What’s Cooking August 12 – August 19?
This week, enjoy fun-filled experiences from one tip of the province to the other. From a blueberry festival to wine-making, a craft beer cruise to floral arrangements, this week’s collection of What’s Cooking around the province is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
August 13: Craft Beer Cruise
The Craft Beer Cruise is a fun, laid back tour that features some of the best Nova Scotia craft breweries and their latest creations. The tour includes highlights of the participating breweries, details of the brewing process and the tasting profiles you’ll discover in each beer. Your ticket includes a two-hour cruise on the Halifax Harbour along with samples of each unique beer. Tickets are $49. Presented by Ambassatours.
More Information: Ambassatours Website
August 14: Lobster Supper Sociable
On Wednesday August 14, join Mateus Bistro in collaboration with Kitch’inn for a Seafood dinner with the freshest locally-sourced ingredients! Featuring live Celtic Music, incredible food, local libations and fabulous pairings! $50 for 2 courses, $75 for 5 courses. Reservations required. Call 902-624-0797 or email office@kitchinn.com.
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August 16: Fridays with Fresia
Join the crew at Tatamagouche Brewing Co. on August 16 for live music, beer and fun! Charlotte & Eric Fresia will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. and entry is free. Kids, pets and adults welcome!
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August 16: Wines and Steins Tour
Nova Scotia’s Avon River Valley is becoming the next great place to enjoy wine and craft beer! This tour will whisk you away to this charming part of the province to discover a few hidden gems! Every Friday from June to October.
Tickets: Wines and Steins Tour
August 17 & 18: Wine Lab Adventure
Join Winemaker Ben Swetnam for an exclusive, hands-on wine experience, revealing how Nova Scotia’s signature Tidal Bay blends are made. Create your own blend in their wine lab to be entered in a blind tasting competition with your peers. Savour a gourmet multi-course meal by Chef Justin Floyd and thoughtfully paired with a selection of Avondale Sky’s wines. Finish your day as a winemaker by taking home a bottle of your very own custom labelled signature blend to share with your family and friends. There are only 12 spots available for each date so grab your ticket quick!
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August 17: Blueberry Festival
Pair your inner Bluenoser with Jost Vineyard‘s blueberry-inspired festivities! Enjoy wine tastings, live music on the patio with Joe Butcher, special festival menu featuring blueberry-inspired food from the Seagrape Café, wine sales and more. Admission is free.
More Information: Event Page
August 18: Loving Awkward Stems
Treat yourself to a lovely day in Hants County that will delight your senses with garden tours, a delicious local brunch and a floral arranging workshop! Held at The Flying Apron Inn & Cookery, the day starts at 10 a.m. and tickets are $97 per person. For reservations, call The Flying Apron at 902-633-2300.
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FEAST! A Cole Harbour Long Table Dinner (August 24): Held in the central Cole Harbour Heritage farmyard under the marquee tent, enjoy the delicious flavours of a Nova Scotia August against the backdrop of 200 years of farming heritage. This 4-course feast is sourced directly from the farm gardens and our farming partners. Included in the price of your meal is a drink ticket for a glass of local craft beer or cider (additional alcoholic beverages may be purchased). Non-alcoholic beverages plus tea and coffee included. Menu and ticket details will be available soon.
Family Fun Day Fundraiser (August 25): Join Benjamin Bridge Winery for Family Fun Day, with the HFX Wanderers Football Club! Price is $15 per person, kids under 5 get in for free. They have a fundraising goal of $15,000 and 100% of ticket sales benefit the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. Tickets.
A Writer’s Dinner at Sugar Moon (August 28): Join Artur Cisar-Erlach and hear about his three-year global journey to understand how trees can influence the taste of food… including maple of course! Held at Sugar Moon Farm, the event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and tickets are $30. Reservations required.
Liscombe Hiking Adventure (September 7): In partnership with Hike Nova Scotia, Liscombe Lodge is proud to host “Hike-Eat-Stay” weekend getaway. Hike with them as they explore the Liscombe River Trail and cross the suspension bridge overlooking the waterfall and nearby fish ladder with guide Lori Taylor.
Avondale Garlic Festival (September 21): Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Avondale Garlic Fest, coming up on Saturday, September 21st! Celebrate Nova Scotia’s many garlic growers while enjoying live music, fine art, great food, cooking demos and more at Eastern Canada’s largest garlic festival, all happening on the picturesque Avondale Sky Winery grounds.
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