4-H Rooted Gala Entertainment Named

For those of you that have been waiting to hear who will be entertaining at this year’s Rooted Gala before buying your ticket, this great event did not disappoint.

I am always impressed when I think about how many talented individuals have come up through the 4-H program. Last year Gord Bamford was the entertainment for this huge fundraiser, a former 4-Her from the west.

It was so great to be at the Rooted Gala event. Aside from the fantastic meal and good conversation with those attending and organizing this 4-H community event, the performance by a country superstar was just the icing on top of the evening.

This year the entertainer comes from just up the road.

The Rooted Gala entertainment for this year’s event is ECMA artist, singer songwriter and former Cape Breton 4-H member Jimmy Rankin !

Now Jimmy is not the only star of this event.

The Rooted Gala is centered around two things.

This event is an important fundraiser for an incredible youth organization AND features a delicious meal created by culinary elite.

This year the team tasked with creating the meal that will make you want to buy next year’s ticket before you leave is made up of the following:

• Chef Jason Lynch, Grand Pre – Le Caveau Restaurant, Cumin Kitchen & Drink and The Black Spruce Restaurant

• Chef Alain Bosse, Pictou – The Kilted Chef and Atlantic Canada’s culinary ambassador

• Chef Stephanie Ogilvie, Halifax – Reta’s Restaurant and Top Chef Canada season 8 Finalist

• Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador, Lunenburg – The Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar, Salt Shaker Deli & Inn, South Shore Fish Shack, Half Shell Oyster Bar, and Bar Salvador

• Chef Christophe Luzeux, Halifax – Executive Chef, Halifax Convention Centre

Rooted Gala Farm-to-Table Chefs

Want to see what you missed last year and get an idea of what can be expected for this year’s event, take a look at last year’s photo album.

What a night it was! Browse through the Rooted Gala 2025 gallery

There are still tickets available, so don’t miss out on an evening of delicious food and fantastic entertainment with Jimmy Rankin at the 2026 Rooted Gala.

Get your tickets and all the details around this 4-H fundraiser at ROOTED GALA

Here is a taste of the entertainment for the 2026 Rooted Gala: