Kneading Conference 2026: Grid

We envision a world where local grain economies that are
good for people and good for the planet can thrive.

Maine Grains	The Biergarten at the Spinning Mill	The Skowhegan Hotel

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Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour 10:00am - 11:00am

Presenters Dinner Sponsored by Maine Grains 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Check-In 2:00pm - 5:30pm

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185 Water St	Coburn Park	Maine Grains	Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship	Somerset Masonic Lodge #34	Tewksbury Hall	The 1909 House	The Biergarten at the Spinning Mill	The Maine Meal	The Skowhegan Hotel	The Skowhegan Opera House	The Space on the River, LLC	Wood-Fired Oven at the Biergarten

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The Whole Grain Baguette 10:00am - 12:30pm

Afternoon Yoga 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Passing the Starter: Teaching Your Craft and Passion with Worksh... 10:00am - 11:00am

Fork to Future: Creating Educational Experiences for Entrepreneurs in the Food, Beverage and Hos... 11:00am - 12:30pm

Scaling Up: Partnering with a Co-Packer to Grow Your Bakery 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Rye and Maize: Best Friends Forever 10:00am - 12:30pm

Tiny Cakes, Big Grains: A Whole-Grain Baking Workshop 10:00am - 12:30pm

From Molecules to Oven: the Science and Practice of Leavening 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Flavorful, Wild-Fermented, Gluten-Free Sourdough Bagels! 10:00am - 12:30pm

Mill to Muffin, Grain to Galette: Integrating Whole Grains Into Pastries and Baked Goods 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Bake This Book: Erik Fabian with Rose Wilde, author of Bread and... 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Grain Gab 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Dinner / The Grain Social: Where Markets Meet Community 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Good Pierogi: Authentic Fillings & Polish Dumpling Traditions 10:00am - 12:30pm

Additions: Scalds, Sprouts & Porridges 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Check-In & Breakfast 7:00am - 8:00am

Starting, Scaling, and Sustaining an Organic Grain Business with... 10:00am - 11:00am

What Makes a Successful Hospitality Business in Maine 11:00am - 12:00pm

Local Lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Buyer Panel: Expanding Grain Markets Through Collaboration 3:00pm - 5:00pm

David Bauer - Keynote Address 8:00am - 10:00am

Sunrise Yoga with April 6:30am - 7:15am

From Field to Flour: Regenerative Grains and the Future of Bakin... 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Mastering the Flame: Craft, Crust, and Cultivation 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Art of Mana'eesh: Exploring the Flavors of Levantine Flatbreads 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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185 Water St	Maine Grains	Somerset Masonic Lodge #34	Tewksbury Hall	The 1909 House	The Biergarten at the Spinning Mill	The Maine Meal	The Skowhegan Hotel	The Space on the River, LLC	Wood-Fired Oven at the Biergarten

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Cross-Crusting: Using One Dough for Multiple Styles of Pizza 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Maine Grains Grist Mill Tour 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Strengthening the Midwest Grain Chain: Artisan Grain Collaborative's Network & Model 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Scaling Your Bakery: Challenges, Opportunities, and Risks 9:00am - 11:30am

New Techniques for Baking with Maize and Buckwheat 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Bread Baking Fundamentals 8:30am - 11:00am

Baking Local: A Conversation on Place, Grains, and Maine's Baking Identity 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Back to Basics Grain Pairing: A Maine Beer, Bread, & Cheese Pairing [requires external registrat... 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Tastes Naughty, Digests Nice: The Best Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies 9:30am - 12:00pm

Breakfast 7:30am - 8:15am

Heritage Grains & Beans of the Northeast 9:30am - 10:30am

Local Lunch 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Gather With Purpose: Designing Baking Classes That Matter 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Sunrise Yoga with April 7:00am - 7:45am

Building New Markets for Organic Straw 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wood-Fired Pizza 9:30am - 12:00pm

Wood-fired Focaccia 1:00pm - 3:30pm

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Skowhegan State Fairgrounds

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Maine Artisan Bread Fair 9:00am - 3:00pm

Kneading Conference 2026

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