Because we love food, Ohio and our community, we're thrilled to play host to Local Matters at our upcoming Farmers' Market & Foodie Spelling Bee. (Saturday, August 11th. Click here for all the details.) 

We're particularly excited about two programs: the Local Matters Kids Cook-Off Challenge and our Foodie Spelling Bee (presented by Wild Goose Creative.) Pre-registration is highly recommended for both of these (free) events. Here are a few things to know.

Local Matters Kids Cook-Off Challenge | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Main Stage

Sign up your 5-12 year old to compete in this fun, hands-on and delicious experience. Competing teams will take the stage to assemble the most delicious dish they can dream up! Sign up by e-mailing Jessica Lucas at jlucas@local-matters.org.

Foodie Spelling Bee presented by Wild Goose Creative | 2 to 3 p.m., Main Stage

A lively event for kids of all ages, the Bee will involve audience interaction and quite possibly a physical feat or two for our forty contestants. Each and every word will be (very loosely) associated with food. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place participants. (First place will receive a $100 gift card to The Hills Market.) The Foodie Spelling Bee is first come, first serve. We will accept up to 40 contestants. You can register here. 

Spelling Bee photo by Alexandra Kelley.