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From food festivals to educational conferences, Good Food Finder hosts a variety of events throughout the state to help build a stronger, more sustainable, and just local food system.
ARIZONA GOOD FOOD FORUM + EXPO
After more than a decade of supporting Arizona’s localized food system through two signature events - Arizona’s Food and Farm Forum and the Good Food Expo - Local First Arizona is combining the two events into the Good Food Forum + Expo.
Aiming to unite Arizona’s local food economy, the combined conference and food exhibition welcomes all participants in our local food system to connect, share educational insights, broaden local food relationships and business connections, and strengthen communities across the state.
DEVOUR WEEK
Devour Week is the region’s premier annual week of culinary events hosted by Desert Botanical Garden, Local First Arizona, and the Arizona Business Committee for the Arts. Our goal is to showcase the fine food and drink purveyors of Arizona while furthering metro Phoenix as a dining destination worthy of international prestige. Featuring the Devour The World, Seven Chefs Dinner and ending with the 2-day Devour Culinary Classic.
GOOD BUSINESS SUMMIT
The Arizona Good Business Summit is the premier event to build a lasting legacy in our community. For entrepreneurs, small businesses, and long lasting enterprises, the unique event features national and local leading experts presenting effective strategies that guide you to bolster your business as a force for good.
FALL FESTIVAL
The Arizona Fall Festival, a free family-friendly event for all ages, is an annual celebration of all things local to Arizona. The festival features over 100 local vendors, live music, food samples from local restaurants, an Arizona beverage garden, kids activities, a silent auction and raffle, and much more.
RURAL POLICY FORUM
The Arizona Rural Policy Forum, presented by Local First Arizona and the Arizona Rural Development Council, connects rural economic development professionals, nonprofits, community leaders, business owners, and other rural stakeholders who are interested in sustaining rural communities. Our goal is to hear strategies from national experts as well as learn about success stories around Arizona that will give our rural leaders the tools, resources and relationships they need to face current challenges.