Our 2024 Event is SOLD OUT!

Please email info@raleighcityfarm.org to be added to the waitlist.

Artwork by Julia Einstein, our Artist in Residence. Design by Carly Demler.

A seasonal multi-course dinner under the stars
Sunday, October 13th, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Presented by:
Easter Maynard

“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 of 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

Harvest Dinner 2024 Details

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 and our expanded site with your beverage from Wine Authorities or Fullsteam, enjoy live music and plein air artists Brenda Behr and Galina Stockstill, bid on silent auction items, and connect with Farm Friends old and new.

*Rain Date: Monday, October 14th, 2024

Restaurant Partner & The Menu

This year’s Harvest Dinner will be prepared for you by Bua Thai of Durham.

Bua is a locally owned and operated restaurant in Durham, a place the owners have called home since moving to NC from Thailand over 25 years ago. They have always loved to host, cook and entertain, and from the start had the dream to own their very own restaurant to share their love of good food with the community.

"Bua" (BOO-AH) in Thai means lotus, a flower that has always held an important place in Thai culture because it is the traditional flower of Buddhism. Bua Thai looks forward to sharing the richness and hospitality of their culture with Harvest Dinner guests who will be reminded why Thailand is called 'Land of Smiles'.

Traditional Red Curry with chicken and winter squash, served family style
- Vegetarian Alternative is Traditional Red Curry with tofu and winter squash, served individually (VG) (GF)
Pla Tod Nam Pla: Deep fried Swai fish with a green mango ginger salad, served family style (Includes Cashews)
- Vegetarian Alternative is Stir Fry Veggies: classic combination of cabbage, onions, peppers and farm fresh veggies, served family style (VG) (GF)
Steamed Jasmine Rice, served family style (VG) (GF)

Dessert Course

Silky Chocolate Cheesecake with strawberry and blueberry sauce (V) (GF)
Thai Hibiscus tea shots (VG) (GF)

Vegetarian Alternatives are available upon request and noted above; you’ll be able to make note during checkout in our online form.

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.

Passed Hors D’oeuvres: Meinklang Rosé Frizzante “Prosa”

First Course: Rueda Perez Zapadorado

Main Course: Charles Baur Riesling Alsace

Fullsteam crafts distinctly Southern beer that celebrates the farm and food traditions of the American South. Selections will include:

Oops!...We [Geminied] Again
100% local malt dry-hopped pilsner

Carver
Sweet potato amber lager

Farm's Edge: Dinnsen's Orchard
Paw paw Belgian-style Tripel

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!

Click here for a sneak peek at some of this year's exciting items, leveraging our new online platform. The auction will go live on October 4th and continue through October 13th at Harvest Dinner. Winning bidders can pick up their item or certificate at the event.

Bid on Silent Auction Items

We’ll be accepting Silent Auction items until October 2nd. If you’re interested in donating, please fill out this form!

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 fuel our annual operating budget and are critical for fertilizing the growth and sustainability of our 1.3 acre nonprofit urban farm.

Feeding Our Community

Our Pay-What-You Can Farmstand and Farmshare programs ensure that 95% of our produce is made more affordable and accessible to the community. Last year, we harvested over 13,000 lbs of food, and we are on track for another increase this year!

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 training new farmers through our internship program.

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners

Our gratitude goes out to our Presenting Sponsor, Easter Maynard, 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!