Totally Local VC's
Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Dinner at the Ranch
Locally grown. Lovingly prepared. Unforgettably shared.
More Than Dinner
Celebrating 20 Years of Bringing Ventura County to the Table
Since 2006, Totally Local VC’s Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series has created unforgettable evenings in some of Ventura County’s most memorable settings. Each event brings together exceptional chefs, local farmers and purveyors, and outstanding local wineries, breweries, and distilleries to celebrate the incredible bounty of our region.
From the welcoming pre-dinner gathering to a thoughtfully prepared five-course meal, every detail is designed to create an experience that feels both elevated and authentically local. Seasonal menus, local libations, live acoustic music, beautiful table settings, and unforgettable surroundings come together to celebrate Ventura County’s agriculture, cuisine, and community.
Get Your Tickets and Join Us at the Table
Celebrate 20 years at Ventura County’s original Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series.
Whether you join us for one unforgettable evening or both, you’ll gather around the table beneath the open sky to enjoy farm-fresh flavors, local libations, and a true taste of Ventura County in a shared, family-style dining experience.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Dinner at the Ranch
Our August Dinner at the McCormick Home Ranch SOLD OUT.
Save your seat for our October Dinner now.
Our 2026 Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series
Dinner at the Ranch
The celebration continues this fall with Dinner at the Ranch, the second Farm-to-Fork Dinner in our 20th Anniversary season.
The evening will feature a five-course, harvest-inspired meal served family-style and thoughtfully crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. Paired with local wine and beer, the experience brings guests together around the table to enjoy great food and conversation in a beautiful setting. Along the way, guests will also have the opportunity to meet the farmers, winemakers, and brewers behind each course, ask questions, and hear firsthand about the journey from field to fork.
This event is for guests ages 21 and older. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no on-site ticket sales.
| Date: | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
| Time: | 5:30 pm |
| Cost: | $185.00 per person |
| Chefs: | An incredible lineup of Ventura County chefs |
| Beverages: | Beer – Rincon Brewery; Wine – Clos des Amis Wines; Spirits – Ventura Spirits, Rancher’s Daughter Vodka; Coffee – Beacon Coffee |
| Purveyors: | Five Points Meat Market, Underwood Family Farms, Petty Ranch, McGrath Family Farms, Wicked Wire Ranch |
| Music: | Francisco Leon |
| Rentals: | Amigo Event Rentals, In the Mix Events |
Dinner at the McCormick Home Ranch
| Date: | Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Time: | 5:30 pm |
| Cost: | $185.00 per person |
| Chef: | Chef Tim Kilcoyne |
| Pastry Chef: | Anastashia Chavez |
| Beverages: | Wine – Camarillo Barrel Works; Beer – Camarillo Barrel Works; Spirits – Ventura Spirits; Signature cocktail – Rancher’s Daughter Vodka; Coffee – Beacon Coffee |
| Purveyors/Farmers: | Café Ficelle, Five Points Meat Market, Ocean Pride Seafood, Petty Ranch, Wicked Wire Ranch, Underwood Farms, Pyramid Flowers, Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project, Rieter Berries |
| Music: | Francisco Leon |
| Rentals: | Amigo Event Rentals, In the Mix Events |
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Dinner at the McCormick Home Ranch, where guests will gather beneath the open sky for an al fresco, family-style dinner celebrating Ventura County’s rich agricultural heritage.
Established in 1918 and passed down through four generations of the McCormick family, this historic working ranch is a true agricultural legacy. Guests will enjoy meandering garden paths, breathtaking landscapes, and an evening set against the backdrop of the ranch’s majestic residence designed by renowned architect Albert C. Martin, who also designed the historic Ventura County Courthouse (now Ventura City Hall).
Our August Dinner at the
McCormick Home Ranch SOLD OUT.
Save your seat for our October Dinner now.
Moments Captured at Our Dinner at the McCormick Home Ranch in August 2026
Video by Mike Love
It was a beautiful summer evening at the McCormick Home Ranch for Totally Local VC’s first Farm-to-Fork dinner of 2026 .
Guests gathered beneath the open sky at this historic working ranch, established in 1918 and still part of the McCormick family legacy four generations later. With the gardens, landscape, and historic residence as the backdrop, Chef Tim Kilcoyne served a five-course, harvest-inspired dinner featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms.
Local wine and beer flowed, farmers and other local producers shared the stories behind the food, and guests gathered around the table for an evening of good food, conversation, and the very best of Ventura County.
Take a look at what made this year’s first dinner so special.
Take a look at what made this year's first dinner so special.
Video by Mike Love
It was a beautiful summer evening at the McCormick Home Ranch for Totally Local VC’s first Farm-to-Fork dinner of 2026 .
Guests gathered beneath the open sky at this historic working ranch, established in 1918 and still part of the McCormick family legacy four generations later. With the gardens, landscape, and historic residence as the backdrop, Chef Tim Kilcoyne served a five-course, harvest-inspired dinner featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms.
Local wine and beer flowed, farmers and other local producers shared the stories behind the food, and guests gathered around the table for an evening of good food, conversation, and the very best of Ventura County.
Photos by Viktor Budnik
Can't Make It This Time?
You don’t have to be at the table to be part of the celebration.
Your donation helps Totally Local VC support Ventura County’s agricultural community, create meaningful educational opportunities, and connect our community with the farmers, chefs, and local businesses who make this region so special.
Dinners That Give Back
Every Farm-to-Fork Dinner helps support the Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation and its mission to connect Ventura County students with real-world experiences in agriculture, food production, and culinary arts.
These dinners provide students with a unique opportunity to participate behind the scenes and alongside industry professionals. Students gain hands-on experience in event coordination, catering, and logistics while working directly with chefs, farmers, and service teams, and experiencing the journey from field to fork firsthand.
Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series was created by longtime Ventura resident and Totally Local VC founder Kat Merrick, who explains:
“Our Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series was created to celebrate everything that makes Ventura County special, from our incredible agricultural community and talented local chefs to the unique places that tell the story of our region. Bringing people together around the table creates a deeper connection to the land, the food, and the people who make this community thrive.”
Our Sponsors
This Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series is made possible by organizations and partners who believe in Ventura County’s agricultural community, local food culture, and the power of gathering around the table.
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Love to be on your email notifications.. it looks amazing
We’ll make sure you are added to our email list. Thanks for your interest in our Farm-to-Fork Dinner Series. We hope to see you at our table.