In 2025, we launched the Joyful Dinner Series to bring the mission of Slow Food to tables across the country. This May, the Joyful Dinner Series is back! It will take place across the country and U.S. territories – from farms to backyards to beloved local restaurants. People will gather to honor their food traditions, share a meal and lift up their voices in community. This isn’t just a dinner, it’s a joyful act of resistance!

Joy is our stand. And it’s time to defend joy together in a world that is working hard to keep us from it. Join the movement. Set the table. Share the story. Be part of the change.

What is a Joyful Dinner? Your Joyful Dinner can take any form that fosters connection in your community, celebrates local agriculture, and champions the Slow Food movement far and wide.

How can businesses participate? Sign up to host a Joyful Dinner that is open to the public and donate at least $250 to Slow Food USA. From there, we’ll provide a promotional toolkit and help amplify your event! (You also receive a one-year Slow Food USA Business Membership!) We ask that your Joyful Dinner takes place during the month of May and that you help us spread the word about Slow Food during your event.

How can individuals participate? Sign up to host a Joyful Dinner for your friends, family, and/or neighbors (not open to the public) and donate-what-you-can to Slow Food USA (suggested $50). From there, we’ll provide a toolkit for hosting. We ask that your Joyful Dinner takes place during the month of May and that you help us spread the word about Slow Food during your event.