Reserve your seat at the 2026 Farm to Table Fabulous Feast!

submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation

There’s no better way to celebrate the bounty of our communities than by gathering around a table filled with fresh, locally grown food. We invite you to join us for the 11th annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, themed “Picnic at the Lake.” This event always sells out, so get your tickets soon. Tickets are $75 and are available online at https://www.5healthytowns.org/farm-to-table-dinner/

The 2026 Farm to Table event is happening Sunday, September 13, 4pm–6pm (gates open at 3pm), in Grass Lake at Grass Lake County Park, 400 N Lake St.

Food lovers from our communities and beyond are invited to enjoy an unforgettable evening that brings together local farmers, foodies, and neighbors in celebration of the people and places that make our community special, and your ticket supports five area farmers markets, including Manchester’s.

The multi-course menu includes bruschetta topped with goat cheese and caramelized pear, pimiento cheese hushpuppies, fresh seasonal salad, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin roasted with herbs and marinade, herb-roasted chicken thighs, buttermilk mashed potatoes, piperade and polenta cake, dill biscuits, and ice cream served with fresh fruit pies.

For more information about the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation or the five farmers’ markets, visit www.5healthytowns.org.

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and a founder of the Manchester Mirror.