2026 Cultivating Community Fundraiser
Thursday September 17th • The Barn at the Springs
5pm - 7pm Cocktail Hour • 7pm - 10pm Dinner / Party
Brought to you by our Presenting and Abundance Sponsor:
Join us for Cobblestone Farms' annual Cultivating Community Dinner, an unforgettable evening celebrating great food, meaningful connections, and a shared commitment to fighting food insecurity across Northwest Arkansas.
This special event is more than just a dinner - it's a celebration of community and a night that directly supports Cobblestone Farms' mission of growing and donating fresh, nutrient-dense produce to neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
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Guests will enjoy a lively cocktail hour, an incredible multi-course dining experience, and an inspiring evening at the beautiful Barn at the Springs. Every course will showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients harvested from Cobblestone Farms and thoughtfully prepared by two celebrated chefs.
Event Co-Chairs
We are honored to welcome this year's event co-chairs:
Braulio Valdes – Vice President, Merchandising, Bakery & Commercial Bread, Walmart U.S.
Rich McCracken – Vice President, DMM, Produce, Walmart U.S.
Featured Chefs
This year's culinary experience will feature:
Chef Rob Nelson – Instructor, Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food
Chef Brad Walker – Corporate Executive Chef, Novus Foods
Together, these talented chefs will create an unforgettable farm-to-table dining experience that highlights the incredible flavors of locally grown produce while supporting an important cause.
Working together to ensure everyone in NWA has access to fresh food grown through environmentally responsible agriculture by...
Growing food specifically for hunger relief.
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Educating and equipping community members.
Training the next generation of responsible farmers
