September 23, 2012 Simcoe -
The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is pleased to announce its
newest event at this year’s Fair “Eat & Drink at Flavourfest”.
This
new show will run every day of the Fair, Tuesday, October 2 through to
Monday, October 8, opening daily at 3pm in the Recreation Centre Arena
on the Fairgrounds.
For
the last three years, the highly successful food and drink show “Eat
& Drink Norfolk” has been held at the Aud each April. “After many
requests to have this show on more than once a year, we decided to
launch a smaller version during the Fair as part of Flavourfest” says
General Manager Karen Matthews.
Flavourfest is a specialized market
located in the Rec Centre Arena for the entire duration of the Fair
featuring Norfolk products supplied by local farmers, producers and
vendors.
There
is no extra admission fee to this show as it is included in the cost of
admission to the Fair. It is also open to all ages so that families can
attend together as part of their day at the Fair. Tasting tokens will
be available for $1 each and most samples will range from one to four
tokens.
The
Celebrity Stage will feature an incredible line up of well-known
personalities from the world of Food and Drink sharing healthy and
delicious fall harvest recipes. The Fairly Fat Guys, Norfolk’s Food
Ambassadors will be the stage hosts for the week and will have cooking
demonstrations on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 3pm. Kevin Brauch of
Food Network’s “The Thirsty Traveler” and “Iron Chef America” will
appear on Wednesday, October 3. Chef David Rocco, host of “David Rocco’s
Dolce Vita” on Food Network will be onstage on Thursday, October 4.
The ever popular Pastry Chef Anna Olson of Food Network’s “Sugar” and
“Fresh” will be presenting on Friday, October 5. Chef Kary Osmond of
CBC’s “Best Recipes Ever” will be appearing Saturday, October 6 while
Chef Rose Reisman, cookbook author and TV personality will be onstage
Sunday, October 7. All shows are scheduled for 4pm and 7pm. Musical
entertainment will also be featured nightly on the Entertainment Stage.
Rob Reed, Claire Senko, Brittany Brant Quartet, Tia McGraff, Mushy Peez
and Grey Sky will each perform on different days at 5pm, 6pm and 8pm.
The
Fair has been able to launch this new event thanks to a Celebrate
Ontario grant provided by the Government of Ontario as well as the
generous support of corporate sponsors Butcher & Restaurant
Equipment & Supplies, Norfolk Mutual Insurance Company and the
Travelodge.
“Eat
& Drink at Flavourfest” is the perfect opportunity to sample and
enjoy the many amazing food and beverage products that come from Norfolk
County. Sip, savour and shop all under one roof. It’s a show not to be
missed while visiting the Fair,” says Chantal Zorad, Special Events
Manager.
The
Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is in its 172nd year, and is the
fourth largest fair in Ontario, with over 100,000 visitors each year.
This year’s fair features agricultural displays, craft exhibits, food
vendors, art demonstrations, talent competitions, midway rides,
Celebrity Chefs, amazing concerts featuring 50 Years of Motown with the
original artists, Chantal Kreviazuk and Dean Brody, plus many other
special events. For more information on the fair and any of the
scheduled events, please visit our website at norfolkcountyfair.com or by phone at (519) 426-7280
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