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Celebrate the history

of our community

at the 61st annual Farm City BBQ

B usiness and agricultural leaders prepare to celebrate what has become known as COME AND JOIN US!
a favorite Thanksgiving tradition in Collier County.
Sixty-one years ago, the national Farm City Council was formed in an effort to help Date: Wednesday, November 23rd
bring together business and agricultural communities. Their goal was to demonstrate Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
the interdependence of a vibrant network of farmers and business owners that help
support the economy and provide the basic essentials that every citizen needs. Location: Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
Cost: Tickets are $20.00 and include a Shula’s
In Collier County, the Farm City BBQ was formed in a similar way.The old timers
remember when Collier County’s farmers had a bad year of crops.The business leaders Steak House steak, Immokalee Salad, Florida
reached out to the farmers, inviting them for a BBQ and sharing in the little produce grown corn provided by Lipman Produce,
that was available so that their families wouldn’t go hungry on Thanksgiving Day. A baked beans from Russell’s Clambakes and
year later, the farming community wanted to reciprocate the hospitality so they invited
the business leaders for a BBQ in the “country.” complimentary beer, wine and sodas.
The Farm City BBQ is pleased to welcome the
As the years have passed, farming practices have evolved to meet the growing
demands of our nation and farming communities have grown to support more diverse Ben Allen Band to the stage!
industries. But, the relationships run generations deep at the Farm City BBQ where Tickets are available on
there are no suits or formal titles, just good friends that you greet with a hug.
www.FarmCityBBQ.com
“Farm City BBQ has a rich tradition in bringing together Collier County residents
and our agricultural community,” said Mike Warren, VP of Marketing for Seminole Cattle Baron Sponsors:
Casino Hotel Immokalee. “Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is proud to support • Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
our local community and host the 61st Annual Farm City BBQ, and we look forward
to a day filled with great food and camaraderie.” • Waste Management
• Arthrex
Over the past decade, the Farm City BBQ has grown from 600 guests to over 2,400
guests who share in the traditional steak and Immokalee Salad. Proceeds from the • Collier Enterprises
event support future leaders in our community through four non-profit organizations. • Shula’s Steak House
• Barron Collier Companies
In recent years, more than $300,000 has been donated back into our community • First Florida Integrity Bank
through the Collier County 4H Association,Youth Leadership Collier,Collier County
Junior Deputy League, as well as the Collier chapters of Key Club International. • Lipman Produce
Funds have helped support the progress of these organizations in providing hands-on • Naples Lumber
classroom education from elementary through high school students. Additionally, a • Life in Naples
portion of the proceeds have helped kick-start the development of the Junior Deputy’s • Naples Daily News
Camp Discovery as well as providing scholarships for sending emerging leaders to the
Key Club District Leadership and Education Conference. • D’Latinos

When you go, look like a regular by wearing your blue jeans and your best cowboy Proceeds benefit:
hat. Bring a friend and a few extra dollars to purchase your veggie bag of produce, fresh • Collier County 4H Association
from local farms and participate in the raffle of prizes donated from area businesses
including a grand prize – the Big Green Egg Grill! • Youth Leadership Collier
• The Collier County Junior Deputy League

• Key Club International

40 Life in Naples | November 2016