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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
Local First Arizona’s signature event, the Good Food Forum, is a celebration of Arizona’s vibrant local food system. Designed to unite farmers, chefs, Tribal leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and community members, the Forum offers a full day of hands-on workshops and panel discussions that spark collaboration, share practical insights, and inspire action. Together, we’re growing a stronger, more connected and resilient food economy 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.