Grapefest 2006
Sept. 30 & Oct. 1
Open from 10:00-5:00 Both days
Free Admission
Seminars
- 10:00am The art and science of grafting fruit trees with Bob Osborne. Bob will explore the methods of propagating trees using the ancient art of grafting.
- 11:00am Flower arranging with John Corey. Enjoy the wit and expertise of this extraordinary professional arranger.
- 2:00pm The process of making fine wine with Gerard Wolfs. Gerard has a wealth of knowledge and experience growing and making wine.
- 3:00pm The Maritime Wine Scene with Dr. Andrew Jamieson. We are very pleased to have Dr. Jamieson, director of small fruit breeding at the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Kentville, Nova Scotia. He will talk about current breeding work and the future of wine making in the Maritimes.
Other Activities
Music begining at noon each day featuring
Coleen Bannister and Friends.
Horse Tours from 11:00 AM to late afternoon, both days
Cider Making during the day
Sales Tables featuring BBQ, Cider, fresh fruit, jams & jellies all day
Displays of Fruit Varieties all day
Food will be available at the Cedar Café and in booths outside.
The Cedar Café will close Oct. 6.
For the kids balloons and face painting.
Do drop by! It looks like a beautiful weekend.
All photos taken Oct. 1, 2005.