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Salute to Women in Culinary and Agriculture

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Two Sessions Available
Session 1: 11am – 2pm
Session 2: 2:30pm – 5pm

Celeste Farms
Richmond, Virginia

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.

Event Overview:

Throughout the day, guests will experience:

  • A warm Southern welcome with a signature seasonal beverage
  • A chef-crafted farm-to-table culinary experience featuring locally sourced ingredients from female-owned and regional farms
  • Meet-and-greet opportunities with women farmers, chefs, beverage producers, artisans, and makers
  • Interactive vendor experiences showcasing local food, handcrafted products, and agricultural businesses
  • Educational presentations, panel discussions, and inspiring conversations led by women shaping the future of culinary arts, agriculture, food entrepreneurship, and hospitality
  • Live music and entertainment that create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere throughout the afternoon
  • Raffle prizes, community networking, and opportunities to connect with fellow food lovers and industry professionals

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This event features:

  • Female Farmers
  • Female Chefs
  • Female Artisans

Each participant represents excellence, resilience, and innovation within our local food economy.

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.

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Educational Sessions and 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.

Regenerative Farming

Exploring sustainable practices and their impact on soil health and biodiversity.

Day in the Life of a Farmer

Real insights into the challenges and triumphs faced by female farmers.

Value Added Production

Understanding agri business development beyond initial production.

Farm to Table

Why regional production is critical to long term food system stability and economic resilience.

Salute to Women in Culinary and Agriculture is more than a gathering. It is a celebration of leadership, education, and connection.

Sponsors

We are grateful for the support of:

Interested in Participating?

Root to Table is currently welcoming female-founded or women-led farms, chefs, artisans, and community partners to be part of Salute to Women in Culinary and Agriculture.

For vendor, sponsor, or partnership opportunities, please contact Root to Table at grow@roottotable.org.

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

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