Raise the Roof: A Night of Food, Music, and Community
Fri, Feb 28
|Honey Creek Collective
Join us for a fun evening of local food and good music to support local agriculture—help us raise the roof for our new research station!
Time & Location
Feb 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Honey Creek Collective, N8030 Townline Rd, East Troy, WI 53120, USA
About the event
Welcome to Raise the Roof: A Fundraiser Party for Michael Fields Agricultural Institute!
We may be moving out of the big brown barn but we're not leaving East Troy! Join us for an evening filled with delicious local food, live music, and a sense of togetherness, all to raise funds for a new research station at our beautiful property on Pickerel Lake Road.
Community Seed Swap: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Swap stories and seeds at the 8th Annual Community Seed Swap downstairs. This free pre-party event is a Michael Fields annual tradition.
Happy Hour: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Come upstairs and raise a glass to local agriculture with your complimentary drink ticket!
Dinner Buffet: 6:30 PM
Savor a delicious, locally sourced meal prepared with care. Dinner with include:
Pork Sage Meatballs from Dorothy’s Range in Blanchardville
Handcut Noodles from MFAI-Grown Wheat from East Troy
Honey Garlic Sauce from Roth Ranch with Wilted Greens from Larryville Gardens in Burlington
Whole Grain Salad from Rancho Relaxo in East Troy
Mushroom Gravy from River Valley Mushroom Farm in Burlington
And more!
Kernza Cookies and Teffola Apple Crisp for Dessert
Live Music and Dancing: After Dinner
Dance the night away to the sounds of The Martins, performing live Americana and folk music.
Accessibility: This event is family-friendly, so bring the kiddos! The space is also ADA accessible, with ramp access into the building, an elevator inside, and an ADA-compliant bathroom. Sturdy chairs without side arms are available. If you have any accessibility questions or requests, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at cweinstock@michaelfields.org!
