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Hats off to Harvest

Put on your favorite hat and join This Farm Girl Cooks for a pre-harvest gathering!

Hats off to Harvest, is happening at 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Fatty’s Pub & Grille in DeKalb, IL. Tickets are required to be purchased in advance.

Hats off to Harvest

We all wear so many hats, don't we?? Well put on your favorite hat and wear it to this gathering of like-minded people from farming communities before the busy harvest season begins!

Tickets here

This event has been in my mind for several years...I want a place where we can all come together and witness the power of community, alongside good food (of course). I'm excited to see you all there!

- Deanne Frieders, This Farm Girl Cooks

Let's have a fun and refreshing afternoon while we connect with new and old friends to foster a positive mindset before harvest starts.

Bring your spouse, your neighbor or a friend! Or come solo and find me to say hello!!

Why attend?

  • Ticket includes Italian Beef & Pulled Pork, plus sides! All included in the ticket price.
  • Connect with fellow foodies, swapping stories, wisdom, and laughter as we strengthen the bonds that sustain us through the seasons.
  • Get your spouse outta the house (hey, that rhymes!) while you still can for an afternoon of fun!
  • Take home a goodie bag with resources on field meals and mental health resources to guide you through the harvest season.
  • Enter to win fabulous door-prizes courtesy of local businesses (must be present to win).
Tickets here

Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible!



Compeer Financial

Illinois Pork Producers


Details

  • Event begins at 1 pm. Cash bar available.
  • Wear your favorite hat for fun! I'll be wearing mine 🙂
  • Cookbooks will be available for purchase at the event (including my new one to be released July 2024). Cash or credit card accepted. To guarantee a cookbook, pre-buy before the event.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased ahead of the event. If you need to transfer your ticket to someone else, contact Deanne at deanne at thisfarmgirlcooks.com

Door prizes thanks to:

DeKalb Kane Cattleman's Association

Emily Judisch

Photos by Jen McGee

Family Farm Meats LLC

Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.

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Frieders Farm Corp.

Johnson Tractor

Deanne Frieders, This Farm Girl COoks

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