Raising the Roots 2026

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 ✨

• Beacon Grille

• Big Big Table (V)

• Chef Big Wayne Jamaican Cuisine

• Cider tastings from The Cider Project

• Beer tastings provided by Community Beer Works/Chandler St. Breweries

• Concord Wine Bar

• Frybaby (V)

• Hydraulic Hearth

• THC drinks provided by Mammoth Cannabis

• Wine tastings from Paradise Wine

• Remedy House

• Quokka Sweets

• Southern Junction

• Tipico Coffee

• Bicycle Bottle Shop

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