Stratford and Perth County are brimming with great food all year-round, but the fall is an especially bountiful time to see what our region has to offer. We’ll get you pointed in the right direction!
STRATFORD FARMERS MARKET
Stratford & District Agricultural Society hosts one of the oldest markets in Ontario, est. 1855. Featuring veggies, cheese, meats, baking, flowers, crafts, gifts… Stratford Agriplex Saturdays year-round 7:00am-Noon
STRATFORD SUNDAY MARKET
Featuring local growers, bakers and makers! Market Square behind City Hall. Sundays till Oct 29 10:00am-2:00pm
ST. MARYS FARMERS MARKET
This market offers a wide range of local produce & fresh foods, including organics brought to you by local farmers, plus craft products by community members. Saturdays till October 28 8:00am-Noon
15TH ANNUAL STRATFORD KIWANIS GARLIC FESTIVAL
Talk to Ontario garlic producers, attend tastings & presentations. Vendors include garlic growers, artisans, wine, beer, spirits, cheese & honey. Stratford Rotary Complex September 9 & 10 9:00am-5:00pm
182ND STRATFORD FALL FAIR
Food, rides, and the Farm To You Exhibit bring you closer to our rural roots. Stratford Rotary Complex September 21-24
WHISKED UP WEEKENDS: FOOD FEATURES
Paired with the Whisked Up in Wilmot exhibit at Castle Kilbride, a talk is offered at 11:00am or 1:00pm with admission. Sep 24 Corn Husk Dolls, Oct 7 Butter, Oct 29 Cider Mills, Nov 26 Cheese, Dec 3 Christmas.
BOOS & BREWS HARVEST MARKET
Beers, Shopping, Live Music & More! 20+ vendors to shop with, selling a wide variety of handmade products at Shakespeare Brewing Co. September 30 Noon-4:00pm
PUCK’S PLENTY FORAGING: VELVET FOOT MUSHROOMS
Velvet Foot (also known as Velvet Shank) evolve from a network of veins beneath the bark of dead hardwoods. They grow in clusters, have sticky caps and very active white spores. October 8 10:00am $35
PUCK’S PLENTY FORAGING: LEPISTA IRINA
Found under conifer trees, these fungi grow alongside their sister mushrooms, the Blewits. We’ll also be searching for Velvet Foots, Grey Trichs & Pear Shaped Puffballs. October 22 10:00am $35
PUCK’S PLENTY FORAGING: SHRIMP OF THE WOODS
Known as Aborted Entoloma, Hunters Heart, Pig Snoot (yuck) & Ground Prune. They begin as a normal mushroom & then morph. We’ll tell you all about them as we search for mushrooms. November 5 10:00am $35
PUCK’S PLENTY FORAGING: LEPISTA IRINA
They are large, sweet tasting and found under both hardwood and conifers. Their distinct quality? Endurance. They manage to stay fresh on the forest floor for up to 3 weeks. November 10 10:00am $35
PUCK’S PLENTY FORAGING: MOTHER NATURE’S AUTUMN FARE
They’re colourful. They’re meaty. They are, mostly, available. Pleurotus Tessulatis, Hipsizygus Dryinus, The Velvet Foot, The Grey Trich. The fungi are still out there & ready for tasting. November 11 10:00am $35
PUCK’S PLENTY FORAGING: THE GREY TRICH
Greys (as we’ll call them) are found under pine trees in the forest & in Stratford. Join us as we collect other mushrooms such as Velvet Foot, Pear Shaped Puffballs & Autumn Oysters. November 12 10:00am $35
