Taste Of Huron 2011 Event Guide

Food

Music

Fun

Blues

14 DAYS OF LOCAL FLAVOURS & FEASTS AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 10 Culinary Festival

HAPPENING ACROSS ONTARIO’S WEST COAST

WALK-A-BOUT BLUES

MAIN BLUES EVENT

JOHNNY MAX SHKURA S’AIDA WILD T & THE SPIRIT

GALA

DINNER

LOCAVORE

BRUNCH N’ BLUES

TOP CHEF CANADA

CHEF CHALLENGE

12 CULINARY WORKSHOPS 7 FOOD FOR THOUGHT

DINNERS

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HURON PIONEER

THRESHERS

SEPT. 9, 10, 11

TASTY BLUES CAFE

BUS SERVICES &

ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES

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Taste of Huron Gala

$100

Buses Available

Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011 Time: 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM Cost: $100 Location: Bluewater Shores Resort Details: This elegant five-course dinner emphasizes the quality and taste of ingredients produced within Huron County. Prepared by a team of the best chefs found in the County, this gala dinner highlights a different locally-produced ingredient with each course, all paired with a glass of Pelee Island wine.

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SAVE by booking an Accommodation Package!

“Thank a Farmer” Hessenland County Inn Rates from $219 per couple

“Les Blues et Le Gourmet” The Little Inn of Bayfield Rates from $607 per couple

“Taste & Stay” Hotel Bedford Rates from $129 per couple

“Dining on the Shoreline” Brentwood on the Beach Rates from $570 per couple

“Breakfast & Blues” Colborne Bed & Breakfast Rates from $200 per couple

“A Fish out of Water” Brentwood on the Beach Rates from $640 per couple

“Functional Foods” Benmiller Inn & Spa Rates from $199 per couple

“Pack a Punch” Benmiller Inn & Spa Rates from $159 per couple

“Gala Dinner” The Red Pump Rates from $450 per couple

“Bites & Blues” Wingham Lindon Motel Rates from $155 per couple

“Huron County’s Wine Industry” The Little Inn of Bayfield Rates from $325 per couple

“Going Gluten Free” Wingham Lindon Motel Rates from $115 per couple

Food For Thought Dinners & Locavore Lunches *All Food for Thought Dinners & Locavore Lunch & Learns, do not include: beverages, taxes or service.

Event Sponsors

West Coast Bluesfest Sponsors

Taste of Huron Sponsors

Monday, August 29, 2011

Food for Thought #1: Thank a Farmer Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Host: Hessenland Country Inn, 72981 Bluewater Hwy, RR#2 Zurich, ON N0M 2T0 Reservations: Call 1-866-543-7736 or visit www.hessenland.com Various Huron County producers tell you how their food product is produced.

Workshop #1: Pies, Tarts and Berries - Oh My! Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Bayfield Berry Farm, 77697 Orchard Line, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Discover how to make delicious pies & tarts with Marlene O’Brien of Bayfield Berry.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Food For Thought #2: Functional Foods: Enhancing Your Diet Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Host: The Benmiller Inn & Spa, 81175 Benmiller Line, Goderich ON N7A 3Y1 Reservations: Call 1-800-265-1711or visit www.benmillerinnandspa.com Learn about foods that look like everyday items but have an added kick of goodness!

Workshop #2: Huron County Comfort Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Seaforth Legion Branch, 123 Main St S, Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Teresa Dejong from High Creek Farm she shows you two recipes with a twist on the usual.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Locavore Lunch & Learn #1: Goderich is Growing Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location: Thyme on 21, 80 Hamilton St, Goderich, ON N7A 1P9 Reservations: Call 1-519-524-4171 or visit www.thymeon21.com Join an informal discussion about the Goderich Community Garden!

Food for Thought #3: One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato & More!

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: The Black Dog Village Pub, 5 Main St N, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 Reservations: Call 1-519-565-2326 or visit www.blackdogpubbistro.ca.

A five-course dinner showcasing the world’s favourite vegetable – the potato!

Food for Thought Dinner at The Black Dog in Bayfiield

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Food for Thought #4: Healthy Doesn’t Have to be Boring!

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM * Location: Fireside Café, Hwy 4 South of Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Reservations: Call 1-519-357-4484 or visit www.thefiresidecafe.com Special guests will share their insights of how life changes with a new dietary restriction.

$40

Workshop #3: Eggs On $20 or 5 pass for Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM $80 Location: Whiskful Thinking, 61 King St, Hensall, ON N0M 1X0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Learn how to step up your egg dishes with Chef Dave McMurray of Whiskful Thinking.

Free Concert in the Park FREE Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Downtown in Court House Park (The Square) in Goderich, ON Featuring: “Stevie T & Kingtone” www.stevietandkingtone.com

Friday, September 2, 2011

FREE Concert in the Park FREE Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Downtown in Court House Park (The Square) in Goderich, ON www.ricktaylormusic.com Featuring: “Rick Taylor Band”

Walk-A-Bout Blues

$10

Buses Available

Time: 8:30 PM to Close Featuring: 8 lively blues acts within walking distance Tickets: Available at Ernie King Music, Wuerth Shoes & 104.9 The Beach Online Tickets:

LOCATIONS IN GODERICH: ELIZABETH’S ART GALLERY 54 Court House Square RICK TAYLOR

BAILEY’S FINE DINING 120 Court House Square PAUL LANGILLE

COFFEE CULTURE 58 Court House Square TEDDY LEONARD & ROBIN BANK$

J’S BISTRO 10 Court House Square THE DOZENS

PADDY O’NEIL’S 92 Court House Square PIGEON JONES

WEST STREET WILLY’S EATERY 42 West Street BACK AGAIN

GODERICH GRILL 33 Kingston Street MIKE MACDONALD

THE PARK HOUSE 168 West Street TIM WOODCOCK

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 - THE SQUARE IN GODERICH

Chef Challenge

Buses

FREE

Available All Day

Huron’s Top Chef – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 1, 2, 3, 4 – we declare a “Top Chef Canada” war! Come & see “Top Chef Canada” participants, Chef Rob Rossi & Andrea Nicholson judge local Huron County chefs. Using only ingredients found at the Goderich Farmers’ Market, paired with a secret item, these dishes will be judged from taste to presentation.

“Top Chef Canada” Duel Join Chef’s Rob Rossi & Andrea Nicholson as they judge local chefs in competition & then duel against each other. Meet the chefs at the Tasty Blues Café!

Time: Noon - 1:30 PM

Tasty Blues Café

Chef Rob Rossi

Chef Amdrea Nicholson

$10 + FREE

blues concert Time: 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM Delicious Huron County treats. Featuring the Chris Murphy Allstar Band. You can also meet the guest “Top Chef Canada” participants.

Tickets: * Musical Entertainment sponsored by the Goderich B.I.A.

Main Blues Event

$25

Time: Door – 6:30 PM, Show – 7:30 PM Location: The Livery, 35 South St., Goderich, ON N7A 3L4 Cost: $25.00 per person www.johnnymaxband.com Featuring: The Johnny Max Band

Shakura S’Aida Band www.shakurasaida.com

Wild T & the Spirit www.wildt.ca Tickets: Blyth Festival Box Office, 1-877-862-5984 Online Tickets: Retail Locations: Ernie King Music, Wuerth Shoes & 104.9 The Beach

Johnny Max Band

Shakura S’Aida Wild T & the Spirit

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Saturday, September 3, 2011

$20 Workshop #4: Roll Baby Roll or 5 pass for Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM $80 Location: REACH Huron, 169 Beech St, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Fill your home with the smell & taste of South East Asian with Lilia Hill from Lil’s Kitchen.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Workshop #5: Deconstruction Site: A Look at the Cuts & Proper Prep of Meat Time: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM $20 or 5 pass for Location: The Little Inn of Bayfield, 26 Main St N, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 $80 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Discover basic butchery with Chef Joseph Petrinac from the Little Inn of Bayfield.

Locaovre Brunch N’ Blues

$20

Buses Available

Time: Brunch served:11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Entertainment: Noon - 2:00 PM Location: The Livery, 35 South St., Goderich, ON N7A 3L4 A bluesy morning with entertainment by the David Rotundo Band. Traditional Sunday brunch with a twist includes locally grown ingredients prepared by local chefs.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Workshop #6: La Dolce Vita $20 or 5 pass for Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM $80 Location: Blyth Community Centre, 377 Gypsy Lane Blyth, ON N0G 2W0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Learn how to make fresh, homemade Italian pastas, Gnocchi & Ravioli with Peter Gusso of Station House B&B in Blyth.

Workshop #7: Pack a Punch: How to Make a Healthy Lunch $20 or 5 pass for Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM $80 Location: The Benmiller Inn, 81175 Benmiller Line, Goderich ON N7A 3Y1 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Learn convenient ways to prepare healthy lunches with Chef Spencer Vail.

2010 Gala Dinner Main Course

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Workshop #8: School of Lake Huron Fish $20 or 5 pass for Time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Blyth Community Centre, 377 Gypsy Lane Blyth, ON N0G 2W0 $80 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Dive into the world of Huron County fish with chef Devin Tabor from Bon Vivant.

Workshop #9: Ordinary to Extraordinary $20 or 5 pass for Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM $80 Location: Seaforth Legion Branch, 123 Main St S, Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Learn how to make butters & preserves with a kick with Dave Koert from Koert Organics.

Food for Thought #5: For the Love of Lamb Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Host:The Blyth Inn, 422 Queen St, Blyth, ON N0M 1H0 Reservations: Call 1-519-523-9381 or visit www.blythinn.ca Most people are familiar with beef, pork & chicken, but what about lamb?

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

$40*

$20*

Locavore Lunch & Learn #2: Local Food From A to Z Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Host: Bailey’s Fine Dining, 120 Court House Square, Goderich, ON N7A 1M8 Reservations: Call 1-519-524-5166 This presentation will outline various aspects of local food.

Food for Thought #6: The Development of Huron County’s Wine Industry Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM * Host: The Little Inn of Bayfield, 26 Main St S, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 Reservations: Call 1-800-565-1832 or visit www.littleinn.com Cost: Wine flight is an additional $20 (1 glass per course; all grape styles that will be grown in Huron) If you can grow peaches, you can grow grapes! Learn about Huron County’s blossoming wine industry .

$40

Workshop #10: Summer Thyme Appy Hour $20 or 5 pass for Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM $80 Location: Thyme on 21, 80 Hamilton St, Goderich, ON N7A 1P9 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Learn to host a herb-themed cocktail party with Peter and Catherine of Thyme on 21.

2010 “Roll Baby Roll” Culinary Workshop

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Food for Thought #7: A Fish Out of Water Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Host: Eddington’s of Exeter, 527 Main St, Exeter, ON N0M 1S1 Reservations: Call 1-519-235-3030 or visit www.eddingtons.ca Learn about local fish and fishing from 4th generation fishing family member Steph Purdy.

$40

Buses

September 9, 10 & 11, 2011

Huron Pioneer Threshers Reunion

Available

$6

Date: September 9 – 11, 2011 Cost: $6.00 per person (children 12 and under $2, FREE if accompanied by an adult) Details: Experience a long-standing traditional agricultural event, the Huron Pioneer Threshers and Hobby Show, as you mingle with farmers and enjoy steam engines, crafts, antique vehicles, animals, food, as well as old-fashioned country music, fiddling and dancing. Visit www.blythsteamshow.on.ca for more information.

Location: Blyth Recreation Campground - 377 Gypsy Lane, Blyth, ON N0G 2W0

Saturday, September 10, 2011

$20 Workshop #11: Going Gluten-Free or 5 pass for $80 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Classic Total Concept, 135 Victoria Street East, Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Enhance your health and vitality with Patti Robertson as she discusses gluten-free eating!

Workshop #12: The Herb Garden $20 or 5 pass for Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM $80 Location: Mulberry Hill Farm, 38307 Blyth Rd, RR#3, Auburn, ON N0M 1E0 Reservations: Call Blyth Festival Box Office - 1-877-862-5984 Tour Nancy Hislop’s garden and see how easy it is to grow, cook with and preserve herbs.

Taste of Huron Gala Dinner

$100

Buses Available

This elegant 5-course dinner emphasizes the quality & taste of ingredients produced within Huron County. Prepared by a team of the best chefs in the County, this dinner highlights a different locally-produced ingredient with each course, all paired with Pelee Island wine.

Date: Sat. Sept. 10 Time: 7:30 PM to 11:00PM Location: Bluewater Shores Resort, 77683 Highway 21 (3 km North of Bayfield)

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