The town’s cultural life here will take centre stage in the next couple of weeks with Minto Cultural Days and Savour the Flavours set to take place.
But those wanting to take in the culinary delights of Minto’s Savour the Flavours may be out of luck as tickets have already sold out for the Oct. 13 event at the Harriston Curling Club.
President of the Minto Chamber of Commerce Glen Hall told council at its Sept. 7 meeting tickets are gone.
“With ticket prices going for $25, it wasn’t a surprise the event was sold out within a couple of days,” Hall said.
The event will host savory samplings of local cuisine from across the region that will be served fresh in Harriston. Foods will be paired with tastings from local wineries and breweries, including samples from MacLean’s Ales, Carrick Wines and Ciders, Infusion Coffee, Queen’s Bush Bistro, Hawthorn Farms, South Street Cafe and the Harriston Bakery.
Savour the Flavours is a joint venture by the Minto Chamber of Commerce, Farmer’s Market, Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society and Palmerston Agricultural Society.
“We’re bringing in a farmer’s market this year for people to purchase products that will actually be cooked that night,” Hall told council.
The event will coincide with the second annual Cultural Days event running Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, Mandy Hansen told council during her presentation, outlining the events slated for Cultural Days.
She explained local businesses that capture the culture defined in Minto will be featured.
The idea is to promote the cultural life of Minto and promote the economic contribution different businesses bring to the community.
Cultural Days was conceived and initiated in response to growing recognition in Canada that a vibrant arts and cultural community contributes directly to the local economic viability of rural communities.
Hansen told council this year’s event has attracted 11 businesses and the town’s Heritage Association.
The event will also include a Minto cultural bus route to take visitors to sites.
To view the activities that have been confirmed visit www.culturedays.ca.
