Forsyth Farmers’ Market and FARM Hospitality Group are thrilled to present the second annual Chefs + Farmers: A Culinary Experience event at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, located at 41 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. All proceeds will support Forsyth Farmers’ Market programs benefiting area farmers as well as the local community.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sample seasonal dishes made with fresh, local ingredients prepared by talented chefs from top local restaurants, including Common Thread, Strange Bird, Sobremesa, The Laundry Diner, Flora and Fauna and FARM, with many more to be announced over the coming weeks. Additional Chefs + Farmers event highlights include expertly crafted cocktails, live music and the opportunity to explore the garden surrounding Ships of the Sea’s historic William Scarbrough House, a c. 1819 Greek Revival treasure that was originally designed by acclaimed architect William Jay.

“We’re deeply honored to partner with FARM Hospitality Group again this year to present Chefs + Farmers, which is one of Savannah’s signature local culinary celebrations,” said Asia Harold, Executive Director of Forsyth Farmers’ Market. “Last year, the inaugural Chefs + Farmers event attracted more than 200 attendees and raised more than $30,000 to support Forsyth Farmers’ Market’s community-based programs. We invite everyone to attend Chefs + Farmers on March 5^th and to learn more about Forsyth Farmers’ Market’s mission to encourage participation in the local food system, support sustainable production and increase access to fresh, affordable food.”

Chefs + Farmers tickets are currently available at Eventbrite. Early bird tickets are available through February 15 for $160 (plus tax and fees) per person. After February 15, general admission tickets will be $180 (plus tax and fees) per person.

New this year are VIP tickets, which are currently available for $240 (plus tax and fees) per person. VIP tickets include access to an exclusive reception on March 5 at 6 p.m., prior to general admission.

“We’re excited to help present the second annual Chefs + Farmers event and can’t wait to showcase Savannah’s top chefs and beverage professionals for a great cause,” said Brandon Carter, Chef/Partner at FARM Hospitality Group. “Chefs + Farmers will provide the ideal opportunity to mix and mingle as you enjoy a variety of thoughtfully prepared dishes featuring fresh, local ingredients.”

2026 Chefs + Farmers sponsors include Flatbush Foundation, Critz Automotive, Coastal States Bank, Minis Investments, Green Truck Pub and Maudlin & Jenkins.

Forsyth Farmers’ Market is currently seeking Chefs + Farmers 2026 sponsorships from local businesses. For more information, please contact Cherie Trice at [email protected].

Forsyth Farmers’ Market is a Savannah-based nonprofit organization that organizes South Georgia’s largest farmers’ market and presents year-round community outreach programs designed to improve fresh food access and community health. FARM Hospitality Group has earned acclaim for its award-winning collection of restaurants, which feature fresh, local ingredients, including FARM Bluffton in Bluffton, S.C. as well as Common Thread, Flora & Fauna and Strange Bird in Savannah.