RIPE: A Harvest Celebration

October 5, 2011

On Sunday, October 16, the Vancouver Farmers Markets will present their Third Annual dinner fundraising event: RIPE: A Harvest Celebration, at the Creekside Community Centre in Olympic Village.

RIPE is a casual, family-style event that includes a feast of delicious and seasonal food prepared by both local chefs and market vendors. Regional beer, wine, and cocktails will be available; a silent auction and live entertainment will round out the festivities.

[Photo credit: parker yo! on Flickr]

This important event helps raise money to improve and grow the operations of Vancouver Farmers Markets in an effort to bring healthy, local food to city markets. 10% of the proceeds will go directly to build the Farmers Nest Egg Fund, an initiative created by VFM to help farmers in need and to expand the network of local farmers.

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The menu will feature small plates prepared by chefs from Meat & Bread, Vij’s Rangoli, Campagnolo, Swallow Tail Supper Club and Save-On Meats, using seasonal food provided by Farmers Markets vendors. The Creekside Community Centre in Olympic Village will serve as a backdrop offering beautiful views of the local mountains.

RIPE: A Harvest Celebration

Venue: Creekside Community Centre, Olympic Village
Date: Sunday, October 16, 4-8 pm
Tickets: $50 for members, $65 for non-members, and $25 for children under 12
Tickets are available at any Vancouver Farmers Market location, Rangoli Restaurant, and online.

Your Local Farmers Market Society (dba Vancouver Farmers Markets) is a registered BC non-profit society that organizes several farmers markets throughout the year across Vancouver. Its mission is to foster community health and local economic development through the creation of a venue where community members have greater access to safe, healthy, locally produced food, and where BC producers can market their goods directly to urban customers.

ariane c design is proud to be a media sponsor for RIPE: A Harvest Celebration.