Barefoot on the Farm: Honeypie Joins Milwaukee's Women-Led Food Celebration
September 14th can't come fast enough.
When Milwaukee's most innovative women in food come together to celebrate Wisconsin's fall harvest, magic happens. On September 14th, 2025, Honeypie Cafe is proud to join forces with 16 other women-led businesses for "Barefoot on the Farm" – an outdoor, family-style dinner that's so much more than just a meal.
A Movement Worth Celebrating
This isn't your typical restaurant event. Hosted by Let's Talk Womxn Milwaukee at the stunning Mapleton Barn in Oconomowoc, "Barefoot on the Farm" represents everything we believe in: supporting women in the industry, crafting handmade dishes with local ingredients, and creating unique experiences that bring our community together.
Let's Talk Womxn started in 2020 with just 15 restaurateurs in Chicago and has grown to 850+ women entrepreneurs across 15 cities. Their "competitors as collaborators" model is something we absolutely love – because when women support women, everyone wins.
Our owner Valeri, who serves as an advisor to Let's Talk Womxn Milwaukee, knows firsthand the power of women supporting women in this industry. That's why we're thrilled to contribute our Apple Cider Chicken to this incredible collaborative menu – a dish that captures the essence of Wisconsin's fall harvest with our elevated comfort food approach.
Joining us for this farm-to-table feast are some of Milwaukee's most beloved women-led businesses:
What to Expect
Picture this: a gorgeous barn setting, family-style dining under the open sky, and a menu that showcases the best of what Milwaukee's women-led food businesses have to offer. Your $125 ticket includes:
Welcome drink to start the evening right
Passed appetizers featuring collaborative creations
Family-style dinner with dishes from all participating businesses
Interactive s'mores station (because who doesn't love s'mores?)
Desserts that'll make you forget about your diet
Music by DJ Roxie Beane
Cash bar for additional beverages
The event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and ALL are welcome – this is about celebrating community, not exclusivity.
Why This Matters
At Honeypie, we've always believed in the power of community and supporting local businesses. This event embodies everything we stand for: handcrafted quality, local sourcing, and creating spaces where people can come together. When we support women-led businesses, we're not just buying a meal – we're investing in our community's future.
The collaborative spirit of "Barefoot on the Farm" mirrors what we do every day at Honeypie: creating elevated comfort food that brings people together, sourcing from local partners who share our values, and building a business that gives back to the neighborhood we love.
Join Us at the Farm
September 14th is going to be special. Really special. Whether you're a longtime Honeypie regular or someone who's passionate about supporting women in business, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Ready to go barefoot with us? Get your tickets here and prepare for an evening of incredible food, inspiring women, and the kind of community connection that makes Milwaukee's food scene so extraordinary.
See you at the farm.