About GFF
Good Food Fest (GFF) is the ultimate celebration of local food & agriculture in the greater Philadelphia area - an epic farmers market and event that brings farmers, food makers, and the local community together in one place. GFF is hosted by Growing Roots Partners and made possible by premier sponsor Kimberton Whole Foods.
Mission
Our mission is to celebrate, educate, and promote regional agriculture and our vibrant community of growers, producers, and makers.
Goal
Our goal is simple − have fun while learning more about the importance of supporting our regional farmers and makers. Get to know the folks farming our fruits, veggies, meats, and dairy. Meet the makers who are baking bread, aging cheese, and even brewing beer all from ingredients sourced in our area.
Event Host, Growing Roots
Growing Roots is a Pennsylvania-based farmers market coordinator dedicated to cultivating community through events that empower local businesses, farmers and artisans. Farmers markets are the core of Growing Roots as the company was built on our dedication to local agriculture and local food producers. Our focus is to create a sustainable marketplace. Growing Roots farmers markets allow seasoned and new farmers a platform to sell their goods directly to the consumer. Our job is to educate our consumers, foster the link between producer and consumer, and represent our market participants as the unique, exceptional quality producer that they are. Growing Roots currently manages four farmers markets, three in Chester County: Malvern, Downingtown, and Eagleview and one in Berks County: West Reading.
Learn more about Growing Roots in their film series “Good Farms, Good Food, Good People” here.
Premier Sponsor, Kimberton Whole Foods
Good Food Fest is made possible by premier sponsor, Kimberton Whole Foods. In 1986 Terry and Pat Brett were running a farm store in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Along with pantry staples, they sold organic yogurt which was made on-site at the biodynamic dairy farm is now known as Seven Stars Farm. In the following years, they have grown that store into a group of natural grocery stores that actively reflect their commitment to local farming and the prioritization of organic and fair food. As a regional leader in the local food movement, they work with over 200 producers from the Greater Philadelphia Area. Their dedication to organic and sustainably farmed food, contributions to the local community, and commitment to service over the past thirty years have led to a loyal following of customers that continue to grow.
Growing Roots Owner, Christy Campli
Christy Campli is the passion and driving force behind Growing Roots Partners, and took over the helm in January 2021. Christy was born & raised in Chester County, PA, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Business Administration from the College of Charleston (SC). Her background in hospitality and food & beverage along with her personal passion for sustainable agriculture and local food led her to become a farmers market manager. After spending more than 6 years working with, for, and alongside farmers in the restaurant industry, and as an avid farmers market goer herself, she finally found the perfect opportunity to participate closely in the local food movement through Growing Roots.