join us at the MID-ATLANTIC GRAIN FAIR

March 15, 2026 in Kutztown, PA

The 2026 Grain Fair, hosted at the Rodale Institute, is a free, family-friendly event that attracts families, food enthusiasts, and community members passionate about local agriculture. The Showcase features vendors offering foods and beverages made with Mid-Atlantic grains alongside demonstrators leading hands-on activities, talks, and displays.

With live music, the Grain Classroom, farm tours, and a festive marketplace atmosphere, the Grain Fair offers a dynamic entry point into the regional grain movement—bringing the seed-to-table journey to life and connecting community members with the people and products building a resilient Mid-Atlantic food system.

Join us in the Grain Fair Showcase as a Vendor or Demonstrator!

  • Grain Fair Vendors

    Vendors feature Mid-Atlantic grains in their food or beverage offerings, or provide products/services that support the regional grain economy.

    Vendors must supply their own table, signage, and point-of-sale system.

    Vendors must carry liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, listing Rodale Institute as additionally insured.

    Alcohol vendors other than those featuring regional grain-based beverages cannot be accommodated due to PA ABC regulations.

    Vendor Fee: $50

  • Grain Fair Demonstrators

    Demonstrators share knowledge and creativity through engaging talks, demonstrations, or hands-on activities related to grains, agriculture, milling, cuisine, or sustainability.

    Examples include:

    -tabletop milling demonstrations

    -educational displays about indigenous grains

    -corn husk crafts and other children’s activities

    -local food and farming publications

    Demonstrator Fee*: $50

    *Free for nonprofits and CGA members

The Grain Fair is hosted in partnership with the Rodale Institute located at 611 Siegfriedale Road / Kutztown, PA 19530-9320

For Directions, visit: https://rodaleinstitute.org/contact/directions/

GRAIN FAIR TICKETS FOR ATTENDEES, VENDORS, AND DEMONSTRATORS - MARCH 15, 2026

THE MID-ATLANTIC GRAIN CONFERENCE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS:

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here for more information

or contact <agatha@commongrainalliance.org>