It’s fall in Canada, a traditional time of celebration. From the PEI Shellfish Festival to the Bala Cranberry Festival, fall is a time to get together and share our good fortune. From apples to cranberries, pumpkins to grapes, if we can grow it, harvest it or ferment it, chances are there is a festival somewhere in Canada to honour it.

With the nice cool days and changing landscape, the fall is a great time to get out and go for a drive. There are over 3,000 festivals in the province of Ontario so regardless of where your cottage is located chances are there is something taking place in your community this weekend.

My favourite fair was always the Roseneath Fall Fair. I loved sitting on top of the brightly painted carousel horses, holding the leather reins. I felt like a I was flying a Pegasus. I would ride the carousel two or three times in a row, always begging my parents for “one more ride.” I still love carousels, and luckily, so do my children.

The brown bags of sweet sticky toffee for $0.25 were also a favourite, but not just with me, I would often find my Dad’s stash buried in his sock drawer.

On Vancouver Island, there are several great events taking place the last weekend in September. First there is the Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival, September 28 to 30, Saturday night is the Cowichan Wine and Chocolate Gala, and Sunday wraps up the weekend with the Salt Spring Island Apple Festival. Mmmmm wine, chocolate and apples, and cheese, does it get any better?

Regardless of where you live, hit the road this weekend and get ready for some great food!

Cheers,

Julie

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