Thistlewaite Vineyards hosts several events throughout the year to provide members of the community with an opportunity to see what the business has to offer. This weekend, the vineyard will be hosting its biggest event of the fall.

Farm to Fork is an event that the Thistlewaite family has always had in mind, according to Deneen Rhodes, tasting room events coordinator.

“The idea of Farm to Fork had always been a dream of the Thistlewaites,” said Rhodes.

The event will be held Sept. 30 at 3 p.m., where those in attendance will be able to participate in “an evening of food, wine and entertainment,” according to the Thistlewaite Vineyards’ website.

The event began thanks to the Observer Publishing Company, which offered to help the Thistlewaites complete their dream.

“Carol Deangelo from the Observer-Reporter loved the idea of the Farm to Fork,” said Rhodes. “They were able to pull sponsors and make the event happen.”

During this day, there is a wide arrange of activities visitors can participate in, including art booths, with anything from jewelry to fashion experts from local clothing stores. There will also be a 5 Kidz Kandy booth.

“Along with the booths, an Alpaca farm will be present, and cooking demonstrations will be offered,” said Rhodes. “Live music will be performed all night long, and the night will be capped off with a bonfire.”

Rhodes said that there will be an acoustic set from 2-5 p.m. and the Observer Publishing Company booked the Southern Comfort Band for the rest of the night. The band, led by Ricky Marshall and David Paul Travis, is a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band that has played all over the country.

There are two types of tickets available for the Farm to Fork event: general admission or VIP tickets.

The general admission ticket will give the visitor a chance to try local delicacies, such as roasted hog, salmon sliders and sweet candy apples.VIP tickets have the added opportunity to meet the winemaker, have a private wine tasting and a private tour of the winery.

The event gives the opportunity for attendees to support the local people who produce a majority of the food, according to Rhodes.

Emerald Valley Artisans will be providing most of the dairy products at the event. They will also be providing one of the most famous Farm to Fork items on the menu.

“The pumpkin ravioli has become a local grown favorite over the course of the event,” said Rhodes.

Rhodes emphasized the main goal of this whole project: to give back.

“A portion of the proceeds go to the Corner Cupboard Food Bank,” said Rhodes.

According to Rhodes, the Corner Cupboard Food Bank has been providing food to those who cannot not afford it since 1992.

More information on the event can be found at farmtoforkevent.com or call 724-883-3372.