UBC APPLE FEST
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greenstormUBC Apple Festival
October 15 and 16, 2005
11am to 4pm
Located throughout the grounds of the Botanical Garden
Free admission
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A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia's favourite fruits. All are welcome to attend, from children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth.
Every year, between 11,500 and 13,500 kilograms (25,000 and 30,000 lbs) of apples are sold to a hungry public. Over 60 varieties of heritage, new and "tried and true" varieties are available, grown both conventionally and organically. These include the heritage apple 'Grimes Golden' and 'Ambrosia', recently discovered in Cawston, British Columbia.
Also available for sale are many varieties of apple trees grafted onto dwarfing root stock, perfect for the home garden or patio. New owners of apple trees often attend one of the espalier and pruning demonstrations.
One of the most popular activities at the Apple Festival is apple tasting. For $2.00, curious eventgoers can taste up to 60 varieties of new and heritage apples grown in British Columbia. Learn the history of those varieties from the Friends of the Garden's "published in-house" Apple Booklet.
The Vancouver Island-based BC Fruit Testers Association mounts a display of the nearly 200 apple varieties still grown in British Columbia. They also have a display about mason bees, used for pollination. Members of the association are on-hand to give demonstrations of grafting and cider-pressing. Try to stump them with apple varieties from your garden, as they are also available to identify apples. Nearby, Master Gardeners discuss apple-related diseases and pest management.
The Children's Corner features games and face-painting. Kids (and adults!) also enjoy the apple pie, hot apple cider and other delectable treats available.
The Marketplace showcases craft vendors, while the Shop in the Garden features apple-related merchandise.
Buskers provide musical entertainment throughout the day.
Finish off the day by taking home a purchase of jugs of British Columbian organic apple juice.
For more information, call 604.822.9666
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/events/applefest.php
October 15 and 16, 2005
11am to 4pm
Located throughout the grounds of the Botanical Garden
Free admission
Quote, my bold:
A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia's favourite fruits. All are welcome to attend, from children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth.
Every year, between 11,500 and 13,500 kilograms (25,000 and 30,000 lbs) of apples are sold to a hungry public. Over 60 varieties of heritage, new and "tried and true" varieties are available, grown both conventionally and organically. These include the heritage apple 'Grimes Golden' and 'Ambrosia', recently discovered in Cawston, British Columbia.
Also available for sale are many varieties of apple trees grafted onto dwarfing root stock, perfect for the home garden or patio. New owners of apple trees often attend one of the espalier and pruning demonstrations.
One of the most popular activities at the Apple Festival is apple tasting. For $2.00, curious eventgoers can taste up to 60 varieties of new and heritage apples grown in British Columbia. Learn the history of those varieties from the Friends of the Garden's "published in-house" Apple Booklet.
The Vancouver Island-based BC Fruit Testers Association mounts a display of the nearly 200 apple varieties still grown in British Columbia. They also have a display about mason bees, used for pollination. Members of the association are on-hand to give demonstrations of grafting and cider-pressing. Try to stump them with apple varieties from your garden, as they are also available to identify apples. Nearby, Master Gardeners discuss apple-related diseases and pest management.
The Children's Corner features games and face-painting. Kids (and adults!) also enjoy the apple pie, hot apple cider and other delectable treats available.
The Marketplace showcases craft vendors, while the Shop in the Garden features apple-related merchandise.
Buskers provide musical entertainment throughout the day.
Finish off the day by taking home a purchase of jugs of British Columbian organic apple juice.
For more information, call 604.822.9666
http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/events/applefest.php
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Date: 2005-09-13 08:04 pm (UTC)I'll be leaving for/in Ontario, damnit!
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Date: 2005-09-14 12:15 am (UTC)