Vernon Valley Farm to host Tour de Farm buffet

VERNON — There will be a cycling farm tour around Sussex County, organized by Tour de Farm New Jersey, on Sunday, Sept. 6.

They will have rest stops along the way, with refreshments and tastings hosted by 10 different farms. Following the tour, a farm-to-fork celebration, with a three-course dinner, will take place at Vernon Valley Farm located in Vernon beginning at 3:30 p.m. and finishing by 6:30 p.m.

Andre and Tracey deWaal of Andre’s Restaurant in Newton will cater the event. Go to www.tourdefarmnj.com, for more information or to register.

Tour de Farm New Jersey offers an opportunity to meet local farmers while bicycling through beautiful regions in the state and sampling healthy and tasty seasonal food. The participants learn to understand the value of buying locally farmed products. You can also opt to come for just the buffet dinner. The menu is based on locally sourced vegetables, fruits, and meats from the farms on the tour. The dinner will be served in an outdoor farm setting with wine, white tablecloths, white tent and live music. On the dessert menu look for the Paris Brest with vanilla sauce, a tribute to the Tour de Farm. See the full menu below, and for further information to register for this dinner go to www.tourdefarmnj.com.

Vernon Valley Farm is located at 99 Sand Hill Road, in Vernon Township.