Farm City Week for this year is set for November 20-26.

The first Collier County Farm City BBQ began more than 30 years ago with a similar story. Following a bad crop season in Immokalee, the people of Naples invited the farmers to a barbeque. The following year, the farmers of Immokalee reciprocated the hospitality. The event still rotates from Naples to Immokalee annually.

This event is steeped in tradition from the steak and corn to the tables made from stacked pallets. Immokalee farmers also donate vegetables fresh from the farm. The vegetables are usually packed in a plain brown bag and sold for $10, with the proceeds benefiting local youth development programs through the 4H Foundation and the Leadership Foundation

Come out and celebrate locally at the Annual Farm City BBQ on Wednesday, November 25, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Maria Blvd.

Tickets are $20 per person and are available online at the Eastern Collier Chamber of Commerce or at www.farmcitybbq.com