Farm to Fork Lunch at Rustic Manor 1848:
Savor the Season, Support the Future
Join Us for an Unforgettable Sunday Afternoon Fundraiser Benefiting the Waukesha County Green Team
Experience the Best of Local Flavor and Community Spirit
Relax and enjoy a Sunday afternoon at its finest. Not just another Sunday lunch – it’s an invitation to be part of something meaningful, delicious, and fun while contributing to a special fundraiser in support of the Waukesha County Green Team.​
Hosted at the Rustic Manor 1848, an idyllic historic home and barn nestled on the Bark River in the heart of Lake County. Enjoy local food prepared by Flour Girl and Flame and Kettle Range Meats, live music, fun activities, a silent auction and an idyllic rustic setting perfect for families, couples, and friends. ​
​NEW This Year we are honoring one of our great volunteers with an Eco-Visionary Award!
What to Expect
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Fresh, Locally Sourced Food from local farmers
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Live Music and Activities: Enjoy local musicians, hands on exhibits and guided activities with a focus on building native habitat
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Inspiring Community and Comradery
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Silent Auction: Bid on amazing items and experiences - all proceeds benefit the Green Team.
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Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Activities for children and plenty of space for everyone to relax and explore.
Reserve Your Tickets Today
Tickets for the Farm to Fork Lunch are limited. Secure your place at the table by reserving your spot now!
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Early Bird Ticket Sales end on August 1
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Consider sponsoring a table or making an extra contribution to maximize your impact
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Follow us on social media to stay updated on event details and menu sneak peeks
Why Your Support Matters
Our community’s future depends on the choices we make today. By attending the Farm to Fork Lunch, you are not only enjoying an afternoon of exceptional food and camaraderie – you are investing in a legacy of sustainability and stewardship. Every ticket, every donation, and every word of support helps nurture the seeds of change that the Waukesha County Green Team plants across our region.
Sponsored by
Volunteer at The Fair
Volunteer at the Fair
or Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at info@waukeshacountygreenteam.org
Visit the Urban Forest
Learn about our Urban Forest planting, caring for trees, & use of the wood when trees need to come down
Test your knowledge of trees
Help Plant a Bur Oak at Retzer
Melinda Myers
Presentation and Garden Walk
Melinda Myers
"Creating a Garden with Year-round Beauty and Pollinator Appeal" Presentation and Garden Walk
Sponsored by American Transmission Co. and Grow Smart
Participate in Kohls
Wild Theatre
Kohls Wild Theater
Kids! Participate in the
"The Legend of the Trash Monster"
Electric Vehicle Showcase
Learn from the Owners
See Vehicles | Talk to Owners
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Chevy Bolt
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Chevy Volt
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Leaf​
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model S
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Tesla Model X
Celebrate!
Food & Entertainment
Celebrate!
Food & Entertainment
Food by:
Mama D’s
Twisted Plants
Mr. Greens
Entertainment by:
Gary Huber:
Heartbeat Drum Circle
Explore
Hands on Learning
Hands on Activities
Backyard Chickens & Honey Bees
Zero Waste for Kids
Pollinators and Native Plants
Insect Investigation
Your Action Matters Recycling
Kids Pot and Plant
Sensory Garden
Learn Something New
Presentations
Presentations
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Get Involved in Citizen Science
What are Sustainable Development Goals?
Indiginous Knowledge of Environmentalism
Impact Investing with EIG
Community Composting
Edible Landscaping
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See a
Planetarium Show
Horwitz-Deremer Planetarium Full-Dome Show
Showing on the Hour
Special Price $2 / person
Participate in a
Zero Waste Event
Bring Your Own
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Water Bottle
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Cup
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Cloth Napkin
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Eating Utensils
Guided Hikes
For Kids of All Ages
Take a Hike - All Ages
Explore the New Retzer Discovery Trail
Guided Prarie Hike
"Under in the Mud" Storywalk
Search for Bees and Butterflies
The Fair is Free to attend. Planetarium shows are $2.
Advance registration for planetarium shows is required. Register Here
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Exhibitors
*Ananda Healing Arts
*Be Green Pro
*Brew City Compost
*Chiro One Wellness Centers
*Chortek
*Citizens Climate Lobby
*Compost Crusaders
*EcoEvie Apparel
*Ellenbecker Investment Group
*Fresh Roots
*Food Faith and Farming Network
*Good Harvest Market
*Grow Solar Jefferson/Waukesha Cty
*Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County
*Hoppe Tree Service
*In La'kesh Studio One
*Interfaith Earth Network
*Joyous Wild
*Kettle Moraine Heating and Air Conditioning
*Live Life: Organic + Chemical Free
*Office of Energy Innovation
*Plowshare Fair Trade Marketplace
*Prairie Hill Waldorf School
*Ryan Meisel Music
Exhibitors & Activities
Exhibitors (cont.)
*Royal Roost Chickens
*School District of Waukesha Environmental Education
*Saving Ixonia
*SEWI Master Gardners
*Sierra Club Great Waters West
*Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium
*Spiritual Currents Music
*Sustain Jefferson
*Tall Pines Conservancy
*The Urban Wood Lab
*Tim O'Brien Homes
*TT's Torches
*Urban Wood Network - Wisconsin
*WasteCap Resource Solutions
*Waukesha County Creation Care Network
*Waukesha County Environmental Action League (WEAL)
*Waukesha County Green Team
*WI DNR - Urban Forestry
*Wild Ones Menomonee River Area Chapter
Presentations and Activities
*Native Tree Planting with Johnson's Nursery
*Retzer's New Discovery Trail
*Urban Forest and tree planting
*Electric Vehicle showcase
*Edible Landscaping
*Citizen Science
*Youth on Sustainable Development
*Impact Investing
*Kohls Wild Theater
*Creating a Garden with Year Round Beauty with Melinda Myers
*Creation Care kids
*Community Composting
*Drum circle
*Kids and adult yoga and meditation
*"This not that" badge presentations
*Retzer Nature Walk
*Prairie walk
*Community Composting
"Grow Solar" Solar Group Buy info
Permaculture Village: Kids crafts, Honey bees, Garlic kits, Sensory garden, and more
Fair Partners
