Event runs from 6:30pm - 9pm, rain or shine.
Celebrate the longest day of the year on the farm with an elevated pig roast by renowned chef and butcher Rob Levitt of Publican Quality Meats, alongside a vibrant summer dinner from Elawa’s kitchen. This one-of-a-kind experience highlights the very best of Elawa Farm—bringing together Chicago’s culinary talent, seasonal local ingredients, and an unforgettable setting, all in support of a meaningful cause.
Proceeds benefit Elawa Farm Foundation’s food access and educational initiatives.
*New this year, assigned dinner seating is only available to VIP ticket holders.
Event Co-Chairs: Kate Holland, Ben Olson, Mike Salgat
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Ticket Information
$300 VIP Tickets: VIP tickets include a private meet & greet and culinary experience with Chef Rob Levitt at 6 pm. VIP guests will be treated to a unique chef's demo with Chef Levitt and exclusive higher mark whiskey tasting with Maker's Mark. VIP guests will also enjoy free on-site parking and assigned seating for dinner.
$200 General Tickets: General ticket holders will arrive to the event at 6:30 pm.
*Assigned dinner seating is only available to VIP ticket holders.
Add-ons:
$50 Parking Pass: Includes one on-site parking spot at Elawa Farm. (For general tickets only—VIP tickets already include parking.)
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Parking Information
Guests without a parking pass are kindly asked to park at St. James Lutheran Church, located at 1380 N. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest, IL, just three blocks north of Elawa Farm. From there, a convenient shuttle service will transport guests to Elawa Farm. The shuttle will operate continuously from 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm, with the final departure from Elawa Farm at 9:15 pm.
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*Please select the number of guests you wish to purchase tickets for. You will be able to select the type of tickets on the next page. You will then have the option to add a parking pass to your order in the following page.
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Party size
1 ticket