Two weekends of artfully crafted dinners
Presented by:
Host Sponsors Easter Maynard, Spoonflower, and Erie Insurance
In 2021, Raleigh City Farm has thrived! We are celebrating another year of healthy food for our community, shared bounty with our nonprofit partners, and safe community volunteer programs. We invite you to celebrate safely with Raleigh City Farm, our talented chefs, and each other at this year's Harvest Dinners.
Sunday, October 17
A Seated Dinner by Plates Neighborhood Kitchen at Raleigh City Farm
Sunday, October 24
A To-Go Dinner by (ish) delicatessen
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The Dinners
This year, you can join us for dinner under the stars at the farm on October 17th, or take an artfully crafted dinner home on October 24th. Choose one evening — or both!
Both evenings will have estate-grown wines from Wine Authorities. The October 17th dinner will also have local beer from Fullsteam. Special Raleigh City Farm extras are included with each ticket purchase. Click the dinner options below to learn more.
Both dinner events will follow our COVID-19 Safety Protocols. Please note that all sales are final; no refunds unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Chef David Mitchell of Plates Neighborhood Kitchen is preparing a delicious dinner under the stars at Raleigh City Farm from 6pm-9pm on Sunday, October 17th.
Enjoy a welcome beverage and bid on the silent auction before enjoying a multi-course meal under the stars.
Menu
-On the table-
Farmers Salad
local greens + oven roasted tomatoes + toasted pumpkin seeds + goat cheese + pickled shallots + tomato vinaigrette
-1st Course-
Fall Squash Ravioli
roasted squash & brown butter filling + pickled sweet peppers + local greens + curry-hazel nut vinaigrette
-2nd Course-
Brasstown Beef Striploin
confit potatoes + creamed local greens + fox farm mushrooms + foie compound butter
Or, Vegetarian Option: Farmers Roast - roasted spaghetti squash + local squash + roasted peppers + squash puree + edamame + black garlic vinaigrette
-Dessert-
“A Pumpkin Spice Latte”
pumpkin mousse + mocha cake + candied pumpkin seeds + caramel sauce + pumpkin spice milk crumbs + white chocolate shell
Only sixteen tables will be spaced out on the farm. Vaccinated guests will be seated at tables of (8) to ensure the safety of all attendees. Ticket includes:
A multi-course meal
Beer & Wine
Surprise gifts, seeds for your garden, and more!
Spoonflower Dinner Napkins to take home
Checkout Instructions:
Once you’ve added items to Cart, click the Cart Link in our Navigation Bar to complete your checkout process.
Special Notes:
Please note that all sales are final; no refunds unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Rain date is set for Monday, October 18th.
Featuring Chef Dave Mitchell
Chef Matt Fern of (ish) delicatessen is preparing a delicious three course take home dinner on Sunday, October 24th. Guests may pickup their meals between 4-6pm on the 24th.
Menu
Baby Sliver Salad with Caraway Blue Cheese Dressing, roasted tomatoes, bacon
Sweet Potato Bisque
Chicken Salad Saltimbocca with Calvander cheese, and Goodnight Brothers City Ham on brioche roll
Rugelach Cookies filled with NC jam
Vegetarian option: Root Vegetable and Braised Greens Gratin with cheese
Each take home dinner includes:
A three course meal for one person (appetizer, main course, and dessert)
Wine from Wine Authorities:
For Single Tickets: Domaine des Vieilles Cadoles - Beaujolais Villages rouge (packed in 375 ml bottles with a WA aluminum stopper)
For 2+ Tickets: Bulliat - Morgon
Surprise gifts, seeds for your garden, and more!
Spoonflower Dinner Napkins (1 per person)
Checkout Instructions:
Once you’ve added items to Cart, click the Cart Link in our Navigation Bar to complete your checkout process.
Special Notes:
Please note that all sales are final; no refunds unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Featuring Chef Matt Fern
How You’re Helping
Whether you buy a Sunday Dinner or volunteer, you’re making a big difference in our Raleigh community. Your support helps keep our mission strong: to connect and nourish our community through regenerative agriculture.
Your contribution has impact:
Keeping Raleigh City Farm Growing
Harvest Dinner is our largest and most important fundraiser! Event proceeds account for over 25% of our annual operating budget and are critical for fertilizing the growth and sustainability of our one-acre, nonprofit urban farm.
Supporting Local
We're pleased to promote and collaborate with local restaurant and beverage partners, who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and need our continued support and patronage.
The Next Generation of Farmers
Our vision is a healthy community supporting the next generation of farmers. By investing in Raleigh City Farm, you’re championing the importance of growing accessible and affordable local food and training new farmers.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
Our gratitude goes out to our Host Sponsors, Easter Maynard, Spoonflower, and Erie Insurance, and to our other generous event sponsors & partners.
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Partners:
Become a Sponsor: We would love to hear from you and discuss sponsorship opportunities. Email us today!
Interested in Volunteering?
We would love to have your help making our two Harvest Dinner evenings a huge success! Sign up for October 17 or October 24 to help on the farm:
Set Up Event
Event Support (Serving, Meal Distribution)
Farm Clean Up
For details on volunteer shift time slots, click the sign up button: