Feast from the Fields
Saturday, September 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Common Ground | New Haven, CT
We are excited to invite you to Common Ground’s largest fundraising event of the year!
Feast from the Fields, one of New England’s largest farm-to-table events, is a beloved farm to table event on our urban oasis campus that celebrates the bounty of our fields and gathers 400+ guests (donors, partners, community members, local chefs, students, families and more!)
Please note: that this is an 18+ event!
Join us for Feast
Tickets on sale now!
Feast from the Fields is an annual celebration of community, sustainability, and the harvest season.
This highly anticipated gathering is also a critical source of support for Common Ground’s mission and programs. The event takes place Saturday September 19 at 6 pm on our sustainable outdoor site and showcases innovative dishes and cocktails prepared by many of New Haven’s renowned chefs. Participating teams are invited to select ingredients from the best of our Urban Farm’s Fall harvest. Our guests have the opportunity to meet the chefs, taste their creations, sample local libations, enjoy live music, and bid on auction items that celebrate Common Ground’s mission. Together, we raise funds to support the vital work at Common Ground’s High School, Urban Farm, and Environmental Education Center.
Dress Code: Farm Chic
Event Schedule:
6:00-6:30
Arrival and Check In
Welcome Sips and Snacks
6:30-7:30
Opening Remarks
Chef Offerings
Farm & Campus Tours
7:00-7:30
Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band
7:30-8:00
Program
Stories from Common Ground
Fund the Future: Plant the Seed
Dessert and Coffee/Tea Served
8:00
Mix and Mingle
8:45
Auction Closes and Check Out
9:00
Farewells
*Schedule is subject to change.
Meet our Chefs of Feast
Our chefs share our commitment to local sustainable agriculture, fresh ingredients and the unifying power of food to join in Feast from the Fields. Participants have their pick of our harvest bounty to turn into small tasting plates served at the event.
Co Campbell, Chef Deja Smith, Chef Jason Wiener,
Chefs Elmer and Sandra, Chef Megan Gill, Maria and Humberto Espinal
Click their photos to learn more
Become a Sponsor!
Feast won’t be the same without you.
Our Sponsors!
Virtual Auction
Get ready to bid!
There is something for everyone!
Including experiences, lessons and tutorials, retreats, and more!
You can participate in our auction even if you are not attending Feast.
If you are interested in donating items to our auction please contact Briona Jenkins, Director of Development and Communications, at (203) 389-4333 x1219 or briona.jenkins@nhep.com.
Thank you so much for your support of this beloved farm to table event!
Volunteer at Feast!
We can’t make Feast happen without you so thank you for making Feast ROCK!
There are a number of ways for you to help and if you can't come for the entire block of time - tell us when you can come!
Please select opportunities you are interested in and we will reach out to confirm once roles are finalized.