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Sunday, August 21, 2011 Nicollet Island Pavilion- Minneapolis, MN 11am to 4pm

A Food & Wine event focusing on local, organic &

sustainable food available in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

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2011 Schedule for the Demonstration Stage: 11:15am-11:45am: "Sustainability 101: Everything You Wanted to Know to Save Money, Time, and the Earth" -Terry Gips, Sustainability Associates 12:00pm-12:45pm: Thom Pham's Wondous Azain Kitchen Chef Demonstration 1:00pm-1:30pm: Presentation about Sustainability Living by Sean Gosiewski1:45pm-2:15pm: Learn to Brew Your Own Kombucha Mini Class -This 30 minute class includes instruction on how to brew your own great tasting Kombucha at home. Learn the first fermentation process, which yields a great basic Kombucha, ready to drink on its own. And learn the nuances of the second fermentation and confidently add your own flavors to bring a unique taste and sparkling effervescence to each bottle. 2:30pm-3:00pm: Robin Asbell Chef Demonstration

What is The Homegrown Experience?

Join us for the third year of The Homegrown Experience presented by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB). Aligning with the MPRB Mission & Vision Statements , this event will focus on sustainability, connecting people to the land and providing healthy and enjoyable experiences. The event will feature chef demonstrations, local restaurants, farmers, CSAs, co-ops, food producers, local vintners and brewers. In addition, an outdoor Farmers Market will be featured. Participants will be able to sip, sample, purchase and, most importantly, learn about local, sustainable and organic foods. We are proud to offer a unique component to the event in the form of education. Through an educational stage as well as the ability to talk one-on-one with local food producers and chefs, people will gain greater understanding and appreciation of where their food comes from, and how to enjoy it-- the Homegrown way.

Please note this is a 21+ event.

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Limited parking is available at the Nicollet Island Pavilion Overflow lot. Please do not park in the Nicollet Island Inn Hotel Parking Lot, as that is reserved for guests, and violators will be towed. Other parking is available in the area on Historic Main Street (meters) & at the St. Anthony Falls Ramp.

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Mrs.Kelly's Tea

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For Exhibitors:1. How can a business or organization get an application for the Homegrown Experience?Please contact the Event Coordinator, Alice, for a Vendor Application and the Agreement forms. Please return the application to the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411. We will assign booths on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call (612)230-6400 to be connected with the Event Coordinator. 2. When is my booth deposit due?Twenty-five percent of the total vendor space rental fee is due with the submission of the application to maintain your reservation. The full balance is due on July 11th, 2012. Your booth is contracted once your Vendor Application and Agreement forms are signed and sent to the Event Coordinator. Cancellation information will be found on the Vendor Application packet.3. What is offered with the booth space?Exhibitors will be given a 8x10 booth space will include a table, two chairs, and a brightly colored 8' tablecloth. Booths will be set up inside Nicollet Island Pavilion and out on the patio, which the booths will be covered by a large tent. Remember booths are assigned on a fist-come, first-serve basis. **The Homegrown Experience producers do reserve the right to assign or change the location prior to the event.**4. How can an exhibiting company get more exposure at the show? Whether the objective of your booth is to showcase your food or beverage, educate visitors, or share a new recipe, your booth space is only the start of your business or organization's abilitly to draw attention to your products or services. Make the very most of your experience! We offer 30 minute demonstrations between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.We also have advertising opportunities for vendors to be able to create a colored ad to be placed in the 500 programs that are made for the event. or you can drop off handouts or flyers to be placed inside the tote bags each attendee receives. Please review the vendor application packet to compare the different prices.
For Attendees:1. How do I purchase a ticket?Tickets can only be purchased online. Please go to the "Tickets" Page on the website to purchase your 2012 tickets . Tickets for 2012 will be $20 prior to the event and $25 at the door. Remember you will also get a FREE wine glass and tote bag with your admission! If you have any questions, please call 612-230-6400 and ask for the Homgrown Experience Event Coordinator.2. Can I buy products that I sample at the event?Yes! Majority of vendors will bring the products they have have sampled at their booth. Please bring some extra cash to buy your favorite food! 3. Where can I find information about the speakers?Please refer to the “"About”" Page of the website for the latest information.4. Can I get my money back once I have purchased a ticket?No, ticket sales are nonrefundable for this event.5. Where is the event?Nicollet Island Pavilion:40 Power StreetMinneapolis, MN 55401Right off of Central Avenue and Historic Main Street. 6. Where can I park for the event?Free parking is available for the event across from Nicollet Island Pavilion. However, there is limited parking available. Please do not park in the Nicollet Island Inn Hotel Parking Lot, as that is reserved for guests, and violators will be towed. Other parking spaces are available in the area of Historic Main Street (meters) and at the St. Anthony Falls Ramp.

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$25 in advance / $30 at the door

*Remember this is a 21+ event.*

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For More Information Please Contact:

Minneapolis Parks & Recreation

2117 West River Road

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Alice Widstrand

Event Coordinator

(612) 230-6400

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The Homegrown Experience would like to thank all the 2011 Sponsors that helped make the 2nd year a success! Please contact Alice if you are interested in 2012 sponsorship opportunities.

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