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Organic Growers School 2nd Annual Sow & Grow Fest
September 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Organic Growers School for our 2nd annual Sow & Grow Fest, a family-friendly event celebrating Western North Carolina’s vibrant food and farming community!
Event Highlights:
🍽️ Community Potluck: 1-2 PM – Enjoy farm-fresh dishes prepared by our farm program students, alums, and partners. Bring your favorite dish to share and join the feast!
🎶 Live Music: Local musicians Laura Blackley and Ashley Chambliss will entertain you with their soulful sounds.
🌱 Seed & Plant Share: Meet fellow plant lovers and join interactive gardening demonstrations.
🍅 Tomato Tastings: Rank the tastiest tomatoes!
🍻 Local Vendors & Fun Activities: Explore craft beverages and fun family activities.
🎟️ Admission is Free! Registration is encouraged but optional. Potluck lunch tickets are available for a suggested donation of $20 per person. You can also choose to bring a dish to share.
🌟 Silent Auction: Starting in August and running through Sow & Grow Fest. Amazing items like East Fork Pottery, an Airbnb cabin getaway, an Asheville Artisan gift basket, and more will be up for grabs!
📢 Support the Grow for Good Fund: Your potluck ticket donation and silent auction bids support farmer training programs, scholarships, mentorships, and our savings incentive program.
Celebrate the rich bounty of our region with us! 🌾🥕