Montana State University

5th Annual Local Food Fair

University Food Services

Details for Attendees

What: A Local Food Fair to create awareness with the Bozeman community about local Montana products and producers that are available in this great state.
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Where: Student Union Building

Time:

1:00pm-2:00pm (John Turenne Speaks) *Procrastinator Theatre*
2:00pm - 4:00pm (Vendor Showcase ) *Ballrooms*
2:00pm - 3:00pm (Kids Activities) *Ballrooms*
4:30pm - 5:30pm (Vendor Mingle ) *Ballrooms*
Cost: FREE!
Parking:
    Free parking will be available in the Huffman parking lot located off S.7th Avenue near the MSU Police Department.
Questions: Contact Lyra Leigh-Nedbor via email or at 994-6775

Why the public should attend the Fair?

Besides the fact the event is FREE TO EVERYONE, the 2010 Local Food Bazaar was a huge hit with over 30 vendors and 500 attendees. The 2011 Local Food Fair will give attendees an appreciation for local food and a chance to engage in the sustainable movement.  The vendor booths will provide information that will highlight the connections between their individual health, the food they eat and the ways local food is grown, sourced, produced, distributed and provided to them.

Details for Vendors

What: A Food Fair to create awareness with the Bozeman community about local Montana products and producers that are available in this great state
When: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Where: Student Union Ballrooms - unload at SUB loading dock
Time: Vendors will need to arrive no later then 11:00am if using the kitchen. ALL VENDORS NEED TO ARRIVE NO LATER THEN Noon for ample set-up time
Cost: FREE
Parking:
    Free parking will be available in the Huffman parking lot located off S.7th Avenue near the MSU Police Department.
Temp Event Application For those vendors interested in offering samples of their product, please fill out the form and fax it to Lyra Leigh-Nedbor at (406) 994-1918.
Vendor Survey Please complete after the event and fax to Stephanie Hanson at (406) 994-1918 or email.

How do I register for a table?

There are 2 ways to register for a table at the 2011 Local Food Fair;

  1. Print a version of the registration form and fax or mail it to the address provided.
  2. Contact Anna Diffenderfer and she can mail, fax or email you a copy of the registration form.

Lyra Leigh-Nedbor will be contacting all registered vendors in mid-January to go over final details and answer last minute questions. Feel free to contact her with any questions via email or phone (406) 994-6775.

Why vendors should attend the Fair?

Besides the fact the event is FREE TO EVERYONE, the 2010 Local Food Fair was a huge hit with over 30 vendors and 500 attendees.  In the past, the event has received coverage from the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Zone 4 magazine, Edible Bozeman, and local TV news stations.  It is a change to incerase the awareness of the many local food opportunites and initiatives that are currrenlty present in the Montana area. The fair facilitates collaborations between local growers, producers, and processors as well as an opportunity to network within the local community to investigate new market opportunities. We look forward to seeing you at this year's event!