Coming events!

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Looking for something fun to do that involves eating local?  Look no further…

• Dance of the Ripe Tomatoes.  Friday, September 7 at 6:30pm at the White Dog Cafe (ok, behind it in a tent).  $40/person.  Annual Farm Buffet Dinner served outdoors featuring the harvest of local organic family farms which supply the Cafe and the Fair Food Farmstand, including Branch Creek Farm, Buck Run, Green Meadow, Greensgrow, Greystone, Neptune, Meadow Run, Overbrook Herb Farm & Lancaster Farm Fresh, as well as beer by local brewers Stoudt’s, Yards, Flying Fish, and Victory.  Following the dinner is dancing to live music.  Call the White Dog at 215-386-9224 for reservations.  All proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Fair Food Project.
• “Urban Farming” field day.  Saturday, September 15th from 11:00am-3:00pm. $15 for PASA members/$25 for all others (includes lunch). Greensgrow, Philadelphia’s first urban farm, invites you to learn about its unique approach to running a vibrant business on a former brownfield site.  Participants be introduced to their City Supported Agriculture model, various methods for growing above-ground, as well as learning about their distinctly urban nursery business. The day will end with a quick look at their new bio-diesel reactor and two green-roofs.  Sponsored by Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA).  Contact PASA at 814-349-9856 to register.
• Iron Hill Brewery Oktoberfest Kick-Off - Brewer’s Reserve. Saturday, September 15 from 4-10 pm.  Free admission, food/booze a la carte.  Join Tim Stumpf, head brewer, in Iron Hill’s Phoenixville location to sample a selection of handcrafted traditional German style beers.  Special guest Sly Fox, from nearby Royersford, will serve its acclaimed Pikeland Pils.