2026 Haymaker Harvest Dinner
The Haymaker Harvest Dinner is a four-course, farm-to-table experience that brings the Market to life in a new way.
Held on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at The Barn at Walnut Drive, the evening is built around ingredients sourced directly from Haymaker Farmers’ Market vendors and the surrounding land. Each course reflects what is being harvested in real time, shaped by seasonality, freshness, and collaboration with local growers and producers.
The menu is prepared by NOSH Creative Catering and paired with beer from Bell Tower Brewery, creating a dining experience that is both elevated and deeply rooted in place.
Guests will begin the evening with a happy hour featuring seasonal passed appetizers, followed by a four-course seated dinner with optional beer pairings. Vegan and omnivore menu options are available.
More than a meal, the Harvest Dinner is a fundraiser supporting Haymaker Farmers’ Market’s mission to connect local people to local food and expand access to fresh, locally grown ingredients across our community.
Join us at the table, or support the work behind it by becoming a sponsor.
The intention is simple: to bring you as close to the source as possible - showcasing what’s being harvested, baked, and produced in real time, and translating that into a refined, coursed dining experience that raises funds to support Haymaker Farmers’ Market.
The Evening
4:00 PM
Happy Hour
5:00 PM
Guests Seated + Welcome
5:30 PM
Four-Course Dinner Begins
8:00 PM
Evening Concludes
Additions
You Pick: Seasonal Berries
Live Music
Raffle
50/50
Happy Hour
Guests enjoy a relaxed happy hour featuring a selection of seasonal passed appetizers inspired by local farm ingredients, along with a farm-focused mocktail option.
Happy Hour Beer: Tonto Cerveza Mexican Lager 4.2%
Tasting Notes: Tonto Cerveza is brewed with flaked maize for a crisp, refreshing body and a remarkably clean finish. With its low bitterness and easy-drinking profile, it is the ultimate versatile beer for any time of day.
Passed Apps
Spicy Calabrian Chicken Meatballs
Rich tomato sauce, pecorino romano
Vegan Option
Lentil and Mushroom Meatballs
Lentils and barley, tamari, onion, fresh herbs, smoked tomato sauce, vegan parmesan
The Menu
A seasonal, locally sourced four-course experience
About the Venue: The Barn at Walnut Drive
The Harvest Dinner takes place at The Barn at Walnut Drive, part of Walnut Drive Gardens, a six-generation family farm with roots dating back to 1862.
The farm began when George Saal immigrated from Germany and purchased the land in Suffield, Ohio. What started as a small farming operation has grown over generations through hard work, creativity, and a deep connection to feeding the community.
About the Caterer: NOSH Creative Catering
This year’s Harvest Dinner is prepared by NOSH Creative Catering, a chef-driven, full-service catering company serving Northeast Ohio.
Founded in 2011, NOSH is known for its creative, detail-oriented approach and commitment to using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. Their team specializes in crafting custom menus that reflect both the season and the vision of each event, bringing together refined technique, thoughtful presentation, and bold, memorable flavors.
At the core of their work is a simple philosophy: great food and great service create meaningful experiences. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, NOSH focuses on every detail, ensuring each meal feels intentional, seamless, and deeply satisfying.
For the Harvest Dinner, that approach comes to life through a menu built around locally sourced ingredients from Haymaker vendors. The result is a dining experience that feels both elevated and grounded, showcasing the best of the season and the strength of our local food community.
Beer Pairings Provided by: Belltower Brewing
Beer pairings for this year’s Harvest Dinner are provided by Bell Tower Brewing Co., a neighborhood brewpub rooted in community, craft, and connection.
Located in Kent’s West River neighborhood, Bell Tower Brewing is dedicated to creating a welcoming space where people can gather over thoughtfully brewed beer and scratch-made food. Their approach combines traditional brewing techniques with a spirit of creativity, resulting in a range of distinctive, locally crafted beers
For the Harvest Dinner, Bell Tower Brewing complements each course with carefully selected pairings, enhancing the flavors of the meal while reflecting the same commitment to local ingredients, craftsmanship, and shared experience that defines Haymaker Farmers’ Market.
