Grapefest 2009
Oct. 3 & 4
Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Both days
Free Admission
Seminars
Both Days
- 11:00 am Pruning and Grafting.
- 1:00 am Growing apples.
- 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:
Sat., Oct. 3 - Danny Gillespie and Dale Stiles
Sun., Oct. 4 - Marshall Hill Band
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. 4.
Don't miss this once a year opportunity
to experience the harvest surrounded by the colors of fall.
For more information:
phone 506-756-3635 fax 506-756-1087
E-mail
Located at 2700 Rt 890 14 kms from Petitcodiac, 28kms from Sussex
Photos taken at Grapefest 2006, 2007 & 2008