The University of Guelph is celebrating Food Day Canada early by bringing the Guelph community together! Get a taste of local cuisine in our Food Day Canada Showcase Chef Cookoff, shop through our marketplace of local food businesses, listen to live music, and purchase food from the Gryph n' Grille food truck’s exclusive Food Day Canada Showcase menu! There will also be many exhibits showcasing food-related research and activities taking place at the University of Guelph.
REGISTER HERE [1]
All registered participants will receive:
- a FREE scoop of Four All [2] ice cream
- FREE samples of local dishes from our chef cookoff. Participants will vote on their favourite dish to decide the winner of the Food Day Canada Showcase Cookoff!
The U of G Marketplace will include food items available to purchase from:
- Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre [3]
- Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming [4]
- Happy Era [5]
- The Seed [6]
- 1847 Flours [7]
- Plus more local food businesses with ties to the University of Guelph
We encourage all patrons to bring a picnic blanket and a water bottle to stay hydrated with the Guelph Water Wagon (we will not be providing water bottles)! Children are welcome to attend this event.
About Food Day Canada and the University of Guelph:
Food Day Canada was originally created by Anita Stewart, the University of Guelph’s former Food Laureate. Food Day Canada is a chance to celebrate Canadian food and the people who produce, cook and research food. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Food Day Canada. The University of Guelph, as Canada’s Food University, has supported Food Day Canada for many years. This event is organized by the Arrell Food Institute in partnership with the University of Guelph, the Ontario Agricultural College and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.
