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GIVEAWAY ️⭐️ Would you like to win the ultim

GIVEAWAY ️⭐️ Would you like to win the ultimate Arrow Lakes getaway?! We are giving away a one night stay at @halcyonhotsprings, a dinner for two at Chanterelle Bar and Restaurant (up to $120) and an amazing package of local products from local producers to one lucky winner in the Columbia Basin!

This giveaway is here to get you excited about FABx24 in Nakusp from October 24-26, 2024! We can’t wait to see you there.

For a chance at winning this awesome prize…
✅ Like this post
✅ Follow @basinfood
✅ Tag your favourite local food buyer whether it’s a chef, restaurant, natural food store or grocery store! Tag as many as you can think of in the comments as each comment is an entry!

Head on over to the @basinfood Facebook page for more chances to win!

Giveaway runs from September 14-21, 2024. The winner will be announced on September 23. Good luck!

You can also get tickets and learn more about the Basin Food and Buyers Expo here by clicking the link in our bio!

⭐️ Giveaway is open to residents of the Columbia Basin only. Must provide proof of residency.

#BasinFood #Kootenays #WestKootenays #FABx24 #FABx #BasinFoodSummit #ColumbiaBasin #HalcyonHotSprings

📣 Calling all food producers!! Are you looking

📣 Calling all food producers!! Are you looking to get into the wholesale business or planning a visit to a trade show this year?

The Selling to Retail: Relationship Readiness Series is a three-part series by @basinbusinessadvisors where you will learn tips and tricks to help you prepare your product and pitch for wholesale buyers and distributors.

Check it out → link in bio

#BasinFood #FABx #FABx24 #BBA #BusinessSupport #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #WestKootenays #Kootenays #FarmerSupport #Selling

We ♥️ local chefs! Our local restaurants play

We ♥️ local chefs! Our local restaurants play such an important role in a healthy food ecosystem! When chefs source local food and ingredients, they uplift local producers and farmers, increase food security and food access. Local chefs also offer lessons in seasonality to diners who may be less engaged in local and seasonal eating. Chefs also act as a bridge between farmers and the public. Also…menus can be a lesson in local food sheds…ammiright?!

Who is your favourite chef or restaurant in the Columbia Basin who sources local food? Tag them in the comments!

📸: Chef Terry from @black.salt.cafe in Crawford Bay

#BasinFood #FABx24 #FABx #LocalChefs #Chefs #LocalFood #BuyLocalFood #LocalFarmers #LocalMenu #LocalRestaurant #WestKootenays

🛀 Imagine yourself unwinding and recharging in

🛀 Imagine yourself unwinding and recharging in waters fed from natural mineral springs…

That’s right! We are giving away one FREE hot springs soak at Nakusp Hot Springs to the first 150 people who buy a ticket for FABx24! Happening October 24-26, 2024 in Nakusp!

If you’ve already bought your ticket - you get a soak!

You can take your soak anytime during the event. Get your ticket (general admission, exhibitor or additional team member ticket) ASAP so you can take advantage of this amazing offer!

Huge thanks to the Village of Nakusp for their generosity!

Get your tickets now (link in bio)!

Please note: This offer is not available to those who only bought Farm to Table Dinner tickets.

#FABx24 #BasinFood #KootenayFood #FoodBuyer #FoodProducer #Kootenays #WestKootenays #RevelstokeBC #NelsonBC #CranbrookBC #SlocanBC #NewDenverBC #FernieBC #KimberleyBC #WestKootenay #EastKootenay

🍅 Want to showcase your products to industry bu

🍅 Want to showcase your products to industry buyers, fellow producers and potential new customers? The Basin Food & Buyer Expo (FABx) is your chance!

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome buyers from @kootenaycoop, @safeway, Independent Grocery Stores, @myferrarofoods, @gordonfoodservice, @rootedtablecollective, @slocanvillagemarket, (and many more) and—new this year—buyers from the Okanagan!

As an exhibitor at FABx24 in Nakusp this October, you’ll gain invaluable exposure, connect with like-minded foodies, and learn from top industry experts through workshops designed specifically for you to build your business!

Plus, you can engage in our popular "Buyers On Tap" speed-dating event for buyers and producers, listen in on a buyer’s panel discussion on Friday, and sell your products at the public mushroom-themed marketplace on Saturday.

Here’s what you get as an exhibitor:
🎟️ An 8ft table in both the Industry-Only Expo and Public Indoor Market
🤝 Access to 1:1 "Buyers on Tap" sessions
👥 Full event admission for one person
🍴 Enjoy the Taste of the Basin, with two seasonal local lunches and a coffee bar to keep you energized
📚 Access to two days of workshops, sessions, tours, and networking

Bring your team along with discounted Team Member Event Admission tickets so they can enjoy all the sessions and meals as well.

Don’t miss out — learn more and grab your ticket (link in bio)!

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness #Exhibitor #FoodEvent #Foodie

You probably feel as heartbroken as we do when you

You probably feel as heartbroken as we do when you look at how the wildfire situation has affected our local food producers. It’s been a really difficult season for so many people and it’s going to take a while to recover.

We just want to let everyone know, we hear you and we stand with you. We hope that gathering our community together in October will provide a much needed space for producers to connect, talk about the challenges they’re facing and lift our spirits through networking, collaboration and some food and fun.

If you’re struggling and can’t afford to pay full price for a ticket to FABx24 in Nakusp this October 24026, we got you. We can provide financial support to those who want to attend. Just hit us up at info@basinfood.ca.

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness

⭐️🥑Sponsorship Opportunities! ⭐️🥑 If

What are you looking forward to most at this year’s summit?! We intentionally try to curate an experience for producers, buyers and stakeholders that’s as diverse as you all are!

There’s a farm-to-table dinner, Buyers on Tap, networking events, hot springs, a mushroom-themed marketplace, farm tours, workshops and so much more.

Check it all out October 24-26, 2024 in Nakusp! Get your tickets now before we sell out → link in bio.

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness #LocalFarmer #Testimonial

Meet Robin! He’s the mycelium mastermind behind

Meet Robin! He’s the mycelium mastermind behind @mrmercysmushrooms in Kaslo, BC!

He started his seasonal, certified organic farm in 2017 and focuses on producing and distributing fresh, gourmet and medicinal wood-loving mushrooms producing varieties like oyster, shiitake, lion’s mane, reishi and more.🍄

Since 2020, Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms has also been providing spawn and growing supplies to cultivators across Canada, and this spring they joined the BC Eco Seed Co-op as a producer member.

Robin does a lot for his community. Mr. Mercy’s Mushrooms produces and distributes fresh mushrooms exclusively for retailers, restaurants, and individuals around the Kootenays. They have three weekly CSA programs, giving locals the best price on their mushrooms, while giving them a consistent customer base.

“Education is also a big part of what we do, and one of the funnest things about this job,” says Robin. “I’ve been leading workshops on both foraging and cultivation for many years, and since 2023 I’ve been leading a monthly Mushroom Club where participants learn about all things fungi on our farm.”

We’re thrilled that Robin will be speaking at FABx24 this October in Nakusp!

“It can feel really isolating being a rural farmer, and it’s great to have opportunities to connect with other growers and producers and share successes, failures, and new ideas,” says Robin. “It’s also really important to have an event that brings together not just the farmers but also everyone with a stake in local food security in our region (which should be pretty much everyone!). I’m thrilled to be invited to speak at this year’s FABx, and I hope to bring some ideas that can give inspiration to other growers!”

Robin has also been involved with the Kootenay Mushroom Festival since its inception in 2022; which is a fantastic local event that brings together fungiphiles from far and wide. It’s happening in Kaslo on October 12! Tickets are launching soon so please follow them on social media for updates!

Can't wait to hear Robin speak at FABx?! We can’t either. Register now at https://basinfood.ca/

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #Kootenays #FoodProducer #Mushrooms #MyceliumConnections #Mushroom

Meet Beth! She’s the owner of Viva.Cacao in the

Meet Beth! She’s the owner of Viva.Cacao in the Slocan Valley. She makes plant-based superfood chocolate with ethically-sourced cacao and high quality ingredients. She’s also a producer with a lot of passion.

If you’re a producer like Beth, FabX24 is the place for you to connect with buyers, cultivate relationships with fellow producers, network, learn and increase your visibility in a super affordable, high-value way.

We get it. It’s easy to feel like an island in a region as remote as ours but your food family is waiting to connect with you! See you October 24-26, 2024.

Get your tickets now → https://basinfood.ca/

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #SlocanValley #SlocanBC #Slocan #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness #CraftChocolate #Chocolate #Cacao #EthicalChocolate

Get your product in front of hundreds of people at

⭐️New this year! ⭐️ For all you mushroom l

⭐️New this year! ⭐️ For all you mushroom lovers out there, get ready to connect just like mycelium (or almost 😉) at this year’s event!

For the first time ever, we are adding a mushroom marketplace for mushroom sellers, artisans and medicine makers! This has never been done before and is an amazing opportunity to support a big aspect of what makes the Nakusp region unique.

According to our friends at Grow Arrow Lakes, as a result of its unique climate, Arrow Lakes has a bustling wild mushroom industry. The wet and fertile climate is perfect for mushrooms to thrive, and community members have exceptional foraging skills. Locals also offer mushroom foraging education, encouraging discussion and preservation of our delicate wild spaces.

Our mushroom product sellers will join the rest of our amazing vendors at the Basin Food Marketplace!

Register now → link in bio

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness #Mushrooms #MushroomsMarketplace #MushroomGrower #MushroomSeller

If you’re a food buyer in the Columbia Basin, Re

If you’re a food buyer in the Columbia Basin, Revelstoke or the Okanagan, this is your chance to shape the future of your local food sector!

Every year, hundreds of producers, stakeholders and buyers unite at FABx for incredible networking, workshops, and fun – imagine an epic farm-to-table dinner and soaking in hot springs…

And this year, we have more opportunities for buyers than ever before!

You can join…

🌱 Buyers on Tap to help guide and connect with emerging producers
🌱 A panel discussion and share your knowledge and expertise
🌱 Expo Hour where you can discover unique products and build relationships that can streamline your sourcing and enrich your product offerings.

This is your chance to have a seat at the table in complex local food shed conversations!

You also have the opportunity to unlock new opportunities and contribute to the strength and resilience of our local food system.

Register now → link in bio

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #GrowArrowLakes #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness

🌱⭐️ Tickets are now live for FABx24!! We ca

🌱⭐️ Tickets are now live for FABx24!! We can’t wait to see you at this year’s event in Nakusp from October 24-26, 2024! This event usually sells out so make sure you get your tickets sooner than later to avoid disappointment!

Getting a ticket for the Columbia Basin’s premiere food event means you get to experience…
🌿 Business development workshops
🌿 Influential speakers
🌿 A mushroom-themed public marketplace
🌿 Collaborations
🌿 Food trucks
🌿 Industry networking
🌿 Our very popular farm-to-table dinner with Chef Tyler from Bella Soriah and the Chanterelle Restaurant and Bar
🌿 Incredible local giveaways
🌿 Local farm tours
🌿 And this year…HOT SPRINGS.

Get your tickets now → link in bio!

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness

Times are tough right now in the Columbia Basin du

Times are tough right now in the Columbia Basin due to the ongoing wildfire situation. Our FABx organizers are being impacted, with one of us currently on evacuation. We know many of our food buyers and producers in the region are impacted as well.

Our hearts go out to everyone during this time. We are a little late getting registration live on the website for FABx24, due to being evacuated. Our apologies. We’re hoping to go live early next week.

One thing we’re sure of is the incredible resiliency of our communities, and we are so uplifted every day by the support we see being offered among residents, local organizations and even complete strangers.

Stay safe and stay strong everyone! We can’t wait to gather in October in Nakusp when the skies will be clear.

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness

🚜 Announcing our Local Tours at FABx24! 🍇 Ge

🚜 Announcing our Local Tours at FABx24! 🍇 Get ready for an evening of local farm and dinner tours at these incredible Arrow Lakes gems. Each location will feature a delectable dinner from a food truck or the location’s kitchen.

Try not to get too full at the first one so you can visit all three!

⭐️ Valley of the Springs Winery

This incredible craft winery specializes in cultivating cool climate grapes and produces truly unique and award-winning wines. @valleyofthespringswinery is owned and operated by the Scott family, and is the only winery in the Arrow Lakes region. It also offers breathtaking views of Nakusp and the surrounding valley. Find out why the Arrow Lakes climate is perfect for producing grapes for their delicious and aromatic handcrafted wines.

⭐️ @burtoncitycider

You don’t want to miss the only craft cidery in the Arrow Lakes region and their refreshingly crisp, dry ciders! Years ago, Barbara and her husband Alan purchased an old farmstead in the area and started gardens, planted fruit trees and what started as a hobby turned into a full-on business and year-round way of life! They also run a farm that hosts beehives and offers fruit, veggies, lamb honey and cider for sale. They also have live music, pizza and taco nights and so much more!

⭐️ Bee Happy Burton Community Garden

The Bee Happy Burton Community Garden was born out of an initiative to strengthen the food system in the rural community of Burton. It features a free community garden; offering education for all ages, a place for human connection, access to nutritious food, a food sharing program and a commercial space to preserve and sell food to the Burton community.

Learn more about all three of these amazing places on Grow Arrow Lakes → www.nadb.ca/growarrowlakes/#meetfarmers

And pre-register now for FABx24 so you can take part in these tours and so much more → https://basinfood.ca/

📸: Courtesy Grow Arrow Lakes/@nakuspdb2021

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Do you love hearing stories like this as much as w

Do you love hearing stories like this as much as we do?! This is seriously what the Basin Food & Buyer Expo (FABx) is all about. 💚

This event is for YOU - our regional food producers and buyers. Every year, we see incredible relationships form between the two groups.

We are always thrilled when we see the seed of a buyer/producer relationship get planted at FABx. Then before we know it, it blossoms into a prosperous business partnership or collab right before our eyes.

Our goal is to bring people together, provide growth opportunities and celebrate the food we make.

This year, we welcome food producers and buyers from the Columbia Basin and beyond. We formally extend the invitation to our friends in the Okanagan and Revelstoke. Your proximity to the Arrow Lakes region makes you powerful allies and we believe there’s beautiful connections to be made.

Have you pre-registered yet?! Link in bio!

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #GrowArrowLakes #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness

As we prepare to welcome you to FABx24 in Nakusp i

As we prepare to welcome you to FABx24 in Nakusp in October, we can’t help but reflect on last year’s event.

Last November, we continued our tradition of uniting producers, farmers, and buyers within the region, this time in the vibrant setting of Creston, BC, hosted at the Creston Community Complex.

The event was a culmination of new and innovative additions, featuring:
⭐️ Local tours
⭐️ Presentations, workshops and Experts on Tap
⭐️ A Community Soap Box series
⭐️ A newly enhanced sponsorship platform
⭐️ Heartwarming partnerships and collaborations
⭐️ 200-seat farm-to-table dinner within a greenhouse.

Embracing collaborative partnerships, notably with the Yaquan Nukiy tribe, Creston Farms Food Hub, and Buy BC, the expo showcased the strength of Creston's food community. In its fifth year, the Expo reached a milestone by selling out for the first time.

The event held space for…
🍴 267 registrants
🍴 63 Buyers + 112 Exhibitors + 67 Industry + Speakers
🍴 25 Non Exhibiting Producers
🍴 40 Booths

Let’s do it again this year. See you in Nakusp from October 24-26!

Pre-register now! (link in bio)

#BasinFood #FabX #FabX24 #KootenayFood #BuyBC #ColumbiaBasin #ArrowLakes #GrowArrowLakes #NakuspBC #WestKootenays #Kootenays #BuyLocal #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #FoodBusiness #SlocanValley

We’re thrilled to announce that Chef Tyler of @b

We’re thrilled to announce that Chef Tyler of @bellasoriah and Chanterelle Restaurant and Bar will be the chef for our farm-to-table dinner at this year’s event! We can’t spill all the beans yet but stay tuned for some exciting details. The annual farm-to-table dinner is one of the most anticipated parts of FABx!

Please note that dinner tickets are sold separately from the event tickets and are available to the public as well. We’ll let you know as soon as tickets are available, and be prepared - it will sell out quickly again this year!

Looking forward to working with you Tyler!

📸: Courtesy of Bella Soriah. Photo by Lee Orr.

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We love our #basinfood featured producers! Your pr

We love our #basinfood featured producers! Your product sponsorship helps make our annual event deliciously memorable and you get to have hundreds of local food lovers taste your product! Win win! Reach out if you’d like to be a featured producer at FABx24! #kootenayfood #buybc #eatlocal #welovebasinfood #thanksfothesupport

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