A Night of Community, Cuisine,
and Connection at Vizcaya Village
MIAMI – January 8, 2025 – Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, in partnership with Florida Organic Growers and Consumers (FOG), is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of the highly anticipated “Dinner for Farmers.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the historic Vizcaya Village, celebrating South Florida’s vibrant agricultural community and the individuals who sustain it.
“The ‘Dinner for Farmers’ initiative is deeply rooted in Vizcaya’s agricultural heritage.,” said Sheila Gutierrez, Vizcaya’s Urban Farming Programs Manager. “Originally built with its own farm and village, Vizcaya has always been a testament to the power of self-sustainability. Today, the event bridges the past and present, celebrating local food systems while inspiring future growth and sustainability efforts.”
Since 2016, the “Dinner for Farmers” program has honored the hardworking farmers, ranchers, chefs, educators, and key food actors who play an essential role in our local food system. Local food actors are defined as individuals participating in the action of producing, promoting, providing and/or selling local foods in their communities. This invitation-only event offers an evening of exceptional dining, networking, and entertainment, fostering connections among those dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture.
“FOG is excited to collaborate on this event, and, as part of our USDA-funded Florida Local Food Project, we aim to increase access and consumption of local foods by strengthening relationships between local food actors,” said Lana Chehabeddine, FOG Assistant Programs Manager.
FOG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that began in 1987, as a grassroots organization, at a farm’s kitchen table. Its mission is to support and promote organic, sustainable, and regenerative agriculture.
Celebrating Excellence in Agriculture
Attendees will enjoy a thoughtfully curated progressive farm-to-table dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared by renowned chefs. The evening includes opportunities to engage with Florida’s leading food actors, from farmers and ranchers to educators and culinary experts. Guests can explore unique local ingredients during tasting sessions, immerse themselves in live music and performances celebrating South Florida’s vibrant spirit, and gain insights from industry leaders during a keynote address on sustainable agricultural practices. For a full agenda of the evening’s festivities, check out the Eventbrite listing, which is invitation-only and not for publication.
RSVP Information
This invitation-only event welcomes key food actors to attend free of charge. Please RSVP by February 16th, 2025, via the private Eventbrite registration page. For questions or additional details, contact Sheila Gutierrez at Sheila.Gutierrez@vizcaya.org or 305-887-226.
Join us for a night of culinary delight and community connection as we honor the champions of Florida’s agricultural future.
About Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark in Miami, originally built between 1914 and 1922 as the winter estate of James Deering. Welcoming 300,000 visitors annually as a public museum since 1953, this European-inspired estate includes a Main House filled with decorative arts,10 acres of formal gardens, native forests, and mangrove shores.
On the west side of the property, the historic Vizcaya Village, which offers a Sunday farmers market and new Village Café, is being restored to support new community programs, including urban agriculture.
Located at 3251 South Miami Avenue (with the Village across the street at 3250 South Miami Avenue), Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is open daily, except Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information, visit www.vizcaya.org.
