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SUMMARY:Local Food Throwdown
DESCRIPTION:2026 Local Food Throwdown \nDate & Time: Monday\, October 5\, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nLocation: The Pearl Event Center\, Downtown Fort Wayne \nTickets: $150 per person (Includes 1 drink ticket & free adjacent parking) \nPurchase Tickets Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/local-food-throwdown–2026 \nAbout the EventGet ready for an unforgettable 3-course culinary competition celebrating the very best of Northeast Indiana’s local food system! The 2026 Local Food Throwdown brings together nine of the region’s finest chefs to showcase fresh\, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from local farms. \nGuests will mingle with the chefs\, sample all nine culinary creations\, and cast their votes to crown the Local Food Champion for each round! \nThe Culinary Lineup & 3-Course CompetitionEach guest will enjoy three appetizers\, three entrées\, and three desserts prepared by our competing chefs: \nThe Appetizer Round: Andrew Brazis (Basted)\, Kyle Barva (Rune Restaurant)\, and Kyle Mares (Amore Italian Steak Seafood) \nThe Entrée Round: Alex Romines-Ditton (Copper Spoon)\, Dawn Folsom (Hawt Mess Express)\, and Tony West (The Oyster Bar) \nThe Dessert Round: Jennifer Esterline (E-Brewing Company)\, Jim Huffman (Walnut Hill Catering & Events)\, and Mary Brames (Kanela) \nDietary Accommodations: Every course features dedicated plant-based and gluten-free options so every guest can enjoy the full tasting experience. Please indicate your dietary preferences when purchasing tickets! \nDrinks & RefreshmentsEnjoy access to a full-service bar featuring signature cocktails and mocktails made with local ingredients. Each ticket includes one complimentary drink\, with additional drinks available for purchase. \nYour ImpactAll ticket sales directly support the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network’s mission—funding local food hub development\, Farm to School initiatives\, healthy food access programs\, and vital capacity building needed to sustain our nonprofit’s work. \nQuestions or Sponsorship Inquiries? Contact Karen Petersen\, Executive Director\, at karen@neifood.org or (919) 291-1421.
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LOCATION:The Pearl Event Center\, 248 W Main St.\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802\, United States
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