Harvest Season Happy Hour: A Celebration of Chicago Growers!

Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) is thrilled to host an end of harvest season celebration at KOVAL Distillery!

AUA is an advocacy and organizing organization centering growers, farmers, earth stewards, land and water. In partnership with and guided by growers we provide funding, technical assistance, advocacy and political education as resources to reimagine our relationships to land and the local food system while honoring indigenous sovereignty, black liberation, and immigrants’ rights.

We're excited to transition our annual fundraiser into a more casual, inclusive, and communal environment with a values-aligned venue. KOVAL Distillery crafts its entire line of liquors from scratch using a grain-to-bottle approach sourcing grains harvested by trusted farmers and has a longstanding commitment to supporting non-profits like AUA. If you're interested in learning more about urban agriculture in Chicago, want to support the work of local growers and are down to have a good time, this is the event for you!

Throughout the evening there will be:

• Warm, spicy and savory cocktails available for purchase with part of the proceeds going to AUA
• Delicious seasonal small bites to enjoy from local growers and small-business owners in Chicago
• Walk-through photo gallery of Chicago area Growers and Farmers
• Creative, Autumn-themed crafts and activities (great for adults and kiddos!
• A silent auction with unique, one-of-a-kind items

In order to make the event as accessible as possible, there's no ticket price to attend but there will be multiple opportunities to donate, purchase drinks and participate in the silent auction. Seating will be available inside and outside to be COVID-conscious. We can't wait to share laughs, drinks and stories with you!

Register to attend today and feel free to donate here!

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Accessibility: There is ample free parking directly in front of the distillery. There is a long ramp up to the entrance or a set of 4 stairs and no stairs once inside. Chairs with and without arms are available.