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A Celebration of Local Flavors, Culinary Growth, and Community Connections
The Savor the Ozarks Dinner Series is a culinary journey honoring the Ozarks’ seasons, food traditions, and local agriculture. Each dinner showcases the best ingredients of the season while giving emerging chefs and food business owners from the AFIC@MCO shared-use kitchen an opportunity to:
- Refine their craft
- Collaborate with celebrated local and national chefs
- Build sustainable pathways to grow their businesses
These memorable dining experiences not only highlight the vibrant flavors and culinary talents of Northwest Arkansas but also raise vital funds for the AFIC@MCO Scholarship Program, supporting the next generation of food entrepreneurs and strengthening our region’s local food economy.
$150 Ticket – The Gathering Room Experience
Dinner begins at 6:30 pm
Enjoy a thoughtfully curated seasonal tasting menu with beverage pairings in the beautifully designed Gathering Room. This intimate setting offers:
- A warm, communal dining atmosphere
- A direct view of the featured chef and culinary team as they prepare the evening’s menu
- A special takeaway gift to carry the evening’s flavors beyond the table
$50 Add-On – The First Taste Experience
Elevate your evening with our new VIP pre-dinner option.
Arrive by 5:30 pm and enjoy:
- A curated selection of specialty drinks crafted to complement the evening’s menu
- Chef-inspired hors d’oeuvres created exclusively for VIP guests
- A lively and intimate pre-dinner gathering that sets the stage for the culinary journey ahead
Available as an add-on to your $150 dinner ticket.
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About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact AFIC@MCO as soon as possible.