Honoring Our Past, Present, & Future
Celebrate the bicentennial of our community, the 40th anniversary of the CVB, Travel & Tourism Week, and our burgeoning culinary scene all at one unforgettable event! Jacksonville Plates on State is an outdoor dinner event inviting residents to pull up a chair outside and enjoy a menu of locally sourced meals by chefs from around the city, including Joe Standley of Proud Richards, Richie Frederick of The Corner Deli, Andrew Deuel of The Little Stove, and Bradly Mechol of Kitchen 63. Additionally, Abbi Kafer of The Soap Co. Coffee House will provide dessert pastries and bread for each table and Hamilton’s Catering will supply a gourmet cheese table, the tablescape and refreshments at the bar.
Jacksonville Plates on State Outdoor Dinner
Sunday, May 4, 2025
3-4 p.m. Cocktail Hour
4-7 p.m. Dinner
While our chefs will create a beautifully balanced menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. we regret that we are unable to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions for this event.
Tickets will go on sale February 28th and are $150 per person for up to 200 attendees. Experience includes a 5-course plated dinner with wine pairings, chef and local grower table talk and live acoustic music. Cash bar available for other refreshments.
To learn more, contact Brittany Henry, Jacksonville Area CVB Executive Director, at 217-243-5678 or reserve your space by clicking the link below.