Tickets on Sale for 2022 Local Food Throwdown!
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.
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
Tickets are $150 per person through GiveSmart at 2022Throwdown.givesmart.com with sponsor opportunities available.
Tickets are $150 per person or gather your friends and reserve a Table for 8 for $1,000. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Reserve a table today, before they sell out!
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.
Check out the preview of the Local Food Throwdown Silent Auction available on the GiveSmart mobile bidding platform at 2022Throwdown.givesmart.com. New auction items will be revealed each day in the lead up to the big event. Registration for the auction is FREE, but is required in order to place an auction bid.
Mobile Bidding for the Local Food Throwdown Silent Auction will open on Thursday, September 22nd and will close at 8:45pm 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.