2nd Annual Southland Local Food System Expo

349 Main Street,Park Forest IL 60466

22 April, 2023

Description

Come out for an afternoon of food, fun and tons of information! The Southland Local Food System Expo bring together, eaters, farmers, ranchers and more for a day of connections, opportunities and presentations to begin laying the foundation for a sovereign local food system here in the southland! Learn how communities can come together to create positive change lessening burdens on the environment and our health! SNAP/Link are accepted by several farmers. This year our circle grows larger with new participants as well as returning faces. This year's line up is: Tulip Tree Gardens, Happy Life Ranch, Fox at the Fork Farm, Janie's Mill, Ditto Foods, LLC., Multiple Harvest, Soileviah, Patrick the Mushroom Man of Peotone, Kakadoodle, Belluso's 1871 Farm, Urban Canopy, the Illinois Stewardship Alliance and representatives from Park Forest's own Farmer's Market, Sustainability Office, and Community Gardeners Tickets are FREE but limited quantity. Walk ins are welcome, HOWEVER, priority will be given to ticket holders! This is a family friendly and handicap accessible event. We will not have entertainment for children on hand so please take that into consideration. 2nd Annual Southland Local Food System Expo April 22, 1-4 pm with doors opening at 12:30 pm Dining on the Green - 349 Main St. Park Forest, IL 60466 Free parking Light food and beverages will be available! There will be a cash raffle to benefit the free seed library at the Park Forest Library.