Taste of South Jackson Event Includes Restaurants and Farms

Staff Report From Athens CEO

Tuesday, September 13th, 2016

The Taste of South Jackson, a fundraising event to benefit the South Jackson Elementary School program Farm to School, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3 at the school at 1630 New Kings Bridge Road.

The event, now in its sixth year, is a collaboration with local restaurants and farmers. Some of the top chefs in the area and farmers will be on hand to sell produce and talk about their farming methods. The event is open to the public and includes live music and a silent auction.

Tickets are $20 for general admission and $5 for Jackson County students. They are available at tastesjes.eventbrite.com.

Among the restaurants participating are The Savory Spoon, Heirloom Cafe, The National, Athens-Clarke Community Chef, Farm Cart, Five Bar and Lazy Goat.