The Farm to Fork Picnic will take place at Donovan Manor in Fuquay-Varina on June 8 2025 from 4-7 p.m.
This event celebrates our local food community and features many of the area’s best-known farmers and chefs paired together to create delicious bite-sized dishes highlighting the season’s bounty. The Picnic also features local food artisans and beverage producers live music and fun activities for children and the whole family. Bon Appétit magazine called it “the country’s best all-you-can-eat feast!”
Visit the Farm to Fork NC website (www.FarmtoForkNC.com) to purchase tickets.
The Farm to Fork Picnic is not just delicious; it is also a fundraiser for agriculture and food system training programs at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS). CEFS’ Sustainable Agriculture Internship and Apprenticeship Programs inspire and equip a new generation of farmers and food system leaders to grow North Carolina’s local food system! 80% of former CEFS interns reported that they have worked in sustainable agriculture and/or food systems since completing the internship.
About the Center for Environmental Farming Systems
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) was established in 1994 and is a partnership of North Carolina State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. CEFS’ mission is to develop and promote just and equitable food and farming systems that conserve natural resources strengthen communities improve health outcomes and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Donovan Manor, 5733 Hilltop Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, United States, Fuqua-Varina
