With nine feature Signature Events hosted by seven different Food Network Canada personalities, tantalizing taste experiences await visitors to this year’s Fall Flavours Festival.
“Our Signature Events are outstanding and they’re just the beginning of what is a truly exceptional list of unique culinary experiences,” said Chef Jeff McCourt, chairman of the Prince Edward Island Culinary Alliance. “Many of our 2011 Signature Events were sold out, so I encourage people to get tickets to their favourites early.”
New for 2012 are The Great Island Grilled Cheese Challenge, September 23 at COWS Creamery with Food Network celebrity Chef Anthony Sedlak (Family Cook Off); and Savour Victoria, September 29 in Victoria-by-the-Sea, with Food Network host Bob Blumer (World’s Weirdest Restaurants).
Back for 2012 are Summerside’s Beef ‘n Blues, September 7; Picnic in the Park, September 8 at Cavendish Grove, hosted by Food Network celebrity Chef Anna Olson (Bake With Anna Olson); Lobster Party on the Beach at Cedar Dunes, September 9, hosted by Chef Susur Lee; Feast & Frolic at the PEI International Shellfish Festival, September 13 hosted by Food Network celebrity Chefs Michael Smith (Chef at Home) and Mark McEwan (Top Chef Canada); Applelicious: Meal in the Field, September 15 at Arlington Orchards, hosted by Chef Mark McEwan; and Chef on Board, September 22 on board the Northumberland Ferry, hosted by Food Network celebrity Chef Corbin Tomaszeski (Dinner Party Wars). Chef Michael Smith will also host the P.E.I. International Shellfish Festival from September 14 to16.
“Our Government is pleased to support the Fall Flavours Festival because it showcases the region’s strong fishery, aquaculture and agri-foods sectors which are key economic drivers for our rural economies,” said the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie.
”The Prince Edward Island government is pleased to support events such as Fall Flavours that support our province’s agriculture and fisheries industries and strengthen our tourism industry and local economy,” said Tourism and Culture Minister Robert Henderson. “Signature Events with some of Canada’s most celebrated chefs will be taking place in every region of our province.”
“Information and ticketing for all Signature Events are now available online,” said McCourt. “We’ll be introducing the rest of the Fall Flavours Festival lineup over the next few weeks and I know people are going to love what the festival has to offer.”
The Fall Flavours Festival, held at venues across Prince Edward Island September 7-30, is an initiative of the Prince Edward Island Culinary Alliance. The Culinary Alliance is a partnership between the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Prince Edward Island departments of Tourism and Culture, Innovation and Advanced Learning, Agriculture and Forestry, and Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development, as well as industry representatives. The Alliance was created to develop innovative food industry partnerships, culinary experiences and promotional programs.
For information, see www.fallflavours.ca or call 1-877-445-4849.