Taste of the Valley events make their return next month, and run through October of this year.
Originally developed to promote and support local food producers in the Ottawa Valley, over the years the Taste of the Valley has evolved to encourage an expanded focus on the notion of “taste” with the celebration of local food, products, art and culture, all from within Renfrew County.
After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, in-person Taste of the Valley events will take place in Barry’s Bay, Eganville, Renfrew, Deep River, Arnprior and Cobden.
The first Taste of the Valley will take place on Friday, Aug. 19 at the Legion in Barry’s Bay, followed by Eganville at Legion Field on Friday, Aug. 26, Renfrew at Low’s Square downtown on Saturday, Sept. 24, Deep River behind Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 1 and in Arnprior on John Street downtown on Sunday, Oct. 2. The Taste of the Valley season culminates with the largest event on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Cobden Fairgrounds.
Vendors can now register to participate by completing the online application form found on the Taste of the Valley website: www.totv.ca.
By Rick Stow