May 3, 2010 | Story by: Matt Young | Categories: Agriculture
Cary, N.C. – The Western Wake Farmers’ Market is sponsoring FRESH: A Celebration of Local Harvest on Fri., May 21, 6-8 p.m. at The Umstead Hotel & Spa.
This fundraiser will showcase the flavor and freshness of seasonal produce and local foods with Herons Executive Chef Scott Crawford’s culinary excellence. Tickets are available at www.WesternWakeFarmersMarket.org. You can also buy them on Saturday mornings at the market.
The FRESH fundraiser features the artfully prepared, seasonal cuisine of Executive Chef Scott Crawford accompanied by complimentary cocktails, wine and beer. Tickets are $60 per person for the standing reception, which includes drinks, hors d’oeuvres, carving station, specialty cheese and bread display, seafood presentation, and an assortment of desserts with seasonal fruit.
Visit with farmers and artisans from the market while savoring the fruits of their labors and listening to the sultry vocals of guitarist and songwriter Michael George Gonzalez . Learn more about how and why bringing local foods to Western Wake County matters to them.
The fundraiser will also feature a silent auction of services, gift baskets and other items from businesses in the community. Proceeds of the fundraiser and auction will support the farmers’ market and its educational initiatives related to local, healthful eating. Any businesses that wish to donate to the auction or the market itself, should contact Lisa Flanagan .
Attire is business casual, and complimentary valet parking is available. For guests who would like to enjoy the comforts of this luxurious Forbes Five Star hotel and spa on the evening of May 21, the Umstead is offering a special rate of $179. Call 919-447-4050 and mention booking code WEST0510 for this rate.
The Western Wake Farmers’ Market is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. The market’s mission is for all people in our community to become educated about and benefit from locally grown food. The aim is to help all walks of life, from the farmers to the local community members to those less fortunate who might need assistance through the local food bank. The WWFM partners with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in recovering nutritious, perishable foods for the hungry in our area.
Thanks to Michele McKinley for this story.
