- 100% Angus beef basket and Blackbird Farm tour with a meal by Chef Darius
- Lobster lunch at Allen Farms with greens and herb farmer extraordinaire Debbie
- Cheese basket from Narragansett Creamery
- A tasting menu for six with Chef Joe of Sunnyside Daytime Dining
- A night's stay with dinner for two at Castle Hill
- And more!
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is a non-profit organization. Your support allows Farm Fresh Rhode Island to continue our work towards:
- vibrant family farms
- strong local economy
- healthy communities and environment
Nancy Miller, Co-Chair
Noah Fulmer
Michael Gazdacko
Gerra Harrigan
Chase Hogoboom
Kristina Peterson
Maureen Pothier
Tyler Ray
Joe Simone
As in years past, we expect tickets will sell out early.
A ramble through the flavors of Rhode Island
The benefit for Farm Fresh Rhode Island at Castle Hill
Tuesday, August 6, 2013. An evening celebrating Rhode Island farmers, fishermen and food artisans. Featuring two dozen local farmers and producers, teamed up with chefs from Castle Hill, Newport Restaurant Group and ten more. Plus, local wines, beers, live music, a photo booth and a silent auction.
- 4pm – Preview Hour. Time with chefs and farmers, live cooking, hors d'œuvres, champagne and raw bar.
- 5pm – Doors open. Live cooking, silent auction and flavorful festivities.
- 7:58pm – Enjoy the sunset.
Open to the public. Ticket sales are capped and we anticipate will sell out. All tickets are online this year. Your ticket is paperless; your name will be on the guestlist. Kids under 12 are free. Tickets include food and a choice of a local wine or beer. Additional drinks can be purchased at the welcome table.
See photos from past Local Food Fests: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008.
- Absalona Greenhouse Chepachet
- Allen Farms Westport
- Aquidneck Honey Middletown
- Baffoni Poultry Farm Johnston
- Barden Family Orchard Scituate
- Blackbird Farm Smithfield
- Blue Skys Flower Farm Cranston
- Farming Turtles Exeter
- Four Town Farm Barrington
- Freedom Food Farm Johnston
- Greenvale Vineyards Portsmouth
- Jonathan Edwards Winery Stonington
- Matunuck Vegetable Farm Matunuck
- New England Grassfed Hope Valley
- Newport Vineyards Middletown
- NorthStar Farm Westport
- Pat's Pastured Jamestown
- Red Planet Vegetables Johnston
- Revival Brewing Providence
- Rhode Island Nurseries Middletown
- Rhody Fresh Dairy Farmers
- Sakonnet Vineyards Little Compton
- Schartner Farms Exeter
- Shy Brothers Farm Westport
- Simmons Farm Middletown
- Ward's Berry Farm Sharon
- Young Family Farm Little Compton
- American Mussel Harvesters North Kingstown
- Bomster Scallops Stonington
- Matunuck Oyster Farm Matunuck
- Salt Water Farms North Kingstown
- The Local Catch Narragansett
Producers Participating 2012
- Cupcakerie Cranston
- Narragansett Brewing Co Providence
- Narragansett Creamery Providence
- New Harvest Coffee Pawtucket
- Newport Storm Newport
- Olga's Cup and Saucer Providence
- Providence Granola Providence
- Seven Stars Bakery Pawtucket
- Trinity Brewhouse Providence
Seasonal Cocktail by
- The Dorrance Providence
- Castle Hill
Karsten Hart - Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
Brian Mansfield - Al Forno
David Reynoso - Chez Pascal
Matt Gennuso - Cook & Brown
Nemo Bolin - Gracie's
Matthew Varga - La Laiterie / Farmstead
Matt Jennings - Local 121
Dave Johnson - New Rivers
Beau Vestal - Nick's on Broadway
Derek Wagner - Ocean House
John Kolesar - Persimmon
Champe Speidel - Sunnyside Daytime Dining
Joe Simone - Tallulah on Thames
Jake Rojas - Thames Street Kitchen
Tyler Burnley
Information about the Local Food Fest in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 is still available if you're curious.