Member Benefits
Educational events
REGIONAL
Master Classes – attend baking classes offered every year in diverse US locations
Bread Festivals – support and attend regionally held bread festivals
Guildhall Gatherings – meet and socialize with other members
Wheat Field and Mill Tours – promote understanding and education between farmers, millers and bakers.
NATIONAL
WheatStalk – attend the national 3-day educational event of hands-on labs, demonstrations, lecture classes, and tours.
Trade shows – access to lectures, gatherings and demonstrations at shows such as IBIE.
INTERNATIONAL
The Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie – support Bread Bakers Guild Team USA at Europain in Paris, attend Guild dinners and take exclusive Paris bakery tours.
At your fingertips . . .
Website – access to members only area of our website containing archived issues of Bread Lines, WheatStalk (Camp Bread) files and Bread Bakers Guild Team USA formulas
Bread Lines – receive our quarterly magazine full of the latest news about members, classes and events, as well as technical articles and formulas. Review a copy of Bread Lines.
Company benefits– Company members receive marketing benefits: a link to their websites on our Find Members page; inclusion in our "find a Guild bakery" mobile app, online membership directory, and video page.
eGroup – participate in an online discussion and exchange of ideas and information
Online Directory – use our up-to-date membership directory for networking
Classified Ads – receive discounts for advertisements
Regional Events – Advance notification about classes and workshops
Guildhall Gathering Invitations – opportunities to socialize with members in your regional area
Become A Member
Ready to be part of a close-knit community of artisan bakers who are passionate about their craft?
To join as an individual or a company, go to Join Us! page.
Questions about Membership?
If you have any questions, please contact:
The Bread Bakers Guild of America
670 West Napa Street, Suite B
Sonoma, CA 95476
Tel 707.935.1468
Fax 707.935.1672
email info@bbga.org
“We are very passionate and proud of the artisan bread we produce on a daily basis and proud to be members of The Guild.”
– Bakery owner, Arizona
“The Guild offers tremendous opportunities for education.”
– Serious home baker, Illinois
“The Guild’s website, newsletter and other forums have been invaluable to me as I have grown my bakery and made my business work. We are fortunate to have an organization unique to the baking trade.” – Bakery owner, West Virginia
“I really appreciate everything that the Guild does, and you continue to be an inspiration and example to baking organizations around the world. ”
– Bakery owner, Australia
“Bread Lines and the eGroup is my only chance to hang out with other bakers without buying a plane ticket. . . I really, really, really enjoyed this issue. ”
– Bakery owner, Saskatchewan
“Many thanks indeed for serving us. I deeply appreciate all your hard work because I know much effort has gone into every issue of Bread Lines.”
– Serious home baker, Singapore