Eat Local Special Events
Tuesday, September 1st, 7:00-9:00pm
Come out to celebrate the start of Eat Local Month. Sample and learn about the lovely red and white grape wines of the beautiful Chesslawn Vineyard & Winery, enjoy some complimentary gourmet snacks, and find out what is in store for the rest of Eat Local Month.
Workshop: Savouring the Harvest: Freezing, Canning & Drying
Cathy Hansen, local farmer and chef, will be demonstrating simple ways to preserve the local harvest using canning, freezing and drying techniques.
Workshop: Using Local Alternatives: Honey & Maple Syrup
Saturday, September 12th, 2:30-4:30pm
Enjoy an informative guided tour of the Whole Village organic farm and eco-village. Learn about sustainable food production, community supported agriculture, sustainable building design and self-sufficient communities.
To reserve your spot on the tour call 905.584.6221 or email eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org
Eat Local Month Film Screening: Good Food at Empire Theatre Bolton
Monday, September 14th, 7:00pm
$7.00 per ticket.
Tuesday, September 15th, 12:30-2:30pm
Learn, prepare and try out local, seasonal appetizer recipes in a fun group setting. This event will be held outdoors at the Inglewood General Store and is $15 per person.
To reserve your spot for this event call 905.584.6221 or email eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org
Tomato Festival at the Market
Workshop: Cooking and Savouring Local Tomatoes
Friday, September 18th, 7:00-9:00pm
Come out to taste and learn about Downey’s award-winning fruit wines. Winery manager Edward Roy will speak about the wines during the tasting and light snacks will be served. The winery will be open for purchases after the event.
Cost is $5 per person. Please make reservations by calling 905.584.6221 or emailing eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org.
Saturday, September 19th, 10am-1pm
Learn to make and can local tomato salsa in a fun group setting. Take home 6 jars of salsa at the end. This event will proceed rain or shine.
Cost is $25 per person. Please make reservations by calling 905.584.6221 or emailing eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org.
Monday, September 21st, 1:00-3:00 pm
Sample unique handcrafted herbal teas. Each “tisane” is made from herbs and flowers grown by Lena (storeowner) in the Hockley Valley. There will be something for everyone’s taste and each person will go home with a sample. Lena will also talk about the health benefits of drinking herbal tea. Participants will sample: Hockley Meadow (digestive blend); Purple Hills (for headaches); Mono dream (for sleeping problems); Meditation & Chakra (help with meditation and the balancing of the Chakras); Quintessence (relaxation); Oprah’s Blend (Beneficial to women of all ages); and, Maple Crumble( Made with real Canadian Maple syrup).
Cost is $5 per person. Please make reservations by calling 905.584.6221 or emailing eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org.
Workshop: Waste Not; Want Not: Avoiding Refrigerator Rot
Saturday, September 26th & Sunday September 27th; 9:00am-12:00pm
Come and check out the Eat Local Caledon booth at the Bolton Fall Fair. There will be demonstrations, recipe ideas, instructions for savouring and preserving the harvest and a make-your-own station.
Saturday, September 26th, 1:00-4:00pm
Join us to celebrate the introduction Spirit Tree Estate Cidery to the Caledon food system. Try out their apple cider, artisan breads and baked goods. Take a guided tour and learn about the sustainable building and operating design of this Green Energy facility.
Local Fall Harvest Cooking Class at Millcroft Inn
Sunday, September 27th, 2:00-4:00pm
The Head Chef of the Millcroft Inn, and noted local food advocate Roberto Fracchioni, will be demonstrating how to cook locally and with the seasons, showcasing an array of techniques and recipes.
Cost is $5 per person. Please make reservations by calling 905.584.6221 or emailing eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org.
Caledon Crunch at Caledon Elementary Schools
Tuesday, September 29th, 11:00am
Schools across Caledon will be crunching all at once on a locally grown apple with apples from four orchards and counted down on Radio Caledon (Bolton 105.5 FM). Listen to the countdown live on the internet at Radio Caledon.
Workshop: Cooking and Savouring Local Apples
Thanksgiving Festival at the Market
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