Join us on the farm for a beautiful summer evening of music, good food, community, and giving back.

This one-of-a-kind fundraiser supports Cultivating Connections Montana and our youth programming, helping us continue our mission of Building Community Through Food. Gather with us for an unforgettable evening featuring live music, an all-Montana dinner, time to explore the farm, and meaningful ways to support our mission.

Experience the artistry and creative brilliance of world-renowned violinist and composer Tim Fain, joined by special guests pianist Jeffrey Shumway, and Joel & Rachel Schnackel. Their music will set the tone for an evening that is both inspiring and joyful.

You’ll also enjoy a delicious all-Montana buffet dinner, scrumptious dessert, local beer and regional wines by donation, a 50/50 raffle, a Giving Tree, and our fun and creative RE-Cycle, RE-Use, RE-Gift Silent Auction. Take a farm tour, hear from our Youth Farm & Food Interns, and experience the beauty of the farm in the height of summer.

Come ready to celebrate, connect, and help us grow the next generation of food leaders.

What to Expect

• Amazing live music with Tim Fain and special guests Jeffrey Shumway, Joel & Rachel Schnackel

• A delicious all-Montana buffet dinner and dessert

• Farm tours and time to enjoy the beauty of the farm

• Stories and inspiration from our Youth Farm & Food Interns

• Local beer and regional wines by donation

• A 50/50 raffle and other fun-raising activities

• Our one-of-a-kind RE-Cycle, RE-Use, RE-Gift Silent Auction

  RE-Cycle, RE-Use, RE-Gift Silent Auction

  Part of the fun of this event is our unique silent auction featuring gently used treasures looking for a new home. Bring something beautiful, useful, or intriguing to donate and bid on items contributed by others, all while supporting our good work!

  Ideas include jewelry, artwork, kitchen tools, pottery, quilts, birdfeeders, games, toys, or other well-kept treasures you no longer use.

  You’re welcome to bring your auction item with you to the event or arrange to drop it off in advance by emailing Jenn at Support@CultivatingConnectionsMT.org. Even if you can’t attend, you can still contribute by donating an item for the auction.

  Important Information

  Parking

  Parking is available at Canyon View Church, just south of the farm. Thank you to Canyon View Church for sharing their parking lot. From there, it’s a short northerly walk (about 100 yards) to the farm entrance. Mobility-impaired parking is available at the farm, or guests may be dropped off before parking.

  Attire

  This is a casual outdoor farm event. Please wear closed-toe shoes. Lightweight long pants are also recommended. High heels are strongly discouraged.

  Seating

  Seating is picnic-style for both dinner and the performance in and around the party tent. Feel free to bring a blanket, lawn chair, sun hat, or anything else that will help you stay comfortable. Folding chairs will also be available.

  No Dogs, Please

  For the comfort and safety of all guests, please leave dogs at home.

  Timing

  Door opens at 5:30 PM
  Buffet dinner begins at 6:30 PM
  Live performance begins at 7:30 PM
  The silent auction will close 15 minutes after the end of the performance, and the 50/50 Raffle will close shortly after that.

  Farm Awareness

  This is a working farm, with uneven ground, weeds and thistles, sun and wind exposure, open water, insects, and all the unpredictability that comes with a wild and beautiful place. Please dress accordingly and take care while enjoying the event. By attending, guests accept responsibility for themselves and agree to hold CCMT and Homestead Organics Farm harmless from liability.

  Why Your Support Matters

  Cultivating Connections Montana exists to Build Community Through Food. Through farming, cooking, education, and celebration, we bring people together while creating meaningful opportunities for youth and expanding access to local food. Your support helps us empower young people through paid, hands-on internships in organic farming, cooking, and community food service. It helps us grow and share food, offer mentorship and job training, and create spaces where people of all ages and abilities can learn, connect, and thrive.

  Our programs include youth internships, community food access efforts, school farm visits, Heritage Skills workshops, inclusive programming for children and teens with special needs, and hands-on opportunities for people to grow food and knowledge together. We believe food is a powerful place to begin: something that brings people together across differences and helps create stronger, healthier communities.

  When you attend this event, you are directly helping us continue that work!

  Please help us reach our summer fun-raising goal of $50,000.