Celebrating Indigenous Foods, Knowledge, and Community

October 1-3, 2025
Bell Harbor | Seattle, WA

Join us in Seattle for a vibrant gathering celebrating Native food systems and Tribal Food Sovereignty. The Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo unites Tribal nations, food producers, chefs, and advocates across the Northwest, Rocky Mountains, and beyond.

What to Expect

Three days of connection, culture, and celebration. Dive into your complete agenda below.

  • Kick off your experience with a special preview of what's to come!


    AFTERNOON
    Get ahead of the crowd with early registration! Badge pickup, welcome swag, printed agendas, and event programs will be waiting for you. Plus, registered attendees get exclusive early-bird access to the Expo Marketplace—a curated experience featuring Native food producers, artisans, and vendors from across the region. It's the perfect opportunity to explore, connect, and shop in a more intimate setting before the full event begins.


    EVENING
    Join us for the Vendor and Speakers Welcome Reception at the Seattle Aquarium, where you'll mingle with fellow attendees, speakers, and vendors in an unforgettable waterfront setting.


    Please note: General access to the Expo Marketplace for Marketplace-only pass holders begins October 2. Marketplace hours for October 2–3 will be announced soon.

  • The heart of the Native Grown & Gathered Food Expo comes alive! Join us for an incredible day where energy flows through every corner of the event.


    MORNING
    Begin with our inspiring Welcome Ceremony, followed by an exclusive fireside chat with renowned Chef Sean Sherman. The Expo Marketplace officially opens to all attendees—dive into this vibrant hub of Native food producers, artisans, and cultural vendors from across the region.


    AFTERNOON
    Choose your path with dynamic breakout sessions across three carefully curated tracks:

    • Native Entrepreneurs & Businesses: Connect, learn, and grow your enterprise

    • Buyers & Consumers: Discover authentic products and sustainable sourcing

    • Tribal Communities & Grassroots Initiatives: Explore community-led innovations and partnerships


    EVENING
    Cap off this extraordinary day with our signature Native Chef Tastings—an unforgettable celebration of Indigenous cuisine where you'll savor innovative dishes and connect with the culinary artists behind them.


    ALL DAY
    The excitement never stops! Immerse yourself in the vibrant Food Expo Marketplace and activation areas featuring art installations, sanctuary spaces, interactive tastings, cooking demos, storytelling sessions, and surprise pop-ups. Plus, take advantage of dedicated networking spaces to build relationships with buyers, chefs, technical assistance providers, and fellow attendees.

  • Go deeper, connect stronger, and leave transformed. Our final day brings together everything you've experienced for powerful insights and lasting connections.


    MORNING
    Start with an inspiring keynote panel featuring leading voices discussing pressing trends and innovative solutions in Native food systems. Hear directly from the changemakers shaping the future of Indigenous food sovereignty and economic development.


    AFTERNOON
    Make the most of your final opportunities with the last rounds of interactive breakouts and marketplace exploration. Dive deeper into the conversations that matter most to you, strengthen new partnerships, and discover any vendors or products you may have missed.


    CLOSING
    Join us for a powerful closing keynote and send-off that will leave you energized, connected, and ready to take action in your own community. This is more than just a goodbye—it's the beginning of the relationships and initiatives that will grow from this gathering.


    ALL DAY
    Continue enjoying access to the vibrant Expo Marketplace, food trucks, and activation zones as you soak up every last moment of connection, culture, and celebration.

Who The Expo Is For

The Builder

For Indigenous entrepreneurs, food producers, chefs, and artisans looking to grow their business and expand their reach.

SESSIONS INCLUDE

  • Branding and storytelling that honors identity

  • Capital access, funding, and tribal business resources

  • E-commerce and social media growth strategies

  • Building retailer and institutional relationships

The Connector

For chefs, buyers, and conscious consumers passionate about supporting Indigenous foodways and Native producers.

SESSIONS INCLUDE

  • Menu planning with Native-sourced ingredients

  • Institutional and chef procurement success stories

  • Ethical sourcing and equitable supply chain strategies

  • Tasting sessions with featured Native brands

The Keeper

For tribal communities, cultural organizations, and grassroots advocates working to revitalize Indigenous foodways.

SESSIONS INCLUDE

  • Traditional plant walks and teachings

  • Plant teaching workshops from the Native Plants & Foods Institute

  • Youth-centered food and culture programs

  • Building sustainable grassroots food sovereignty projects

Meet Our Speakers

Sean Sherman
Chef, Educator, Activist

Chef Sean Sherman is an award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist. A member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe, Sean’s personal mission is to revitalize Indigenous food systems and build awareness of the transformational potential of Indigenous foodways to restore the health, local economies, culture, and food sovereignty of Native people.

More speakers coming soon - stay tuned!

Register For The Expo

Whether you’re a supporter of Indigenous foodways or simply looking to experience the richness of Native food traditions, storytelling, and innovation, we invite you to be part of this powerful gathering.

Registration Options

FULL REGISTRATION

Access the complete experience—including all workshop tracks, Expo activations, networking spaces, culinary showcases, and more across all three days.

MARKET-PLACE ONLY PASS

Access the marketplace, food trucks, and all activation zones during designated hours (October 2–3, times TBD). Meet vendors and celebrate Indigenous food culture.

Limited scholarships are available for Tribal nonprofit, community, and Tribal government representatives, as well as student and apprentice attendees. Apply for a scholarship.

By becoming a sponsor, you're supporting a movement that amplifies Indigenous voices and promotes economic opportunities for Native food producers. Join us in fostering sustainable food practices and building a more equitable food system.

Become A Sponsor

Interested in becoming a vendor?

Thank You To Our Sponsors