One of Abbotsford’s most delicious events returns next month – the ideal way to bid farewell to summer and celebrate the bounty from local growers, producers, chefs, brewers and vintners.
Hosted by Tourism Abbotsford, A Taste of Abby runs Sept. 13 to 22, your chance to savour unique culinary experiences at the peak of harvest season through events, tasting menus and limited-edition creations.
“This festival provides a unique opportunity to introduce agri-tourism offerings to our region in an engaging and collaborative way,” says Clare Seeley, Executive Director Tourism Abbotsford. “By bringing together farms, restaurants and fun experiences, we aim to give you a true Taste of Abby.”
One of the premier events of the festival is the Taste of Abby Night Market, running from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 13 in Jubilee Park. From dishes made with local ingredients to handcrafted beverages to live music, this is the best way to end your summer and welcome the fall season. General tickets ages 13+ for the night market are $40 including entrance, entertainment and eight food/drink tokens. Purchase tickets at tasteofabby.ca.
Other opportunities include limited-edition Taste of Abby products, a Fall Flavours cookbook and an exciting contest with local restaurants: Take a Bite and Win a Flight – your chance to win a one-hour scenic sightseeing helicopter flight for two from BC Helicopters!
Need more reasons to put a Taste of Abby on your September calendar? Here’s a peek at a few more activities:
- Paint n’ Sip: Fall Welcome Boards, Sept. 12 – Join Chalkboard Art by Emily at Taves Estate Cidery and fourth-generation family farm and create a fall welcome board for your homes.
- Abbotsford Farm & Country Market, Saturdays – Abbotsford’s original farmer’s market, 9 a.m. to noon in Jubilee Park in Historic Downtown Abbotsford.
- Guided Circle Farm Tour, Sept. 14 – Discover farm experiences, markets, farm-to-table dining options and exquisite wineries.
- Beyond Bubbles Mixed Craft Tour, Sept. 15 – Indulge in a refined exploration of Abbotsford’s finest libations on the Taste of Abby Tour, an exclusive experience presented by Beyond Bubbles Tours. This curated journey takes you through a selection of premier wineries, a cidery and brewery, offering a delightful array of tastings and culinary treats.
- Pickleball & Pints, Sept. 17 – Try your hand at pickleball at Jubilee Park, then treat yourself at Old Yale Brewing with specials for participating pickleballers!
- Soap and Sangria, Sept. 19 – Embrace the tropical ambience of Ripples Winery and New Wave Distilling while creating hand-crafted soaps, sipping on a glass of sangria and enjoying tasty bites.
- Movie in the Vineyards, Sept. 20 – Relax in the lush vineyards of Cannon Estate Winery while sipping premium wine and enjoying a charcuterie box – a magical space to watch a movie!
- Singletree Winery Dinner in the Vineyards, Sept. 21 – An amazing outdoor dining experience you don’t want to miss!
Stay tuned for more details about tickets and plan your Taste of Abby at tasteofabby.ca
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