Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Old State Capitol Plaza will come alive with the flavors of the season as Downtown Springfield, Inc. hosts the Friends of the Market Street Dinner. The farm-to-table experience, now in its ninth year, celebrates the Old Capitol Farmers Market and gives guests an evening of culinary artistry surrounded by the historical backdrop of downtown Springfield.

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., local chefs will join forces with farmers market vendors to craft four courses, each paired with wines from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. The outdoor dinner will feature cuisine from local chefs including the following:

Appetizer course by Aunt Lou’s Soul Food
Salad course by Maldaner’s Restaurant
Entree by Beelzebunz
Dessert course by Incredibly Delicious
The event is made possible through support from Bank of Springfield.