Part state fair, part block party, Eat Real Festival celebrates good, fresh, delicious food. With a focus on food craft, handcrafted beer and local wine - all featuring sustainable local ingredients – Eat Real showcases food in all its different forms. But eating is only part of the fun. At Eat Real, you learn how to make it and grow it! From cheese-making to kombucha, there are dozens of demonstrations that highlight a DIY food lifestyle.

Saturday, July 16th, 10:30am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, July 17th, 10:30am – 5:00 pm

About the sponsor:
Today a mecca of modern furniture, fine dining, and art, the Helms Bakery District boasts a rich and flavorful past. First opening its doors in 1931, the family-owned and operated Helms Bakery supplied local residents with fresh baked bread delivered “Daily at Your Door,” for over four decades. While no longer in the business of baked goods, the Helms Bakery building remains a cherished local landmark, recognized for its architectural significance.

Since purchasing the building in 1974, Walter N. Marks, Inc. – another family venture – has lovingly restored the historic structure and its famous Helms Bakery rooftop sign. The artisans that occupy its showrooms and workspaces share the same passion for quality and craftsmanship as the original Helms bakers.