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Celebrating Root to Table

Saturday, November 29, 2025
6 PM – 9 PM
Riverside on the Potomac
Loudoun County, VA

Savor the Region, Fuel the Future

An evening to celebrate the region’s culinary excellence and raise critical funds for Root to Table’s 2026 initiatives—supporting sustainable farming, food education, and community access to real food. For our esteemed VIP patrons, your journey will commence in the stalls on the barn’s lower level, an exclusive area where our talented chefs will showcase the cultures they bring to the table, the farmers they work with, and new culinary techniques. The event will move upstairs to an artisan market, passed hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a four-course meal by our top chef partners.

 

The Brand of Excellence Awards celebrate individuals who exemplify Root to Table values—through food, farming, advocacy, and innovation. These honorees help shape a healthier, more connected regional food future.
Interested in sponsoring the gala? Contact us to learn more about visibility opportunities and mission impact.

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Riverside on the Potomac

Loudoun County, Virginia

Riverside on the Potomac is a picturesque wedding and event venue located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Set on a historic family farm along the Potomac River, the property features sweeping views, rustic barns, open fields, and elegant indoor and outdoor spaces. Known for its natural beauty and charming countryside ambiance, it offers a serene and scenic backdrop for weddings, corporate retreats, and special gatherings.

The Brand of Excellence Awards

The Harvest Steward Award

For Farmers & Growers

Honoring those who nourish the land and community.

This award celebrates a farmer, grower, or producer who demonstrates exceptional commitment to sustainable agriculture, soil stewardship, and regional food systems. Their work reflects deep care for the land, innovation in regenerative practices, and active collaboration with chefs and artisans.

“For cultivating more than crops—for cultivating connection, care, and community through the land’s bounty.”

Chef Erik cutting beef at an outdoor Root to Table event.

The Culinary Torchbearer Award

For Chefs

Honoring culinary excellence rooted in place, passion, and purpose.

This award recognizes a chef whose culinary artistry elevates local ingredients and tells a compelling regional story. Through mentorship, creativity, and a commitment to collaboration, this chef lights the way for others in the Root to Table community.

“For igniting imaginations and appetites—honoring the past, innovating in the present, and inspiring the future of regional cuisine.”

a person holding a crate of vegetables

The Community Pillar Award

For Civic Leaders & Advocates

Honoring those who champion connection, culture, and belonging.

This award is given to a local leader, advocate, or changemaker who strengthens the Root to Table mission through community engagement, education, or advocacy. Whether through policy, storytelling, or bridge-building, they stand tall in service of shared values.

“For being the steady hand, the open heart, and the trusted voice that holds the table together.”

The Rising Root Award

The Rising Root Award

Honoring the next generation of culinary or agricultural changemakers.

This award highlights an emerging chef, artisan, farmer, or young professional whose passion, skill, and vision promise to shape the future of food and hospitality. They represent the Root to Table legacy in motion.

“For planting the seeds of tomorrow’s table—fearlessly, authentically, and with purpose.”