Red Clay Soirée

Friday, November 8 • Summerour Studio

A benefit dinner for Community Farmers Markets

Friday, November 8 • 7 pm–11 pm

Community Farmers Markets is hosting our third annual fundraising celebration, the Red Clay Soirée on Friday, November 8th. 

Red clay connects us all. It's the foundation from which Georgia farmers grow and nourish the community. The Soirée celebrates this by highlighting the best of the Atlanta food movement in an exciting and elegant setting. Meet and sample the superb work of top farmers, farm-to-table chefs, and bartenders.

The spirit of Community Farmers Markets - tasty delights, unique entertainment, and farm-inspired decor - will grace the Summerour Studio for one night only. Guests’ tastebuds will be greeted with oysters and bubbly, followed by a cocktail and canapés reception, a farm-fresh seated dinner, and a selection of delectable desserts. Live and silent auctions will feature unique items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. There will be a myriad of activities, including our infamous photo booth and a night cap dance party. The Red Clay Soirée is every locavore’s dream!

The Red Clay Soirée is an unforgettable blend of high-class service, community networking, and a touch of farm grit - snag your tickets today!


Your support for this event helps Community Farmers Markets achieve our mission by:

  • Hosting five weekly Farmers Markets and four Fresh MARTA Markets

  • Supplying access to healthy, fresh, and local food to metro Atlanta communities

  • Supporting low-income families through our double SNAP program

  • Providing jobs for over 130 local farm and small food businesses

  • Providing educational programming to farmers, producers, customers, and the community

Thank you for your passion and dedication to the local food movement and to our community. We look forward to continuing to work with you to transform the local food system in Atlanta and beyond.

Stay tuned for more information about entertainment, participants, and auction items. For more information about sponsorship levels, please see our sponsorship package.

Participating Chefs

Billy Allin, Bread & Butterfly
Chris Wilkins - Root Baking Co.
David Sweeney - Chef David Sweeney
Duane Kulers - Supremo
Hudson Rouse - Rising Son
Julia LeRoy - Produce and Provide
Kevin Ouzts - The Spotted Trotter
Kory DePaola, Empire State South
Mariana Satterly - Community Farmers Markets
Maricela Vega - 8 Arm
Matt Kirkpatrick & Jason Hovan - Whole Foods Market
Maria Moore-Riggs - Revolution Doughnuts
Mercedes Melendez - Fox + Flower
Morgan Perkins & Ashley Thomas - Galette
Mwandisha Gaitor - 2 Pieces of Toast
Natalie Fisher - The Loco Coco
Paula Seville & Ollie Hondred - Moveable Feast
Sarah Dodge - Bread is Good
Sarah O'Brien - Little Tart Bakeshop
Wilson Gourley - Wood's Chapel BBQ

Participating Bartenders

Beverages curated by Kellie Thorn of Hugh Acheson Restaurants

Parking

Parking is limited—we encourage guests to carpool or take Lyft (riders may use REDCLAYSOIREE19 for 20% off, up to $5 off, to and from the event) or Uber.

Dress

Attire is farmer fancy. Black tie, cocktail attire, or bare foot... all are welcome!

ABOUT COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKETS (CFM): The mission of CFM is to develop a local food infrastructure for long-term sustainability and meaningful community impact. Our purpose is to preserve, root, and grow a diverse local food culture by maintaining an authentic space for all people to share community, fair food, and healthy lifestyles while providing a sustainable living for producers who steward the earth. CFM operates the Decatur, East Atlanta Village, Grant Park, and Ponce City Farmers Markets, the Fresh MARTA Markets, and educational outreach programs and events. CFM is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.