Taste Of The Food Terminal – Saturday 11-3pm at the Ontario Food Terminal (Queensway & Parklawn)

05/23/2013

At Taste of the Food Terminal you’ll be able to sample and buy the freshest fruit and vegetables around and meet some of the good folks behind your source of fresh. And that’s not all. There will be plenty of interactive fun for the kids and stuff to learn we’re certain not even grandma knows.

– Local farmers will be showcasing their green house produce along with a beautiful array of annuals and perennials just in time for the planting season. All items sold in the Farmers’ Markets will benefit FoodShare.

– In the centre of it all we’ll be setting up “Main Street”. You’ll be able to meet with some of the independent grocers and restaurateurs who buy fresh produce from the Terminal and sample their healthy, delicious delights.

And what neighbourhood is complete without a school! You can visit the Good Food School run by the friendly culinary experts at FoodShare. Here the whole family can learn about some of the great in-school food programs this wonderful charity organization offers. These  are just a few of the exciting things you’ll find in school:

»  Budding chefs can make their own chef’s hat and have some fun with a Salad Toss.

»  Bicycle Bebop with Great James who’ll be  singing your favourite tunes with music powered by his bicycle!

»  Learn the  Field to Table road map by following directions from the farm, field, and orchard all the way to your markets, stores, schools, and home!

– Each admission ticket comes with a fresh meal from the fresh salad bar compliments of the Terminal’s wholesalers and farmers and prepared by the Good Food experts at FoodShare. On top of the complimentary lunch and abundant sampling, you’ll be able to shop for premium fresh produce and bedding plants with proceeds going to FoodShare.

– And that’s not all! In between all the munching and crunching, there’ll be a variety of activities to keep the whole family entertained:

•Kids can shake off some energy in the Freestyle Soccer Playground or visit the Young Sprouts Planting Centre to pot their own seedling to take home. •The whole family can tour of the Terminal facilities to see the “TLC” our fruit and veggies are treated to in order to remain fresh and safe to eat. •Everyone will enjoy the Zero Gravity Circus interactive jugglers, clowns and other award- winning performance artists. Throughout it all, the energetic sounds of the Dirty Dishes will surely keep your feet tapping and your hands clapping.

Tickets are $10 for adults and free for kids under 12 are FREE!  Buy your tickets in advance here and save 10% and skip the line!  Free parking on site.  Note: there will be a CASH ONLY policy at the event.