The evening begins with a farm tour, wandering among vibrant crops, flowers, and healing herbs that nourish and inspire our community. Afterward, we’ll walk down the street to beloved local bistro, Superette, where their talented culinary team will serve a fully local, multi-course meal. Each dish highlights ingredients sourced from nearby farms like Siembra and Nicoya, as well as local butchers and fisheries, celebrating the richness of our local food ecosystem. Optional wine pairings are available to enhance your dining experience.

Come together with fellow community members for a multi-course, family-style meal, and share in the joy of supporting fresh food access. Before the holiday bustle begins, pause with us to savor the power of local food, connection, and the change we can grow together.

5pm Farm tour at the Gainesville Giving Garden

5:45pm: Seating for dinner at Superette

6pm-8pm: Farm-to-table dinner at Superette

Note: The Giving Garden is a Working Food Farm! By supporting us, you also support Working Food’s work to build resilience, equity, and education in our local food system. Together, we plant seeds of change.

Price: $150 (additional wine pairing available for purchase)

Discover the vibrant world of natural pigments in this hands-on workshop, perfect for anyone curious about plants, art, or exploring new ways to connect with nature. Learn about the plants and other materials all around us like kitchen scraps, garden flowers and veggies, native plants, and roadside weeds that produce stunning dyes, inks, and paints.

During the workshop, you’ll practice making ink and watercolor paint, and there will be plenty of time to create your own art using these rich, natural colors. This experience is open to everyone—whether you’re a seasoned artist, a plant enthusiast, or just eager to try something new. No prior skills or knowledge are required. All supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or favorite paint brushes if you’d like. You’ll leave with a detailed instructional handout, small samples of the inks and paints you create, and the artwork you’ve made.

The workshop is led by Melissa DeSa, Working Food’s Seed Program Director and an artist who specializes in creating natural pigments from locally sourced plants and materials found, foraged, and grown. All ticket proceeds are donations that directly support Working Food.

Price: $55. Your contribution supports your participation and Working Food’s community programs.