Discover why "Bitter is Better" at the fourth SAGRA del RADICCHIO! This event is not just about celebrating Italian chicories; it's a journey into the world of underdog crops. From winter radishes to pomodori d’inverno, from dry-farmed winter squash, beans and corn to buckwheat and beyond, join us in a culinary and cultural exploration like no other.
Come taste, learn, and experience the diversity of locally grown winter vegetables and grains that often go unappreciated. Farmers and chefs from the PNW and afar will share dishes, drinks, and stories at over 40 tables. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the unsung heroes of the culinary world!
Attire: Dress Up! This event is a time to celebrate with our community. Despite all the things happening in the world, we are coming together due to a common love and passion for local vegetables, fruits and grains; and with deep appreciation and gratitude for those that grow and prepare them. It is our day to be together, so let it rip! Bring out your botanical patterns, hot pink jumpsuits, flashy hats, and more! Use your favorite vegetable, grain, nut or fruit as inspiration for your outfit or costume.
Tables curated by: 47th Avenue Farm, Adaptive Seeds, Boldly Grown Farm, Costarossa Farm, Dry Farming Institute, Ejido Oso Farm, Eloisa Organics, Empowered Flowers, Evenpull Farm, Evergreen College, Flying Coyote Farm, Forno Fama, Garlicana, Glorious Organics, Hayshaker Farm, Hummingbird Wholesale, Johnny's Selected Seeds, Local Roots Farm, Northwest Cider Association, Oregon State University, Organic Seed Alliance, Organically Grown Company, Oso Honey, PDX-Bologna Sister City Association, Rubinette Produce, Second Generation Seeds, Smarties.bio, Stoneboat Farm, Uprising Seeds, USDA Blueberry Breeding Program, USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Vissers Farm, Washington State University, Wild Roots Farm, Wobbly Cart Farm
Partnered with: Admiral Maltings, Alloro Vineyards, Antica Terra, Ben’s Bread, Cafe Olli, Cairnspring Mills, Chicory, Connor Martin, Dao Deli, De Noche, Deschutes Brewery, Ejido Oso Farm, Gabbiano's, Grand Central Bakery, Han Oak, Houlme, Kachka, Love's Galettes, Nostrana, Pinolo Gelato, Pizza Thief, Sauvette, Sauvie Shrubs, Shannon Sims, Shauna Galante, Sorbu Paninoteca, Soter Vineyards, Tam Tam Pizza, The Corson Building, Tournant
Ciders available from: Finnriver, Liberty, Tieton, Yonder
Wines available from: Strade Bianche and Soter Vineyards
Pop-Up Bookshop: Vivienne Culinary Books
Sponsors: Special thanks to generous donations from the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program, East Multnomah Soil and Conservation District, Oregon Organic Coalition, Market of Choice, Organically Grown Company, Osborne Quality Seeds, New Seasons Market, Hummingbird Wholesale, Rubinette Produce, Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Smarties.bio, Interstate Special Events and Ecotrust. This event is partially funded by the ODA-SCBGP project “Collaborative Market Development for Climate Resilient Vegetables in Oregon".