Groundwork was central to launching the local food movement in northern Michigan, and "farm to table" is a beautiful and delicious part of the local food ideal. We felt it would be wonderful to celebrate the success of our local food movement with a community-building event and raise funds for more great work. Harvest is certified as a 100% Local Food Event by Taste the Local Difference, so all of the food is sourced from farms, food processors, and beverage makers in northern Michigan!

We have scoured the web looking for a farm to table event with more than 650 attendees on this side of the mighty Mississippi, but have not found one. In fact, the only larger farm to table event we could find in the United States was in Sacramento, California! So we are laying claim to the title of biggest farm to table event east of the Mississippi!

With that said, in 2020, due to the COVID pandemic, we are changing Harvest a fully online event. This will be complete with a cook-along, live music, silent auction, and more. Check the official Harvest @ Home website for all the delicious details!

For more information about Harvest at the Commons, please contact Manager of Events and Outreach, Miriam Owsley.