The Food Mill in partnership with Columbus Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the first ever Mater Mania Festival!!

We have two great events planned starting with a VIP dinner Saturday, July 30th At the Columbus Botanical Gardens, followed up by a street festival on Sunday, July 31st at The Food Mill Celebrating all things tomatoes!!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this event please contact Olivia Amos at thefoodmillcolumbus@gmail.com. #servingtheheartofcolumbus #communitypartners #nourishcolumbus #goodfoodgoodcause #matermania 

VIP Dinner at the Garden:

Enjoy an evening filled with music, specialty drinks and a farm-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Jonathan Harrison and The Food Mill using locally grown and sourced ingredients. The evening will benefit The Food Mill and the Columbus Botanical Garden in their efforts to #nourishcolumbus and serve the most food insecure of Columbus, Georgia. 

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.- Cocktails | 7:00 p.m. Dinner

prepared by Celebrity Chef, Jonathan Harrison and The Food Mill

Location: 

Columbus Botanical Garden | 3603 Weems Road | Columbus, Georgia 

About Celebrity Chef Jonathan Harrison:

Hailing from Alabama, Chef Jonathan Harrison brings new life to the beloved south when he steps into the kitchen. Having recently appeared on the first season of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef on Fox, Jon’s personality is as vibrant and flavorful as the food he creates. He is known for combining traditional southern staples with flavorful ingredients from around the world to create the reimagined comfort foods that are known and loved. As a private chef and food personality, Jon’s philosophy of sharing the south with the world while bringing the world to the south has made him a standout and fan favorite. Drawing from his roots in Columbiana, Alabama- Jon prides himself in using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to create a dining experience like no other.

Mater Mania Festival at The Food Mill (2nd Ave)

All things tomatoes! Kicks off at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Food Mill. Enjoy the day tasting all the best street foods from local vendors.

Date: Sunday, July 31 | 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Location:

The Food Mill | 3781 2nd Ave | Columbus, Georgia

VIP Tent & Bloody Mater Mania Party!

Bloody Mary fans unite at the Bloody Mater Mania VIP Tent . This tasting event features full size Bloody Mary's, a robust Garnish bar, mimosas, a tomato-tastic photo area, plus a commemorative cup to contain your Bloody Mary refreshments.

Tickets are limited.

Tickets include:

• 4 Full Drinks
• 2 Full Size Bloody Mary's
• 1 Build Your Own Mimosa
• 1 Attendee’s Choice: Mimosa or Bloody Mary
• Ultimate Garnish Bar 
• Commemorative Cup for Bloody Mary's
• Photo Area
• Yard Games
• Live Entertainment
• Shaded Seating Area

Buy Your VIP Tent experience with or without alcohol!!!

& We Have Mater Mania Merch!!

A limited number of Mater Mania Merch is available for you to take home. Artwork by Bo Bartlett. Make sure to include your shirt size when purchasing.

Or Softy Style Tee designed by Steve Johansen

Bo Bartlett Poster

Steve Johannsen Poster

Mater Mania Bag

Operating under the UGROW, Inc. 501(c)3 nonprofit, The Food Mill exists to eliminate barriers and solve issues that lead to food insecurity in the Columbus community, with a focus on community wellness. The Columbus Botanical Garden is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that is a committed partner in serving the North Highland Community and The Food Mill's mission to help solve food insecurity through the Nourish Columbus movement. CBG is a Food Mill partner farm, donating all its garden produce to the Food Mill markets