These upcoming fundraisers will feature the culinary creations of seven different local chefs—giving locals the opportunity to have a some delicious food and make a difference at the same time.
Celebrate our region’s proud culinary history with a three course meal, courtesy of The Hive‘s award-winning Chef Matthew McClure. In addition to the dinner, the event will include art and storytelling. Through performing arts, you will experience the culture and diversity our newest Arkansans bring to Northwest Arkansas. You will also hear personal stories of resilience and triumph, and learn about Canopy’s vision to see refugees and the community thriving together.
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
An Evening at The Farm Featuring Four Local Chefs
Dinner at the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm in Fayetteville on Saturday, October 5th
This intimate farm dinner benefit will be held at the Apple Seeds Teaching Farm at Gulley Park. Guests will enjoy cocktails & hors d’oeuvres in the garden, live music and a multi-course dinner featuring local products and gourmet delights prepared by local chefs: Jason Paul of Heirloom at The 1907, Michael Robertshaw of Persephone on Wheels, Matthew Barclay of Bordinos, and Heather Artripe of Ozark Natural Foods.
Proceeds will support Apple Seeds and the school children in the region that participate in their educational programs across Northwest Arkansas. In 2018, Apple Seeds reached more than 10,000 school children through its school and farm-based educational programs.
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
Sunday Brunch with Chef Simon Brown at Native American Cultural Celebration
Brunch at the Museum of Native American History (MONAH) on Sunday, October 6th benefitting Partnership With Native Americans
The brunch will be the featured event on Sunday of the Native American Cultural Celebration. With a performance by the Cherokee Indian Baptist Choir, guests will be invited to dine on delicious food prepared by BlakeSt‘s Executive Chef, Simon Brown, listen to live music and learn about the work of Partnership With Native Americans, their new campaign, and food sovereignty. During the brunch, guests are encouraged to explore the silent auction with a number of items up for grabs. As the only paid-ticket event of the celebration, all proceeds from the event will benefit Partnership With Native Americans and their on-going work to help build strong, self-sufficient Native American communities.
MONAH’s Native American Cultural Celebration will celebrate the diversity and enduring spirit of Native traditions and cultures. Native artists, actors, leaders, advocates and more from across the country will come together in Bentonville to celebrate their individual cultures and experiences while providing an opportunity for the local community to learn about Native American cultures that are thriving and surviving today. The headlining presenter for 2019 is actor Wes Studi, who will receive an honorary Academy Award this year.
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
Taste of the Mountain Featuring Chef Justus Moll
A culinary tour at Mount Sequoyah on Saturday, October 12th
Lastly, join the Mount Sequoyah Center in Fayetteville for a culinary tour of the Mountain! Guests will travel across their campus and make stops in five locations. Executive Chef Justus Moll will prepare five small plates that will be accompanied by perfectly paired wine, beer, or cocktail. Non-alcoholic tickets also available. The final stop will have an extra drink and live music to enjoy!
The Mount Sequoyah Center is a community space where all are welcome to enjoy the grounds. They are a multi-faceted space with lodging, dining, event, meeting, and recreation space for the community and visitors. It is a non-profit that welcomes other nonprofits, individuals and businesses to host programs, as well as producing its unique programs such as summer camps, swimming, and tennis.
Learn more and purchase tickets HERE.
