Taste of the Valley now accepting vendor applications

With much anticipation, Renfrew County farmers, food and beverage producers and artisans have been waiting to hear about how to apply as vendors at this year’s Taste of the Valley events. For more than a decade, Taste of the Valley events have become increasingly popular for both residents and visitors to Renfrew County. Originally developed to promote and support local food producers in the Ottawa Valley, over the years the Taste of the Valley has evolved to encourage an expanded focus on the notion of “taste” with the celebration of local food, products, art and culture, all from within Renfrew County.

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, starting in August and continuing through to October, in-person Taste of the Valley events will take place in Barry's Bay, Eganville, Renfrew, Deep River, Arnprior and Cobden.

Local vendors have always looked forward to and enjoyed the Taste of the Valley events, which take local farmers markets to a higher level and attract many more vendors and much larger crowds.

“Taste of the Valley markets are a lot of fun. They feature big crowds, lots of friends and great sales,” says local farmer and long-time Taste of the Valley vendor, Marshall Buchanan of Farm to Fork.

The first Taste of the Valley will take place on Friday, Aug. 19 at the Legion in Barry’s Bay, followed by Eganville at Legion Field on Friday, Aug. 26, Renfrew at Low’s Square downtown on Saturday, Sept. 24, Deep River behind Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 1 and in Arnprior on John Street downtown on Sunday, Oct. 2. The Taste of the Valley season culminates with the largest event on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Cobden Fairgrounds.

Vendors can now register to participate by completing the online application form found on the Taste of the Valley website: www.totv.ca 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

David Wybou          Business Development Officer               613-735-7288 ext. 432