2nd Annual Harvest Fest Fundraiser

| September 30, 2024 | Articles | No Comments

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHANTAL ELISE PHOTOGRAPHY

The Muskegon Rotary Harvest Fest event team members gather at the 2023 event. Stand- ing, from left, are Treasurer Kristi Nagengast, Co-Chair Dave Alexander, Event Producer Carla Flanders, Logistic Coordinator Lisa Kraus and Co-Chair Roger Morgenstern.

The Muskegon Rotary Club will host the second annual Harvest Fest fundraising event on October 24, 5–8 p.m. in downtown Muskegon. Held at Baker College’s Culinary Institute of Michigan, 336 West Clay Avenue, the event promises an evening of fall harvest flavors with tastings of exquisite dishes prepared by talented students, paired with a curated selection of wine, craft beers, and seltzers. Attendees can also enjoy live music, a 50/50 raffle, and silent auction items.

This community event offers great networking opportunities and the chance to win prizes, all while raising funds for local charitable organizations through the Rotary Foundation. Since 1994, the Muskegon Rotary Foundation has provided over $530,000 in grants to non-profit organizations in the greater Muskegon area, supporting community building, health, public art, education, and the environment.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the second annual Harvest Fest event! It is a perfect opportunity for the Muskegon community to celebrate the fall season and support community programs funded by the Muskegon Rotary Foundation,” said club President Timothy Arter. “It will be an evening filled with community building, great food, and live music all for a good cause.”

Top left: Shrimp cake with beet sprouts and remoulade prepared by students at the live action station during the 2023 event.
Top right: CIM Dean Chef Thomas Recinella talks with enrollment officer Debbie Smith at Harvest Fest 2023.
Bottom left: CIM student Aidan Slayton interacts with guests.
Bottom right: Handcrafted assorted chocolates.

Founded in 1916, the Rotary Club of Muskegon has nearly 250 members dedicated to improving both local communities and supporting Rotary International programs that include promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, supporting education, growing local economies, and protecting the environment.

Tickets are priced at $85 and are available for purchase online at Event Brite. Each ticket includes entry to the event, a signature Harvest Fest glass or seasonal plant from Barry’s Greenhouses and Landscaping, and one free beverage ticket. A cash bar will be available, and advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended due to limited space.

For more information and updates, follow the event on the Muskegon Rotary Club’s website and Facebook page.

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