Eat Local Month

3rd Annual Eat Local Month in Caledon

In 2007 the CCA organized Caledon's first-ever Eat Local Week. In 2008 and 2009, we did it for a whole month! Now you can participate in Caledon’s 3rd Annual Eat Local Month.

Celebrate, support and strengthen Caledon’s local food and farming system. Shop at local farms, u-picks, wineries and farmers’ markets and choose the local option at shops and restaurants.

Seven Day Eat Local Challenge

Friday, September 17th to Thursday, September 23rd

Register for the Challenge and use the Challenge Scorecard to keep track of how many of your week’s meals include local food. Submit your completed scorecard to Eat Local Caledon for a chance to win wonderful prizes and dinners at Caledon restaurants. This year we are aiming for a new record: 250 people. Help us to reach this goal! Sign up at the Eat Local Caledon booth at one of the markets or contact us at 905.584.6221 or eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org

Farmers' Markets

Special events are taking place at the farmers’ markets throughout the month, including cooking demonstrations, make-your-own, canning demonstrations & more!

The Inglewood Farmers’ Market (IFM) is held every Wed. 3:30-7:00pm at Inglewood General Store.

The Caledon Farmers’ Market (CFM) is held every Thurs. 3:00-8:00pm at Albion-Bolton Community Centre.

Special Events

  • Wine Tasting at Chesslawn Vineyard & Winery - Tuesday, September 7th, 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.

    Cost is $5 per person. To register please call 905.584.6221 or email eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org

  • Local Cooking Bee - Local Freezer Meals for Busy Times Ahead at Palgrave Community Kitchen - Friday, September 10th, 10:00-2:00pm

    When life gets busy, it can be harder to eat local, healthy meals. Well here's an idea...a clean, well-stocked kitchen, all ingredients provided, a few hours of group cooking and five locally-inspired recipes, followed by heading home with five freezer-ready main course dinner options for your household. The cost is $50 per person and includes 5 main courses (4 servings each) that feature local, seasonal produce. That works out to average $10 per main course or $2.50 per serving.

    To register for this event call 905.584.6221 or email eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org

  • Salsa Canning Bee at Palgrave Community Kitchen - Sunday, September 12th, 1:30pm - 5:00pm

    Learn to make and preserve local tomato salsa in a fun group setting. Novices and experienced canners both welcome. Take home 5 jars of salsa at the end.

    Cost is $25 per person. To register for this event call 905.584.6221 or email eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org

  • Cooking Class at Millcroft Inn: Local Soups & Stews - Saturday, September 18th, 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 $50 per person. To reserve a space for this event, please contact the Millcroft Inn Front Desk at 519-941-8111.

  • Spirit Tree Estate Cidery Tour - Thursday, September 23rd, 6:30-8:30pm

    A guided tour of the orchard and facility, with descriptions of the environmentally-friendly productions methods and facility design. Tasting of sweet and hard apple ciders and sampling of wood-fire baked artisan breads and Ontario cheeses. Cost is $20 per person.

    To register for this event call 905.584.6221 or email eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org

  • Fruit Wine Tasting & Food Pairing at Downey’s Estate Winery - Monday, September 27th, 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.

  • Herbal Tea Seminar & Tasting(with local lunch) at Tea Boutique - Tuesday, September 28th, 12:00-3:00pm

    Come out for a lovely, information-filled afternoon, centered on herbal tea and local fare. Participants will learn about the many benefits of herbal and tea and sample unique handcrafted herbal teas from Ontario’s only Tea Master, storeowner Lena Valiquette. Each herbal tea or “tisane” is made from herbs and flowers grown locally by Lena. A light local lunch will be provided.

    Cost is $25 per person. Please make reservations by calling 905.584.6221 or emailing eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org.

  • Caledon Crunch & Local Lunch Challenge at Caledon Elementary Schools - Wednesday, September 29th, 11:00am

    Schools across Caledon will be crunching all at once on a locally grown apple with apples from Caledon orchards and counted down on Radio Caledon (Bolton 105.5 FM). Listen to the countdown live on the internet at Radio Caledon.

    In addition, classrooms will be participating in the Local Lunch Challenge, wherein classrooms compete for the highest average of local food items in their lunchboxes.

Restaurant Events

Restaurants will be serving special meals with ingredients that are grown locally in the Caledon area. Reservations for lunch and dinner events should be made directly with the restaurants. All dinners involve a 3-course meal, and vegetarian options will be available.