The ACORN Food Hub is pleased to announce our producer and buyer gathering Taste the Valley returns in 2025!!  

Taste the Valley is ACORN's networking event that offers an opportunity to meet and connect with new customers and buyers in our region. We like to think of it as a matchmaking event where you can showcase your brand and products, offer samples, and excite new buyers to purchase from your business. We hosted this event in 2023 and it was a smashing success - producers and buyers alike enjoyed the new connections and it was a really fun, really delicious morning. We expect an even greater turnout this year and have secured a larger venue.  

**Like last time, producers will have the chance to set up table top displays to showcase their brand. Each tabletop is 4' wide x 3' deep. You can bring products, samples, prepare food (let us know if you need electricity), and shine all the light on your offerings to catch the eye of new buyers. Please note, that no sales or purchasing are permitted at this event due to licensing rules in the venue. We will provide tables and chairs, you'll bring everything else you need. 8' long tables could be available, please email us to request this option if you are interested. Table space is limited, so if you'd like to claim a spot to set up an engaging display, register soon.** 

No table? No problem! Producers are also encouraged to register even if they do not want to set up a display and prefer to mingle around the room. There will be great food and refreshments and plenty of cool people that you'll want to meet, so come hang out!

Check out the event page and get registered here:

This event will take place on Thursday, March 20th, from 9:30 to 12 at Wilson Hall on the Middlebury College campus.

Contact us with any questions.

If the registration fee will be prohibitive but you'd still like to attend, get in touch!