BEREA, Ky. — Sustainable Berea will host its Spring Gathering on Saturday, May 23, bringing supporters together for dinner, auctions, and recognition of local sustainability efforts.
The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Churchill’s, located at 100 Churchill Dr. in Berea. The gathering supports Sustainable Berea’s community programs, including the Berea Urban Farm and Victory Garden Blitz, a program that has provided raised garden beds to the community for 12 years.
🍽️ Dinner, Auctions, and Awards
The Spring Gathering includes dinner with each ticket, along with silent and live auctions and raffles. The evening also features the presentation of the Community Sustainability Award winners.
For Sustainable Berea, the evening serves as both a primary fundraiser and a networking opportunity for those interested in gardening, local food systems, conservation, and neighborhood-level sustainability projects.
🌱 Supporting Local Growing Programs
Sustainable Berea’s initiatives focus on helping residents grow their own food and develop practical self-sufficiency skills. The Berea Urban Farm acts as a visible community hub for these projects, while the Victory Garden Blitz focuses on the physical installation of garden infrastructure for residents.
The Spring Gathering allows the community to contribute to these ongoing programs while connecting with others interested in local agriculture and environmental stewardship.
🎟️ Tickets and Logistics
- General Admission: $50
- Full Table (Seating 8): $350
- Special Note: The event organizers have stated that tickets purchased for the previously scheduled Winter Gathering remain valid for the Spring Gathering. Ticket holders who cannot attend may request a refund by emailing Sustainable Berea.
Event Info:
https://www.sustainableberea.org/springgathering
Tickets:
https://www.sustainableberea.org/event-details-registration/spring-gathering-event
Upcoming Events in Berea & Beyond
🌿 Community, Arts & Outdoors
- Levitt BLOC Berea Kickoff (305 Estill St.) — Tuesday, May 12, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Madison County Beef Day (1000 Ival James Blvd.) — Tuesday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Tasty Tuesdays (Irvine-McDowell Park) — Tuesday, May 12 (every Tuesday), 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Madison County Early Voting Window — Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Amy Lewis “Origins” Reception (444 Chestnut St.) — Friday, May 15, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- SummerFest (The Pinnacles) — Sunday, May 17, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Primary Election Day — Tuesday, May 19, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Berea Arts Council Garden Tour (Various Locations) — Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sustainable Berea Spring Gathering (100 Churchill Dr.) — Saturday, May 23, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tools and Stools Workshop (116 Spring Circle Dr.) — May 30 to 31
🎭 Theater & Performance at The Spotlight Playhouse
Tickets and info: TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com
- Annie: The Musical (The Bluegrass Players), May 15 to 24
- Annie KIDS (Spotlight Acting School), May 29 to June 7
- Creative Arts Camp (“New York, New York”), June 8 to 12
- Macbeth (The Bluegrass Players), June 19 to 28
- Film Acting Camp (Rising 6th to Age 18), June 29 to July 3
About the Author
Dr. Chad Hembree is the Executive Director of Spotlight Acting School, The Spotlight Playhouse, and Spotlight Performing Arts. Affectionately known to the community as “Mr. Chad,” he is a playwright, director, and performer with a professional background spanning music, theater, and technology. As a contributor and editor for BereaOnline.com, he focuses on highlighting community news, local events, and the evolving intersection of technology and the arts in Madison County.