South Sound Food Makers Forum
At a glance
A one-day practical gathering for South Sound’s independent food business community.
One-day forum
Saturday, April 17, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a casual networking hour.
Foss Waterway Seaport
The forum takes place at Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma.
Practical program
Two keynote talks, four practical workshops, a maker marketplace with 24 tables, and a catered lunch.
Support local makers
Sponsorship funds cover accessible venue costs, speaker travel, and reduced-price tickets for early-stage makers.
Sponsor moments
Before the forum
Be listed as a sponsor
Sponsor logos can appear on the event page and printed program. A tagged thank-you is also available in Fieldnote’s newsletter, which has 1,850 subscribers.
April 17, 2027
Take part in the day
Presenting includes an opening welcome and a marketplace table. Workshop sponsors sponsor a practical workshop. The forum includes two keynotes, four workshops, a 24-table maker marketplace, and a catered lunch.
After the forum
Receive check-in totals
Attendee check-in totals can be provided after the event. No additional post-event reporting is specified.