Eat Local Month

2nd Annual Eat Local Month in Caledon

In 2007 the CCA organized Caledon's first-ever Eat Local Week. In 2008, we did it for a whole month! Now you can participate in Caledon’s 2nd 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 18th to Thursday, September 24th

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 (email to eatlocal_at_eatlocalcaledon_dot_org) for a chance to win free dinners at Caledon restaurants.

Special Demonstrations at Farmers' Markets

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.

  • Savouring the Harvest: Freezing, Canning & Drying - Wed. Sept. 2nd at IFM and Thurs. Sept. 3rd at CFM

    On Wed. Sept. 2nd, from 3:30-6pm, at the Inglewood Farmers’ Market, Cathy Hansen, local farmer and chef, will be demonstrating simple ways to preserve the local harvest using canning, freezing and drying techniques.

  • Using Local Alternatives: Honey & Maple Syrup - Wed. Sept. 9th at IFM & Thurs. Sept. 10th at CFM
  • Cooking and Savouring Local Tomatoes - Wed. Sept. 16th at IFM & Thurs. Sept. 17th at CFM
  • Waste Not; Want Not: Avoiding Refrigerator Rot - Wed. Sept. 23rd at IFM & Thurs. Sept. 24th at CFM
  • Cooking and Savouring Local Apples - Wed. Sept. 30th at IFM and Thurs. Oct. 1st at CFM

Special Events

  • Kick-off to Eat Local Month & Wine Tasting at Chesslawn Vineyard & Winery - 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.

  • Whole Village Farm Tour - 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.

    Read the press release.

  • Local Appetizers 101: Lunch Bee at Inglewood General Store - 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

  • Fruit Wine Tasting & Food Pairing at Downey’s Estate Winery - 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.

  • Outdoor Salsa Canning Bee at Inglewood General Store - 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.

  • Local Tea Tasting at Tea Boutique - 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.

  • Eat Local Caledon at the Bolton Fall Fair - 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.

  • Apple Cider Tasting & Grand Opening at Spirit Tree Estate Cidery - 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.

Lunch and Dinner 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.

Downloads

Download a full Eat Local Month poster.