Grapefest 2008
Oct. 4 & 5
Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Both days
Free Admission
Seminars
Both Days
- 11:00 am Making Jams, Jellies and Juices. Discover the joys of
creating your own products from fresh or frozen fruit.
- 1:00 am Apples of New Brunswick - historical and modern. We are priviledged to have Dr. Charles Embree, director of fruit tree research at the Agriculture Canada Research Station in Kentville, NS to speak on the apples of the Maritimes. He brings an incredible depth of knowledge in this field. He will also be bringing a display of new grape varieties developed by Dr. Andrew Jamieson of the Station
- 2:00 pm Growing grapes. A discussion of how best to grow this versatile vine
for both fruit and ornament. Talk will focus on soils, sites, varieties
and training methods.
- 3:00 pm Making wine from grapes and other fruits. It is easy to make wine with the right equipment and some basic information. Learn the proper procedures and the possible pitfalls in this fascinating and exciting endeavor.
Other Activities
Music each afternoon featuring
Star Sixty-Nine
Horse drawn wagon tours of the nursery.
Wine and Beer Garden
Cider Making Demonstrations
Sales Tables featuring BBQ, Cider, fresh fruit, jams & jellies
Fruit Displays
There will be displays of nearly 100 different varieties of fruit,
including heritage varieties as well as the newest varieties of
grapes, apples, pears and more.
Food will be available at the Cedar Café and in the BBQ area.
The Cedar Café will close Oct. 5.
Don't miss this once a year opportunity
to experience the harvest surrounded by the colors of fall.
Photos taken at Grapefest 2006 & 2007