Sunflowers at Sunset

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GROW THE IMPACT

August 7, 2026

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Experience a unique and elegant dinner in the field at this one-of-a-kind evening, where nature, community, and purpose come together in a beautiful celebration of impact and connection.

  • Refreshments and Socializing – Begin your evening as you journey through rows of sunflowers with The Golden Hour, a signature cocktail or mocktail, created by award-winning mixologist Matt Gillen.

  • Photo Opportunities – Make memories and connections amidst the golden hues of the sunflower field with the rustic charm of More Road Farm as your backdrop.

  • STEM Experience – Be a kid again. Engage in a hands-on STEM activity and build STEM Kits for Indianapolis youth.

  • Elegant Dining – Enjoy an elegantly plated seasonal dinner served under the open sky, paired with a complimentary bar.

  • Live Music – Experience the soulful sound of Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin and her band while you dine and dance.

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  • Rain or shine, the event will proceed with a designated rain plan under a cozy, large tent.

  • What to wear? We recommend “cocktail attire al fresco”–visualize an upscale garden party dress code with sensible shoes for walking in the field.

  • Road Construction is underway on Moore Road. We advise that you arrive via 86th Street to avoid any potential temporary full closures.

  • Enjoy the convenience of complimentary valet parking at the farm.

  • “Grow the Impact” of our vision for every child to have the opportunity to explore, create, and innovate in nature.

Individual Tickets are SOLD OUT
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  • Setting the table for Sunflowers at Sunset
  • Guests enjoy supporting youth in STEM
  • Young adult interns speaking into a microphone.
  • Sunflowers at Sunset guest and The STEM Connection board member smiling and holding a fan.
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  • High School Intern speaking about her experiences.
  • Sunflowers at Sunset guests talking and laughing.
  • Large photo arch with vining plants and sunflowers featuring Sunflowers at Sunset sign on an easel.
  • Sunflowers at Sunset attendees sitting at a table while listening to speeches.
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  • The STEM Connection administrative staff
  • TV Station FOX 59 interviews Sunflowers at Sunset presenter
  • Local Indianapolis glass artist talking to a Sunflowers at Sunset guest.
  • Hand-crafted cocktail The Golden Hour
  • Friends connect at Sunflowers at Sunset
  • Catered gourmet meal
  • Dancing at Sunflowers at Sunset
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  • Elegant table adorned with bright yellow sunflowers
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  • Guests enjoying Sunflowers at Sunset

Award-Winning Mixologist

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Matt Gillen is the creator of Sunflower at Sunset’s popular signature cocktail, The Golden Hour. With over 20 years of service experience, including a long tenure at St. Elmo Steak House and a degree in hospitality management, Matt is an award-winning mixologist and Level One Sommelier. He created the "Bermuda Triangle" cocktail and has earned top honors in multiple regional cocktail competitions.

World-Class Performer and Songwriter

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Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin is an accomplished Indiana-based musician with six studio albums who has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists and voiced commercials for major national brands. She also serves as a worship leader and co-hosts the Momnesia Podcast in Noblesville, where she lives with her husband and five children.