Local Food Fest
8th Annual Taste Real Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest
Sunday, June 23rd 2013 11am-5pm
Build and strengthen our community from the ground up!
Quick download: Sponsorship Package | Vendor/Exhibitor Form
The Local Food Fest celebrates local food and agriculture in our region, as well as provides local artists and artisans the opportunity to share their skills and talents with the broader community.
The event attracts over 2000 patrons from the surrounding urban and rural area, including young families, teenagers, university students, professionals, and seniors. Over 50 exhibitors participate, offering prepared food, craft beer samples, fresh produce, flowers and more! Musical performances and hands-on workshops and cooking demos also take place throughout the day on two dedicated stages.
Become a sponsor!
Access to fresh, local food is important to the development and strengthening of vibrant, creative communities. This sponsorship opportunity offers you and your business a way to demonstrate your commitment to local food, while supporting your marketing goals.
Align your business or organization with this thriving community event. Download the sponsorship package (PDF) here.
Become a vendor or exhibitor!
Showcase your unique product, business or organization to engaged members of the Guelph Wellington community. Download the vendor application form here.
Become a volunteer!
Volunteering with the Local Food Fest is a rewarding opportunity to connect with your community and the local food and agricultural leaders of the region. To find out what volunteering opportunities are available, please contact Allison at gfbox@guelphchc.ca.
For all other inquiries please contact Christina Mann at tastereal@gmail.com or 226-971-0264.
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Getting There
The 2013 Local Food Fest will be held on the grounds of Ignatius Jesuit Centre located at 5420 Highway 6 just north of Guelph. If arriving by bike or car, just head north on Woolwich Street. There is plenty of bike and car parking onsite.
Public Transit
Route 1 Woodlawn will take you to the corner of Woodlawn/Woolwich. From there it is a 10 minute walk north on Woodlawn to Ignatius.
Guide dogs only.
2013 Local Food Fest Sponsors
Snapshot of the 2012 Local Food Fest
