Event Details


Join us for a true celebration of the growing season at our signature Harvest Benefit Dinner. Our most elevated event of the year, this unforgettable evening features a fine dining experience under the stars, nestled alongside our gardens. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted multi-course menu by our own Chef Lee Kuebler and team, complemented by curated pairings.
Event Co-Chairs: Ammar Bahrani and MaryLiz Lehman
The Harvest Benefit Dinner is the Elawa Farm Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year, with a goal of raising $325,000 to support our food access, educational, and workforce development programs. Proceeds from our signature fundraiser events support Elawa Farm Foundation’s mission to expand access to education, nutritious food, and a vibrant local food system in greater Lake County and beyond. Please visit our website for more information about our work and our mission.
Parking Information
Event parking is located at St. James Lutheran Church at 1380 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest – just three blocks north of Elawa Farm. Guests will take a short shuttle ride from the church parking lot to Elawa Farm. The shuttle will run continuously from 5:45PM until 10:45PM. The last shuttle departs from Elawa Farm at 10:45PM.
Onsite parking at Elawa is reserved for VIP table patrons only.
Registration Questions
For event registration questions, please contact Lorrie Damrow at ldamrow@elawafarm.org.