Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) invites the community to Harvest Fest 2026, its
annual fundraising dinner, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, at Farmers Hall, 251 West
Street, Rutland.

Guests will enjoy a farm-to-table dinner featuring seasonal ingredients from area farms, live music, and
an opportunity to learn more about VFFC’s campus renovations and next steps. The evening will
celebrate the role of local food in healthy communities, farm viability, and a stronger regional economy,
while offering a look at what’s ahead for VFFC.

This year’s Harvest Fest also launches a multi-year campaign to complete and activate the food center,
putting the infrastructure we’ve built to work at greater scale for farmers, families, schools, and
businesses across the region. Funds raised will support expanded food hub operations, staffing, and the
systems and resources needed to connect more Vermont farms with more markets and communities.

The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with a reception and music, followed by dinner, community storytelling,
and an opportunity to support VFFC’s continued growth.

Tickets and more information are available at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org.