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Photo by Ronda Payne
Feast of Fields
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Photos by Barb Aguiar
Farmfolk CityFolk
Nicholas Scapillati, executive director for FarmFolk, City Folk, at Off the Grid Organic Winery .
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Photos by Barb Aguiar
Chris Braun
Chris Braun, chef at Micro Bites, sets out a 100% organic BC beef lollipop.
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Photo by Barb Aguiar
Parasols
Jen Vincent and Kirstin Hunter cool off under parasols with a glass of wine.
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Photo by Ronda Payne
Music
Live music at the Laurica Farms event in Aldergrove.
Feast of Fields is a fundraiser for FarmFolk CityFolk with three events held this year in West Kelowna, Victoria and Langley with net proceeds going to fund a portion of FarmFolk CityFolk’s work throughout the province.
For those who have never been, this is a four-hour (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) gourmet harvest festival where you grab a wine glass and a linen napkin and wander.
This year’s event at Off the Grid Winery in West Kelowna was, as usual, a success. And, as usual it was HOT outside. That didn’t deter the attendees, many of whom already knew how to navigate dozens and dozens of food and wine vendors in the heat of an Okanagan afternoon. Hats, sunscreen, damp cloths around the neck and umbrellas were seen everywhere.
The trick to having a great time at any Feast of Fields event is to pace yourself. It will take all of your will power not to run face first into the fabulous food here. Add to that dozens of wines, cider, meads and distilled beverages and you really need to make a plan. This is like a 40-course meal paired with adult beverages! Seasoned event goers know the trick. Start at the furthest point from the shade, drink a glass of water after every three beverage samples and walk slowly.
The great thing about attending these events is that you get to stand and chat with chefs, winemakers, distillers, growers and organizers and get the scoop on the fine food and libations available and made right here in BC. Enjoy the photos from Laurica Farms, Langley and Off the Grid Winery, West Kelowna.
Events are held in the late summer each year and tickets sell out very quickly!
To make sure you are ready for next year’s Feast of Fields, head to their website or follow them on Facebook.
www.feastoffields.com.
