Film on Food at Farms returns on June 26!
Join Us for the Film on Food at Farms Event at Cress Farms Cooperative on June 26!
We are excited to invite you to Films on Food at Farms, an event celebrating a local urban farm with a special screening of Common Ground at Cress Farms in Millcreek on June 26th. This event is brought to you by Slow Food Utah, with generous support from the Whole Foods Community Giving Program, the Utah Film Center, Beehive Cheese, and the Millcreek Farmers Market. Details including the farm address and parking instructions will included with your virtual ticket. Tickets for the screening are $10, with funds split between the hosting farm and Slow Food Utah’s micro grant fund returning this year! Seating is limited. Tickets include the farm tour, film screening and cheese sampling. Red Bicycle Breadworks picnic baskets must be ordered separately. You are welcome to bring your own picnic.
Event Schedule:
- 7:30 PM: Farm Tours (self guided/meet the farmer) and Cheese Sampling
- 8:00 PM: Picnic Arrivals (Order your picnic here). Order no later than June 24.
- 9:00 PM: Film Screening
About the Film: Join us for the Salt Lake City screening of Common Ground, a film by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Tickets are $10, with proceeds benefiting Cress Farms and the Slow Food Utah microgrant fund. The film highlights a hopeful movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who use regenerative agriculture to address climate change, health, and economic stability. Learn more about the film here.
About Cress Farms: Cress Farms, located in Millcreek, Utah, is an urban oasis dedicated to growing nutrient-rich food for the community. The farm partners with local projects like the Urban Pepper Project and Solstice Spice to cultivate a variety of local produce. Attendees are invited to tour the farm and discover the wonders of urban farming before the film screening.
About the Food: Enjoy a preordered picnic package during the screening, crafted by Brent Whitford of Red Bicycle Breadworks of Park City, UT. This meal celebrates the local harvest and embodies the spirit of Slow Food.
Slow Food Snail of Approval: The Snail of Approval recognizes food and beverage establishments that practice Slow Food values, such as sourcing, environmental impact, cultural connection, community involvement, staff support, and business values. This designation is determined by local chapters and serves as a guide to find businesses committed to these principles.
Our Partners:
- Beehive Cheese: A local artisan cheesemaker supporting Utah’s food systems and the Slow Food mission since 2005.
- Millcreek Farmers Market: Held Wednesdays from 5 to 8 PM at Millcreek Common, from July 10th to September 25th, featuring local producers in a vibrant community space.
- Whole Foods Community Giving Program: Demonstrating Whole Foods’ commitment to serving and supporting their customers, communities, and suppliers.
We look forward to seeing you at Cress Farms for an evening of film, food, and community!
