Some fun events celebrating farms, food, food in film, and music are coming up:
HOLCOMB HARVEST
The 2009 Summer Food Film Festival starts Thursday, August 27 (tomorrow!) at Holcomb Farm in West Granby, Connecticut. Grounds open at 6:30 pm with a farmers market, where you can indulge in the season's bounty, including goods from other Connecticut farms like locally produced goat cheese from Sweet Pea Farm, garlic from the aptly named The Garlic Farm, fresh eggs and juicy blackberries from Maple View Farm, and sweet peaches and baked goods from Lost Acres Orchard. During the market, Matt Tofil, owner and chef of Copper Mill Bistro, will present a cooking demonstration for all you winers and diners. Northeast Organic Farm Association will present a discussion at 7 pm followed by a screening of the film Nourish at 7:45 pm. (I can't seem to find a clip from the movie but I'll keep looking and post one later.) The seating area is outdoors behind the main barn. Bring something to sit on and something to munch on (or dig into your goodies from the farmers market). Don't forget the bug spray. Admission is a steal at a suggested $3 donation per person and children are free. For more information and directions, click here for the Holcomb Farm website.
If you miss out on the August 27 events then maybe you can make it on September 3. The farmers market will be on but it doesn't look like Matt Tofil will be around. There will still be a movie though- instead of Nourish, you will enjoy a showing of The Real Dirt on Farmer John at the same time and location.
SIMSBURY FARMERS MARKET
Okay, technically this isn't a festival but there's reggae and food so it's definitely a party! The date is August 27 so maybe you can plan a foodie day and hit this earlier in the afternoon and then head on over to Holcomb Harvest. Hannah’s Field will be jamming Gypsy reggae at the market from 4 to 6 pm.
Griffin Farmstead will showcase some of their very friendly goats and goat cheese. Lani Rosen from Full of Joy Yoga will teach a children's yoga session from 2-3pm. Mod Skin Labs, a local organic skin care company, will be demonstrating their newest products so stop by and maybe you can pick up a sample or two. Glen, "The Honey Guy" from Three Sisters Farm, will be available to assist with your sweetening needs. There is no admission charge, which makes this a great outing for larger groups or families. For more info and directions, click here for the Simsbury Farmers Market website.
FARM DAY AT THE FISH FAMILY FARM
Join the Lutz Children's Museum on Saturday, August 29 from 11am until 4pm, for Farm Day at the Fish Family Farm in Bolton, Connecticut. This popular end-of-summer tradition features live animals, hay rides, games for all ages and live music. And most importantly, all the farm fresh ice cream you can eat!!! Admission is $6 per person. Click here for more info and directions to the farm.
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