each featuring fresh local ingredients from our region's farms.
Featuring competitions for: Best Appetizer, Best Entree, Best Dessert, and Best Cocktail - all made with local ingredients, plus vegan & gluten-free choices in each round!
Introducing our 2022 Local Food Throwdown lineup:
Aaron Butts - Copper Spoon
Andrew Smith - Junk Ditch Brewing Company
Bo Gonzalez - Bravas
Cassie Hoskins - Ambrosia Orchard, Cidery & Meadery
Corey Bowers - Chance Bar
Grace Kelly May - GK Baked Goods
Jasmin Ehrlinspiel - Copper Spoon
Jason Brown - One Ten Craft Meatery
Johnny Perez - Mercado
Samantha Yim - True Kimchi
Spencer Maule - Mercado
Trevor Scovel/Sam Albertson - Penny Drip
Proceeds benefit Northeast Indiana Local Food Network, a 501(c)(3) organization that works to grow and connect our local food economy, so we can bring more local food from Our Land to Our Tables.
** Rudisill Hall at The Summit is located at 1025 West Rudisill Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46807. There is plenty of free parking and guests should enter through Door G for easy access to Rudisill Hall.
Local Food Throwdown Silent Auction
Our Local Food Throwdown Silent Auction features a variety of unique local food items and experiences. ANYONE can register to participate in the mobile bidding for these special local food themed auction packages regardless of whether they are able to attend the Local Food Throwdown event.
Mobile Bidding for the Local Food Throwdown Silent Auction is NOW OPEN on the GiveSmart mobile bidding platform at 2022Throwdown.givesmart.com. Registration for the auction is FREE, but is required in order to place an auction bid.
The Local Food Throwdown Silent Auction will close at 8:45 pm on Monday, September 26th during the event!
Local Food Throwdown Schedule
Monday, September 26th, 5:00-9:00 pm
Best Locally-sourced Cocktails from 3 local bartenders will compete throughout the evening
5:00 pm - Doors & Bars open
5:30-6:30 pm - Best Locally-sourced Appetizer - Selections from 3 local chefs
6:45-7:45 pm - Best Locally-sourced Entree - Selections from 3 local chefs
8:00-9:00 pm - Best Locally-sourced Dessert - Selections from 3 local chefs
Check out photos & highlights from the 2021 Local Food Throwdown!
Chef Adam House of Landing Beer Company & Utopian Coffee+Kitchen at the 2021 Local Food Throwdown.
A Big Thank You to our generous Local Food Throwdown Sponsors
Their generous sponsorship of the Local Food Throwdown helps make this fun & delicious event possible and supports the work of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network to grow and connect the local food economy across our region.
For questions regarding the 2022 Local Food Throwdown contact Janet Katz at Janet@NEIfood.org or (260)241-2260.