Events
August
Friday 8/28, 4-7pm
GobblerFest, Drillfield
Our student group, Food Matters, will be tabling at GobblerFest on the Drillfield. Stop by to learn more and get on our mailing list! (You can also sign up for the Food Matters mailing list here and on GobblerConnect).
September
Saturday 9/19
"Food in Film" Festival
Squires Student Center, Rm. 305
All day, we will be showing foodie films! Come watch some good flicks and learn a bit about them from VT faculty. We'll be screening Ratatouille (10am), Tampopo (1pm), Big Night (4pm), and a variety of short indie films. We'll also be serving samples of ratatouille (the dish) after the 10am screening. The festival is free, and open to the public. Location: Squires Student Center, Rm. 305. Full details here: https://chem.vt.edu/about-us/events/foodinfilmfest.html
Wednesday 9/30, 5:30-7pm
Workshop with Sheri Castle: "Creative Cooking with Fall Produce"
4237 Prices Fork Rd, Suite C
Sheri Castle, award-winning media host, food writer, recipe developer, cooking teacher, and storyteller will be visiting Virginia Tech for a class visit and evening workshop at Millstone Kitchen. At, Millstone Kitchen Sheri will demonstrate creative ways to use fall produce. Attendees will hear stories, learn techniques and taste a few recipes including preparations of squash, root vegetables, pickles and hearty greens. Come out and let Sheri help you “fall” into cooking this season! Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT. 4237 Prices Fork Rd, Suite C, Blacksburg, VA 24060. This event is $10-20, pay what you can. Sign up for the Evening Workshop at Live Work Eat Grow here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/XHWA0EPJ5K33D/checkout/FI7VWIOXGE337LEWUAYS65Q5
October
Friday 10/9
Fall Break On-Campus Writing Retreat
The Food Studies writing and discussion group will be hosting a Fall Break writing retreat and lunch on the VT campus. If you'd like to join a collegial group to pursue independent writing projects in community, please email Anna Zeide zeide@vt.edu for location details and to RSVP.
Tuesday 10/13, 11am-2pm
Sustainable Dining Festival, Dietrick Lawn
We'll be tabling for our Food, Agriculture, and Society Pathways minor at this event, where you can learn about a variety of sustainable food options and projects around campus!
Fall Open House
Special Collections and University Archives
Come learn about the culinary history materials at Special Collections and University Archives in Virginia Tech's Newman Library, with a presentation from Assistant Director Kira Dietz. More details forthcoming.
Wednesday 10/21
Candy Around the World
Hokie for a Day during Humanities Week
Food Studies will be leading an activity for the Hokie for a Day event during Humanities Week. Hokie for a Day offers fifth grade students a unique opportunity to experience college life and learn about programs on campus! October's series will have an emphasis on the humanities, and our event will feature "Candy Around the World"!
Thursday 10/22
Collaborative exhibit on Oysters
Newman Library & West End Market
In collaboration with the West End Market Oyster Day, we will be helping with a two-location exhibit on the history of oysters, with materials from Special Collections and University Archives.
November
Tuesday 11/18
Historical display on Thanksgiving
West End Market
In collaboration with the West End Market Thanksgiving feast, we will have a display on the history of Thanksgiving, with materials from Special Collections and University Archives.
December
Tuesday 12/8
Historical display on winter holidays
West End Market
In collaboration with the West End Market Holiday Event, we will have a display on the history of winter holidays, with materials from Special Collections and University Archives.
Stay tuned for more events!
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In addition to these one-off events, we are also working to build a durable community within the Food Studies program. The anchor of this is a biweekly Food Studies Breakfast Discussion Series. Please contact Anna Zeide, zeide@vt.edu, for more details or if you would like to join. We'd love to have you there, and at all our events.
Contact Anna Zeide with input or proposals for future events.