Meacham Urban Farm is hosting its second annual Harvest Fest—a community celebration that focuses on Tampa Bay’s local agriculture and the beginning of the vegetable season in Florida—on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Because of the recent back-to-back hurricanes, the farm is giving back to the community and making tickets to the event “pay what you can.” Tickets were originally set at $35, but now attendees can pay as little as $5 per ticket.
As an add-on to tickets, attendees can purchase a “flower crown experience” workshop with Blue House Florals, a garden and flower design studio in Tampa Heights, where purchasers can build their flower crowns made of locally-grown flowers.
Throughout the festival, there will be a petting zoo, live music, educational presentations, interactive art, an Olympic competition, a line dancing class and locally grown food.
“We believe that the Harvest Fest is a powerful event that brings people together, supports local agriculture, and educates the community,” wrote the farm online.
The locally grown food is available to purchase separately, but those attending are encouraged to purchase “food plates” ahead of time, as a way to make enough food ahead of time and to minimize food waste.
The farm—located at 108 E Scott St.—was built in collaboration with the Tampa Housing Authority, Hillsborough County School District, and two independent farmers; Joe Dalessio and Travis Malloy. It opened in early 2021, and in its first year had grown over 60,000 pounds of produce, marking itself as a staple in the community.
Meacham Urban Farm’s Harvest Fest happens Sunday, Nov. 3 in Tampa.
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This article appears in Oct 24-30, 2024.