Slow Food Boulder County
As one of the first Slow Food chapters in the US, Slow Food Boulder County has a rich history. Anyone with taste buds is welcome to join and get involved. Under Membership Preferences, choose Slow Food Boulder County.
We are a community for people with a passion for safeguarding our local food system, food traditions and culture. Together, we learn and rediscover pleasure in everyday life by slowing down, appreciating the pleasures and traditions of the table.
Our Mission: Slow Food USA and Slow Food Boulder County strive to create a world where all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it, and good for the planet.
Our History: Boulder’s Slow Food convivium began in a teepee in the early summer of 1997 and was one of eight in Colorado. Peggy Markel, director of a cooking school in Italy, met—and was inspired by—Carlo Petrini on a trip to Italy. She brought his vision back to Boulder and planted the seed of the first Slow Food convivium in the United States, culminating with formal membership status shortly thereafter… At that time, funds raised went to further education and support principals of Slow Food. In 2003, they donated money and time to ¡Cultiva!, a local group of at-risk kids who grew organic vegetables, sold them at the farmer’s market, and donated the rest to Community Food Share.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support and promote local food systems, advocate for food that is good, clean, and fair for all, and educate our community about the importance of sustainable and ethical food practices.
Our Vision
We envision a future where everyone has access to healthy, delicious, and culturally diverse food. We strive to create a community that values the pleasure of sharing meals, the richness of food traditions, and the stewardship of the land.