Food Event
Salute to Women in Culinary and Agriculture
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Two Sessions Available
Session 1: 11am – 1:30pm
Session 2: 2:30pm – 5pm
Celeste Farms, Richmond, Virginia
A celebration of female leadership, innovation, and regional food excellence.
2
Sessions
Female
Chefs & Farmers
Farm-to-Table
Cuisine
Local
Makers
Live
Music
Inspiring
Conversations
About this Event
A celebration of female leadership, innovation, and regional food excellence.
Join Root to Table at beautiful Celeste Farms in Richmond, Virginia, as we honor the remarkable women shaping the future of food, farming, and hospitality. This inspiring culinary gathering brings together farmers, chefs, food and beverage artisans, makers, and community members for an afternoon of exceptional local cuisine, meaningful conversation, and authentic connections.
In recognition of 2026 as the Year of the Female Farmer, this special event celebrates the women whose passion, creativity, and leadership continue to strengthen our regional food system. From the fields and farms to the kitchen and table, you’ll experience the stories, flavors, and craftsmanship behind some of the region’s most talented female producers and culinary professionals.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience that showcases seasonal ingredients, supports local agriculture, and celebrates the women cultivating a stronger, more connected food community throughout Virginia.
Marketplace & Makers
Guests will have the opportunity to explore a curated marketplace featuring female farmers, chefs, food artisans, beverage makers, and local creatives. The event is designed to highlight women-led businesses and create meaningful connections between guests, growers, makers, and culinary leaders.
Featured participants will include a thoughtful mix of farmers, chefs, and artisans, each representing excellence, resilience, and innovation within our regional food economy.
Educational Sessions
& Conversations
Throughout the event, guests can take part in educational conversations designed to inspire, inform, and deepen appreciation for the women leading the way in agriculture, hospitality, and local food systems.
Educational Sessions
& Conversations
Value Added Production
Understanding agri business development beyond initial production.
Women in Virginia’s Distilling Industry
Meet the women helping shape Virginia’s growing distilling industry. This engaging conversation explores craftsmanship, innovation, heritage grains, and the experiences of women building careers and businesses in the world of Virginia spirits.
Fashion as a Force for Nature
Discover how fashion can preserve cultural traditions, empower women, and create meaningful connections across communities. Andeana Hats shares the story behind its sustainable, artisan-made designs and how Quechua craftsmanship, symbolism, and personal intention come together in every piece.
Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of:
Interested in Participating?
Root to Table is currently welcoming female-founded and women-led farms, chefs, food and beverage artisans, makers, and community partners to be part of Salute to Women in Culinary & Agriculture.
Interested in sponsoring the event? View our sponsorship opportunities and choose the level that’s right for your organization.
Interested in exhibiting or partnering? Contact Root to Table at grow@roottotable.org to learn more about vendor and partnership opportunities.
Our Venue
Celeste Farms
Just minutes from downtown Richmond, Celeste Farms is a 4.3-acre regenerative farm where organic agriculture, community, and exceptional culinary experiences come together. Surrounded by flourishing gardens, open fields, and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, the farm provides a peaceful setting that celebrates the connection between the land, the people who cultivate it, and the meals shared around the table.
Known for its immersive farm-to-table dinners and commitment to sustainable farming, Celeste Farms creates an unforgettable backdrop for Root to Table’s Salute to Women, honoring the remarkable women who are cultivating the future of agriculture, food, and hospitality throughout Virginia and beyond.
7001 Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23231