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3 to 7 p.m. │Saturday, Sept. 26th

 

Farmers & Makers Market

 
 
Paso Robles Inn
1103 Spring Street
Paso Robles, California
 

Join us for a beautiful afternoon exploring a marketplace featuring female-fueled brands and growers, alongside a full lineup of programming across three stages.
 
Catch panel discussions on the Main Stage in the 1889 Ballroom, including sessions with chefs, farmers, ranchers, and a closing Power Award presentation with California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross. Head up to the Salina Rooftop for tastings and to meet the panelists, or stop by the Piccolo Lobby Wine Bar to meet the winemaker in small, intimate pours with J. Lohr, Hope Family, and Cambria.
 
Purchase tickets at the link below.
If you're a weekend-pass holder, this event is included in your pass.
 
A $75 ticket includes:
--Access to the Farmers & Makers Market (3 to 7 p.m.)
--Ability to access all panels, tastings, and programming sessions (space permitting)
--Full access to the marketplace and all vendor experiences
--Cherry Bombe goodie bag featuring products and surprises from our partners and favorite female-founded businesses
 
Community pricing:
  • $50 tickets available for Bombesquad members and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County locals (zip code required at check-out)

    Keep scrolling to meet our speakers and explore the guest map.

Included in a Weekend Pass for All Events Sept. 25th–27th

 

Including Welcome Part, Morning Activity, Wine Pairing Lunch, Farmers & Makers Market, She's My Cherry Pie: After Dark, Paso Robles Walking Tour.

 

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Or get all the events above in the Full Weekend Pass

Including Welcome Part, Morning Activity, Wine Pairing Lunch, Farmers & Makers Market, She's My Cherry Pie: After Dark, Paso Robles Walking Tour.

 

 

Meet the Talent

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3:10–3:45 P.M. in the 1889 House

ALL IN THE FAMILY

The women carrying their family farms into the future

 

 

 

Heidi Diestel

of Diestel Family Ranch

 

 

Liset Garcia

of Sweet Girl Farms

 

 

Yunuén Silva

of Silva Family Farms

 

 

Moderated by

Maryam Ahmed

of Maryam + Company

 

 

Mariana Velásquez

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Mariana Velásquez has spent over 20 years immersed in the world of food — from cooking on the line to styling, hospitality consulting, and beyond. Her work spans food, fashion, design, and storytelling, with projects across New York, Latin America, and Asia, blending luxury hospitality, cookbook authorship, food styling, and immersive event design.

 

 

 

Mariana Velásquez

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Mariana Velásquez has spent over 20 years immersed in the world of food — from cooking on the line to styling, hospitality consulting, and beyond. Her work spans food, fashion, design, and storytelling, with projects across New York, Latin America, and Asia, blending luxury hospitality, cookbook authorship, food styling, and immersive event design.

 

 

 

Mariana Velásquez

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Mariana Velásquez has spent over 20 years immersed in the world of food — from cooking on the line to styling, hospitality consulting, and beyond. Her work spans food, fashion, design, and storytelling, with projects across New York, Latin America, and Asia, blending luxury hospitality, cookbook authorship, food styling, and immersive event design.

 

 

 

 

4:00–4:35 in the 1889 House

CHEFS ON THE COAST

The coolest regional chefs putting California's bounty on the plate

 

 

 

Candice Custodio

Chef

 

 

Christina Lonewolf Martinez

Chef

 

 

Kelly Wangard

Chef, Culinary Consultant, Director of Hospitality

 

 

Moderated by

Catherine Baker

executive editor at Cherry Bombe

 

 

 

 

 

 

5:00–6:00 in the 1889 House

WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer

 

 

 

Karen Ross

Secretary of the California Department of Food & Agriculture

 

Special Power Award presentation and conversation with Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food & Agriculture

 

 

Sarah Alvernaz

of California Sweet Potato Growers

 

 

Rachael Laenen

of Kimball Avocados

 

 

Nikiko Masumoto

of Masumoto Family Farm

 

 

Hilary Porter

of Erick Nielson Enterprises, Inc.

 

 

Moderated by

Kerry Diamond

founder of Cherry Bombe & host of Radio Cherry Bombe

 

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