Roanoke Foodshed Network

10/05/2026

Join us for a Farm Tour at Sinkland Farms on Monday, October 12th from 3-6p.m. Nestled in the heart of the New River Valley, Sinkland Farms is a family-owned agritourism destination where agriculture, celebration, and community have come together for more than three decades. Set on 125 scenic acres with sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views, the farm welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year for nationally recognized pumpkin festival, unforgettable weddings, educational field trips, live entertainment, and special events. Please register to attend: https://forms.gle/JDbVkhBYprUdK5Ya6https://media1-production-mightynetworks.imgix.net/asset/36b9b364-ada9-4e98-8eec-1fb0498698c0/498952181_10164380194607323_7446038130560972370_n.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&fm=jpg&q=75&auto=format&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&crop=entropy&impolicy=FeatureCrop

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09/21/2026

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to operate an agritourism-centric farm? Join us on Monday, October 12th, 3-6pm for a tour of . Learn about their festivals, growing practices and what it takes to host weddings and memory-making events.

09/16/2026

Here are some details about two upcoming events sponsored by One Valley: Saturday, Sep 19th: our quarterly Adopt-A-Street Cleanup, starting from the Carver Garden, will begin at 8:00 am, rather than the previously announced 9:00 am start time, in order to accommodate other events happening that day. Saturday, Sep 26th: we are pleased to announce a Garden Seminar, Nopales & Prickly Pear Harvest & Cooking, on the preparation of prickly pear by Sra. Helen from Casa Latina. The seminar/workshop will begin at 11:00 am at the Carver Garden. If you wish to actively participate, please bring along heavy duty leather or vinyl gloves, a kitchen knife and a cutting board. We hope you can join us for one of these events!https://media1-production-mightynetworks.imgix.net/asset/617cd195-c3f9-4ea0-822d-0d4648c495a7/1000015230.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&fm=jpg&q=75&auto=format&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&crop=entropy&impolicy=FeatureCrop

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09/16/2026

Deadline is Friday! Roanoke Foodshed Network Rhythms of the Region Album Cover Contest: We are accepting submissions for the Rhythms of the Region album cover art competition. Artists in the Roanoke region may submit one original two-dimensional artwork inspired by local farmers, agricultural heritage, and the project’s music. Submissions are due September 18, 2026. The winning artist will receive $250 and project credit. Click here to view the application and submit artwork.

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09/14/2026

The Crop Shop at Lick Run Community Farm is officially OPEN! Get your weekly groceries on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays between 11am-6pm at 1626 10th St. NW Roanoke!https://media1-production-mightynetworks.imgix.net/asset/4a1b4e88-7a4b-4db8-aa15-8ab74fc0b474/Crop_Shop.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&fm=jpg&q=75&auto=format&w=1200&h=630&fit=crop&crop=entropy&impolicy=FeatureCrop

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08/18/2026

The Roanoke Foodshed Network is accepting applications for an original art piece for our Rhythms of the Region Album Cover. Rhythms of the Region is a commissioned music project celebrating the agricultural heritage, landscapes, and lived experiences of farmers across the Roanoke region of Southwest Virginia. Six musicians have each composed an original song inspired by regional farmers’ stories and we are in the process of creating a collaborative album. The album will be integrated into the Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail multimedia docuseries and other programs. We are open to a variety of mediums and techniques limited to two-dimensional works. Painting, digital works, photography, block prints, and collages are all welcome. Our hope is that this album cover artwork will: Inspire – we hope for the artwork to fuel creativity. Reflect – we want the album artwork to be a reflection of the voices of the farmers and musicians who have participated in this project. Uplift – we want the artwork to elevate and celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the Roanoke region. Dates: Submission period: August 18th — September 18th, 2026 Selection notification: by week of September 30th, 2026 Submission Instructions: Art works must be submitted as a digital image. Artists may only submit 1 original piece. Eligibility and conditions Applications are only open to current residents of, as well as high school and college students who attend school in the following area: Roanoke or Salem Cities, or Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery or Roanoke counties. Submitted artworks are expected to adhere to fair use and CAA code of best practices in fair use in the visual arts (read more about the CAA code). In particular, artists should avoid the use of copyrighted material that does not generate new artistic meaning and is not transformative. Applicants may only submit 1 original piece. Art works must be submitted as a digital image. Artists must watch Episode 1...

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