Upcoming Events!

CANNING WORKSHOP, Sun. Aug. 25^th, Monte Vista: Marianna Young will teach how to can dilly beans. 1-3pm at the Church of the Nazarene in Monte Vista. Suggested donation of $10.  Please RSVP to slvlocalfoods@gmail.com

 

HORNO COOKING,Sat. Sept. 7^th,Capulin:

Elena Miller of Cactus Hill Farm will teach a lesson on cooking in a traditional outdoor oven.  Cooking starts at 4pm, followed by a local food meal and traditional music.  A meat dish will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share if you are able. Suggested donation of $5. Please RSVP to slvlocalfoods@gmail.com

 

SOUTHERN COLORADO FILM FESTIVAL, Sept. 12^TH – 15^TH , Alamosa: The inaugural festival will provide diverse independent films on the theme of land, water and community.  The Local Foods Coalition will be co-sponsoring a film to be shown at Adams State University. For more info and updates go to www.socofilmfest.com  

 

LOCAL FOOD DAY AT THE ALAMOSA FARMERS’ MARKET, Sat. Sept. 14^TH ,Alamosa: This annual event promotes local foods at the farmers’ market with special vendors, music, activities for kids, and a local food raffle.

 

HARVEST MOON SOIREE: A LOCAL FOODS BENEFIT, Sat. Sept. 21^st,Chokurei Ranch: The finest SLV local foods will be served straight from the farm to the table.  This delicious and fun event is not to be missed. $100 per plate.

 

HARVEST MOON SOIREE FARM TOUR, Sun. Sept. 22^st , Alamosa and surrounding area: The Saturday night Soiree will be followed up with a Sunday morning fundraiser/farm tour.  $30 per person.

 

PERMACULTURE WORKSHOP, October, 12^th , Location TBD: Learn the basic principles of permaculture with local expert, Kenny Fischer followed by a hands on demonstration. Suggested donation of $5.

 

INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY, Thurs. Oct. 24^th,Alamosa: Join us for this family friendly event featuring pizza-making with local ingredients and “What’s on Your Plate”, an acclaimed documentary film by two eleven-year-olds. 5pm at the Alamosa Senior Center. 

 

**Some events have suggested donations.  Donations are always appreciated, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.