Savour Stratford Perth County

SEPTEMBER 26 & 27

Sip, Sample and Savour the best of Stratford's culinary and arts culture celebrating our chefs, Perth County farmers, food artisans and the Stratford Chefs School every September. Join us September 26 and 27, 2009 for two days of outdoor concerts, BBQs, and arts and craft shows nestled between the downtown heritage district in the heart of Stratford's beautiful garden district and the Avon River. (2009 dates to be announced.)

Enjoy all the Best of Perth County on Saturday. Cultivating good food since 1832, over 35 Perth County artisanal food makers will create a one-of-a-kind outdoor farmers market set along the banks of the Avon River. Local artisanal cheeses, breads, preserves, sausages and meats combined with fresh local fruits and vegetables will entice gourmet food lovers. Local artists and craftspeople will complement the day devoted to featuring the best of Perth County. Up the hill, legendary Perth County pork will be sizzling on outdoor BBQs all afternoon long with free outdoor concerts by county musicians.

On Sunday afternoon join us for a bucolic afternoon of al fresco grazing at the York Street Tasting which will pair over 30 local chefs, including visiting alumni of the Stratford Chefs School, with 30 Perth County farmers. Sample gourmet creations, Ontario wines and craft beers, complemented by the sounds of jazz under lounging tents set upon historic York Street.

Mingle with special culinary guests, authors and personalities including Neil Baxter of Food Network Canada's Chef School and Rundles; Chef Paul Finkelstein from Fink and Antony John from Manic Organic and Soiled Reputation.

For more information visit www.savourstratford.com