Sweetwater Organic Farm is a local hub for fresh produce, educational seminars, and the occasional live band.
But on Saturday, April 15 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., the local farm—located at 6942 W Comanche Ave. outside of Town 'N Country—will transform into a party venue for its 29th annual Pesto Festo fundraiser.
Pesto Festo is Sweetwater’s yearly celebration of agriculture and community that happens each spring to honor the end of Florida’s planting season (which typically runs from September-March .)
But on Saturday, April 15 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., the local farm—located at 6942 W Comanche Ave. outside of Town 'N Country—will transform into a party venue for its 29th annual Pesto Festo fundraiser.
Pesto Festo is Sweetwater’s yearly celebration of agriculture and community that happens each spring to honor the end of Florida’s planting season (which typically runs from September-March .)
This "end of season" party will feature Sweetwater’s “famous farm-fresh organic pesto pasta” alongside zoodles for the gluten-free folks, pizza, salad, desserts, juice, coffee and locally-brewed kombucha. Adults are also encouraged to BYOB, too.
Admission to next month's celebration costs $5 for children and $50 for adults—but all proceeds will benefit the organic farm and the various programs it hosts throughout the year. Tickets for 2023’s installation of Pesto Festo can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
In addition to the widespread of organic, local eats, 2023’s Pesto Festo will also feature family-friendly activities, raffles, a silent auction and local music from acts like Noan Partly Band, Farmers Ransom and The Florida Urban Gypsies. And in true Sweetwater style, the night will end with a collaborative drum circle.
According to Sweetwater’s website, all of the basil used for its massive pesto pasta offering is harvested by volunteers and farmers the morning before the big party. Each year, dozens of volunteers make this large celebration possible.
“Once again our community comes together to work toward the simple, common goal of sharing a meal and supporting this local farm that provides us with fresh and healthy food and a place to learn and to be. We think that’s reason enough to have a Festo, don’t you?” its website reads.
For more information on next month’s Pesto Festo fundraiser, head to Sweetwater’s Facebook page or Instagram at @sweetwater_organic_farm, where its weekly events are regularly posted.
Admission to next month's celebration costs $5 for children and $50 for adults—but all proceeds will benefit the organic farm and the various programs it hosts throughout the year. Tickets for 2023’s installation of Pesto Festo can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
In addition to the widespread of organic, local eats, 2023’s Pesto Festo will also feature family-friendly activities, raffles, a silent auction and local music from acts like Noan Partly Band, Farmers Ransom and The Florida Urban Gypsies. And in true Sweetwater style, the night will end with a collaborative drum circle.
According to Sweetwater’s website, all of the basil used for its massive pesto pasta offering is harvested by volunteers and farmers the morning before the big party. Each year, dozens of volunteers make this large celebration possible.
“Once again our community comes together to work toward the simple, common goal of sharing a meal and supporting this local farm that provides us with fresh and healthy food and a place to learn and to be. We think that’s reason enough to have a Festo, don’t you?” its website reads.
For more information on next month’s Pesto Festo fundraiser, head to Sweetwater’s Facebook page or Instagram at @sweetwater_organic_farm, where its weekly events are regularly posted.
