The Greater Kansas City Chef’s Association is a sponsor for this event and is looking for teams to prepare and demo the local garden harvest from Broadmoor’s garden or gardens on the tour. This would be forSaturday June 27th and Sunday June 28th between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 pm.
If you are interested in participating as a team or team member, please contact the host, Chef Bob Brassard at Broadmoor Technical School
Bob Brassard can be reached at 816-674-8959 or bcbrassa@gmail.com or you can contact Mike Hursey at mikehersey@hughes.net.
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There’s something for everyone during the Tour and events leading up to it.
This self-guided tour is your chance to visit and learn from the people who are changing the way our city eats.
Urban Grown Kick Off | Wednesday, June 24 | 6 pm reception, 6:30-8 pm event | Kansas City Public Library – Central Branch | Kick off Urban Grown events with a panel of community leaders reflecting on the last 10 years and looking forward to the next 10 years of urban agriculture and local food. Catering provided by local chefs; Boulevard beer.
Eat Out Local | Thursday, June 25 | Dine at participating restaurants that offer special Urban Grown menu items featuring produce from local growers. Ten percent of sales will be donated to Cultivate Kansas City.
Urban Grown Birthday Bash | Saturday, June 27 | 5-9 pm | Westport Middle School field | Celebrate 10 years of cultivating Kansas City with us! Pack a picnic (don’t forget the beverages!), bring a blanket, and enjoy the company of urban agriculture and local food enthusiasts. We’ll provide the birthday cake, music, and surprise activities.
Urban Grown Tour | Saturday + Sunday, June 27-28 | 9 am – 4 pm Saturday, Noon-5 Sunday | Explore urban farms and gardens and discover what’s growing in Kansas City! This self-guided tour is your chance to visit the people who are changing the way our city eats.
- Glean ideas for your home garden
- Learn what it takes to run a farm business in the city
- Get inspired by neighbors working together to feed each other
During the Urban Grown Tour, many farms and gardens will host educational workshops on-site. Workshop and activity schedule coming soon
Tour Tickets
- Self-Guided Tours | Saturday, June 27 9 am – 4 pm | Sunday, June 28 12 pm – 5 pm
- Advance Tickets: $8 individual, $20 family
- Tour weekend Tickets: $12 invididual, $25 family
- Group Tickets: $5 each for groups of 10 or more
Where can you get Urban Grown Tour tickets?
Before the tour:
– Online
– At any Urban Grown events
During the Urban Grown Tour, June 27 & 28:
– Purchase tickets with a credit or debit card at any Tour site
– Cash purchases must be made at Gibbs Road Farm, Juniper Gardens Training Farm, or URBAVORE