Root to Table is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening regional food systems through immersive culinary experiences, community storytelling, and partnerships between chefs, farmers, artisans, winemakers, and food lovers. Their events celebrate the people behind local food while creating opportunities to gather, connect, and experience the region’s vibrant culinary culture.
Throughout 2026, Root to Table has a series of curated events that showcase seasonal ingredients, regional craftsmanship, and meaningful community experiences across Virginia and West Virginia.
The Summer Table, Rooted at Barrel Oak
June 20, 2026 | Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery | Delaplane, Virginia
Set among the rolling hills of Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery, The Summer Table, Rooted at Barrel Oak captures the beauty of summer in Virginia wine country.
Guests will enjoy a seasonal family-style menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, estate wines, craft beer, and vineyard views. Designed to bring people together around food and conversation, the evening celebrates the flavors and community that define the region.
Ember & Earth
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Fieldstone at Hillbrook Inn | Charles Town, West Virginia
Set against the scenic backdrop of Fieldstone at Hillbrook Inn, Ember & Earth offers an immersive culinary experience centered around fire, storytelling, and regional ingredients.
This gathering highlights open-fire cooking techniques and chef-driven dishes inspired by the connection between land, flame, and community. Guests can interact with chefs, farmers, and producers while enjoying an evening rooted in the beauty of the West Virginia landscape.
Salute to Women in Culinary & Agriculture
August 23, 2026 | Hope Flower Farm & Winery | Waterford, Virginia
Salute to Women in Culinary & Agriculture celebrates the women helping shape the future of regional food, farming, hospitality, and artisan communities.
Hosted at Hope Flower Farm & Winery, this immersive event brings together female chefs, farmers, beverage makers, and artisans for a day rooted in education, creativity, and connection. In recognition of 2026 being the Year of the Female Farmer, the event highlights the women helping shape the future of agriculture and hospitality throughout the region.
Experience the Stories Behind the Food
Root to Table’s events are more than dinners. They are celebrations of community, craftsmanship, and the connections created when people gather around local food.
Explore upcoming events, meet the chefs and farmers shaping the region, and experience local food culture in a more meaningful way.
Feature image courtesy Root to Table
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