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Sunday June 27th, 2010 from 11am to 5pm
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, 5420 Hwy 6
J
ust north of Guelph. A smashing success again this year, the Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest was enjoyed by over 1700 people on a warm summer's day. There was a Farmers' Market and Exhibitor area, wonderful local prepared food, a dynamic children's area, live entertainment and numerous workshops about local food and farming. Many patrons also took in the cooking demos offered through out the day by regional chefs., guided farm tours, wagon rides and all the other activities.
Thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors that made the day such a success.
Local Food Fest 2010 – Tours, Workshops and Cooking Demonstrations
For more information about the various programming, click on the following link:
Tours
Workshops
Cooking Demonstrations
Entertainment
Vendors
Getting There
This is a free bus shuttle that is provided on a first come first serve basis. Babies are not able to ride the bus.
| Service | Time | Location |
| Pick Up | 10:45am | Guelph Community Health Centre at Baker Street Parking Lot Entrance |
| Pick up | 11:00am | Shelldale Community Centre on Shelldale Crescent |
| Drop Off | 11:15am | Local Food Fest at Ignatius Jesuit Centre |
| Return | 1:45pm | Local Food Fest at Ignatius Jesuit Centre |
| Pick Up/Drop Off | 2:00pm | Shelldale Community Centre on Shelldale Crescent |
| Pick Up/Drop Off | 2:15pm | Guelph Community Health Centre at Baker Street Parking Lot Entrance |
| Drop Off | 2:30pm | Local Food Fest at Ignatius Jesuit Centre |
| Return | 5:15pm | Local Food Fest at Ignatius Jesuit Centre |
| Drop Off | 5:30pm | Shelldale Community Centre on Shelldale Crescent |
| Drop Off | 5:45pm | Guelph Community Health Centre at Baker Street Parking Lot Entrance |
By Bike and by Car
Ignatius Jesuit Centre is located at 5420 Highway 6 just north of Guelph, major intersection Woodlawn E and Hwy 6/Woolwich St. There is plenty of bike and car parking onsite.
Public Transit
Route 1 Woodlawn will take you to the corner of Woodlawn/Woolwich and from there it will take 10 minutes to walk to Ignatius. Walk along Woodlawn Street North.
This is a community event, admission by donation.
No dogs please!
For more information about this event contact
Kate Vsetula
Guelph Wellington Local Food
519-821-6638 Ext 335 or email info@guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca
For more information about Ignatius Farm
visit www.ignatiusguelph.ca
A special thanks to Ignatius Jesuit Centre for hosting this event and to all our Local Food Fest sponsors.
