The Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) invites you to our 8th Annual "Raising the Roots for Food Equity" fundraiser on Saturday, October 3rd from 12pm to 4pm at MAP's Urban Farm & Farmhouse.

Raising the Roots is more than just a fundraiser, it is an opportunity to gather on MAP's beautiful urban farm, celebrate the bounty of the harvest season, and sample delicious drinks and treats from local chefs and beverage purveyors.

Featured Food & Drinks ✨

Music & Activities 🌸

Jazz trio featured Jake Maurer, Austin Higgins & Eric Aquilina
Farm Animal Petting Zoo from Greene Acres Family Farm
Fresh & dried flower bar
Cooking demos with Buffalo's Vada Paav and more to come
Polaroid portraits
Guessing games
Arts & crafts

Raising the Roots is an all ages event. Adults (21+) will need to present valid ID to receive a wristband for alcohol tasting.

MAP is growing skills, access, and community power in the food system and that's exactly what Raising the Roots aims to achieve. By bringing together chefs, farmers, and food enthusiasts like us, we create a vibrant environment where we can all unite around our shared passion for a more equitable food system here in Buffalo. We hope you join us!

This event is proudly sponsored by:

Wegmans

Larkin Square

Lexington Co-op Markets

Western NY Foundation

West Herr

Ingram Micro

Lawley

Journey to Plate

KeyBank

Clarence Creative Kitchen

Raising the Roots 2026

Choose your tickets

Adult Admission (21+) ticket

Youth Admission (5-20) ticket

Under 5 ticket

EARLY BIRD Adult Admission (21+) ticket

EARLY BIRD Youth Admission (5-20) ticket