Eat Local First

08/28/2026

Join us in eating local this September to honor Washington's farmers, ranchers, fishers, and makers. Find ways to experience the best flavors of Washington at eatlocalfirst.org !

08/27/2026

A fun way to celebrate eating local in the Northeast region!

It's time for the Apple Pie Eating Contest!
Way fun! Way messy!
Hands behind your back, and the first ones done are the winners!
Hair ties will be available....lol

08/27/2026

Make your weekend plans even sweeter with local food! Find farm-to-table restaurants, WA Food Trails, and farmers markets through our link in bio 🍅

08/25/2026

Next time you're going out to eat, choose a restaurant that uses local ingredients!

Enjoy ingredients that are full of flavor and discover unique, seasonal menus.

Sourcing locally often means chefs work directly with farmers, fishers, ranchers, and food producers to hand select ingredients they trust.

Connect with the farmers, fishers, ranchers, and makers behind your meal.

Keep more food dollars circulating among the farmers, producers, restaurants, and businesses in your community.

Meet the people behind your food—and the people in your community who support them.

Discover your next local dining destination!

08/24/2026

The easiest way to find local food near you? Visit the WA Food & Farm Finder at eatlocalfirst.org !

08/13/2026

We've been cooking something up to make it easier for you to eat local across Washington State!

Starting in September for Eat Local Month, look for this window decal to spot restaurants, grocery stores, and shops that source locally. Then, follow the QR code to explore more businesses that support local!

08/08/2026

It's - and it's more important than ever that we support our local farms, food makers, and connect with our communities.

Which farmers market are you visiting this weekend? What are you bringing home? Tag in your market haul posts - we want to see!

08/08/2026

This weekend is the annual Kitsap Farm Tour! 8/6-8/7

05/12/2026

Not your average cooking webinar 👀🥩

Join Good Meat Project for a free conversation with chef Evan Leichtling of Off Alley in Seattle, known for creating unforgettable dishes from underused cuts and offal-forward ingredients. Think rabbit kidney toast, mutton tartare, and even foie gras ice cream.

Learn about:
🔥 Building creative nose-to-tail menus
🐄 Sourcing whole animals + harder-to-find ingredients
🌱 Working directly with farmers and suppliers
🍽️ Helping diners fall in love with foods they never expected to try

May 14th, 10-11 AM, PST - Zoom

Whether you’re a chef, farmer, adventurous eater, or just curious about building a more sustainable food system, this one’s for you.

Find more unique food events at eatlocalfirst.org/events.