The Blueridge convivium carries out the Slow Food mission on a local level. We explore, enjoy and promote local and ethnic culinary traditions using sustainably grown and locally produced food sources. We host educational events as well as events just to enjoy tasty and wonderful foods and wine in a slow and convivial setting.

Slow Food Blueridge got its start in March 2006 and is one of the more than 70 Slow Food convivia in the United States. Our membership comes from Floyd, Roanoke, Montgomery, Carrol and Patrick counties in Southwestern Virginia. If you would like to join Slow Food USA (and, by extension, the Blueridge convivium), please see the national membership page on www.slowfoodusa.org. After joining Slow Food USA, you will be contacted by the Blueridge convivium via email about upcoming events and tastings.

4/12/2008. Apple Grafting Workshop at Foggy Ridge Cider in Dugspur. Session 1 9-12, or session 2 1-4 PM. Contact Mandy at Carroll County extension office tel 276-730 3110 for more details and sign up.

4/19/2008. "Dinner Plans" at Over the Moon in Floyd. Enjoy a 4 course slow dinner of local products presented on artisanal dinner-ware to be served with Villa Appalaccia wine. 6:30 PM. Cost $ 75, includes a salad bowl made by artist. Sign up at Harvest Moon tel 540-745 4366 . More info

5/6/2008. Visit to Peacock Harper Culinary Cookbook collection at VA Tech. Dinner at Zeppoli's. Signup to susanne@slowfoodblueridge.com

Everybody is welcome to take part in our events.