Mid August Events

Filed in archive Morsels of Info on August 14, 2008

A little sample of what's on this weekend:

The Olympics aren't the only big event in China right now. Hong Kong is hosting their annual Food Expo this Thursday through Monday. The Expo offers over 300 exhibitors showcasing food related products from Asia and around the world.


Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Jack Puccio

The 2nd Annual San Rafael Food and Wine Festival takes place this Saturday in San Raphael, California.

Festival-goers will enjoy food from area restaurants and sample wines from 25 of the region's outstanding boutique wineries. In addition, there will be a chef demonstration area featuring a number of area restaurants.

The Charleston Seafood Festival in Charleston, Oregon is on all weekend. Live music, events for the kids and delicious local seafood are some of the highlights of this annual celebration.

The town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada is holding their annual Carrot Fest this Saturday.

The theme of Carrot Fest has always been celebrating the agricultural heritage of the Holland Marsh and our community. The black organic soil makes this area one of Canada's top carrot producing regions, and Bradford West Gwillimbury, the Heart of Ontario's Vegetable Industry.
By adding New events and entertainment, we continue to effectively serve our region by providing a festival that celebrates our community pride and agricultural heritage. Carrot Fest has truly become a homage to Bradford's agricultural past and a gateway to the growing community we have become.

Also this Saturday in Lafayette, Colorado is the annual Peach Festival. Events include arts and crafts booths, live entertainment and peaches galore!

If those don't tempt you, maybe one of these will...
The Flint Hills Beef Fest in Emporia, Kansas
The Seafood Festival in Landisville, New Jersey
Vining Watermelon Day in Vining, Minnesota