Try edible insects and win a prize
Bensenville, Ill. (October 28, 2024)—After Halloween, Fischer Farm is encouraging visitors to step outside their culinary comfort zones with its Eat a Bug Challenge, a free event running November 1-30. As 80 percent of countries worldwide include insects in their diets, Fischer Farm invites the local community to join this global trend by sampling seasoned crickets or mealworms—nutritious, sustainable protein sources.
Participants can drop by Fischer Farm’s gift shop and try one of these edible bugs. Those who accept the challenge will not only expand their palates but will also receive a prize as a reward for their adventurous spirit.
“Bugs are an abundant and eco-friendly protein source that many cultures enjoy daily,” said Christine Shiel, manager of Fischer Farm. “We hope the Eat a Bug Challenge will spark curiosity and provide a fun, unique way for people to rethink what food can be.”
Located at 16W680 Old Grand Ave. in Bensenville, Fischer Farm offers this exciting challenge to anyone interested in experiencing entomophagy—the practice of eating insects. Whether a food adventurer or just looking for something new, this event offers a chance to try something different.
The Fischer Farm shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and Fischer Farm grounds are open from dawn to dusk. The facility is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. For more information about Fischer Farm, visit BvilleParks.org/FischerFarm or follow on Facebook and Instagram at @BvilleFischerFarm.
