Boston Local Food Festival

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Hours:	11-5
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

Friends of Fort Point Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston (SBN) has a mission of engaging business and community leaders in building economies that are green, local, and fair. An essential component of a strong economy is a vibrant and diverse local food system. SBN has made strengthening the Massachusetts and New England food system a top priority and has formed a Local Food Committee to lead SBN’s work.

The SBN Local Food Committee has selected seven specific initiatives that will help grow our local and regional food system. One of these initiatives, is the First Boston Local Food Festival which will be held at the Wharf on Fort Point Channel in Boston on Saturday, October 2, 2010. This celebration of local food has been endorsed by the City of Boston and several leading food organizations, businesses, and farms – many of whom are actively building this exciting event. The seed funding for the festival has been provided by a grant from the USDA, in combination with the MA Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR).
Festival-goers can engage with farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs, learn from exhibits and demonstrations, and enjoy activities and local music. Boston Local Food Festival is an entertaining, fun way to purchase healthy local food and support local businesses and organizations, learn about healthier, more sustainable choices and embrace cultural variety of food, music and art.

COST

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No cost

WEBSITE

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www.bostonlocalfoodfestival.com

LOCATION

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Fort Point Channel, Boston, MA, 02210 map
Phone: 617-395-7680

Getting to the Boston Local Food Festival is easy and it’s just a short walk from downtown Boston. The festival is located in the Fort Point Channel area of Boston, and is conveniently located near South Station, Boston Children’s Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, Daily Catch, and the John Joseph Moakley Court House.

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Supporting local food promotes a strong local economy, reduces carbon emissions, and helps preserve the environment. Sustainable Business Network’s (SBN) Executive Director Laury Hammel sums it up: “by working together we can play a leadership role in building a strong local food system and set an example for communities across the nation.”