Locavore Farm’s Dine on the Land w/ Chef Anne Michelle Hicks

This year marks a decade of Dine on the Land and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with you. Over the years Locavore Farm has grown into one of Illinois’ premier agri-tourism destinations offering an unparalleled farm-to-table experience that brings people together through food farming and storytelling.

​Dine on the Land – A Night to Remember

Step away from the city and into an unforgettable evening at Dine on the Land—a four-hour journey of food music and connection set on a breathtaking 30-acre permaculture-based estate.

An Immersive Farm-to-Table Experience

Begin your evening with a toast at our outdoor bar where locally crafted beverages set the tone for a relaxed yet vibrant gathering.

Tour the farm with Farmer Jones walking the land where your meal begins. Gain an intimate connection to the food the farmers and the regenerative practices that make this place special.

Gather at our stunning 110-foot handcrafted table surrounded by the beauty of nature. Here you’ll witness open-air cooking at its finest as chefs transform ingredients—harvested just steps away—into a multi-course meal smoked charred and roasted to perfection.

As the night unfolds live music fills the air blending with the warmth of the firelight. Dance on the grass sip from your glass and enjoy the company of those around you.

Close out the evening fireside where s’mores laughter and starlit skies make for a perfect ending.

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Chef Anne Michelle Hicks Michigan

June 21 - Opening Day

A MasterChef alum and culinary force Chef Anne Michelle Hicks (Michigan) is redefining the modern food experience. Known for bold flavors and impeccable technique Anne launched a spice company curates exclusive private dining events judges top-tier competitions and collaborates with major brands. She even landed a coveted spot at a VIP Food Network tailgate event proving her place among the industry’s best.

A decade of fire flavor and storytelling. As Locavore Farm celebrates 10 years of Dine on the Land with its Follow the Chef series each dinner will be a wild sensory experience—an open-air symphony of flavors and stories reviving the mind body and soul through the age-old tradition of gathering around a shared meal.

For Dine on the Land Anne is shaping Locavore’s plantings guiding the cultivation of heritage grains vibrant root vegetables and fragrant herbs. Guests will gather as she masterfully works with fire transforming just-harvested ingredients into an unforgettable feast—where each dish tells a story of land flame and passion.

What’s Included in Your Ticket?

Multi-course farm-to-table feast featuring live-fire cooking and fresh seasonal ingredients

Live concert under the stars with a front-row seat to an intimate open-air performance

Guided farm tour to experience the land and meet the farmers who nurture it

Bonfire and s’mores to cap off the night with warmth and nostalgia

Farm market and mini shop to browse fresh provisions and artisan goods

Live cooking demos and food stories as chefs bring the flavors to life

Locally crafted beverages available at our outdoor bar

Fresh flowers to take home a fragrant reminder of the night

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