Farm Dining
At Elawa Farm Foundation, our mission comes to life with our dining programs. It’s gathering our community, breaking bread together, and supporting our local farm community through our sourcing.
Our goal is for you to know what you are eating and to meet the people that grew and prepared your food. We aim for total transparency and accountability in our food, from seed to plate.
Burger Night
Wednesdays
6 pm
Join us for Burger Night, a casual, outdoor (weather permitting) community dinner celebrating good food and great company. We’ll be serving up charcoal-grilled burgers made with local ingredients, seasonal sides, and a buffet of homemade desserts. It’s a relaxed, backyard BBQ-style evening designed to bring people together around the table.
For every ticket sold, one serving of ground beef will be donated to our local partner, NCCP (North Chicago Community Partners), helping to provide nutritious meals to families in need.
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Summer Grill Night
Thursdays
6 pm
Gather around for Summer Grill Night, a weekly outdoor dinner that celebrates the best of the season, grilled to order over a charcoal fire. Each Thursday features a new, delicious menu—sometimes rustic, sometimes refined, always lively and full of flavor. It’s backyard BBQ meets open-air supper club. Expect vibrant sides, good company, and beautiful sunsets over the farm.
For every ticket sold, we’ll donate a serving of fresh garden produce to families supported by North Chicago Community Partners.
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September Farm Dinner: Steakhouse Night
Saturday, September 27
6 - 9 pm
Join us at Elawa Farm for an unforgettable evening featuring our seasonal take on a classic steakhouse dinner. The night begins with a family-style shrimp cocktail, followed by a plated wedge salad and your choice of filet mignon or New York strip with béarnaise. Sides like potatoes au gratin, creamed spinach, and sautéed mushrooms are served family-style, with chocolate cake to finish. Enjoy classic cocktails — Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, and Martinis — alongside a curated selection of beer and wine.
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Chuckwagon Chili Night
Wednesdays
6 - 8 pm
Join us for good food, great company, and an old-fashioned Community Dinner at Elawa Farm, where we come together to celebrate the rich history of the American West through Chef Lee's Chuckwagon Chili.
For every ticket sold, we will donate a serving of that evening’s chili and bread to families served by North Chicago Community Partners.
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Evenings at Elawa
Thursdays
6 - 8 pm
Celebrate the season with a cozy, community-style dinner featuring a chef-curated menu inspired by the best of fall’s harvest. Each evening showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients and bold autumn flavors — all enjoyed in the rustic charm of Elawa’s historic setting.
For every ticket sold, we’ll donate a serving of fresh garden produce to families supported by North Chicago Community Partners.
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October Farm Dinner: Wisconsin Supper Club
Friday, October 24
6 - 9 pm
Enjoy a cozy, fall-inspired evening with our October Farm Dinner, featuring a plated meal rooted in Wisconsin supper club tradition. Highlights include a classic relish tray, baked French onion soup, and your choice of horseradish-crusted filet mignon or broiled walleye. Finish with a Schaum torte topped with fruit, whipped cream, and ice cream.
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