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It's time to join in on the tradition. Let's get canning!
Tomato season is in full swing on the farm, and the plants are bursting with ripe and juicy tomatoes ready for picking. Join us as we harvest the bounty of the farm, toss it in a pot, and create delicious tomato sauce to savor the rest of the year. The produce is free, so bring as many jars as you can process over the two day event! The ticket price covers the cost of hosting the event and paying staff.
We have three sauce parties scheduled on the farm this year so you won't miss out. You can even come to all three!
Tomato Sauce Canning Party Dates:
Saturday, July 23rd - Sunday, July 24th
Saturday, August 6th - Sunday, August 7th
Saturday, August 20th - Sunday, August 21st
The Beginning of a Tradition:
9 years ago, Nigel and a group of local farmers were notified by the Secretary of Agriculture for the State of California that a rogue Mediterranean fruit fly hitch-hiked from Hawaii to California on a mango somebody smuggled into the state. The flies were caught in a local trap and an immediate 3 mile quarantine area was created to prevent the fruit fly from moving to other farms. Eatwell Farm could not move any fresh produce off of the farm, which basically shut us down.
Lorraine had the brilliant idea to invite members to the farm to turn the beautifully ripe tomatoes into sauce, which the Department of Agriculture stated could then be taken off of the farm since it was cooked to a certain temperature.
Two hundred members showed up in support of the farm, turning terrible circumstances into a huge party!
Let's continue that party this year! Gather up your friends, family and neighbors, and head out to the farm to preserve the best tomatoes you've tasted. You'll spend the weekend making sauce, meeting other members, eating delicious food and exploring the farm. Don't worry if you don't know how to make tomato sauce. There will be plenty of experts on the farm with tips and tricks to help you out. By the time the weekend is over, you'll be one too.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday
10 AM: Set up tents and camp-stoves
11 AM: Time to get cookin'
12 PM: Nigel demonstrates how to make the perfect Naked Sauce. (Believe me, this is something you don't want to miss.)
Lunchtime: Pack a picnic and enjoy your meal in the orchard, member's garden or another beautiful spot on the farm. There are plenty of options. Or purchase a ticket with a meal ahead of time for one of Lorraine's lunches.
12 PM - 6 PM: Cook, wander, laugh and drink. Enjoy all the farm has to offer.
6:30 PM: Pot-luck dinner. Nigel and Lorraine will provide polenta which will pair perfectly with all of the tomato sauces simmering in your pots. Bring a pot-luck side dish or dessert to share with other members as this is a community meal.
Sunset: Campfire with s'mores
Sunday
6:30AM - 8 AM: Freshly brewed coffee in the farmhouse
8 AM: Breakfast in the farmhouse featuring Eatwell Farm's pasture raised eggs
9:30 AM: Meet Nigel in the member's garden to begin the farm walk
9:30 AM - 12 PM: U-pick strawberries and tomatoes (only $1.50 per pound to take home)
What To Bring For Making Sauce:
Camp Stoves with extra fuel
Stock Pots (for sauce and water bath)
Bowls for washing your tomatoes and holding cut tomatoes
Spoons
Cutting Boards
Knives
Clean Jars and lids (bring as many as you want)
Apron and pot holders
Tongs
Wide- Mouthed Funnel (for pouring sauce into jars)
Lemons/Lemon Juice/Vinegar for extra acidity
Garlic and basil (We're not sure we have enough left on the farm)
Salt/pepper and additional seasonings
Other Items To Bring:
Refillable Water bottle
Sturdy shoes for walking the farm
Swimsuit and towel
Hat
Sunscreen
Side dish or dessert for the pot-luck dinner
Camp dishes to use for the pot-luck dinner and breakfast
Tent and sleeping bag
Musical Instruments
Picnic blanket
Camp chairs
Jacket for the evening and morning
Camera
Tasty beverages of the kid and adult variety
Bubbles and fun activities for the kids
Bags or totes for gathering produce
Flashlight
Cash to pay for softers, salts and Eatwell Ice Box ice cream sandwiches
What We'll Provide:
Water
Unlimited tomatoes for your sauce (and possibly onions, peppers and basil if available)
Polenta for Pot-luck dinner
Coffee and Breakfast in the farmhouse
Absolutely NO dogs or smoking allowed on the farm.
The farm has some rugged terrain, but many areas are wheelchair accessible.
Tickets are refundable until within 72 hours of the event date.
We love your overwhelming excitement at visiting the farm and are thrilled this year to open these event days up to even more members, friends & family and you! Please invite your neighbors, co-workers and anybody you think would be excited about the farm, our wonderful CSA Program and those who may just enjoy a day out in the country.
We reserve the right to reschedule/cancel the events at any time. In the past, we've had to reschedule and cancel events due to extreme weather.
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LocationEatwell Farm (View)
5835 Sievers Road
Dixon, CA 95620
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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