Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive Early-Bird Discount
The Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A Toast to Dairy,” on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. at Melhorn Manor in Mount Joy, Pa. The event includes meal stations sourced with Pennsylvania Preferred ingredients, a selection of artisan cheeses, locally crafted wines and brews, and other networking activities. Individuals who purchase tickets by May 1 will receive an early-bird discount with $10 off each ticket.
“’We look forward to our annual ‘A Toast to Dairy’ event every year to catch up with colleagues and friends, meet new faces across the industry, and ultimately, support the next generation of dairy through our Foundation’s scholarships, internships and dairy education programs,” said Emily Barge, Communications and Marketing Manager at the Dairy Excellence Foundation. “We’ll have the PA Preferred food and artisan cheese that this event is known for along with fun activities and surprises to make the evening memorable for everyone who attends.”
This year, the event will feature guided, interactive cheese tastings paired with chocolate-themed food and beverages, a dessert bar, and samples from local wineries, breweries and distilleries. Attendees will receive a tasting passport to enjoy samples at each stop. The event will also include raffles, live music hour, a caricature artist, an outdoor courtyard, and opportunities to network with individuals from the dairy community and beyond.
“This is one of the ‘must attend’ events of the year, and it supports a great cause. It’s a great event to meet with other folks that have similar interests in supporting our agricultural community, and specifically, the Dairy Excellence Foundation. It’s a very enjoyable evening with great activities. Of course, the food is excellent as well,” said Frank Campbell who regularly attends the event.
Approximately 375 people attended the event last year and helped support the Foundation’s efforts to expose students of all ages to agriculture and dairy farming. Learn more about the farm-to-fork event:
- When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 6-9 p.m.
- Where: Melhorn Manor
977 West Main St.
Mount Joy, PA 17552 - Cost: $85 per person. Individuals who purchase tickets by May 1 will receive $10 off each ticket. Additional discounts are available for group purchases of eight or more tickets.
- How to purchase tickets: Visit centerfordairyexcellence.org/toasttodairy or call the Foundation at 717-346-0849.
“Everything was absolutely amazing! The event was so well organized, so well put together, and the variety of food and drink was outstanding. The pairing session was so informative. I loved hearing about the history of each farm, cheese and food pairing, and the atmosphere was out of this world,” shared Jennifer Orr of Harmony Acres Dairy who attended the event.
All proceeds from the event will support the scholarships, internships and curriculum provided through the Dairy Excellence Foundation. Those who are unable to attend the event can still support the Foundation at www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/donate.
To sponsor the event, email Jayne Sebright at jsebright@centerfordairyexcellence.org or call 717-346-0849. Learn more at centerfordairyexcellence.org/toasttodairy.