Farm to Fork Ithaca - A Season of Celebrating Local Foods, Wine & Farms
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, The Downtown Ithaca
Alliance, and the Cayuga Wine Trail have partnered to produce a series
of events focused around the harvest season. Come join us in celebration
of our local foods, wines & farms!!!
September 21 & 29 - Learn about Finger Lakes Wines and Winemaking
The Finger Lakes region has grown in prominence as a wine region as
vineyards and wineries have expanded. Have you ever wondered what
spurred the growth of the wine industry and why this area is suited for
grape production? Dr. Timothy Martinson, Senior Extension Associate with
the Cornell Viticulture Program, will trace the roots of the industry
and discuss why wine grapes do well here, and what has propelled the
Finger Lakes into a position of world renown for winemaking. If this
inspires you to make your own wine then join Martha Gioumousis, a
professional winemaker and consultant, for a winemaking workshop.
* Monday, Sept. 21 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Cooperative Extension, 615
Willow Ave, Ithaca- A very interesting look at one of the prominent
agricultural revolutions that has shaped our landscape and created a
tourism boom over the past 30 years. There is a $3 per person or $5 per
couple charge for this program payable at the door
* Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 - 9:00 PM- An Introductory Winemaking
Workshop with winemaker Martha Gioumousis, a local professional
consultant. What is needed for successful winemaking including grapes,
equipment, processes and aging? Come fine out! Class size is limited,
call to make a reservation at 607-272-2292; there is a $5 fee per person
to attend.
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September 26 Experience the Crush! --- FREE
Come and see exciting demonstrations of harvesting equipment with fresh
pressed grape juice to taste at Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery.
www.cayugaridgewinery.com
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The Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty Consumer Recipe Contest --- FREE
Do you like to cook using local ingredients? Then don't miss this chance
to be crowned local foods champion! It's easy. Just visit your local
farmer, grocery store that supports local producers, or your own garden.
Then let your inspiration guide you.
To enter, create your recipe and email it to [email protected] or download a
recipe entry form at www.flcb.org
Submission deadline is September 30. For more info and contest rules
please visit www.flcb.org.
All recipes will be reviewed by judges and finalists will be chosen to
participate in a cookoff on October 10th at the New York Wine and
Culinary Center in Canandaigua, NY.
The winning recipe from each category will be featured at select FLCB
restaurants and published in Edible Finger Lakes!
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September 25-27 - Annual Great Downtown Ithaca Apple Harvest Festival
--- FREE
Join us for this festival celebrating food, fun and the Fall. This
annual event attracts an audience of over 30,000 people to Downtown
Ithaca to experience music, street performers, wine samples, apples,
apples & more apples.
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October 3 - Farmers Ball at Ithaca Farmers Market Pavilion --- FREE
A dish-to-pass dinner, live auction and dance party at the Farmers
Market Pavilion open to everyone to enjoy! Music by Uniit, members of
the Evil City String Band and dances called by Nancy Spero. Benefit for
the Healthy Food for All Program. For more info, contact the Full Plate
Farm Collective, [email protected] or 607-342-7262.
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October 10 - The Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty Recipe Contest COOK-OFF---
FREE
Finalists will square off to chop, sauté and simmer their way to
becoming FLCB’s champion of local foods! Don’t miss this exiting
opportunity to watch your friends and neighbors prepare their best local
food recipes from kitchens across the Finger Lakes. Get inspired to
expand your recipe repertoire and creatively use ingredients available
from local farms, markets and even your backyard.
The cook-off is at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua,
NY. This event is free and all are welcome to watch and be inspired!
Fore more info www.flcb.org
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October 10 - Finger Lakes Artisanal Cheese Open House 11am - 4pm --- FREE
Participating venues: Lively Run Goat Dairy, Finger Lakes Farmstead
Cheese Company, Cowlick Farm, Side Hill Acres Dairy Goat Farm & Cheese
Plant, Sunset View Creamery, Muranda Cheese Company, Finger Lakes Dexter
Creamery & Northland Sheep Dairy.
For more information visit ccetompkins.org or call 207-272-2292
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October 11 - Harvest Dinner at Stick & Stone Farm
Join us for an exquisite meal that supports the efforts of local farms
to share the bountiful harvest of our region with all! Proceeds from the
dinner go to the Healthy Food for All Program, a collaborative effort of
local farms and Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County to provide over
100 low-income families in our community with an abundance of fresh
locally grown produce, free nutrition & cooking classes and educational
resources.
Imagine fine dining in the fields with a menu featuring ingredients
harvested from just steps away. Come taste ordinary foods made
extraordinary by Chef Hans Butler of Watercress Restaurant. Bring out
the delicate flavors of the region with wine paired with each course by
Hosmer Winery. Hear the stories from the farmers, winemakers and chefs
themselves throughout the evening and peruse the fields that are growing
your food. A truly unique and memorable culinary experience not to be
missed.
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by going to
www.healthyfoodforall.org. Reservations are required and seating is
limited so don't delay. For a menu and more info click here.
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October 12 - Cooperative Extension's Fall Harvest Festival for Kids --- FREE
A wonderful opportunity for children of all ages to enjoy hands-on,
harvest-themed activities and enjoy delicious harvest food samples.
Hancock & First Street from 1:30-5:30pm. Call Cooperative Extension for
more info 607-272-2292.
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October 24 - Local Meats Tasting & Education Fair
Meet local meat producers, see and taste their products, and ask
questions about their farms. Taste cooked samples and attend concurrent
presentations on tasty recipes for unfamiliar cuts, cutting a whole
chicken into smaller cuts, and more. Women's Community Building, 100 W.
Seneca St, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Admission fee. For more info and to register
call Cooperative Extension 607-272-2292.
more events coming soon...check out ccetompkins.org & downtownithaca.com
& cayugawinetrail.com
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Elizabeth Viviana Karabinakis
Community Food Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
[email protected]
(607) 272-2292
A heartfelt thank you to the chefs, winemakers, farms, volunteers,
Gimme! and Edible Finger Lakes for their inspiration & support of the
Healthy Food for All Harvest Dinners!
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