9th Annual Empty Bowls

Supporting the Flat Rock Backpack Program

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Two Seating Windows: 12:00-2:00pm | 4:00-6:00pm

Local ceramic artists will once again fire up their kilns for the 9th year to help hungry children in the greater Flat Rock area. On Sunday, May 17, Empty Bowls, a community meal benefiting the Flat Rock Backpack Program, will take place inside the Parish Hall at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness. 

Advanced tickets are strongly recommended for the two seatings: 12:00pm-2:00pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm. Attendees of the event may come any time during their seating window. Each ticket includes one hand-crafted bowl (all donated by area potters) and a soup-based meal (a variety of soups, breads, and homemade cookies). For those wishing to eat at home, take-away is an available option.

Tickets are $30 per person. Children under 12 eat free. Limited tickets may be available at the door on the day of the event. Tickets will be on sale in the spring.

The Parish Hall is located across the street from the church building, at 1905 Greenville Highway. For more information or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, write to emptybowls@stjohnflatrock.org. Click the button below to get your Empty Bowls tickets today!

**The pre-sale of tickets will close on Friday, May 15, at 4:00pm.**