Our annual Conference and Awards is the biggest event in the Farm Retail Association calendar. It brings together our Farm Shop, Farmers’ Markets and Pick-Your-Own members to celebrate being in the Farm Retail industry.
Join us at The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, Tues 11 - Thurs 13 March 2025.
Your attendance directly supports the British rural retail industry.
Thank you for your contribution.
The event runs over three days, and has a number of different elements. Join us for all elements by booking a bundle (and save yourself 10%!) or book to attend the parts that are most relevant to your and your farm retail business.
Welcome Evening
A casual evening of networking with fellow farm reatil owners and operators, with a buffet dinner and welcome drink included in your ticket. This year is Peaky Blinders themed so pack your flat cap!
Farm Retail Tours
Choose your adventure! By far everyone's favourite part of the event, we have three fantastic options for tours of British food.
FARM TOUR ONE: 1pm - 4pm, Foodie tour of Birmingham, led by Slow Food Birmingham.
FARM TOUR TWO: 9am - 4pm, Butchery Deep Dive at Essington Farm
FARM TOUR THREE: 8am - 5pm, Bus tour to Battlefield 1403 and Canalside Farm
FARM TOUR FOUR: 8am - 5pm, Bus tour to Ludlow Farm Shop and Fordhall Organic Farm
Lunch and refreshments included in your ticket price.
Awards Gala Dinner
Join us to celebrate the best in farm retail with the announcement of the winners of the prestigious Farm Retail Awards. Hosted by Nigel Barden, food and drink broadcaster and champion.
Included in your ticket is a welcome drink and three-course sit down dinner, championing locally supplied food products. 7pm - late.
Conference and Trade Exhibition
Join us for a jam packed day of informative and inspirational keynote speakers, relevant peer-run workshops, and industry leading trade exhibition. Hosted by Nigel Barden, food and drink broadcaster and champion.
Speakers include:
- Guy Singh Watson - Founder of Riverfood Organic
- George Eustice - Former Secretary of State for Environment
- Andrew Goodacre, CEO of British Independent Retailer Association
Plus many more still to be announced!
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please contact Farm Retail Association on 01423 546 214 or hello@farmretail.co.uk to withdraw in exceptional circumstances.
Refund is at organisers discretion.