The annual farm-to-table Harvest Fest returns for its sixth year on September 22 at 6pm, on Wakeman Town Farm in Westport. Held on the farm grounds under a festive tent draped with twinkling lights, Harvest Fest features seasonal fare, wine and signature cocktails, contributed and prepared by local farmers and chefs. 

There will be both a silent and live auction. Guests will bid on smaller
“egg-buster” prizes and larger auction items, including a variety of private food and wine experiences. Examples include private chef dinners in Wakeman’s Tim’s Kitchen Space; a VIP trip for four to
NBA All-Star Weekend 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina; a gourmet farm picnic for 10; and exclusive trips throughout the Caribbean.  

The event is designed to raise funds to support various youth education programs. This summer the farm offered a number of camperships that allowed kids from underserved communities—through the Fresh Air Fund and for those from Westport on a limited income—to attend free camps. The goal is to provide transport and experiences to kids and to teach the farm’s motto, “Grow Your Food, Know Your Food.”

This is a communal seating event, so you may be sitting next to “new friends.” If you have a group of eight people total, you will have a special roped-off area to guarantee your table. In years past, it has proven difficult to hold “half” or “partial” tables for groups of four to six; therefore this opportunity is available only to groups of eight that purchase their tickets together through the events director.

To register or purchase tickets, email [email protected]. For more information, visit WakemanTownFarm.org/Harvest-Fest. Location: Wakeman Town Farm, 134 Cross Highway, Westport.