A Wonderful Evening at the Farm-to-Table Dinner

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What a Night!

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Our 2026 Oconee Farmers Market Farm-to-Table Dinner was a wonderful evening filled with delicious food, laughter, conversation, and—most importantly—community.

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Once again, Chef José Zambrano treated our guests to an incredible meal. José and his team worked their magic, creating a beautiful dinner that truly celebrated the spirit of gathering around the table and sharing good food with good people.

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And we certainly can't forget dessert! Kristen with Classic City Cakes outdid herself once again. Her desserts were every bit as beautiful as they were delicious and provided the perfect sweet ending to the evening.

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A special thank-you also goes to Wildflour Sourdough Bakery for the wonderful locally made bread that graced our tables. These are the touches that make a farm-to-table evening so special—local businesses and local makers coming together to create something memorable.

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And then there were the flowers! Ansley’s Pansies truly went above and beyond for us this year. Ansley provided nearly all of the beautiful flowers and created the gorgeous arrangements that filled our tables with color and brought the entire room to life. From the flowers themselves to the time and creativity she put into arranging them, her generosity was incredible. Those beautiful tables were very much a reflection of Ansley’s talent and her willingness to do so much to make our evening special, and we cannot thank her enough.

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We would also like to thank Thistle Hill Flower Farm, who graciously offered flowers for our dinner as well. Although we ultimately had everything we needed for the arrangements, their willingness to contribute and support our Farm-to-Table Dinner was sincerely appreciated. It is that spirit of generosity among our local growers and businesses that makes this community so special

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We were also fortunate to have Art Grider providing music throughout the evening, adding just the right atmosphere to our beautiful historic setting at the Thomas Cotton Gin.

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To everyone who purchased a ticket, sponsored the dinner, donated, volunteered, helped behind the scenes, or simply came and shared the evening with us—thank you. Your support means more than you may realize.

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This dinner is the Oconee Farmers Market's major annual fundraiser, and the funds raised help us continue promoting and operating the Market, supporting our vendors, and creating opportunities that strengthen the connection between local farmers, makers, businesses, and our community.

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Looking around the room Sunday evening and seeing people talking, laughing, eating, and enjoying one another's company was a wonderful reminder of why we do this.

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Farm-to-table is about more than the food on the plate. It's about knowing the people behind it, supporting the community around it, and taking the time to gather together.

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From all of us at the Oconee Farmers Market, thank you for making our 2026 Farm-to-Table Dinner such a special evening.

We are already looking forward to gathering around the table again next year. 🌾