Farm To Table Dinner
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Opens April 29th at 8:00am
Closes April 30th at 8:00pm
Opens to public on May 1st
The Farm to Table Dinner at Chestnut Square Heritage Village in McKinney is an annual culinary experience and the primary fundraiser for the McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square.
June 11, 2026 * Thursday
VIP Guest Check In and Cocktail - 6:30pm
General Admission Check In and Cocktail - 7:00pm
Guest Seating for Dinner - 7:30pm
Scenic Historic Setting:
The dinner will be served on antique china within the historic courtyard, surrounded by beautifully preserved homes from the 1800s. This unique setting highlights period architecture and heritage gardens, providing a charming and authentic atmosphere for the evening. Guests will gather to honor local farmers, preserve history, and reflect on the roots that bring the community together. Special thanks to First United Bank for their title sponsorship of this event!
To Begin the Evening:
The evening will commence with a cocktail reception, featuring specialty cocktails crafted specifically for the celebration. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed with a selection of drinks and served passed hors d’oeuvres, setting the stage for a festive and inviting atmosphere.
The Dinner Experience: A Celebration of Local Flavors
Indulge in a chef-inspired custom five-course meal, thoughtfully crafted by five exceptional local chefs. Each course features fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the McKinney Farmers Market, ensuring a vibrant and authentic taste of the community.
The menu is meticulously designed to celebrate the unique flavors of our local area and to honor the farmers, ranchers, and artisans whose dedication makes this culinary experience possible. Enjoy a truly memorable dinner that connects you with the heart of our community.
Meet the Chefs:
· Lead Chef Jeff Qualls, owner of Roots Hospitality
· Noah Hester, owner of Hamm’s Meat + Market
· Onel Perez, owner of The Guava Tree Cuban Cafe & Cantina
· Jenny Brightman of the McKinney Community Garden Kitchen
· Culinary Artisan Bindu Marasini of Bindu Bites
· Heather Scruggs, owner of Hevnly Eats
The dinner highlights ingredients grown, raised, and crafted by our farmers, ranchers, and market vendors.
The evening concludes on a sweet note with a beautifully curated dessert display, featuring a variety of handcrafted treats from our market vendors — a delicious finale with something for everyone to enjoy.
Evening Highlights
· Meet and connect with our farmers, ranchers, and vendors as they share their passion for local food and community
· Hear from longtime market supporters about what makes this market so special
· Capture the moment at thoughtfully designed selfie stations
· Enjoy live music by 380 Acoustics
· Participate in farm-themed and other fundraising games
Live Auction Highlights:
Bid for a chance to win a Private Dinner for 12, prepared by several of the evening’s incredible chefs • Raise your paddle to bid on a Dessert Table for up to 20 guests by Mix It Up
This special event supports local farmers, ranchers, and small businesses, with proceeds benefiting the McKinney Farmers Market and the preservation and care of the historic grounds at Chestnut Square.
Choose from several dining experiences:
Exclusive VIP Table Experience $2,000.00
Limited Tables Available
For up to 8 guests per table
• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗜𝗣 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (up to 8 guests) – Enjoy a private table for you and your guests with early access to the VIP Cocktail Hour, a dedicated server throughout the evening, and a curated farmers market gift for each guest to take home. You’ll also have front-row seating to all the action under the lights on the patio.
Exclusive Chef Table Experience $250.00
Limited Seats Available
• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (only 8 seats available in total)– Perfect for the true foodie, this intimate experience puts you right alongside the chefs as they create each course. Enjoy individually plated first servings, a specialty cocktail crafted just for the evening, and a dedicated server for your table. You’ll have access to the VIP Cocktail Reception, plus a curated swag bag and a special take-home gift. While you can visit the full dessert display, your table will also receive a selection of desserts served directly to you. Seats are limited for this one-of-a-kind, up-close dining experience.
General Admission Experience $150.00 per guest
Limited Seats Available
• 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Take a seat at our beautifully styled farm-to-table tables set beneath the trees and enjoy the full evening of incredible food, drinks, and festivities in a warm, welcoming atmosphere—perfect for gathering and making new connections.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲/𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲. The event is subject to postponement or rescheduling due to weather conditions. In the event of a schedule change, this ticket will remain valid for the new date.
