Pastoral's 6th Annual Artisan Producer Festival, presented by The Specialty Food Association, will take place on Saturday, April 30th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Chicago French Market on 131 N. Clinton St., Chicago.
This free event, showcases the talents of local, national and international producers of high quality artisan foods and beverages. APF attendees can sample small-batch food, beer, wine and spirits from nearly 100 culinary artisans.
As a special addition to this year’s event, ...
Pastoral's 6th Annual Artisan Producer Festival, presented by The Specialty Food Association, will take place on Saturday, April 30th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Chicago French Market on 131 N. Clinton St., Chicago.
This free event, showcases the talents of local, national and international producers of high quality artisan foods and beverages. APF attendees can sample small-batch food, beer, wine and spirits from nearly 100 culinary artisans.
As a special addition to this year’s event, the festival will feature a stage show featuring James Beard Foundation Nominated Chefs with culinary thought leaders who will be in town for the James Beard Awards Ceremony that weekend. Guests will hear notable chefs speak about their approach to sourcing product and their appreciation of artisan producers, including:
Tory Miller - James Beard Best Chef Midwest
Paul Fehribach - Three-time James Beard Award Semifinalist
Erling Wu-Bower - 2015 finalist for James Beard Best Chef, Great Lakes
Dan Fox - 2016 nominee for James Beard Best Chef Midwest
Proceeds from this event will benefit Purple Asparagus and the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award, a scholarship fund for aspiring cheese professionals.
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