Savannah Chefs and Farmers Unite for Culinary Fundraiser

Second annual Chefs + Farmers event to benefit Forsyth Farmers' Market

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The second annual Chefs + Farmers: A Culinary Experience event is returning to Savannah this week. The fundraiser, hosted by Forsyth Farmers' Market and FARM Hospitality Group, will take place on Thursday night at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. All proceeds from the event will support Forsyth Farmers' Market's programs that benefit local farmers and expand community access to fresh, healthy, locally produced food.

Why it matters

The Chefs + Farmers event is a signature annual culinary event in Savannah that brings together top local and regional chefs and restaurants to support the Forsyth Farmers' Market's mission of encouraging participation in the local food system, supporting sustainable production, and increasing community access to fresh, locally produced food.

The details

The event will feature seasonal dishes made with fresh, local ingredients from a variety of acclaimed Savannah-area restaurants and chefs, including Brochu's Family Tradition, Common Thread, Cotton & Rye, FARM Bluffton, Flora and Fauna, Greenhouse Bluffton, Husk Savannah, Late Air, The Laundry Diner, Lucia Pasta Bar, Municipal Grand, Uncle June's Art Machine, Veratina, Sobremesa, Strange Bird, and Tybee Oyster Co. In addition to the food, the event will also include expertly crafted cocktails, live music by the Intracoastal Playboys, and the opportunity to explore the historic William Scarbrough House and its surrounding gardens.

  • The second annual Chefs + Farmers: A Culinary Experience event will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Forsyth Farmers' Market

A Savannah-based nonprofit organization that organizes South Georgia's largest farmers' market and presents year-round community outreach programs designed to improve fresh food access and community health.

FARM Hospitality Group

A hospitality group that has earned acclaim for its award-winning collection of restaurants, which feature fresh, local ingredients, including FARM Bluffton in Bluffton, S.C. as well as Common Thread, Flora & Fauna and Strange Bird in Savannah.

Asia Harold

The Executive Director of Forsyth Farmers' Market.

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What they’re saying

“Chefs + Farmers stands apart as one of Savannah's signature annual culinary events, uniting top local and regional chefs and restaurants for a great cause.”

— Asia Harold, Executive Director of Forsyth Farmers' Market (wjcl.com)

What’s next

Chefs + Farmers tickets are currently available at chefsandfarmerssav.com or on Eventbrite. General admission tickets are $180 (plus tax and fees) per person, while new this year are VIP tickets for $240 (plus tax and fees) per person, which include access to an exclusive reception on March 5 at 6 p.m., prior to general admission.

The takeaway

The Chefs + Farmers event demonstrates Savannah's commitment to supporting local food systems, sustainable agriculture, and increasing community access to fresh, healthy produce. By bringing together top chefs and restaurants to raise funds for the Forsyth Farmers' Market, the event highlights the city's vibrant culinary scene and its dedication to building a more equitable and environmentally-conscious local food economy.