Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we shut down Church Street in Middletown, VA on Saturday, September 7th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm for a spectacular family-style feast! Franklin’s Smokin’ Barnyard will dazzle your taste buds with a delectable menu featuring fresh, local ingredients from our region’s finest farms, orchards, and restaurants. Sip on exquisite wines from Timeless Wines and enjoy our exclusive signature cocktail, the “Barnyard Sunset,” expertly crafted by Emily Hardy, NW Works’ own Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist. The night will come alive with the soulful sounds of Melanie Pearl. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of community, flavor, and fun!
Menu
Appetizers
Garlic Knots courtesy of Italian Touch, Middletown, VA
Pork BBQ Stuffed Mushrooms courtesy of Shaffer’s BBQ, Middletown, VA
Arancini with Tomato Relish courtesy of Vault & Cellar, Middletown, VA
Harvest Salad with Feta, Apricot, Nuts, and Balsamic Dressing courtesy of Wayside Inn, Middletown, VA
Mains
Blue Ridge Brisket
Tender slices of premium beef, cooked low and slow, braised to perfection, with a beautiful smoked bark.
Cedar Creek Chicken
Succulent, hand-pulled chicken, seasoned and cooked to tender perfection, offering a burst of savory flavor in every bite.
Church Street Collard Greens
Tender collard greens slow-cooked with a savory blend of seasonings and smoked turkey, capturing the essence of classic Southern Cuisine.
Harvue Mac and Cheese
Creamy, rich, and indulgent baked macaroni with a blend of Southern cheeses, topped with a golden, crispy crust.
Wine
Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco
Following the meal, Blue Ridge Baking will be delighting guests with exquisite dessert boxes with ginger cookies, brownies, margarita cookies, Madison’s own sugared pretzels, and Shenandoah Fudge!