Crate to Plate

Crate to Plate is one of the Thomasville History Center’s most important annual fundraisers, providing vital support for the programs, collections, historic buildings, and community experiences that help us preserve and share the history of Thomas County.

October 1, 2026

Red, White, & Blueberry

In a year marking both America’s 250th and Thomasville’s 200th anniversaries, Crate to Plate 2026 celebrates the people, places, and plates that define our community.

Join us for an evening of local flavor, live music, and fellowship on the Thomasville History Center grounds. Each crate serves two and includes a locally inspired meal, wine, special take-home additions, and a quality reusable crate/cooler.

Guests may pick up their crates to enjoy at home or stay for the evening. Open seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a cash bar will be available. Reserved tent seating and open bar access are available for sponsors.

Crates are now available for purchase. Advance orders are required, and quantities are limited.

Purchase a Crate

What’s in Your Crate?

Each Crate to Plate order is designed for two and features a generous meal, wine or lemonade, and special touches packaged together for an easy and enjoyable evening on the History Center grounds or at home.

This year’s Red, White, & Blueberry menu brings together barbecue favorites, seasonal flavors, and a sweet blueberry finish.

Event Details

Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Thomasville History Center
725 N. Dawson Street

Guests may enjoy their meal on the History Center grounds or take their crate home. Live music will continue until 8:00 p.m., and dine-in guests are welcome to stay and enjoy the evening.

A variety of seating will be available throughout the grounds. Event sponsors are guaranteed covered seating, while additional seating will be available for other guests as space permits. Guests are also welcome to bring lawn chairs and make themselves comfortable for the evening.

A cash bar featuring beer, wine, cocktails, water, and soft drinks will be available during the event.

Silent Auction

Don’t miss this year’s Crate to Plate Silent Auction!

Thanks to the generosity of businesses, attractions, restaurants, cultural organizations, and friends from Thomasville and across the region, this year’s auction features more than $9,000 in total fair market value.

Guests can bid on an exciting collection of experiences, getaways, dining, entertainment, family activities, and one-of-a-kind packages throughout the evening. All proceeds directly support the Thomasville History Center.

The Silent Auction is open to all Crate to Plate guests.

C2P 2026 Silent Auction Poster (17 x 23 in) (Instagram Post (3_4))

What to Wear

Crate to Plate is a relaxed outdoor event, so casual or smart-casual attire is perfect. Comfortable shoes are recommended, especially for walking across the History Center grounds.

Picking Up a Crate

To-go crate pickup is available from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on the day of the event.

As you approach the History Center heading north on Dawson Street, turn left onto Webster Street, then right onto Crawford Street and right onto Jerger Street. Follow event signs and volunteers to the pickup location.