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Elora, ON ~ Food Day Canada is a unique opportunity for all Canadians to join hands in one massive celebration in praise of our food and all the good people who make it happen from farms to our forks. There is nothing else like it in the world. It’s free, inclusive, and everyone is invited to join in, to shop, cook, dine and celebrate Canadian. This year Food Day Canada is celebrating 20 years of shining a light on Canadian cuisine on August 5, 2023.
Food Day Canada was founded by the late Anita Stewart, C.M., in 2003 as a show of support for Canadian farmers. Since then, it has grown and evolved into a national celebration for Canadians to share their food and their stories with each other while leading other nations in cultural diversity, food ethics, magnificent flavours and fun!
As part of the 20th Anniversary celebration, icons will be lit up red and white from coast to coast to shine a light on Canadian cuisine from parliament buildings to Niagara Falls. Restaurants and chefs are featuring Canadian ingredients on hundreds of menus. Farmers’ markets and special events will come to life as people celebrate the great bounty that is local food everywhere.
The kickoff to the 20th Anniversary of Food Day Canada will take place in Elora, Ontario on the Jack R. MacDonald pedestrian bridge over the Grand River on Tuesday August 1st, 2023, from 4:00–10:00 pm. A VIP cake cutting at 4:00 pm will symbolize the opening of the event and celebrate the new Food Day in Canada Act passed earlier this year.
The bridge will be filled with BBQs, picnic tables, local chefs, live music, seasonal food, and community spirit. There is also a beer gardens featuring Canadian wine, local micro-brews and cocktails. This event will feature affordable delicious Canadian foods, open to all ages with a focus on education, celebration, and great community. Tasting plate tickets are available on site.
Everyone can help shine a light on Canadian cuisine and get involved by taking the pledge to shop, cook and dine Canadian on www.FoodDayCanada.ca. Look for more events, restaurants and icons near you on the maps and lists on the Food Day Canada website. All Canadians can share their stories with #FoodDayCanada online and follow the conversations @FoodDayCanada.
“Canada is food, and the world is richer for it!” Anita Stewart
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