Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Triangle Park (4600 Guadalupe)
5  - 8 p.m.

Farm to Plate is the only fundraising event in Central Texas exclusively showcasing the fresh, local food directly sourced from member farms of the Austin Farmers' Market. Enjoy tastings by eight Texas wineries and sixteen of Central Texas' most outstanding chefs. Sip and stroll as you enjoy music by Sara Hickman and an appearance by celebrity chef Charlie Ayers, "the chef who fed Google". Chef Ayers will be signing copies of his new book, Food 2.0.

Proceeds of the Farm to Plate event will benefit the Austin Farmers’ Market and Sustainable Food Center.

Participating chefs include: Jack Gilmore, Z'Tejas; Rebecca Rather, Rather Sweet Bakery and Rebecca's Table in Fredericksburg; Robert Rhoades, Hudson's on the Bend; Todd Duplechan, Trio at the Four Seasons; Eric Lucas, Fino; John Bates, Asti Trattoria, Mark Chapman, The Cookie Lounge; Quincy Adams-Erickson, Fete Accompli; Mark Spedale, Primizie Osteria; Joel Welch, Kerbey Lane; Terry Conlan, Lake Austin Spa Resort; Jam Sanitchat, Thai Cooking with Jam; Jesse Griffiths, Dai Due; Melanie McAfee, Barr Mansion and famed cake creator Jennifer Bartos of All in One Bakeshop.

Rain or shine, Farm to Plate will be held under one large tent at Triangle Park adjacent to the Wednesday Austin Farmers' Market.  Silent auction items include a recovered-wood handcrafted table for 8 from Hill Country Woodworks, a complete table setting for 8 including plates, bowls, water glasses from Sunset Canyon Pottery, centerpiece by Gardens and other surprises from Zanzibar.  Table linens are being donated by a market fabric artisan.

Price: $10,000		PLOWSHARE SPONSOR Presenting sponsor Primary placement of larger logo in all print advertising, printed cards and posters, media releases and Austin American-Statesman Austin Farmers’ Market insert in late April, deadline permitting. Logo (linkable) on event announcement on website. Larger logo as presenting sponsor on banner placed at the two weekly Austin Farmers’ Markets from February to May. Sponsor featured in the AFM e-newsletter signature paragraph distributed to 4,000 shoppers each week, yielding more than 200,000 impressions (February - May). Invitation to speak at the event to welcome guests. 15 tickets to the event.
Price: $5,000		PLANTER SPONSOR Placement of medium-sized logo in all print advertising, printed cards and posters, media releases and Austin American-Statesman Austin Farmers’ Market insert in late April, deadline permitting. Medium logo as Planter sponsor on banner placed at the two weekly Austin Farmers’ Markets from February to May. Sponsor featured in the AFM e-newsletter signature paragraph distributed to 4,000 shoppers each week, yielding more than 200,000 impressions (February - May). 10 tickets to the event. Number of Sponsorships

Price: $2,500

HARVESTER SPONSOR Placement of smaller logo in all print advertising, printed cards and posters, media releases and Austin American-Statesman Austin Farmers’ Market insert in late April, deadline permitting.    Logo as Harvester sponsor on banner placed at the two weekly Austin Farmers’ Markets from February to May. Sponsor featured in the AFM e-newsletter signature paragraph distributed to 4,000 shoppers each week, yielding more than 200,000 impressions (February - May). 7 tickets to the event. Number of Sponsorships

Price: $1,500		CULTIVATOR SPONSOR Sponsor listed in the AFM e-newsletter signature paragraph distributed to 4,000 shoppers each week, yielding more than 200,000 impressions (February - May). Inclusion in promotional materials at the event; e.g., name or corporate logo on event program and an item of sponsor’s choosing handed out in goodie bags. 5 tickets to the event. Number of Sponsorships

Price: $1,000		FARMER SPONSOR Sponsor listed in the AFM e-newsletter signature paragraph distributed to 4,000 shoppers each week, yielding more than 200,000 impressions (February - May). Inclusion in promotional materials at the event; e.g., name or corporate logo on event program and an item of sponsor’s choosing handed out in goodie bags. 4 tickets to the event. Number of Sponsorships

Price: $500		GROWER SPONSOR Inclusion in promotional materials at the event; e.g., name or corporate logo on event program and an item of sponsor’s choosing handed out in goodie bags. 2 tickets to the event. Number of Sponsorships