Foothills Food Festival
Enjoy a harvest bounty, and learn about how this agricultural revival is building healthier communities with stronger economies, while nurturing our natural environment. The Foothills Food Festival will showcase the "Food and Agricultural Renaissance" in the foothills of Western Maine. The Festival is being organized by Community Food Matters, the local Community Food Council, a project of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy. The festival aims to bring a wide range of food producers and vendors, food access, education, and community programs. Music and art will also fill the sidewalks and parks of downtown Norway.
The festival will welcome:
• Local Farms featuring Veggies, Fruits & Berries, Dairy, Meats, Wild Edibles, Honey and Maple Syrup
• Local Processors, featuring Baked Goods, Cheese, Ice Cream, Specialty Foods & Snacks, Beverages and Local Brews
• Local Outlets, featuring Farmers Markets, Farm Stands & CSA’s, Restaurants, Fare Share Co-op, Specialty Stores, Institutional Cafeterias
• Food Access & Nutrition, featuring Community & School Gardens, SNAP & WIC programs, Food Pantries and Meal Sites, Gleaning and FoodCorps programs
• Education and Support featuring Local Food Councils, Farm to School, 4-H and the Cooperative Extension, the local USDA office, Nutrition Education, the Maine Food Atlas, and Culinary Arts
• Food Supplies and Waste, featuring seed sources and compost operations
These groups will have displays with information and samples.
• A beer tent will feature local and regional brews.
Educational sessions, book signings, and food art projects will add to the event. Rain date is Sunday, August 14th.
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 13, 2016
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
1pm to 9pm, August 13, 2016. Rain date is August 14.
Location
Downtown Norway centered around the Norway Town Square. The Farmer's Market will be in the parking lot behind Fare Share Co Op - 443 Main St, Norway, ME 04268
Fees/Admission
FREE ADMISSION! Food and beer will cost money.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Festival Co-coordinators: Maisey at maiseygriffin@gmail.com or Marcia at mjhilton111@gmail.com
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