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Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival Invites Local Partnerships

Public encouraged to get involved

With approximately 10 weeks until what has quickly become one of Ontario's premier culinary festivals, anticipation for the 3rd annual Savour Stratford Perth County (SSPC) Culinary Festival and all of its deliciously diverse attractions is building.

Kicking it off this year, the culinary festival begins with the Garlic Festival, September 18, followed by a week of activities culminating in two days of celebration welcoming up to 10,000 of the ‘epicurious' to Stratford each day of the weekend September 25th to 26th. To satisfy the appetites, the SSPC committee is developing exciting programming that will appeal to a broad audience.

In order to make each aspect of the festival unique and memorable the steering committee is inviting mutually beneficial partnerships with businesses and individuals in the community. Food connoisseurs from near and far are marking their calendars for this event, and the stage is set for the September culinary festival, a celebration of local food that showcases superior Perth County food. The festival provides businesses with the opportunity to align with this successful event.

Danielle Brodhagen, Programme Development Coordinator for the Stratford Tourism Alliance, comments, "Inquiries from those wishing to participate in SSPC have been coming in steadily, many from veteran sponsors who saw great value in previous years' participation. And we still have a number of new and unique sponsorship opportunities available."

Brodhagen is optimistic about the possibilities, and is appealing to members of the public for volunteer support as well. "This festival celebrates Stratford and Perth County," she says, "and all of the local people who grow, prepare and consume the food we enjoy."

Visit www.welcometostratford.com/culinaryfestival/sponsors.html to find out more about the Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival, including programming, special guests, event tickets, and how to volunteer and/or sponsor. To discuss Gift in Kind or other partnership opportunities, benefits, and options, please call Danielle Brodhagen at 519-271-5140 extension 2229 or e-mail Director@SavourStratford.com.

Contact:
Danielle Brodhagen
Stratford Tourism Alliance
47 Downie Street Stratford, ON N5A 1W7
Office: 519-271-5140 x 2229 Mobile: 519-801-5299
Director@SavourStratford.com

POSTED ON 2010-07-19

Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival Introduces Food Photography Exhibit

The Perth County Photography Exhibit, FROM FARM TO TABLE, is the newest addition to the Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival in September. This is the first food photography exhibit and sale to compliment the highly anticipated culinary festival. The exhibit runs from Monday, September 20th to Friday, September 25th at Factory163, 163 King Street, Stratford, with the winning photographs displayed at the Culinary Festival site Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26.

Take some pictures of food, glorious food! Choose your best shots of whatever aspect of food you wish whether it be planting, growing, cooking or eating our local bounty. Entry is open to all photographers living in Perth County. Photographers are invited to submit up to two (2) works accompanied by completed submission forms, and entry fee on Friday, September 17th to Factory163. The submissions will be judged by celebrity photographers on Saturday, September 18th . Winners will be announced on Monday, September 20th. As well, a People's Choice Award will be presented at the end of the Exhibit and will join the other winning photographs in a display onsite at Savour Stratford on September 26th, 2010.
For submission forms and contest guidelines for the Perth County Food Photography Exhibit please visit www.savourstratford.com. Art has never been so delicious!

For more information about the Perth County Food Photography Exhibit, contact:
Irene Miller
Factory 163
163 King Street Stratford, ON N5A 4S2
Phone : 519-271-6500
imiller@lincsat.com

POSTED ON 2010-07-19

Tickets now on sale for Stratford’s Signature Culinary Event, Savour Stratford Tasting, September 26

June 17, 2010
For Immediate Release

(Stratford, ON) The Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival, now in its third year, presents nine days of food from September 18th to 26th , beginning with the Garlic Festival September 18, followed by a week of culinary events, dinners and activities culminating in the popular two day festival September 25- 26 along the banks of the Avon River.

The signature event of the popular festival is the Savour Stratford Tasting which takes place on Sunday, September 26th. The Savour Stratford Tasting pairs local chefs with Perth County producers to create delicious chef inspired samplings. VQA wines and local craft brews accompany over 30 samples that will delight any foodie. Indulge in the sounds of local musicians and gourmet decadence as you savour Stratford at its finest!

"The Savour Stratford Tasting sold out in 2009. The opportunity to meet the producers alongside the chefs is a unique experience that festival goers really appreciate. We've had lots of requests to purchase tickets and are pleased to be able to offer them this early." comments Danielle Brodhagen, Culinary Development Director.

New in 2010 are VIP tickets created for the much sought after Savour Stratford Tasting. This will provide an exclusive opportunity for early entry into the tasting tent and a unique chance to preview the highly anticipated culinary creations. VIP guests are invited to join the chefs and producers at noon on Sunday before the event opens to general ticket holders at 1:00pm in addition to receiving a Savour Stratford gift tote. Enjoy an afternoon of sipping and sampling in the heart of Stratford's garden district.

Tickets for the Savour Stratford Tasting have been released and are now on sale at www.welcometostratford.com/culinaryfestival/index or by calling 1-800-561-7926, Stratford Tourism Alliance.

Information about all the Savour Stratford Perth County Culinary Festival activities are available at www.welcometostratford.com/culinaryfestival.

For media tickets for Savour Stratford event, contact:
Danielle Brodhagen
Stratford Tourism Alliance
47 Downie Street Stratford, ON N5A 1W7
Office: 519-271-5140 x 5 Mobile: 519-801-5299
staculinary@gmail.com

OR

Cathy Rehberg
Stratford Tourism Alliance
47 Downie Street, Stratford, ON N5A 1W7
Office : 519-271-5140 x 2
crehberg@welcometostratford.com

POSTED ON 2010-06-17

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