Savor the very best of your backyard, masterfully crafted by culinary experts from around the region. This premier three day weekend is an opportunity to engage in every aspect of the local food system. Bringing together the region's premier restaurants, upscale food entrepreneurs, and a curated gallery exhibit of food-inspired art.

Featured Event Highlights

Food for Thought: Cultivating Healthy Food Access for All (Thursday Night): The festival kicks off with a vital community conversation on local food security. This opening event features a powerful coalition of local advocates: the Food Bank of Nevada County, Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM), Community Roots, Gold Country Senior Services, and more.
Food Fight 2026 (Friday Night): Hosted by Sierra Harvest at the stunning Castello Vista, this signature fine dining experience serves as a grand demonstration of locally sourced ingredients and culinary talent. This "friendly" fight features top regional chefs presenting inspired dishes, where attendees will enjoy unlimited bites made from 100% local ingredients and cast their votes to crown the People's Choice winner.
FoodX (Saturday Day): Hosted by Sierra Commons and taking place at the historic Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City, this vibrant food expo highlights cutting-edge food entrepreneurs. Local food businesses will line the hall, selling and sampling their unique creations. The event will continue into the evening with a “Wine Down” after-party featuring live music, food trucks and the outdoor patio at Nevada City Winery.

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