Mad Gluten Free Fest

Many folks are choosing to eat less gluten in their diets, but some, who have celiac disease, need to avoid gluten altogether; the autoimmune disorder causes a severe intolerance to any gluten. This first-ever gluten-free fest in Madison highlights gluten-free food and drink. It’s being held in the parking lot of gluten-free brewery Alt Brew at 1808 Wright St., near Madison College-Truax. Mostly local purveyors of gluten-free consumables will be on hand as well as celiac-specific health service providers. Vendors include Delicate Essence bakery, Tisha's Delicious Bakery, La Cosecha Tortilla Co., goodAFbaking, Molly’s Gluten Free Bakery and more. More info at facebook.com/people/Mad-Gluten-Free-Festival/61551397370598.

media release: Calling all gluten-free Madison area community members! Mad Gluten Free Fest is excited to announce the first totally gluten-free food and drink festival in the Madison area.

Please join us Sunday June 2, 2024, from 11am-4pm in the parking lot of ALT Brew (1808 Wright Street, Madison), where a variety of local gluten-free food and drink vendors and celiac-specific health service providers will showcase their offerings. Eat, drink, and be merry without concern of being glutened! ALT Brew will be open for business at the same time.

While everything offered will be gluten-free, this event is for everyone who loves delicious food and beer. Admission and on-site parking are free. There will also be activities for kids and gluten-free giveaways.

More details are available on Facebook at Mad Gluten Free Festival or Instagram @madglutenfreefest. Please direct any questions and inquiries to madglutenfreefest@gmail.com.

Participating vendors (may be more to come)

• Madame Chu Delicacies - Southeast Asian condiments representing flavors of Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia

• Delicate Essence – Bakery

• Tisha's Delicious Bakery - loaves of bread, donuts, and brownies that are also dairy-free

• Yayasdips – Skordali plant-based dip/spread

• The Walking Jerk - Vegan Jamaican Jerk style tacos and cuisine

• Auntie M's Creations – Health/beauty products

• La Cosecha Tortilla Co. - Tortillas, chips, and salsa

• goodAFbaking - Bakery that is also vegan and free of the top nine allergens

• Lily's Magical Treats - Candy

• Tots on the Street - Gourmet, Stuffed, Gluten Free, Jumbo Tater Tots

• Whoopies Cookies and Sweets - Whoopie pies, cookies, scones

• Omega Bakery - Scones and gourmet cookies

• Cafe Costa Rica & Mango Man Cooks - Bottled sauces and packaged chips

• MOR Foods - Popovers to cupcakes, frozen take and bake items like cinnamon rolls to calzones

• Todofresco - Non-alcoholic drinks, snacks available

• Mentoring Positives - Cooked and frozen pizzas with gluten-free crust

• JustDane Just Bakery - Gluten-sensitive items including biscotti, muffins, cookies, scones

• Windsor Breads Bakery & Coffeehouse - scones, muffins, and cookies

• Molly’s Gluten Free Bakery - Bread, English muffins, cookies, cupcakes, bars

• Ollie's – meals, fingers crossed for cheese curds!

• Olive + Herb - Extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars direct from Italy

• Paleo Mama Bakery – Cookies, bars, crackers, granola, rolls

• Isthmus Eats - Demonstrating weekly meal plan offerings

• Madison Chocolate Company – Bakery

• Noellies Deli - Cookies, sweet breads, Hispanic pastries and other baked goods

• Gloria’s Mexican Restaurant - Corn tortilla tacos