EVENTS Calendar

Farm Dinners

Wednesdays, July 18,
August 15, September 5, 2012
5 – 8 p.m.

Adventurous diners will not want to miss out on the second season of Farm Dinners at the Chicago Botanic Garden, celebrating the connection between midwestern farmland and the locally grown food we love to eat.

Thanks to all those who attended our inaugural-season dinners. Click above to see a video.

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Join farmers, food artisans, and makers of wine, beer, and spirits for a one-of-a-kind meal made with fresh, seasonal ingredients by a local chef, and served family-style in a casual outdoor setting.

Farm dinners take place in the beautiful Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, where guests will not only revel in the surroundings and food, but also learn how the Garden is growing organic. Hear first-hand from Green Youth Farm students about how produce is planted, cultivated, and harvested!

Enjoy one-of-a-kind meals prepared with locally grown ingredients by Cleetus Friedman, the talented owner/chef of City Provisions Delicatessen which was awarded 2010 Restaurant of the Year by The Local Beet.

Diners will also be joined by farmers and makers of wine, beer and spirits. Dinners are served family-style in a casual outdoor setting.

Tickets are on sale online or at the Visitor Center Information Desk. Admission is $200 per person. Ticket price includes cocktails and hors d'oevres, a tour, a multicourse meal with drinks, parking, and good company.

Proceeds from the dinner support the Garden’s Green Youth Farm program, offering students the opportunity to learn all aspects of organic farming.

Vegetarian and dietary restrictions can be accommodated upon request.

Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via e-mail once your order is received. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Advance tickets may also be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden Information Desk in the Visitor Center. Event will occur rain or shine. For questions, please call (847) 835-5440.

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