The E.D. Locke Public library is proud to host a Farm-to-Table event on Thursday, September 22, 2022, as the opening event of the McFarland Community Festival.
Kyle Julius of Chef at Large Catering will prepare a mouth-watering meal using delicious local ingredients, served on beautiful handmade Rowe Pottery.
The evening begins with a 5:00 PM social hour. Mingle with friends and neighbors over drinks and snacks. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM. The keynote speaker of the evening is Larry Meiller of Wisconsin Public Radio. More details will be shared as they are confirmed.
Tickets are $75 per person and include beer, wine and mocktails, appetizers, dinner, dessert, and entertainment.
Tickets may be purchased at the library with cash, check, or credit card. If paying by credit card, you can order via phone by calling 608-838-9030 and pick up the tickets at your convenience.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of McFarland Library, who support literacy and education that awakens curiosity and explores connections for all ages, and the McFarland Community Festival, which brings our community together.
- What is the menu?
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Chef Kyle's planned a casually elegant menu featuring fresh, local ingredients.
Appetizer: Landmark Creamery cheeses, Potters Crackers, Madison Sourdough baguettes, local venison salami, and assorted pickles and preserves.
Salad: Mershon's Cider Pickled Green Cherry Tomato Salad featuring Vitruvian greens, grilled Meadowlark Organics cornbread, sweet corn, and Dreamfarm chèvre.
Main Course: Becker's Bounty Beef Ragout with Amish Nuttle beans, grilled ramps, foraged local mushrooms and watercress, and celery root puree.
Dessert: Broiled Almond Cake made with chocolate ganache, Winterfell Acres black currant jam, local peaches, and honey.
If you have allergy or dietary restriction concerns, please contact us at mcflib@mcfarlandlibrary.org.
- Is there a vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free menu option?
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Yes! Please let us know what menu you need when you purchase your ticket.
Vegan
Salad: Mershon’s Cider Pickled Green Cherry Tomato Salad featuring Vitruvian greens, grilled Meadowlark Organics cornbread, sweet corn, and The Vibrant Veg almond chèvre.
Main Course: Roasted Delicata Squash with Amish Nuttle beans, grilled ramps, foraged local mushrooms and watercress, and celery root puree.
Dessert: Broiled Almond Cake made with chocolate ganache, Winterfell Acres black currant jam, and local peaches.
Vegetarian
Salad: Mershon's Cider Pickled Green Cherry Tomato Salad featuring Vitruvian greens, grilled Meadowlark Organics cornbread, sweet corn, and Dreamfarm chèvre.Main Course: Roasted Delicata Squash with Amish Nuttle beans, grilled ramps, foraged local mushrooms and watercress, and celery root puree.Dessert: Broiled Almond Cake made with chocolate ganache, Winterfell Acres black currant jam, local peaches, and honey.Gluten-FreeSalad: Mershon's Cider Pickled Green Cherry Tomato Salad featuring Vitruvian greens, grilled Meadowlark Organics cornbread, sweet corn, and Dreamfarm chèvre.Main Course: Becker's Bounty Beef Ragout with Amish Nuttle beans, grilled ramps, foraged local mushrooms and watercress, and celery root puree.Dessert: Broiled Almond Cake made with chocolate ganache, Winterfell Acres black currant jam, local peaches, and honey. - What should I wear?
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Attire is casual and comfortable. This is an outdoor event, so dress accordingly.
- Where will the dinner be held?
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The dinner will take place in the McFarland Community Festival main tent (Spartan Pizza parking lot).
- Where do I park?
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The library parking lot and street parking will be available.
- Can I buy tickets online?
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We do not have online sales available this year. Please stop by the library. Or, if you are paying by credit card, call us at 608-838-9030 to purchase tickets that you can pick up at your convenience.