OCTA

Join us as we cycle our way through the county and experience the tastes, sights and sounds of our region.

For More Info: http://ebw.evergreen.ca/whats-on/farmers-market/

When seasons turn to fall, Sensational Elora turns the town into a festive, ten-day event that celebrates all the things we love.

The beach of Sandbanks Provincial Park sets the stage for the annual Harvestin’ the County Supper this September. A 100% Prince Edward County feast featuring local beef and pork.

• online www.countytix.ca
• by phone 613.471.1991
• in person at the Festival Players Box Office located at Books & Company, 289 Main Street, Picton

Presented by Currah’s Cafe & Catering

The Canadian Chefs’ Congress connects chefs to our land in solidarity with farmers, fishers, gardeners, foragers and all artisanal food producers.

The Canadian Chefs’ Congress is a biennial gathering of chefs from across Canada that reinforces the passion and integrity of Canadian Food Culture.

The Tour de Greenbelt, a fresh air festival on wheels, explores all Ontario’s Greenbelt has to offer – fresh, local food, rural hospitality and fun recreation.

The Tour began in 2007 as a visionary partnership between environmentally conscious retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.

Now in its third year, the Tour takes place September 11-12 and 25-26. This year’s cycling adventure will incorporate four distinct, fully paved, marshalled routes in three Greenbelt regions with each route designed for fun, rather than competition.

This family-oriented cycling event includes visits to farms, villages, water falls, parks, lakes, farmers’ markets and wineries. End-of-ride meals feature delicious, local Greenbelt food.

Visit www.tourdegrenbeltca for more information and to register.

SPECIAL PROMO CODE:  For $5 off your registration use promo code: 857896

Event details:

Saturday, September 11th and Sunday, September 12th –St. Catharines/Niagara: Starting and ending at Henry of Pelham Winery and moving throughout Niagara region, visiting Balls Falls, Jordan village, local stables, farms and wineries and ending with a local food lunch and live music at the winery. Special “Dirty Hands” program for kids.

Saturday, September 25th – Newmarket/York Region: Starting and ending at the Newmarket Farmers’ Market riding on the Nokiidaa Trail touring to Musselman’s Lake and visiting farms along the way before ending off with a local food lunch, live music and kids activities.

Sunday, September 26th – Uxbridge/Durham: Starting and ending at Elgin Park in Uxbridge. This route will explore orchards, corn mazes, and forests before ending with a local food BBQ lunch, kids activities and live entertainment

A culinary experience of local proportions!  Tastings on 12 Restaurant Patios, Village Marketplace, Local Cider, Wine, Beer, Demonstrations and Fashion to bring you the best of Blue!  Plus live music, fall hiking and a special Apple Pie Trail kick-off.

We have two discussions happening between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. – guest author Lorraine Johnson of City Farmer:  Adventures in Urban Gardening joins us for a reading & signing; & Patrick Johnson of Apple Top Farm will be talking about organic agriculture & nutrition.

We will also have a Village market place – featuring Apple Pie Trail members – history, art, education & tastes + all Village restaurants offering ‘tastes of Blue’ paired with wine & beer.

Cooking demonstrations also happening at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; there’s a fashion show, children’s entertainment & painting ‘apple’ art supplied by Matilda Swanson Gallery.

The Good Taste Festival is the highly anticipated gourmet food, wine and lifestyle festival, offering a culinary experience that embraces style and tempts your taste buds.