Name: Totally Local VC Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series
Start: 2024-07-18T17:30:00-07:00
Location: Mission San Buenaventura

Totally Local VC Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series

Escape to an Evening of Historic Charm and Farm-Fresh Flavors at this year’s first in our series of Farm-to-Fork Dinner as we visit Ventura County’s historic agricultural birthplace, San Buenaventura Mission Orchard.
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Cost: $185.00 per person
Chef: Chef Shannon Rice
Peirano’s Market
Purveyors: TBA
Beverages: Wine – Four Brix Winery;
Beer – Rincon Brewery;
Spirits – Ventura Spirits;
Coffee – Beacon Coffee
Music: Francisco Leon
Rentals: Ventura Rental Party Center, In the Mix, Kelly’s Affordable Portables
Note: The address and directions to the location will be revealed to ticketed guests prior to the day of event.
Upon arrival at the enchanting gardens on the Mission grounds, you will mingle among the flowers and ornamental palms standing sentinel over bougainvillea-lined loggias. Meet new friends while sipping locally-produced libations and savoring farm-to-fork appetizers as we take in the old world charm of this beautiful space.
As the sun dips below the horizon, you’ll be ushered to the site of the original Mission orchard to dine al fresco in a communal, family style under the magnificent boughs of a giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree said to be planted in the 1880s – the lone remaining link to the Mission’s farming era.
In this beautiful setting, Chef Shannon Rice of historic Peirano’s Market will regale your senses with her masterful farm-fresh cuisine highlighting seasonal selections harvested from the region’s celebrated farms. Her five-course menu will be flawlessly paired with celebrated local wines, craft beers, and artisan coffee. (And prepare to be dazzled by a special guest chef soon to be revealed.)
As you savor each meticulously prepared course you will have the opportunity to connect with the very farmers who cultivated the fare gracing your plate as they share insights into the journey from their fields to your fork. Likewise, the winemakers and brewers will also provide a rich context on the methods that influence the flavors of the beverages they produce. With each bite and sip, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for Ventura County’s agricultural bounty and the dedication behind such exceptional flavors.
Embracing the evening’s historic theme, the Museum of Ventura County will illuminate the Mission’s indelible connection to our county’s powerful agricultural legacy.
Like all Totally Local VC Farm-to-Fork Dinners, this elegant evening promises an extraordinary sensory experience. As you luxuriate in the lush surroundings, the sights, sounds, and flavors of Ventura County will envelop you from every angle. We hope you’ll join us for this truly unique immersion into the bounty of our county.
About Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation
Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation is a collaborative initiative focused on promoting the importance and success of our local agriculture and business community. We are dedicated to educating our youth and community members on the important role that agriculture plays in the success of not only our county, but also the world, and the many links each of has to agriculture Simply put, we educate from field-to-fork and field-to-career.
Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization.