Harvest Fest: A Sunset Cocktail Fundraiser at Evergreen Nursery

Key Takeaways

• What: A ticketed outdoor cocktail fundraiser co-hosted by Tandi Family Farms and Beloved Communities Network, held right here at Evergreen Nursery
• When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• Where: Evergreen Nursery, 350 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
• Why: Help raise $50,000 to expand community food access, neighborhood gardens, and hands-on garden education across the East Bay. Tickets: $50 single or $75 per couple.

This October, Evergreen Nursery is proud to open our garden center after hours for Harvest Fest, a Sunset Cocktail Fundraiser benefiting Tandi Family Farms and Beloved Communities Network. It is an evening of live music, garden-fresh bites, and cocktails at sunset, all in support of two local non-profits working to put fresh, home-grown food within reach of more East Bay families.

A Fundraiser Rooted in Two Years of Partnership

Our relationship with Tandi Family Farms goes back two years and counting. We have partnered with them on the Victory Garden Project, plus seasonall workshops at the nursery to help East Bay gardeners grow more edible garden plants in their own backyards. Harvest Fest is a chance to celebrate that partnership in person and put real dollars behind their important work.

What Your Ticket Supports

Every ticket and every extra dollar donated goes toward turning underused urban spaces into thriving, food-producing community spaces. The evening supports two connected efforts:

• The Beloved Community Garden — a Tandi Family Farms satellite hub in Oakland, created with Beloved Communities Network. Since breaking ground in March 2026, it has already harvested more than 800 pounds of produce for the Melrose Neighborhood Pantry and is on pace to grow over 2,300 pounds a year.
• The Victory Garden Project — Tandi Family Farms' signature initiative provides free edible garden installations to the community, serving over 400 youth, teens, and seniors. VGP teaches people how to grow their own food and how to cook what they harvest. It has expanded 1,000% since launching in 2024.

An Evening at the Nursery

Expect an outdoor evening among our fall plant displays, with:

• Live entertainment
• Interactive curation stations
• Heavy hors d'oeuvres featuring seasonal bites made with produce fresh from the partner gardens
• Cocktails and refreshments set against an autumn sunset

Tickets & Logistics

• Single Ticket (Meadow Entry): $50 per person
• Couple Ticket (Garden Duo): $75 per couple
• Each ticket includes two adult drinks per person plus heavy hors d'oeuvres

Space is limited. Reserve your tickets here, or visit tandifamilyfarms.org for full event details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvest Fest open to the public?

Yes. Harvest Fest is open to anyone who would like to support local food access work in the East Bay. Tickets are limited, so early reservation is recommended.

What does my ticket include?

Every ticket includes two adult drinks per person and heavy hors d'oeuvres featuring seasonal bites made with garden-fresh produce, plus live entertainment and interactive curation stations.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

Harvest Fest is an outdoor evening gathering here at the nursery, so dress for a comfortable October evening and expect to be on your feet and moving between stations.

Where does my ticket money go?

Proceeds support the Beloved Community Garden in Oakland and Tandi Family Farms' Victory Garden Project, both working to expand community food access, neighborhood gardens, and garden education across San Leandro, Oakland, and the greater East Bay.

We are honored to open the nursery for an evening that celebrates everything we value: growing your own food, taking care of your neighbors, and building community one garden bed at a time. Come say hello, grab a cocktail, and help us support two organizations doing real work in our East Bay neighborhoods. Our plant-loving staff will be around too, so stop by and say hi.

Happy Growing!

Evergreen Nursery | Open daily 9:30 AM–5:30 PM | 350 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577