The National Heirloom Expo is the world's largest celebration of pure food
and heirloom gardening. Join thousands of other gardeners, farmers, homesteaders and
heirloom enthusiasts September 10th through the 12th at the Sonoma County
Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa California, for the 9th annual Expo. It's bigger and
better than ever! Learn from 100 nationally and internationally acclaimed
speakers, including Dr. Vandana Shiva, an environmental activist and India's
leading seed saver, leading pure food educator ocean Robbins, environmental
lawyer and health activist Robert F Kennedy Jr., Vivian Sansour, founder of
the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, botanical explorer Joseph Simcox
and many Youtube homesteading and gardening celebrities, including John
Kohler, Doug and Stacy, The Fit Farmer Mike Dixon, Jessica and Jeremiah of Roots
and Refuge and Jake and Becky of White House on the Hill. Enjoy fascinating
timely panels and roundtable discussions on issues such as perennial crops seed
saving, marketing with social media, organic growing, and protecting native
seeds. Many leading seed savers and plant collectors from around the globe will
share seeds stories and education at the seed swap. This popular event has been
expanded to all three days, and moved inside to the Main Exposition Hall,
giving you more opportunities to exchange seeds and the stories they
carry. Learn about growing the giant vegetables with Welsh gardener Kevin
Fortey, and don't miss the giant pumpkin contest judging on Tuesday, September
10th at 4 p.m. in the Main Expo Hall. The produce is the real star of the show at
Expo, and as you wander the grounds, you go on
an international adventure of seeds and vegetables. Browse thousands of varieties
of heirloom fruit and vegetables, all clearly displayed and labeled. You're
invited to taste heirloom watermelon and tomato varieties, as well as exotic
fruits and other unusual produce. You're also invited to exhibit your own produce.
It's easy and free to be part of the world's largest and most diverse fruit
and vegetable display. And browse the many eye catching exhibits. Learn about
natural fiber weaving, homesteading, and gardening through the many
demonstrations. From bonsai to honey bees, and seed saving to soap making, the Expo
truly is America's celebration of heirloom life. At the National Heirloom
Poultry Show, you'll learn all about raising poultry on the homestead, or even
the front porch, and meet the lovely breeds of yesteryear. Visit theheirloomexpo.com
to learn more about entering your Birds in the show and competing for
prizes. Renowned fruit carver Carl Jones and Thai vegan chef May Kaidee return to
showcase their talents for turning fruits and vegetables into works of art.
And this year several seed and vegetable artists from Mexico will join them. Bring
a large seed an artist Sergey Jivetin will carve it for free,
and of course, the dahlia exhibit always of dazzles. The kids area at Expo is
bigger and better in 2019 too. Classes, tasting, games, and non-GMO fun await
budding gardeners in Finley Hall all three days of the event. Last year over
5,000 school kids participated in the Expo, and school groups and tours are
always welcome. Heirloom music lovers are sure to love
the three packed days of traditional music from folk to gospel, mariachi to
bluegrass, Western Swing to Irish, and more. And don't miss the old-time
fiddling contest, which brings out some of America's finest fiddle players. The
Expo wouldn't be complete without the many vendors offering delicious healthy
food and drink from some of Northern California's best farm-to-table kitchens
and international restaurants. And in the Vendor Hall, you'll find one of the best
displays of both traditional and leading-edge products for the natural
garden, farm, and home, all with the goal of supporting sustainable living and the
Pure Food Movement. Browse hundreds of heirloom vendor booths offering
everything from seeds and plants, to tools, books, clothing, and so much more.
A world of inspiration awaits you at the 2019 National Heirloom Expo, September
10th through the 12th. All profits benefits school garden and food programs.
Whether you join us as a guest, volunteer, vendor or exhibitor, we want you to be a
part of this legendary event, and help us make 2019 Expo the best ever. For more
information, visit theheirloomexpo.com. See you in Santa Rosa!