Peirce Mill Grain Fair
October 18 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
| FreeDC’s favorite Grain Fair returns on
SUNDAY, October 18, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
The Peirce Mill Grain Fair celebrates the long history of farming, milling, and baking in DC and the Mid-Atlantic. Enjoy hands-on activities, cooking demonstrations, and live music at this free, family-friendly festival in Rock Creek Park. And purchase local, whole grain foods at our Shoemaker Street Market.
Grain Classroom
10:30 to 11:30am Multi-Grain Pancakes Family Workshop with FRESHFARM FoodPrints
Add whole grains to your weekend pancake routine! In this hands-on workshop, FoodPrints Educator Margi Fineran will share some fun tips for families.
12:30 to 1:30pm Tamale-Making Demonstration with Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas
Learn how to make tamales with chipilin, a nutritious Central American herb. We’ll have samples of these traditional tamales to taste.
2:30 to 3:30pm Pasta-Making Workshop with FRESHFARM FoodPrints
In this hands-on workshop, FoodPrints educator and pasta expert Carol Murphy will share tips on preparing pasta at home.
Shoemaker Street Market
Bread Furst
El Solecito Pupuseria
FRESHFARM Mid-Atlantic Grain Stand
RavenHook Bakehouse
Zeke’s Coffee
Music Tent
Mama Elena 11:00am to 1:00pm
SUPPER 2:00 to 4:00pm
Mill Yard Activities
FRESHFARM FoodPrints
Grain Fair Story Time with DC Public Library
Grapewood Farm
Milling Grains on a Small Scale
Slow Food DC
Tortilla Making Demonstration
Hands-On Milling and Crafts
