A “food systems festival,” the inaugural Field Guide Festival (Oct. 29-30) explores the connections between farmers, chefs, activists, and everyone in between. Events include a sold-out dinner Friday at Rain Lily Farm, a 5K sunrise run and brunch on Saturday, and an all-day fest at Fiesta Gardens on Saturday. Activities at Fiesta Gardens include a symposium with panel topics such as food access, resilient farming, and mental health; a pop-up urban farm with beekeeping and composting demonstrations; local sips and grazing bites from farmer-chef partnerships; and live music. Tickets range from $45 (sunrise run + revival brunch) to $125 (Saturday general admission, including the run and brunch) to $300 (VIP pass). More info at fieldguidefest.com.
This article appears in October 29 • 2021.
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A graduate of the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas, Kimberley has written about film, books, and pop culture for The Austin Chronicle since 2000. She was named Editor of the Chronicle in 2016; she previously served as the paper’s Managing Editor, Screens Editor, Books Editor, and proofreader. Her work has been awarded by the Association of Alternative Newsmedia for excellence in arts criticism, team reporting, and special section (Best of Austin). The Austin Alliance for Women...
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