by Jennifer D’Agostino
Jamie Oliver’s famous U.K. festival is making its Canadian debut this summer! From live cooking demonstrations to live music this festival promises to be one of the best in the summer. Here are the must-see things to do and eat at this year’s The Big Feastival, happening August 18 to 20 at Burl’s Creek in Oro-Medonte. [Photo courtesy of The Big Feastival]
The biggest draw is the cornucopia of chefs in attendance! You can look forward to seeing Chuck Hughes, Rob Gentile, Vikram Vij, Amy Rosen and more! They’ll be leading cooking demonstrations, lessons, hosting Q&A sessions and on hand to sign their best-selling cookbooks!
It wouldn’t be a festival without live music! The incredible lineup of musicians includes a variety of established bands and emerging talent. Performers include Weezer, OKGo, The Strumbellas, Ben Harper, MAGIC!, Dragonette and more! Make sure you get to the stage early; it’s first come first serve!
The Cheese Cave offers up cheese tastings and all the fixin’s all weekend long! Presented by Afrim Pristine of the Cheese Boutique, Ace Bakery and Adamo Estate Winery, the cheese cave promises only Canada’s best! Monforte Dairy, Sixty Six Brix Maple and Speducci Mercatto will be there as well.
There are lots for families to do at The Big Feastival! From live shows, to interactive workshops to a meet and greet with PAW Patrol, there’s no way the kids will be bored! There are also family lawn games and a fun fair with lots of rides. When the sun goes down there will be a silent disco party where the whole family can dance the night away.
You can get up close and personal at Table Sessions for exclusive hands-on demos from the roster of celebrity chefs in attendance. From a Q&A with Chuck Huges and Danny Smiles to a talk about the importance of bees and their honey, Table Sessions provides an insider’s look into the food industries of Canada. Come with your questions ready!
Some of the top food trucks will be rolling into the Burl’s Creek Event Grounds! Calli Love, Buster’s Sea Cove, The Mighty Cob, Toben Food by Design and more will be serving up delicious street food.
Ontario is home to some of the best breweries in the nation, so of course they are going to make themselves known at the biggest food festival of the year. Participating breweries include Batch, Crazy Uncle, Jacob’s Creek and more.
It would be a good call to bring a shopping basket with you, because there’s be plenty to buy at The Big Feastival. Local artisans, farmers and food providers be showcase their products, from fresh produce to artisanal foodie treats.
Time to roll up those sleeves, because some of Canada’s best chefs are leading cooking lessons for all those budding cooks! Learn how to create delicious meals using innovating cooking techniques. Participating chefs include Michael Hunter, Danny Smiles, Claudia Bianchi, Matt Dean Pettit and more.
A perfect spot to rest and take in all the fun at The Big Feastival! The exclusive area will have a private bar where guests can enjoy a complimentary drink! It’s also a great spot to grab covered seating with a perfect view of the Main Stage. Jacob’s Creek will be hosting their VIP Wine Tastings in the lounge.
