NEWPORT — The 9th Annual Taste of the Kingdom, a fundraising event held by Green Mountain Farm-to-School (GMFTS), will be taking place on March 1 beginning at 6 p.m. at Jay Peak Resort’s Foeger Ballroom.
Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase online.
Guests will be treated to the delicious creations of over 20 featured Northeast Kingdom chefs, farmers, and brewers, such as Kingdom Brewing, Burke Mountain Confectionery, Barn First goat cheese, Jay Village Inn, and so much more. There will also be live music and a silent auction featuring NEK-area businesses.
“The Taste of the Kingdom is an evening of celebration where friends and family can come together to enjoy the thriving local food scene in the Northeast Kingdom,” said James Hafferman, executive director, GMFTS. “We love bringing together all these top farm and food producers from the region and giving people the opportunity to meet and mingle with them.”
All proceeds from the event will go to benefit GMFTS and its programming.
The support from the community will help to ensure that the organization can continue planting school gardens, teaching students about nutrition and agriculture, serving free meals during the summer through the Lunchbox food truck, and connecting area farmers with local institutions to increase their economic viability through their regional food hub, Green Mountain Farm Direct.
“The Taste of the Kingdom is a great opportunity for the community to enjoy some of the delicious flavors found throughout the Northeast Kingdom while also supporting the work of connecting farms, schools, and communities through food and education,” said Shane Rogers, communications and development coordinator for GMFTS.
For more information on the 9th Annual Taste of the Kingdom or to purchase tickets, follow this link.
