SIDNEY — Sidney Alive is excited to host the 2024 Open-Air Dinner on Sept. 26 on The Ross Covered Bridge in scenic Tawawa Park.

The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 where guests can enjoy a cash bar with a wine selection and a fall inspired cocktail from downtown Sidney’s Austeria Wine Boutique as well as beer, lemonade, water, a fresh fruit and vegetable tray along with cheese cubes and crackers will also be available to enjoy.

The farm-to-table dinner will start with a fresh salad and appetizer, which will be served at 6:30 then the main course and dessert will follow. The meal will be prepared and catered by The Spot Restaurant.

Crossway Farms will provide in-season, fresh produce for the meal as well as gardens mums and fall décor and the Shelby County Pork Producers will provide the pork loin for the main course.

The Muleskinner Band will be back this year to perform for the guests as they eat their dinner surrounded by a decorated dinnerscape including lights and rustic, fall inspired décor.

There are options for a more intimate experience with private tables of 6 that are available and will feature a personal waiter, can include a corporate name/logo on the table and on-site signage, as well as other guest perks.

Ticket sales are ending soon for this annual fundraising event for Sidney Alive and can be purchased through the Sidney Alive website, sidneyalive.org/events or by visiting the event page on Sidney Alive’s Facebook page.

Sidney Alive wants to express a big thank you to the Shelby County Parks Department for allowing them to hold this event on the park grounds and to everyone who takes the time to make this event a success! The Open-Air Dinner is made possible by all of Sidney Alive’s community sponsors and donors, including their top sponsors The City of Sidney, Copeland and Honda and their event sponsor Alvetro Orthodontics.

Questions about the event can be asked through this phone number: 937-658-6945.