Root to Table’s 2nd Annual Great Chefs Table

Live Auction Host: Marty Kable

My parents were in the business of farming,carrying on the legacy of our forefathers who came from Germany and settled in Kabletown where they built and operated a grist mill. Decades later, my wife, Carol and I became involved in the dairy business.  We ended this endeavor in 1986. With much more spare time on my hands, I decided to become an auctioneer.  I enrolled in and attended the Missouri Auction School, a two week endeavor.  

Upon passing the required licensing and bonding, I was an auctioneer. I am a people person and enjoyed this occupation as it fit well with my crop farming operation.  It was great working with sellers which I represented and the many buyers who attended the auctions.

I retired from these activities three years ago but continue to provide a service to many entities in fund raising endeavors. My entire auctioneering adventure has provided many memories that reflect upon quite often.

Young George: Charles Harbaugh IV

Charles Harbaugh IV, was named Executive Director of Access Independence, Inc in May of 2021. He has over a decade of experience working alongside people with disabilities. A lifelong Middletown, VA native, he was elected the youngest mayor in Virginia history at the age of 24, in 2012, a position he still holds. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in business from Shenandoah University, along with a certificate in Lean Six Sigma. Since 2014, he has served as a professor of business and marketing at Laurel Ridge Community College. He is a published author and sports broadcaster for local radio and at his alma mater, Shenandoah University.

Charles also serves the community as a board member of Our Health, and the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation. When not working at his various jobs, he is a die-hard Washington football fan and 20-year reenactor of the Civil War, Wild West, Revolutionary War and French & Indian War.  He has portrayed young George Washington for a number of years for the City of Winchester, City of Alexandria, FOX 5 DC in Washington and other events and reenactments.

Where’s the Beef?

Join Joel Wilson (Audley Farm) and Lucia Henderson (Chapel Hill Farm) for a conversation about cattle, farming, and beef. Both farms are local to Berryville. Audley Farm is known for its premium quality Angus beef, while Chapel Hill Farm is known for its heritage beef and its efforts to save the critically endangered Randall Lineback cattle breed. Learn about heritage cattle breeds, get to know your beef cuts and flavor profiles, and learn about the differences between small farms and Big Ag. All while enjoying delicious drinks and snacks from these local producers.

Plan your weekend around this great destination

Taste of Blue Ridge has a line up of award-winning hotel and resort partners around the region. Itinerary ideas are listed for each lodging location so you can plan a weekend around this Root to Table event.

Berryville, VA is less than an hour from Dulles International Airport and Washington DC.