Farmers Formal

Thank you for making Farmers Formal 2024 our best yet! We hope you feasted, toasted, and enjoyed the beautiful, farm-festive evening with us!

SO many incredible people came together to raise much needed funds in support of our food sharing and educational programs for people of all ages. Farmers, chefs, bakers, libationers, volunteers, floral designers, auction donors, community partners, emcee, auctioneers, musicians, sponsors, patrons, guests – THANK YOU for your role in making Farmers Formal 2024 a beautiful, delicious, and fun-filled evening! You helped us surpass our fundraising goal!

Watch a video highlighting our work in growing food, farmers, and community here.

We are filled with gratitude and overjoyed to have your partnership in pursuit of EarthDance’s mission.

Farmers Formal 2024 Farmer/Chef Pairings 

  • Sidney Street Cafe & Yoder Farms
  • Sugarwitch & Blue Heron Orchard
  • Faiza’s Kitchen & EarthDance
  • The Blue Duck & Rosy Buck Farm
  • Ben Grupe & Confluence Farms
  • Katie’s Cultured Kitchen & Lucky Dog Farm
  • Barrio & Pierce Creek Cattle
  • Sasha’s Wine Bar
  • Union Loafers & Rolling Lawns Farm
  • Levels Nigerian Restaurant & EarthDance
  • Winslow’s Table & Klondike Bison and Bee
  • Graffiti Grub & Ann’s Roots
  • Confluence Kombucha & EarthDance
  • Kakao feat. Clean Plate Pantry
  • Idol Wolf & Heru Urban Farm
  • Olive + Oak & Mushrooms Naturally
  • Yolklore & Urban Buds
  • Sandy Valley Brewing & Bold Spoon Creamery
  • Truck: Mission Taco + Elixir Farm

Patron & Sponsor Offerings by:

  • Made. By Lia
  • Mylk and Hummus
    • Hot Dan’s Peppers
    • Melody Market Gardens
    • Good Life Growing
    • Theodora Farms
    • Bee Simple City Farm
    • Ivan’s Fig Farm
    • EarthDance

With libations by

  • Sasha’s Wine Bar
  • The Royale
  • Cocktails are Go
  • Switchgrass Spirits
  • 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. 

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?