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Four Centuries in the Making: Salem and Its New Sister City Toast 400 Years Across the Atlantic
Salem, MA turns 400, Food at 400+ Celebrates Milestone
FEBRUARY 25, 2026 - This June, Salem pulls out all the stops for a milestone 400 years in the making. Food at 400+, produced by Salem Food Tours, is a city-wide cultural festival running June 11-22, 2026, honoring Salem's 400th anniversary with a free exhibit and historic house open houses, inspired dining, craft libations, film screenings, and a premiere event with celebrity chef Scott Conant.
The festival follows a landmark moment: in February 2026, Salem City Council voted to establish a sister city relationship with East Budleigh, England - birthplace of Roger Conant, the founder of Salem, MA, known as the peacemaker and community builder. Four centuries after Conant set sail for these shores, the two communities are officially connected. Food at 400+ celebrates that full-circle story - and invites everyone to the table.
"Food at 400+ brings together so many threads I love about this city -a brand new Sister City across the Atlantic, a chef who carries Salem's founding family name, our amazing local restaurants and historic homes. It's an honor, and we hope everyone will enjoy this celebration."
- Karen Scalia, Producer, Food at 400+ and Founder, Salem Food Tours
PREMIERE EVENT: AN EVENING WITH CHEF SCOTT CONANT - JUNE 13TH
Award-winning celebrity chef Scott Conant - a 13th-generation direct descendant of Roger Conant - has been welcomed to Salem. "An Evening with Scott Conant" takes place Saturday, June 13th at the Sophia Gordon Performing Arts Center, Salem State University. All ticket proceeds fund Food at 400+ programming. Tickets: eventbrite.com
"Salem isn't just a city I'm visiting - it's where my family's American story began. Taking part in this 400th anniversary, in the place Roger Conant first established, is deeply personal. I'm honored to share that connection through food."
- Chef Scott Conant
WHAT'S ON THE MENU
▸ FREE Exhibit at Old Town Hall (June 11-22): Family-friendly exhibit on four centuries of Salem and today's community.
▸ FREE Historic House Open Houses (June 13-14, 11am-4pm): Seven iconic Salem landmarks open for free with special exhibits - including a "Morbid Confections" display at The Witch House and access to an 1800s Rumford Roaster at The Pickering House. Free wristbands for entry at Old Town Hall; complimentary Salem Trolley shuttle provided.
▸ Restaurants Step Back in Time (June 11-22): over 16 restaurants - including Ledger, Sea Level, Finz, Turner's Seafood, Bambolina, and more - feature historically inspired dishes or ingredients and cocktails on their specials menu.
▸ Sip Back in Time: Salem's award-winning local breweries, distilleries, and cideries pour historically inspired libations - participating locations include Deacon Giles Distillery, Far From the Tree Cider, and Couch Dog Brewing.
▸ Film Series at Cinema Salem (June 10th to June 20th): Food-themed films screen on Wednesday & Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Ticketed event.
▸ Free Farm Visit (June 13, 9:30-11am): Complimentary trolley ride from Old Town Hall to Mack Park Farm for demos and a look at Salem's thriving urban agriculture community.
▸ Free Public Talks at Old Town Hall (June 13-14): Open to all. Speaker details coming soon.
Food at 400+ also looks to the future, spotlighting Salem's work in food justice through the Salem Food Policy Council, Mack Park Farm, the Salem Farmers Market, The Salem Pantry, and ROOT.
Dates: June 11-22, 2026 | Location: Throughout Salem, MA | Admission: Free & paid/ticketed events
www.foodat400.com | info@foodat400.com
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Since 2012, Salem Food Tours are Salem's award-winning guided food and cultural walking tours. With an eye towards Salem's illustrious spice trade history, our events and tours bring Salem's modern culinary and cultural scene to life.
Salem Food Tours
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