Will there be food available for purchase at the festival???
YES!!!
We aren't just serving snacks; we’re serving history.
We’ve tapped some premier women-led operations—the community staples you know and love—to bring the flavor to this event.
Check out the dream team below! 👩🍳🔥
Nadia Liu Spellman - CEO & Founder
Before she was the "Duchess of Dumplings," Nadia started her journey with just $97 in her bank account. After working in investment banking in New York City for five years, she decided to follow her true passion for her family's culinary heritage. She moved back home to Weston, Massachusetts, and launched the very first Dumpling Daughter in 2014.
Expect dumplings galore!
Julia Hallman - Owner
In 2007, as a Tufts student, Julia walked into Formaggio Kitchen for a three-month seasonal gig. Fast forward through a "life-changing" scouting trip to Turkey and a few thousand wheels of cheese later, and she never actually left. In 2022, she officially leveled up from seasonal help to owner of all three Boston locations.
Expect cheese / charcuterie and more!
Cora Lambert & Margaret Dixon - Founders
After decades in the fancy NYC and Boston coffee scenes—including running a New York Times "Critics Pick" cafe—Cora & Margaret decided to ditch the four walls and take the joy on the road.
While they take their beans seriously they don't take themselves too seriously. Cora’s official title is "Director of Fun" and Margaret is the resident "Booth Babe." They founded Push for Joy on one simple idea: the best conversations happen over a great cup of coffee, no matter where you are.
Expect amazing coffee & sweets!
Libby Davis - CEO & Founder
Lady Shuckers isn't just about delicious oysters; they're empowering women on the working waterfront by sourcing directly from female-owned sea farms, making every shuck support a powerful network of women entrepreneurs in Maine's aquaculture scene.
Founded in 2021 by Libby Davis, this woman-owned and operated mobile raw bar is on a mission to increase visibility for underrepresented groups including women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Expect oysters, shrimp cocktail and lobster rolls!
