Farmers Market & Friends, a Dinner Diplomacy event

The World Affairs Council of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky invites members of the community to join Farmers Market & Friends, a global gathering right at the heart of our local community on August 1 at the Convington Farmer’s Market from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Guests can visit the Council’s booth for a free pastry from North South Baking Company and enjoy conversation with international delegates visiting Cincinnati to explore strategies to prevent opioid use.

The delegates are Department of State guests invited to the United States as part of the International Leadership Visitors Program. IVLP participants are nominated by U.S. embassies abroad and represent emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Since launching in 1940, more than 230,000 delegates have participated in the IVLP, including over 500 heads of state or government, 12 Nobel Laureates, and countless global influencers.

Farmers Market & Friends is funded by a Dinner Diplomacy grant from Marriott International. This initiative aims to advance cross-cultural understanding by expanding opportunities for Americans to break bread with global leaders traveling across the United States on international exchange programs.

Members of the community can visit globalcincinnati.org to sign up for Farmers Market & Friends and become an ambassador for our city. You don’t have to travel the world to make a global impact, just show up, share a conversation, and enjoy a pastry.

The event is free! However, we'd appreciate it if you RSVP'd.