Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival

Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival

Your Spring Weekend Outing is Blooming!

North Florida School of Special Education’s Berry Good Farms Weekend Festival celebrates the community’s participation in lighting the way for individuals with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD). Join us, along with event chairs Shannon L. Smith and Andy Smith, for our signature weekend.

Sit back and enjoy the grand oak trees of NFSSE’s Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center and see the magic that support, belief, and opportunity make possible. Live music, dancing, family-friendly games, specially curated menus, craft cocktails, and farm animals await you!

Concert on the Farm

Friday, April 10, 2026 (5:00 – 9:00 pm)

A festive evening featuring live music from Bold City Classics and Top Shelf Band, dancing, bites from the Berry Good Farms Food Truck, and good vibes all around! Shop local at NFSSE’s microenterprise market for farm-grown greens, bouquets, handmade artwork, and more.

Dinner on the Farm

Sunday, April 12, 2026 (4:30 – 7:30 pm)

A seated, elevated culinary event that showcases the heart of NFSSE’s mission. Guest Chef Rudi Wimmer will collaborate with Director of Berry Good Farms Culinary, Chef Carrie Eagle, a Food Network “Chopped” champion, and NFSSE Culinary students and staff for a multi-course dinner. The evening will feature a focused program sharing student success stories and NFSSE’s impact.

📍Location

North Florida School of Special Education’s Delores Barr Weaver Therapeutic Equestrian Center

223 Mill Creek Rd. Jacksonville, Fl 32211

🎟️Tickets & Sponsorships

Tickets for Concert on the Farm start at $10, and Dinner on the Farm at $200. Sponsorships & VIP tickets are available for the greatest impact. The Weekend Festival sells out quickly, for questions please contact Emily Knight-Smith at EKnight-Smith@northfloridaschool.org.

Tickets & Sponsorships

Proceeds directly support NFSSE’s academic, vocational, and therapeutic programs, with Berry Good Farms providing hands-on opportunities for students to build real-world vocational skills on campus.