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Artwork by Julia Einstein, our Artist in Residence. Design by Carly Demler.
A seasonal multi-course dinner under the stars
Sunday, October 8th, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Presented by:
Easter Maynard & Spoonflower
“Coming together as friends under the stars for Harvest Dinner was the perfect jolt of hope and magic.
A fabulous evening with incredible live music, food, wine and great company all in support this incredible Raleigh treasure.
One of my friends even claimed ‘it was the best night of her life’ and I can’t argue with that! Thank you, for all you bring to our community.” — Beth
It's time for our annual tradition of gathering our community to celebrate another season of growth and change. Harvest Dinner features a multi-course dinner under the stars prepared by a local chef with locally sourced ingredients and wine and beer pairings. Before dinner, tour the Farm, bid on a silent auction item, enjoy live music and plein air Brenda Behr and Heidi-Lee Peach, and connect with Farm Friends old and new.
*Rain Date: Monday, October 9th, 2023
The Chefs & The Menu
This year’s dinner under the stars will be prepared for you by Andrew Ullom of Union Special and James Sampson of Corner Boys BBQ, throwing down a tasty, good ole fashioned pig pickin.
Menu
Passed Hors D'oeuvres
Deviled eggs
Romesco and farmer's cheese on baguette
Pumpkin baba ghanouj on baguette
First Course
Caraway caesar with gem lettuces
Main Course
The Pig Pickin — A Whole hog BBQ from Corner Boys BBQ
Served with:
Mac & cheese*
Braised greens*
Pork confit potatoes
Cucumber salad with burnt lemon ranch & allepo oil*
Barely blanched carrots & carrot top slaw
Roasted squash with pecorino, bread crumbs, good olive oil, and herbs
Smoked field peas
* vegetarian
Dessert Course
Paw Paw Pudding with dried persimmon and whipped cream
Vegan Options available upon request; you’ll be able to make note during checkout in our online form when tickets go on sale. Vegan Options include:
Vegan First Course - Caesar will be served vegan without any cheeses.
Vegan Main Course - A roasted vegetable hoagie with smoked pumpkin baba ghanouj, whipped tahini, pickled peppers, fresh lettuces, olive oil, and vinegar. Served on a seeded roll.
Please note that all sales are final; no refunds unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Cheers to our Beverage Partners
Wine Authorities, whose Raleigh location is just steps from the Farm, will provide exclusive wines from family-owned wineries around the world. This year’s wines include: La Colombiere - Pet Nat Rosé “Colombulle”; Rueda Perez - Verdejo “José Galo”; Socalcos do Bouro - Vinho Verde Tinto “Vinhao Autor”.
Fullsteam will share seasonal beers.
Silent Auction Items
Guests at the event will have an opportunity to bid on a fabulous assortment of goods and services and one-of-a-kind experiences from Farm Friends and partners. Grab a glass of beer, wine, or a specialty cocktail; then tour the Farm and bid until dinner begins at 7pm!
How You’re Helping
Whether you attend our dinner or volunteer, you’re making a big difference in our Raleigh community. Your support helps advance our mission: 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 nearly 17% of our annual operating budget and are critical for fertilizing the growth and sustainability of our one-acre, nonprofit urban farm.
Feeding Our Community
Our Pay-What-You Can Farmstand and Farmshare programs provide affordable and accessible food to our community. This year, we’ll harvest more than 12,000 lbs. of food and share at least 40% with our nonprofit partners addressing food insecurity and access.
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 Presenting Sponsors, Easter Maynard, Spoonflower, and to our other generous event sponsors & partners. If you're interested in being a sponsor, please email info@raleighcityfarm.org. We'd love to see you at our event!
Presenting Sponsors:
Pollinator Sponsors:
Additional Sponsors:
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 Harvest Dinner a huge success! Sign up to help on the farm:
Set Up Event
Event Support (Check in, meal service, silent auction support)
Farm Clean Up
For details on volunteer shift time slots, email us at volunteer@raleighcityfarm.org.
**We are currently fully covered for volunteer shifts. Thank you!