Farmers Formal
Please join us
Friday, September 13th
at The World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park!
EarthDance’s annual ‘Farmraiser’ brings hundreds of guests together to raise critical funds in support of our Organic Farm School programming.
Join us in your farm-festive attire, meet St. Louis’ top chefs, and enjoy their specially crafted small plates featuring fresh ingredients from local farms, and beverages courtesy of local libationers.
The event also includes a live auction packed with unique dining experiences and garden-inspired items.
Don’t miss out on the most delicious fundraiser in town!
Will you join us as a Farmers Formal Ambassador?
This means being a table captain and filling a table of ten, or purchasing of two tickets. We’ll be sharing our ambassador list on our website, and you’ll of course also be acknowledged at the event!
Interested in volunteering?
Volunteering is a great way to way to experience the event, support EarthDance, and taste the delicious food!
Farmers Formal 2024 Farmer/Chef Pairings
- Idol Wolf & Heru Urban Farm
- Sureste Mexican & Garnier Gourmet Garlic
- Ben Grupe & Confluence Farm
- Union Loafers & Rolling Lawns
- The Lucky Accomplice & Klondike Bison + Bee
- Levels Nigerian Restaurant & EarthDance
- The Blue Duck & Rosy Buck Farm
- Sidney Street Cafe & Yoder Farms
- Olive + Oak & Mushrooms Naturally
- Katies Cultured Kitchen & Lucky Dog Farm
- Confluence Kombucha
- Kakao feat. Clean Plate Pantry
- Seed Sprout Spoon & Three Spring Farms
- Mylk and Hummus
- Graffiti Grub
- Take Root Hospitality
- Marcoot Creamery
- Yolklore
- Sugarwitch
- Mission Taco
- Sandy Valley Brewing Company (dessert + beer truck)
With libations by
- The Royale
- Cocktails are Go
- Switchgrass Spirits
- St. Louis Coffee Company
- Earthbound Beer
- Old Bakery Beer
- Sandy Valley Brewing Company
- Karviva
- Mighty Kind
EarthDance’s annual ‘Farmraiser’ brings hundreds of guests together to raise critical funds in support of the organization’s Organic Farm School programming.
Join us in your farm-festive attire, meet St. Louis’ top chefs, and enjoy their specially crafted small plates featuring fresh ingredients from local farms, and a variety of beverages courtesy of local libationers.
The event also includes a live auction packed with unique dining experiences and garden-inspired items.
Farmers Formal 2023 was delicious & fun!
Thank you so much for joining us for our best Farmers Formal yet
We hope you feasted, toasted, and enjoyed the beautiful, farm-festive evening with us!
Your presence and contributions helped us raise much needed funds in support of our food sharing and educational programs for people of all ages, including:
- Pay What You Can produce, year round, wherever we sell our food
- Farm to School educational events with the Freshmobile
- The AgriCulinary Internship
- Spring Training for Gardeners
- The Farm and Garden Apprenticeship
- The Culitvate Together Volunteer program
- On-farm Events and Educational Programs
- Alumni Support Work
- And more!
We are filled with gratitude and overjoyed in knowing what these funds can offer us all. Thank you!
2023 marked EarthDance’s 15th anniversary!
Farmhands monthly donors to EarthDance are eligible for a 15% discount on all EarthDance events, including Farmers Formal tickets! If you’re a Farmhand at the Shoots level ($24/month) or above, keep an eye on your inbox for your discount code. Interested in Farmhands membership?