Sweet Hart Pioneer Dinner

Saturday, February 8th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 22nd, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hart Square, Sigmon Family Education Center
5055 Hope Road, Vale, NC

Join us for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience! Using a traditional 1800s cookbook, Chef Ben Sullivan will craft a multi–course dinner that embraces our ancestral roots while adding a modern twist.

This event will showcase traditional artisans, and you will learn more about our priority historic preservation projects in 2025. Traditional artists will demonstrate in the great hall during the event. These dedicated volunteers are committed to preserving traditional arts and crafts for future generations.

Embrace your pioneering spirit with an amazing dinner inspired by 19th-century recipes. Witness traditional artisans and craftspeople at work, and explore a silent auction filled with beautiful handmade items crafted by our artisans. The purchase of these items will support the preservation and restoration of the 2025 preservation projects

A welcome drink will be provided to you upon arrival, and a cash bar will be available throughout the event.

The menu for this event is set in advance, we are unable to accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Saturday, February 8th

Private Table

$200 per couple at a private 2 top table

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Shared Tables

$75 per person at a shared 8 person table

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Saturday, February 22nd

Private Table

$200 per couple at a private 2 top table

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Shared Tables

$75 per person at a shared 8 person table

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Doors open to all ticket holders at 5:00 p.m. Select your dinner time below. If your desired time is sold out, please select another. While you will be seated at your selected time, guests can enjoy various activities in the great hall before and after dinner service.

Chef, Benjamin Sullivan 
Director of Culinary Operations, Cranford Hospitality 

Graduating Summa Cum Laude from Johnson & Wales University, Ben has over 20 years experience in the restaurant industry. He has worked extensively throughout the Southeast including owning his own award winning restaurant, Vintage 301.Ben currently resides in Hickory where he spends time with his wife and animals. Ben is an active member in his community working with the Hickory Farmers Market, the Greater Hickory Christian Cooperative Ministries, and his own community kitchen, The Underground Table, to strengthen his community and the local food chain.

Refund Policy:

HSF does not offer refunds, unless the event is canceled.