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Neighborhood Farmers Markets will host the 17th annual fundraiser, An Incredible Feast, and tickets are on sale now.
The event will feature small plates created by 20 of Seattle’s best chefs with produce from more than 25 Washington farmers.
Founded in 2005 by Chef Tamara Murphy (Terra Plata), An Incredible Feast is highly regarded as one of Seattle’s best food events. The Feast will be held on Sept. 17, at Block 41 (located in the Belltown neighborhood) in Seattle.
Attendees will spend an evening feasting and enjoying carnival-style games while mingling with chefs, farmers and producers and supporters within the local food community. Each year, the Feast features a mix of hospitality veterans and up-and-coming chefs like Zac Reynolds of Cook Weaver, Jon Sundstrom of Lark, Kristi Brown of Communion, Evan Leichtling of Off Alley, and Mutsuko Soma of Kamonegi. Beverage producers include Newsprint Wines and Guardian Cellars. Participating farms include long time vendors and newcomers Kirsop Farm, Skinny Kitty Farm, and Sno-Valley Mushrooms among others. A list of participating chefs, farmers, and beverage producers will be updated in August.
“The financial support generated from the Feast is so important,” says Neighborhood Farmers Markets Board President Jose Rivas. “Proceeds from the event provide emergency financial relief for small farms through the Good Farmer Fund, and support for our food security programs so that the markets are accessible for everyone in our community.”
“The impacts of climate-related crises are not going away for farmers, nor is the need for access to fresh, local sources of food,” says Executive Director Jennifer Antos. “Making fresh produce and other foods from the market accessible to everyone is more critical than ever and we are delighted to have the backing of the restaurant community and farmers in that effort.”
Proceeds from the Feast support the Neighborhood Farmers Markets and the Good Farmer Fund. The Good Farmer Fund has awarded over $650,000 in emergency relief to farmers since 2008.