Farm to Fork Festival: Where Local Bites Meet Big Flavor
A Sunday celebration of local food, live music, and family fun.
Shannon
June 04, 2025
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Farm to Fork is back Sunday, June 8 from 4–7 PM at the stunning Donovan Manor—and it's your chance to taste the best of North Carolina, literally. Local chefs are teaming up with farmers and food artisans to create bite-sized dishes using peak seasonal ingredients. Wander the grounds, mingle with makers, and enjoy a wide spread of fresh, flavorful creations—with live music, baby goats, and activities for kids and grownups alike adding to the fun.
Snag your ticket before sales end! This one’s a feast for both your belly and your beliefs as all proceeds support CEFS' mission to train the next generation of sustainable farmers.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just like events where you can eat for a cause. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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🎸 This Week: Luke Bryan | Country
Luke Bryan is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality, honored as a five-time "Entertainer of the Year" by both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | June 7, 7PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: Billie Eilish | Pop
Billie Eilish is a Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer-songwriter known for her haunting vocals, genre-defying sound, and striking visual style that reshaped pop music since her 2019 debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? | Lenovo Center | October 17, 7PM | Get tickets here →
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🎤 This Week: Lavell Crawford at Goodnights Comedy Club | June 8, 6PM | A night of brutally honest comedy tackling life’s messiest moments—death, drugs, doubt, and celebrity encounters—with raw vulnerability and sharp humor that will leave audiences laughing, reflecting, and possibly even transformed. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Taylor Tomlinson at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | November 6-7, 7PM | Taylor Tomlinson, one of comedy’s rising stars, gained international acclaim with her hit special Quarter-Life Crisis, which earned widespread critical praise and was named a “Best of 2020” pick by The New York Times, Decider, and Paste. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Dinner with Strangers @ TBD | June 6 | 8PM
Designed for college students looking to make new friends, this series brings together groups of strangers for a fun night out over dinner—just sign up, and the restaurant is booked for you. Get details here →
🤝 Thursday Board Game Night @ Moon Dog Meadery | June 5 | 7PM
With over 350 board games available, this welcoming group regularly offers open slots for first-timers, creating a fun and inclusive environment. Get details here →
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