Sorghum is an African indigenous cereal grain which holds rich food tradition for Black and Brown communities across the world. Inspired by Haki’s founding members roots in Kenya, since 2022, we have been learning how to acclimate and grow sweet sorghum (called Muhia in our mother tongue) at our collective farm in rural Thurston County. The planting, harvest, and processing of sorghum is a communal tradition passed down through the generations. Sorghum is of high nutritional value as a milled grain, and its unique sugar-filled stalks, which we press and boil into sorghum molasses. We invite you to be a part of the process by participating in the early fall harvest and processing of our Sorghum/Muhia crop!
Apply for to a food or market vendor at 2026 Sorghum Festival! We are seeking food trucks, crafters, artisans, and more.
Sorghum Festival is a labor of love put together by a small team of local farmers, musicians, and dedicated volunteers. Event sponsorships help us feed our performers and staff, build necessary infrastructure for the festival, provide equipment for event production and more! Monetary contributions and in-kind donations help make Sorghum Fest a reality.
The Haki Farmers Collective is a registered 501c3, and all donations are tax deductible.
Please reach out to us to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.