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:
6:00-6:15: Arrival/Check In
6:15-6:30: Welcoming Address
6:30-7:30: Chef Offerings and Farm & Campus Tours
7:15-7:30: Performance
7:30-8:30: Stories from Common Ground & Live Auction
8:45-9:00: Auction Check Out & Goodbyes
*Schedule is subject to change.
Featured Chefs of Feast
Coming Soon!
We invite chefs who 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.
Become a Sponsor!
Feast won’t be the same without you.
Our Sponsors!
Silent Auction
Get ready to bid!
There will be something for everyone!
Including experiences, lessons and tutorials, retreats, and more!
A live, virtual auction will also be available.
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.
Join the Feast Planning Committee!
Do you have an talent for event planning? Are you detail orientated? Are you interested in helping us secure sponsors or silent auction items?
Then join our planning committee!
Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 24 at 12:30 PM.