The dates and locations for the 2025 and 2026 Taste of the Valley events have been announced. Local farmer and long-time Taste of the Valley vendor Marshall Buchanan (seen here in 2021), of Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork, is looking forward to the upcoming market season. Photo by Natalie Surette
The County of Renfrew is excited to announce the host municipalities, locations, and dates for the 2025 and 2026 Taste of the Valley events. After reviewing many excellent proposals, the decisions have been made. These popular community events highlight local food, produce, art, and culture, and attract large crowds and vendors from across the region.
For 2025, the Taste of the Valley events will take place at the following locations:
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July 26: Township of Bonnechere Valley at the Eganville Arena
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August 23: Township of Laurentian Valley at the Alice and Fraser Recreation Centre
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September 20: Township of Greater Madawaska at the Calabogie Rink and Community Hall
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October 18: Township of Whitewater Region at the Cobden Fairgrounds and Ag Hall
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December 13: City of Pembroke at the Knights of Columbus Hall
The Taste of the Valley events in 2026 will be held at:
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August 8: Township of Madawaska Valley at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station Museum
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August 22: Township of Admaston/Bromley at Douglas Recreation Centre
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September 19: Town of Petawawa at the Petawawa Civic Centre
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October 17: Township of Whitewater Region at the Cobden Fairgrounds and Ag Hall
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December 12: Town of Renfrew at the Renfrew Armouries
All events will take place on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Taste of the Valley has been a major event in Renfrew County for over a decade, growing in popularity each year. Originally created to support local food producers, the event has expanded to celebrate not just food, but local art and culture as well. Local farmers’ markets and artisan shows have evolved into exciting community festivals, offering something for everyone.
Marshall Buchanan, a long-time vendor from Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork, shares, “Taste of the Valley markets are a lot of fun. They feature big crowds, lots of friends, and great sales.”
The 2025 series will begin on July 26 at the Eganville Arena and continues with the event in Laurentian Valley on August 23, followed by Calabogie on September 20, and the final 2025 event on October 18 at the Cobden Fairgrounds.
Vendor applications for the 2025 events are expected to launch in early May. For more information about vendor guidelines and event details, visit the Taste of the Valley website at www.totv.ca.
(Written by: Emma Butler)