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Kalamazoo Foodways Outdoor Festival

Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

at Kalamazoo Valley’s Food Innovation Center

Virtual Keynote Monday, April 10

What’s Happening

Activities

Workshops for young and old, cooking demos, tours, and more!

Exhibitors & Food

Participants in this year’s events.

Music

Live local music throughout the day!

Join us for an outdoor celebration on Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Kalamazoo Valley’s Food Innovation Center, featuring food vendors, art, music, youth workshops, a special foraging workshop by Gabrielle Cerberville (@Chaoticforager) and more! The center is at 224 E. Crosstown Parkway in downtown Kalamazoo.

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Emily Contois, Ph.D.

Special Pre-Event Virtual Keynote

Food Media: Forging Past, Present & Future Connections

Monday, April 10, 6 – 8 p.m.

A virtual keynote address kickoff on Monday, April 10, 6 – 8 p.m., by food media authority Emily Contois, Ph.D.

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The Foodways Symposium provides historical, cultural and practical insights into the region’s food and food systems, and equally important, serves as a yearly convening point for students, practitioners and the community to come together to ensure our local food system remains strong and vibrant.

The event is made possible in part by a grant from the KVCC Foundation.

In alignment with the Kalamazoo Valley Museum’s exhibit:

Wonder Media: Ask The Questions!

Exhibit Info