harvest fest 2025 tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. August 4

Here's the skinny on Harvest Fest 2025, the Farm's biggest fundraising and food + wine event of the year. Held on the Farm grounds, under a tent draped with twinkling lights, Harvest Fest is a magical evening, featuring seasonal fare by local farmers and chefs, live music and more. Wine and signature cocktails will be flowing! In addition to fab food and drinks, there will be a live auction, including a variety of exclusive culinary and travel experiences, such as private chef dinners in our very own Tim’s Kitchen; VIP trips, an exclusive stay at Watch Hill's luxe Ocean House resort, a Wine Wall, and a Paddle Raise to help us raise funds for our new outreach program, Farm on the Go.

It's a FUN-Raiser!

This year, we are doing the event cocktail-party style, with tents and multiple food stations (no sit-down dinner) so guests can mix and mingle. Please arrive on time, as the main food portion of the evening is from 6-7:30 pm. After the eating + drinking...we will be bringing the guests inside the tent for a live band, more drinks, dessert, and the real reason we are all here: The live auction and paddle raise to support the Farm’s mission to provide education to folks of all ages, incomes, and abilities. Once the live auction wraps, it's time to hit the dance floor and groove to our live band!

Thanks to supporters like you, Wakeman Town Farm has made a difference in the community for 10+ years. We’d like to invite you to celebrate that achievement and support our next decade of community impact.

This is more than just a fun night out. It’s the Farm’s most important fundraiser of the year. We count on attendees and guests to bid on live auction items and/or raise paddles to support the Farm at this event. It’s a FUNraiser, so please plan to give generously!

Seating is Limited + Tickets Sell Out Extremely Fast!

This is a communal seating event, so you may be sitting next to “new friends.” We are unable to reserve full or partial tables for groups.

Dietary/Menu Note

Sorry! We cannot accommodate special dietary restrictions. Our chefs work tirelessly to create the evening's menu based on what's best in the local markets.

Cancellation & Refunds Note

Regrettably, we cannot issue refunds, as we have accrued considerable costs in planning the event. If you’d like to pass along your ticket to a friend, kindly have them come in your name to eliminate issues at check in. Thank you.

THANK YOU TO OUR HARVEST FEST 2025 SPONSORS

Danna Rogers + Jen Kass Team at Higgins Group Realty

The Gerber Family

Jumping Fish Productions

Town Fair Tire Foundation

The Plotkin Family

BMW of Darien

Doug Robinson + Dana Rutson Robinson

Greens Farms Spirit Shop

Dano's Tequila

new! By popular demand! Bonus aug Kids' Culinary Camp! 8.13,8.14.8.15

Kids’ 3-Day Summer Cooking Camp. Bonus week. 9-noon. Ages 6-11. $330 per camper.

Our summer culinary camps showcase the best of what we do at the Farm, by bringing kids together to learn about cooking in a truly organic (pun intended) way! We spend time out in the gardens, discovering what’s growing, and then, learning the proper way to pick what is ripe and ready. Next, we get back into the kitchen and get busy, whipping up an array of dishes, learning about global flavors and spices, and techniques for chopping, sauteéing, using kitchen mixers and other equipment, and so much more. This is a fun, foundational class with a working Farm as the backdrop. After we prep and create, we then gather at the table for lunch.

Mid-August will be prime picking time for eggplants, among other goodies, so we’ll be making recipes such as eggplant parmigiana, tomato caprese salad with Farm basil and ripe tomatoes, berry crisp, herb-marinated grilled chicken, and our famous baked potato bar with lots of fun toppings.

New: August 27 Pizza on the Patio Night

Join us for signature adults-only "Pizza on the Patio" event, the last in our summer series. We'll be stoking the flames on our wood-fired pizza oven, sipping wine under our outdoor string lights. You'll enjoy piping hot individual pizzas made by Anthony K of Tony Pizza Napolitano, and one bottle of your choice of 3 wines from our friends at The Grapevine. Each order is for two guests. It includes 2 personal pizzas (you will select at checkout), one bottle of wine (choose either a white, red or rosé at checkout), plus taxes and service fees. A limited number of single tickets, and additional bottles of wine or pizzas, are also available.

Please note: There are two start times to reduce wait times for pizzas, which are made by hand. Please choose 6:30 or 7 p.m. and adhere to your arrival time. This will help our pizzaiolo in staggering the pizza output and reduces stress for all! Thank you.

P.S. We are bringing in a special musical guest to provide background music, so please consider bringing a few bucks for tips!

We have a no-refunds policy. No exceptions. You may transfer tickets to a friend or sell them, but you must provide us with the names of your replacements and they will get the pizzas/wines you ordered. If it rains, we will notify you of weather cancellations by 4 p.m the day of the event. If we cancel, we will refund your order minus CC and Eventbrite fees.

Late summer supper with Chef Alison Milwe Grace 8.28.25

Summer Dinner on the Farm, 6 p.m. August 28, $150 pp. Summer flies by, and we are left with that wistful feeling, wondering why we didn’t do all the great things we planned back in June. Here’s your chance for a late summer dinner at the Farm (al fresco, weather permitting). Stroll the gardens, visit our animals, then dine on a feast of late summer’s bounty while a local musician plays in the background under twinkling lights. This is a BYO event, so please feel free to bring your favorite libations. Wine and bottle openers, glassware and water will be provided. Dress for the outdoors, as we will be outdoors if the weather allows. Please note, due to opportunity costs, we do not provide refunds, although you are welcome to gift or sell your tickets if you find you cannot make it to the event.

new! books and cooks - a parent + child cooking class, ages 3-5

We are excited to offer a new fall class, Books + Cooks, in Tim’s Kitchen, with your little ones, ages 3-5, on Thursday mornings from 9:30-10:20.

Chef Kathleen of Culinary Kids will be here to guide you and your child aged 3-5, with a weekly culinary class that will begin with a story, followed by a hands-on kitchen experience creating and eating mini snacks designed specifically for the littles.  We will be kneading and rolling, stirring and chopping, and working on our motor skills through array of tactile experiences. We also will be taking trips outdoors to the Farm’s gardens to see what’s growing. This class is full of sensory stimulation and exploration, featuring child-friendly, seasonal foods.

8-Week Class is limited to 6 duos (adult with child) for best experience. Price: $400 per duo includes instruction and materials/ingredients. First session: Sept 11, 18, 25. Oct. 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13). No class Oct 2 or 16 due to holidays/staff training.

new! fall kids' cooking for the minis, Grades K-2

Fall is right around the corner, and we are so excited to have chef Kathleen with Culinary Kids returning to whip up fun in the kitchen.  All classes are hands-on and introduce the culinary world and new flavors.  Students will learn how to prepare both sweet and savory recipes, and work  knife skills, food science, math through measuring, culinary terms, and  sensory exploration.

Each class will begin with harvesting what is in season in the garden then enjoy creating and eating what they have made.  At the end of class, we gather together in Tim’s kitchen table and discuss what we made, why we made it and come together  to share a truly farm-to-table experience!

Items on the menu
Our gardens in September are bursting with late season goodness. We will forage and use various herbs for seasoning, zucchini for fritters and muffins, eggplant for parmesan, tomato for tarts, salsa and caprese salad, and fresh basil for pesto.  Later, we will enjoy apple season and make the most of our trees, making homemade apple sauce, apple puff pastry rings, and much more! In October, we will begin to celebrate fall in the kitchen with heartier dishes, such as mini baked pumpkins filled with chili and cornbread. The kids will love baking up pumpkin spiced cakes, spiced oatmeal bars, apple cider doughnuts.

Classes run Mondays 4:15-5:30 p.m.
Session 1:
Monday, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20
Session 2 
Monday, October 27,  November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 6, 8

NEW!! Drop-in Little Farmers Parent and Me Classes 9/2-9/5/25

Can’t get enough of our Little Farmer Classes? Well, we have added some drop-in dates for you to keep enjoying the fun at the Farm. Choose one class or more than one, which will take place for one hour during various days and times, kicking off on both 9/2-9/5

This class will spend time outdoors on the Farm with our animals and exploring our gardens.

We can’t wait to see you!

new! Sweater Weather Suppers - Kids' Fall Cooking series - Starts after Labor Day! grades 2-6

Sweater Weather Suppers - Fall Themed Cooking Class for Kids

Session 1 -  9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22-(7 sessions)
Session 2-10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17-(7 sessions)

Time: 4:15-5:30
Ages: Grades 2-6
Instructor: Robyn Herman
Students: Max 12

“Where comfort food meets crisp autumn nights.” Join us for a fun and festive fall cooking class designed just for kids! Our Sweater Weather Suppers cooking class will immerse young chefs in the cozy and colorful flavors of Autumn and highlight seasonal ingredients and comforting flavors. From sweet treats to savory delights, each session will be filled with hands-on cooking activities that highlight the best of the season. Sign up for one session or both!

Recipes include: Apple Cider Braised Chicken – Bone-in chicken simmered with WTF Maple syrup, apple cider and farm grown thyme; Stuffed Acorn Squash – filled with quinoa, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and Parmesan cheese; and Pumpkin Muffins, incorporating fall spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary expert with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen. She brings a deep love for teaching and sharing the joys of cooking with the next generation. Chef Robyn believes that cooking is not only an essential life skill but also a wonderful way to inspire creativity and confidence in young minds. Her classes focus on teaching kids how to make healthy, delicious meals while emphasizing kitchen safety and basic culinary techniques.

Grab your spot for July and August! Junior Farmers Camp! Register Here!

Calling all Jr. Farmers! For kids who just want to get their hands dirty and experience what it is to be a real farmer. Learn about sustainable farming first-hand through planting and caring for a garden, feeding and caring for animals, including our alpaca, sheep, goats and more. Campers will hunt for fresh eggs, delight in farm games and taste veggies straight from the gardens. We will also explore environmental topics, such as monarch conservation, permaculture, bee keeping, and candling chicken eggs through visiting guest experts who will demonstrate and talk to the group. We will also enjoy a few “maker" crafts using sustainable/reusable materials.

Junior Farmer Camp Weeks

6/23 - 6/27 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

6/30 - 7/3 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

7/14 - 7/18 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

7/28 -8/1 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

8/11 - 8/15 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Some July Spots Left! Little Farmer Summer Camp! Register Here for Ages 4 - 6

Weekly Sessions Offered from 6/23 - 8/15 Monday - Friday

Sign up for as many as your child likes!

Youngsters will dabble in all aspects of the farm experience—from planting and harvesting fresh veggies in the garden to feeding our various farm animals. Children will learn how to identify bugs, where to look for monarch caterpillars, and how to collect eggs from the chicken coop! We will also explore environmental topics, such as the importance of butterflies, bee keeping, and fun facts about chickens through visiting guest experts. Children will delight in games, sustainable crafts, and food preparation using veggies straight from the gardens in this delightful and peaceful outdoor farm setting. This is an outdoor program; you will be notified via email of any class cancellations due to inclement weather. Please know the farm does not have make ups for weather or refunds should your plans change.

Spots filling! Two more Sessions Left! Green Teen Summer Camp! First Session Starts - Register Here

This teen apprentice camp for ages 11-14 is focused on fulfilling the Farm's mission to serve the needs of the community while also teaching campers how to lead a sustainable lifestyle.

In this fun outdoor, feel-good program, teen participants will focus on planting, watering and harvesting vegetables that will be sold at our weekly Farm stand. Green Teens will get a first look at what goes into setting up, managing and operating our Farm stand and they will run a teen led Friday Farm Stand. Once per session, we will cook up a nutritious meal with a guest Farm chef for the residents of Westport’s Gillespie Center, incorporating the Farm’s organic produce.

Green Teen Summer Camp Weeks
7/7 - 7/11 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

7/21 - 7/25 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

8/4 - 8/8 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

sold out! summer tomato dinner with chef genee habansky of herbaceous catering 7.31.25

There’s simply nothing like summer on the Farm, and we’ve invited one of our favorite local farm-to-table chefs to create an inspired summer menu, based on her summer muse, the humble tomato. Chef Genee Habansky has been working closely with our Farmer, Dasha Horton, to create a mouthwatering multi-course feast inspired by what is growing in our gardens in July. We will start with a refreshing welcome Tomato-Watermelon Spritz, then move onto an array of dishes that incorporate a rainbow of freshly harvested summer tomatoes as the star of the plate.

The dinner is al fresco on the garden grounds, weather permitting, or inside Tim’s Kitchen, if not. Please feel free to bring wine or a favorite libation to complement the menu, which is listed below.

Tickets are $150 pp and are limited. Please note: Tickets are non-refundable + non-exchangeable.
In the event you cannot make it, you may gift or sell your tickets.

Summer Tomato Dinner at Wakeman Town Farm, 6:30 PM

Cocktail/Mocktail Welcome Drink

Tomato Watermelon Spritz

Amuse Bouche

Cherry Tomato Concasee, Micro Basil & Grated Goat Cheese

First Course

Tomato & Zucchini Panzanella, Grilled Roasted Garlic Sourdough, Basil, Scallions, Parsley

Main Course (Choose One at Registration)

Sea Scallops, Filet of Beef, or Mushroom “Scallop”
served wtih Tomato Confit, Tomato Buerre Blanc, Yaya Carrots & Farm Greens, Potatoes Fondant 

Dessert

Tomato & Peach Cheese Cake
Graham Cracker Crumb, Tomato Tuille, Vanilla Bean Whip

Adult Sat morning Vinyasa Yoga at the Farm 8:30 a.m., 7.19 & 8.9

Join us for adult Vinyasa Flow Classes at Wakeman Town Farm with Jennifer Seideman. Our first will welcome in the Summer Solstice. Two sessions left. Join us for early morning Vinyasa Yoga at the Farm with instructor Jennifer Seideman. Sign up for one or for all three. These classes are set against the backdrop of Wakeman Town Farm's lovely vegetable and flower gardens and friendly animals. You'll experience a seriously fun Vinyasa class with a healthy emphasis on alignment in a serene, pastoral setting. Led by instructor Jennifer Seideman, participants can expect Sun Salutations (A & B), as well as moving through a creative sequence of poses, hip openers, shoulder openers, thigh stretching, twists, back bends, and forward folds.

Jennifer wants to welcome all levels of yogis who want to move their bodies in community at this beautiful setting. The class will allow you to smile, sweat, and leave feeling like a way better version of ourselves.

Details:

Adults only

Bring your own yoga mat and block

Classes take place 6/21, 7/19 & 8/9 @ 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

new! Wakeman Town Farm Market now open every Sat 9-1

🌱 We’re thrilled to welcome back BMW of Darien as the proud sponsor of our Wakeman Town Farm Farmstand for the third year in a row! Their generous support helps us bring fresh, local produce to the community all season long.

Opening Day is this Saturday, 9am–1pm — come by for veggies, flowers, baked goods, and more. Thank you, BMW of Darien, for helping our farmstand thrive!

Come for the veggies and flowers grown on the Farm!

Enjoy the artisanal baked goods from @wavehillbreads.norwalkct and @fattoamanobakeryct

We will also have a variety of local cottage products, including salsas by @almamexicanfoods , balsamics and oils by @delavignesgourmetct, jams by @wonderland_jam

And also a new selection of coffees by local brewers @soundcoffeecompany

Also available will be our clothing and merchandise with the WTF - Wakeman Town Farm - logo!

Say hello to the animals and wander through the gardens while you are here! Bring the kids.

sold out! Intimate Chefs' Dinner with James Beard Award-Nominee Chef Brian Lewis 7.10.2

Intimate Chefs' Dinner on the Farm with Current James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Brian Lewis

July 10, 7-9:30 p.m. Join us on the Farm for an intimate dinner spotlighting Chef Brian Lewis, of The Cottage and OKO, and a three-time James Beard Semifinalist and current Award Nominee.

This multi-course dinner, with optional wine pairings, will celebrate Lewis’ contributions to the local culinary landscape through an intimate seasonal meal, inspired by regional summer bounty from nearby waterways and farms, including our own! Dinner $200 pp. Add $40 pp for supplemental wine pairings. Tickets are limited for best experience. Menu is below.

Soil Restoration Lecture at Wakeman Town Farm with Intern Alicia Murphy 7.16.25 @ 2:00

The Wakeman Town Farm intern Alicia Murphy has been working on soil restoration. Join us on July 16th @ 2:00 in Tim’s Kitchen as she will be presenting on the many facets of soil restoration, small-scale sustainable practices, and solutions for compacted and depleted farmland. This is a free lecture for the community to join.

This event is FREE to the community interested to learn about this topic.

SOLD OUT! Wakeman Town Farm Family Fun Day July 12th 11 a.m - 3 p.m.

Family Fun Day is back! Join Wakeman Town Farm’s annual down-home family event for kids and families of all ages July 12th 11am - 3pm

It’s that time of year again! Join us on Saturday July 12, 11-3 at Family Fun Day, Wakeman Town Farm’s annual family event for kids and families of all ages. It’s our biggest family-oriented annual summer event, so mark your calendars. Due to a generous sponsor, we will have unlimited summer fun food and drinks, including pizza, salads, mozzarella sticks, and Italian ice, as well as cold lemonade for all to enjoy — all as part of the ticket fee! Please note that food is included in the price of each ticket.

Kids are sure to have a blast taking part in our farm crafts and activities suitable for all ages. Be sure to walk the Farm to visit our animals, read books, get hair tinsel, plant sunflower seeds, watch the bubble show, learn more about our bees and butterflies, and jam out to music from the School of Rock Fairfield!

PS: We will have a Diaper Drive to collect new or unused diapers for the Help For Kids’ Diaper Bank. Please consider supporting this worthy initiative!

ALL DAY

· Refreshing lemonade courtesy of Huntington Learning Center

· Visit our furry friends!

· Reading Room with Westport Book Shop

· Dave & Charles Hometown Deli and Planet Pizza

· Flight of the Butterflies Craft @Pollination Station

· Marigold Seed Planting

· Tinsel Fairy and Emmy Bee Hair Station

12:00-2:00

· Bubble Man - Firepit

11:00-1:00

· Culinary Kids Station with Chef Robyn

· Marvelous Monarch Station with Alice Ely

1:00-3:00

· Music from School of Rock Fairfield

· Buzzing World of Bees With Jaime Smith

Sponsored by Help for Kids

THANK YOU Help for Kids, Huntington Learning Center, Danna Rogers & Jen Kass Team at The Higgins Group, Westport Book Shop, Dave & Charles Hometown Deli and Planet Pizza, The Tinsel Fairy,
Emmy Bee Creative and WTF Volunteers and Staff!

** No Rain Date. In case of severely inclement weather, we will cancel by Saturday 10AM.

Due to the fundraising nature of this event, we do not offer refunds or exchanges should your plans change. Please consider your ticket purchase a donation to Wakeman Town Farm to help support its educational initiatives.

sold out: Pizza on the Patio night 7.23.25

Sold out! Keep an eye out for our August event!

Join us for our signature adults-only "Pizza on the Patio" event, part of a summer series. We'll be stoking the flames on our wood-fired pizza oven, sipping wine under our outdoor string lights. You'll enjoy piping hot individual pizzas made by Anthony K of Tony Pizza Napolitano, and one bottle of your choice of 3 wines from our friends at The Grapevine. Each order is for two guests. It includes 2 personal pizzas (you will select at checkout), one bottle of wine (choose either a white, red or rosé at checkout), plus taxes and service fees. A limited number of single tickets, and additional bottles of wine or pizzas, are also available.

Please note: There are two start times to reduce wait times for pizzas, which are made by hand. Please choose 6:30 or 7 p.m. and adhere to your arrival time. This will help our pizzaiolo in staggering the pizza output and reduces stress for all! Thank you.

P.S. If we're lucky, we may have a musical guest to provide background music, so consider bringing a few bucks for tips.

No weather cancellations or changes/refunds. We have a no-refunds policy. No exceptions. You may transfer tickets to a friend or sell them, but you must provide us with the names of your replacements and they will get the pizzas/wines you ordered. If it rains, we will notify you of weather cancellations by 4 p.m the day of the event. If we cancel, we will refund your order minus CC and Eventbrite fees.

Eat Well, Live Whole: A Seasonal Guide to Sustainable Wellness 6.17.25

Eat Well, Live Whole: A Seasonal Guide to Sustainable Wellness 7 p.m.-8 p.m.

Join Whole by Olivia Robie at Tim’s Kitchen at Wakeman Town Farm for an interactive, one-hour workshop rooted in seasonal eating, sustainable living, and whole-food nutrition. Led by Olivia, MS RDN candidate at Columbia University, this hands-on session explores how the food we choose can nourish our bodies while supporting the health of the planet.

Through a summer-inspired cooking demo, participants will learn practical strategies for mindful eating, reducing environmental impact, and building a deeper connection to local food systems. We’ll prepare a plant-forward dish highlighting June’s peak farm produce, with tips on how to adapt it for different dietary needs and recreate it at home. Perfect for anyone interested in prevention-focused nutrition, this workshop offers tools and inspiration,.

Bio: Whole by Olivia Robie is a nutrition education and culinary practice dedicated to prevention-focused wellness through seasonal, whole-food choices. We empower communities with evidence-based workshops and hands-on cooking experiences that make sustainable nutrition both accessible and actionable. Rooted in science and inspired by the rhythms of nature, Whole helps people build healthier lives through food—one ingredient, one habit, one season at a time.

sold out! Summer On a plate Cooking class with Chef Raquel Rivera 7.17.25

Summertime Cooking with Raquel Rivera 7.17.25 @7 p.m.., $125

Join us for a summer-inspired class, featuring a range of seasonal favorites using fresh local bounty from the gardens! We will make each of these summery dishes, then sit down to enjoy them in Tim’s Kitchen.

Due to opportunity costs, tickets are nonrefundable, but you may transfer or sell in the event that you cannot attend.

Summer On a Plate Menu

Cherry Tomato, Basil and Blue Cheese Salad with Croutons

Roasted Butterflied Chicken w/ Lemons

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi w/ Peas, Fresh Mint and Prosciutto

Roasted Summer Garden Veggies w/ Garlic and Thyme

Limoncello Spiked Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Biscotti & Chocolate Drizzle

BYOB: Feel free to bring wine or other beverage of choice

Chef Bio: Chef Raquel graduated with highest honors from the Institute of Culinary Education after completing her externship at Le Bernardin. After working for catering companies Raquel began teaching at a few NYC based cooking studios until opening A Pinch of Salt over 10 years ago. Chef Raquel teaches cooking fundamentals to all ages, focusing on healthy, seasonal, inexpensive meals that are culturally sensitive and delicious. Furthermore, she has trained adults desiring employment in the culinary field who are now vendors of the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative. In 2010 Chef Raquel’s work was recognized with an invitation to the White House South Lawn as a part of First Lady Obama’s Let’s Move initiative and in 2019 she was awarded Women Business of the Year by the Southern CT Black Chambers of Commerce.