Tickets go on sale July 8th.

Variety Showcase 2024

Join us for the 10 year anniversary celebration of an engaging event hosted by the Culinary Breeding Network. Connect, learn and taste while celebrating the release of two new varieties of mild habanero peppers - ‘Mild Thing’ and ‘Notta Hotta’.

The Variety Showcase fosters community among plant breeders, seed growers, farmers, chefs, bakers, distillers, retailers, distributors and consumers interested in exploring the crucial role seeds play in our food system. Attendees have the unique opportunity to taste new and in-development vegetable, fruit, and grain cultivars, engage in conversation, share opinions, and bridge the gap between eaters and breeders.

“The Variety Showcase pulls back the curtain.” says Culinary Breeding Network Director, Lane Selman, “Attendees are introduced to the wizards making critical decisions before our farmers plant their seeds. It’s a unique chance to network, build community and meet the plant breeders creating flavorful varieties for organic farmers.”

The 2024 Variety Showcase will have a special emphasis on culinary grains and dry-farming. The event is partially funded by the USDA-NIFA-OREI project Value-Added Grains for Local and Regional Food Systems III and the ODA-SCBPG project “Collaborative Market Development for Climate Resilient Vegetables in Oregon"