Rooted Gala

We’re just 40 days away from a farm-to-table culinary experience like no other at the Halifax Convention Centre! Be sure to join us on November 10 for the ROOTED gala.

ROOTED showcases a farm-to-table culinary journey with a focus on sustainability and the timeless relationship between our farmers and the soil. Each course celebrates a different aspect of farming in Nova Scotia highlighting the ingredients’ journey from farm to plate.

Purchase your tickets today by visiting: https://can.givergy.com/rootedgala2026/?controller=tickets&back=eventPage

With harvest in full swing, we will celebrate our farmers and the food they produce at the ROOTED Gala November 10th at the Halifax Convention Centre.

Have you booked your ticket?
https://can.givergy.com/rootedgala2026/?controller=tickets&back=eventPage

Join us - it will be an experience like no other 🍀

ROOTED Gala, a first-of-its-kind, farm-to-table culinary event celebrating local food and farming, is proud to announce its exceptional Chef line-up who will transform local farm produced ingredients into five courses of culinary artistry.

• Chef Jason Lynch, Grand Pre - Le Caveau Restaurant, Cumin Kitchen & Drink and The Black Spruce Restaurant
• Chef Alain Bosse, Pictou - The Kilted Chef and Atlantic Canada’s culinary ambassador
• Chef Stephanie Ogilvie, Halifax - Reta’s Restaurant and Top Chef Canada season 8 Finalist
• Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, Lunenburg - The Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar, Salt Shaker Deli & Inn, South Shore Fish Shack, Half Shell Oyster Bar, and Bar Salvador
• Chef Christophe Luzeux, Halifax - Executive Chef, Halifax Convention Centre

"Local food has always been about the people behind it. Being a part of ROOTED allows us as chefs to not only showcase the incredible products grown right here in Nova Scotia, but to directly support the youth and future farmers who will keep our agricultural community thriving for generations to come,” said Chef Jason Lynch.

Tickets are now on sale at www.RootedGala.ca ... an evening not to be missed 🍀

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture 4-H Nova Scotia Halifax Convention Centre Halifaxnoise

It's more than a one-of-a-kind culinary experience and a night out - it's an investment in the next generation of stewards of the land.

ROOTED Gala tickets are on sale now at www.RootedGala.ca ... we hope to see you there!

We are pleased to announce on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, ROOTED Gala returns Celebrating Farmers One Plate at A Time at the Halifax Convention Centre.

We cordially invite you to join us to journey through our Nova Scotia Farm Country Reception, enjoy an extraordinary Gala culinary experience where renowned Nova Scotia Chefs transform locally grown and produced ingredients into stars on the plates and revel in a guaranteed toe-tapping musical performance.

You can book your individual ROOTED ticket today, by following: https://can.givergy.com/rootedgala2026

Corporate tables of eight are available for sponsorship with a two-seat add-on option to support members of the Nova Scotia 4-H community to join you. For more information and to book your corporate table, contact:
David Hovell, Chair – ROOTED Gala 2026
E: [email protected]
T: 902 670 0340

ROOTED Gala is a one-of-a-kind event in Atlantic Canada. We will come together (wearing our best denim) to support 4-H Nova Scotia programming – helping young people across the province develop leadership skills, pursue their passions and contribute meaningfully to the future of agriculture, their communities and our province.

It's more than just a night out - it's an investment in the next generation of stewards of the land!

Will You Join Us? We look forward to welcoming you!

From the ROOTED stage to the national stage, we were proud to see our Gala host - .macneil - leading Canada's Ag Day in Ottawa last week!

Katie was joined by Farm Credit Canada President & CEO Justine Hendricks and Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hon. Heath MacDonald.

was a major sponsor of ROOTED 2025 and invested in the future of farming in Nova Scotia - our 4-H members.

Farm Credit Canada 4-H Nova Scotia Katie MacNeil

It's Canada Ag's Day! Today we celebrate our farmers and farming ... the passion to bring food to our tables and the incredible contributions of agriculture to our nation’s prosperity, health, and well-being.

Here, close to home, our farming sector is generations deep with leaders and mentors investing in the future of agriculture - our young people. Proud of and who help young people across the province develop leadership skills, pursue their passions and contribute meaningfully to the future of their communities and our province.

The future of agriculture is in good hands 🍀

Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture 4-H Nova Scotia 4-H Canada

Thank you for sharing the ROOTED story Halifax Convention Centre! Your partnership helping celebrate our farmers, deliver an outstanding locally-sourced culinary experience and building extraordinary guest memories is an investment in Nova Scotia's agriculture future!