Slow Food First Coast Annual Membership Meeting

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Dolphin Plaza at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

500 Wonderwood Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32233

RSVP here by August 2nd--Free to attend!

Join us for a vibrant evening of community, education, and delicious local food at our annual membership gathering! We’ll meet in the air-conditioned Dolphin Plaza, a beautiful oceanfront venue nestled in Hanna Park. Current Slow Food members and future members are invited to attend!

 

Event Highlights:

State of the Snail

Hear from our Slow Food First Coast chapter leader as they share an inspiring talk connecting Slow Food principles to today’s local food landscape.

 

Membership Matters

Make your voice heard and help shape the future of our chapter:

  • Discussion and Presentation of Candidates for the Board of Directors

  • Election of the Board of Directors

  • Discussion of Proposed Changes to the Bylaws

  • Voting on Bylaw Amendments

  • Discussion of Upcoming Events and Activities

 

Get Involved

Become a member, join a committee, and help us grow our impact. Plus, get a preview of exciting upcoming SFFC events.

 

Savor the Flavor

Enjoy potluck-style food prepared by our SFFC Board Members and restaurants featured in our Snail of Approval Program.

 

Breakout Sessions with Local Experts

Small group conversations to feed your curiosity and deepen your food knowledge:

  • Ask the RD: Nutrition Q&A

  • What’s in Season in Northeast Florida

  • Farmers Markets: Buying Local

  • Gardening: Grow your own at Home

Venue Information

Dolphin Plaza, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

500 Wonderwood Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32233

PAST EVENTS

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BOTANICAL COCKTAILS |  SOLD OUT!

Thursday, August 23, 2018 | Manifest Distilling  |  6:00 - 8:00 PM | Cost: $20 per person
Join Slow Food First Coast, Manifest Distilling and Edible Northeast Florida for an evening of botanical cocktails! Learn about local wild edibles and how they mix with spirits, take a distillery tour, plus sample sips of our favorite beverages, featuring foraged ingredients.  This interactive cocktail workshop will provide attendees an overview of creating a structured cocktail at home using local and fresh botanicals.  Ticket price includes cocktail demo, a custom botanical cocktail to enjoy, an optional distillery tour, and time for Q & A with distiller + guest partners.

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COOKING WITH HERBS WORKSHOP SERIES

Slow Food First Coast is pleased to present our first 3-part cooking series to help get your creativity flowing in the kitchen. Join us for one or more of the following workshops to learn tricks of the trade from the kitchen teams at Biscottis, bb's Restaurant and b the bakery. Each workshop starts at 5:30 pm and runs until 7 pm at Cultivate Jax. Tickets are $25.00 per person and include wine, cooking demo, appetizer tastings, and time for Q & A with guest chefs. 

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BASIL & GARLIC  |  BUY TICKETS
Tuesday, June 12, 2018  |  Cultivate Jax  | Cost: $25
Chef Steven Gaynor of Biscotti's will showcase Basil and Garlic featuring Biscotti's famous mozzarella bruschetta and ceviche.
 

ROSEMARY & SEA SALT  |  BUY TICKETS
Wednesday, June 13, 2018  |  Cultivate Jax  | Cost: $25
Pastry Chef Kandace Kirkland of b the bakery will showcase both Rosemary & Sea Salt in a demo featuring B the Bakery's homemade focaccia bread. 
 

PARSLEY & CILANTRO  |  BUY TICKETS
Friday, June 15, 2018  |  Cultivate Jax  | Cost: $25
Chef Connor Castelli of bb's Restaurant will talk Parsley & Cilantro with a demo of bb's summer-inspired Chermoula Sauce.