Southbound Food Festival's ROOTED: Women in Food

ROOTED: WOMEN IN FOOD Saturday, September 20 | The Market at Pepper Place

ROOTED is a morning dedicated to the women who grow, cook, craft, and inspire. As part of the Market’s month-long tribute to Women in Food, presented by Les Dames d’Escoffier, this vibrant gathering will cultivate conversation, harvest connection, and honor the deep roots women have in our food system—brought to life through the pages and voices of When Southern Women Cook. Hosted by Toni Tipton-Martin and Morgan Bolling, the event will feature chef demos, thoughtful conversations, book signings, and more, all surrounded by the work of female farmers, artisans, and makers. Start your Saturday grounded in community, creativity, and the women shaping the future of food. Join us inside for a special Rooted Meet & Greet—a chance to connect with the hosts, featured chefs, authors, and makers over brunch cocktails crafted by local female mixologists and bites from acclaimed Hot and Hot Fish Club. Cool off, mingle, and celebrate the women fueling our food culture.