Cultivate Food Sharing Market
CULTIVATE Food Sharing Market
A locally rooted and internationally connected mini festival on food initiatives
The CULTIVATE Food Sharing Market brings together people, ideas, and initiatives that believe in the power of food to connect. Rooted in local action and inspired by global exchange, it reflects a growing movement of community-driven initiatives across neighbourhoods, cities, and borders.
During this day, we explore how these practices can contribute to more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities.
About the event
Join us for the Food Sharing Market, a lively day dedicated to community, creativity, and collaboration around sustainable food practices. This event celebrates the power of bottom-up initiatives to build resilience and social connection through food, locally and across Europe.
Following up on several CULTIVATE activities such as the development of serious games, Lab&Kitchen in Rijnvliet, scenario workshops and several researches this event will showcase all results of the Cultivate project. Come and meet international and Utrecht based FSI’s, participate in a workshop or test one of the CULTIVATE Tools such as: Menu for Good Governance, The food sharing calculator and Library of Citizen Engagement or play one of the Serious Games which Wageningen University & Research developed together with local stakeholders!.
Expect a lively atmosphere with grassroots projects, inspiring conversations, and creative activities. From hands-on workshops and presentations to shared meals and interactive music, there is space to explore, connect, and enjoy.
Date, time and location
Date: Friday 5 June
Location: Utrecht
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Programme in brief
10:00 – Opening & movement session
Coffee, tea & cookies + gentle movement to start the day
11:00 – Welcome circle
Introductions + sharing the question: what’s your gratest challenge right now?
12:00 – Presentations & dialogue
Menu of good governance by University of Barcelona & Library of Citizen engagement by Trinity College Dublin
Discussion on food-sharing initiatives across Utrecht and Europe
13:00 – Lunch & food activities
Polenta food sharing table + bean burgers + food tasting
14:00 – Workshops & gathering
Permaculture in urban design with Sara Trunfio
Live drumming session
15:00 – Nature walk
Wild foraging walk with Valerie van Schaik
10:00 – 18:00 (throughout the day)
🎧 Music, community vibes & DJ sets
🤝 Community market open all afternoon
🌍 Special guests
We’re happy to welcome two internationally recognised voices in ecosystem restoration and regenerative agriculture:
John D. Liu and Dan Kittredge will be joining throughout the day, taking part in conversations and the wider gathering.
🤝 Community Market
The market brings together local growers, food initiatives, and community projects from Utrecht and beyond, including:
Groentetas, Amelis’Hof, Koppelsteede Zelfoogst / Utrecht Natuurlijk, Dumpster Dive Community, Lavette Bakery, Boerderij de Zonnewijzer, Upfarming Lisbon, Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, De Pit, Espigoladors, and Edible Neighborhood Rijnvliet.
A space to meet, taste, exchange ideas, and connect directly with the people behind these initiatives.
For whom
For anyone interested in community, sustainability, and new ways of working together; from neighbours and grassroots initiatives to policy makers, entrepreneurs, activists, and students.
Join to exchange ideas, meet others, and spark new collaborations.
Keep an eye on this page for updates on the programme and participants.
Come celebrate the shared power of creativity, connection, and collective action, and help shape a more resilient future together.
In collaboration with
Municipality of Utrecht, the Cultivate project, and Common Source.
