Collard Fest

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courtesy REAP Food Group

A bed of collards at Olbrich Gardens.

Collard Fest

Food fun is extra fun at Olbrich Gardens, and Collard Fest — celebrating the large-leafed green — will be no exception. Chef Yusuf Bin-Rella of TradeRoots Farms, REAP, and Olbrich Gardens partnered on growing a number of collard varieties this year. They, plus what’s described as “an all-star team” of farmers and foodies, will introduce visitors to West African and Caribbean dishes that utilize collards. Come early — food can run out — but there’s also live music from Sudanese-American rocker Sinkane, storytelling, and a farm stand. Free, but tickets are required: olbrich.org.