April, 24 2026 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

900 S. Holland Ave. Springfield, MO 65807
https://www.facebook.com/events/2142941229791423
417-888-2020 ext. 112 collaboratives@cpozarks.org

$25 per person

🌱✨ Introducing the 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! ✨🌱
Join us on April 24, 2026, from 5:00–8:30 PM, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the richness, creativity, and community impact of our regional food system.

Hosted by the Community Partnership of the Ozarks’ (CPO) Food Collaborative, this curated progressive dinner will take you on a guided journey through local community sites—each stop offering delicious, locally sourced small plates crafted by emerging nutrition professionals, celebrated chefs, and urban growers.

Along the way, you’ll learn how partner organizations are advancing nutrition security and expanding equitable access to fresh, nourishing foods right here in our region.

🌟 Tour Stops Include:
🥗 Missouri State University – innovative appetizers by undergraduate nutrition students
🍽️ SPS Ag Academy – a signature plate by Chef Dyllan Dale of Wild Foods by Dyllan
🌾 Springfield Community Gardens – farm-to-table tasting prepared by Farmer Kevin
🍰 Missouri State University – a sweet dessert finale and final reflection on community impact

This inaugural event blends exceptional flavor, meaningful connection, and local impact—you don’t want to miss it!

🎟️ Tickets are just $25 and seats are limited. Grab yours today!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-local-table-tour-tickets-1982391682888
Questions? Email collaboratives@cpozarks.org

Let’s celebrate local food systems together!