Held in the Triangle for more than 15 years, the 2025 Farm to Fork Picnic Sun, Jun 1, 4pm-7pm is a showcase of North Carolina chefs, artisans, and farmers paired together to create sips and nibbles of the region’s best flavors and seasonal ingredients! The Farm to Fork Picnic also features local food artisans and beverage producers, live music, and fun activities for children and the whole family. Bon Appétit magazine called it “the country’s best all-you-can-eat feast”! Grab your friends and family, a blanket, and some lawn chairs for a delightful summer picnic. Chefs will team up with a farmer or artisan to create small bites at tasting stations throughout the beautiful grounds of Fearrington Village.

Buy tickets here. Tickets are $125 per adult, $50 for ages 5-12, and free for kids ages 5 and under. Funds raised support CEFS’ critical agriculture and food system training programs and create more sustainable and enduring food systems in North Carolina. Our community will benefit from an improved local food system and better access to healthy, local food. For questions or general inquiries about Farm to Fork, please email them at [email protected].

This event is rain or shine. Due to the food service requirements of this event, pets are not permitted to attend. Please leave your furry family members at home. Due to limited parking, participants are encouraged to carpool. If you need handicap accommodations, please be prepared to show your state-issued pass. If you are over 21 and would like to consume alcohol, please bring your ID for age verification. Coolers are not permitted in this event. By attending this event, you grant CEFS permission to record impressions of your image or voice at this event. You release CEFS from claims arising out of the use of the recordings and relinquish and give CEFS all rights. Full release: www.go.ncsu.edu/cefs-photo.