A new food festival set to take over Fort York this weekend caters to all those who like to think long and hard about a meal before eating.
If you take pride in purchasing local produce, meats and other items, the first-ever Conscious Food Festival is likely to whet your appetite.
The celebration of healthy, local and sustainable food starts at 11am Saturday and runs through to 7pm Sunday at the historic site at 100 Garrison Rd.
The event will give urbanites the chance to meet the people who produced the food featured at the festival. There will also be live music, workshops and chefs will be on hand for cooking demonstrations.
A wide array of vendors are taking part in the festival offering up everything from produce, to meat, cheese, beer, wine and coffee. Some Toronto restaurateurs who offer up local fare will also be on hand.
Click here for a full list of vendors (.pdf).
The festival organizers also released a manifesto that outlines how they plan to help consumers “evolve healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.” Read it here (pdf).
Advance tickets are $18 online or you can pay $23 at the gate. Kids under 12 get in for free.
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