Deep Roots Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 2:00–7:00 PM
The 6th Annual Deep Roots Festival, hosted by the Lake Agassiz Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association, is a family-friendly celebration of all things local food! Spend the afternoon at Pure Joy Farm enjoying farmer and producer education, artisan goods, farm tours, hands-on activities, live music, and a farm-to-table meal featuring ingredients sourced throughout our region.
2:00 PM | Festival Opens
Local artisan vendors + crafts and a hands-on food art station for kids of all ages will be available throughout the afternoon.
(more workshops coming soon!)
2:15 PM | Workshop Wave One
• Pure Joy Farm Tour: Wetland & Prairie Restoration, Livestock Nutrition & More
• Hub & Spoke: Connecting Farms, Food & Community
• Agrivoltaics: Where Solar Energy Meets Agriculture
3:00 PM | Workshop Wave Two
• The Neverending Garden: Techniques for Season Extension
• Backyard Waste to Resource: Composting with Worms & Insects
• From Wetlands to Wildlife: Conservation Help for Your Property
3:00-6:00 PM | Anthony Miltich
Enjoy live music from singer-songwriter Anthony Miltich, with part of his set providing a relaxed backdrop to the evening meal.
3:45 PM | Workshop Wave Three
• Pure Joy Farm Tour: Wetland & Prairie Restoration, Livestock Nutrition & More
• From Log to Mushroom: Backyard Shiitake Production
• Keep the Good Ones: Seed Saving Basics
4:30 PM | Farm-to-Table Meal
Gather around the table for a catered meal by The Crowded Table, featuring ingredients sourced extensively from farms and food producers throughout our region.
6:00-7:00 PM | Di Bayke Klezmer Band
Enjoy live klezmer music as the band carries us through the final hour of the festival.
Throughout the Festival | 2-7 PM
Local artisan vendors + crafts
Hands-on food art station for kids of all ages
Opportunities to connect with farmers, producers, community partners, and neighbors
Come spend the afternoon with us, bring the family, and help us celebrate the people, food, and skills that keep our local communities thriving.
Tickets are limited, so reserve yours early! Volunteers are also needed and warmly encouraged to join us.
Purchase tickets + sign up to volunteer.
Admission includes a locally-sourced meal:
- Kids 10 & Under Free
- Kids ages 11-16 $20.00
- SFA Members $40.00
- Non-members $45.00
