Taste of Local Returns to Ventura County
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After a seemingly eternal five-year hiatus, the food, wine and brew event, Taste of Local, is back and better than ever. This premier epicurean field-to-fork festival focuses primarily on bringing together farmers, chefs and community to celebrate the local harvest and diversity of great food so abundant in Ventura County.
Farm-to-table experts, Totally Local VC are hosting the event on the beautiful ocean overlook at the Ventura County Credit Union Offices on Vista Del Mar Drive on Sunday, September 11th. Over 50 area chefs, wineries, brewers, farmers and purveyors are expected to showcase their culinary expertise and all food and drink samples are included in the admission price.
What’s Happening?
This year’s event theme is “We are Different”. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and chat with the chefs, farmers and purveyors as they taste the wares.
Local Homebrew Challenge
Totally Local VC is partnering once again with Ventura Independent Beer Enthusiasts (VIBE) to host the competition for Taste Of Local’s Homebrew Grand Champion—selected by guests on the day of the festival.
*If you are a homebrewer in the 805 and want to compete, just email homebrew@totallylocalvc.com.
Educational Workshops
For the first time, Edible Ojai & Ventura County will be hosting the education tent, which will feature classes like Homebrew 100, Fermenting Nature’s Tonic and a Chef Demo by Julia San Bartolome, owner of Sweet Arleen’s and head chef at Oak Grove in Ojai.
*For class schedule and to sign up to participate, visit TotallyLocalVC.com/taste-of-local-festival.
Farm-to-Glass Mixology Throwdown
Ventura County bartenders/mixologists will be crafting drinks using locally sourced ingredients and spirits by Ventura Spirits as they compete to create Ventura County’s first signature cocktail, aptly named “The Ventura,” which will be featured in bars and restaurants throughout the county.
Festival attendees will be able to samples and then cast their votes for their favorite cocktail and, along with professional judges, help determine this year’s Totally Local Mixologist of the Year!
*If you are a bartender/mixologist working in Ventura County and want to compete in the Mixology Throwdown, email mixology@totallylocalvc.com.
Great Local Music
Studies show that sound can not only can set a mood but it can also influence the way we taste food and drink! Often dramatically. This year’s lineup of local musicians will be announced soon.
Giving Back
Proceeds of the festival will benefit Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation. Totally Local VC is a collaborative initiative focused on promoting the importance and success of our local agriculture and business community. We are dedicated to educating our youth and community members on the important role that agriculture plays in the success of not only our county but also the world and the many links each of us has to agriculture. Simply put, we educate from field-to-fork and field-to-career. Totally Local VC is a 501C3 nonprofit organization.
Volunteers needed!
Be part of the crew! If you would like to help at the festival or any of the other Totally Local VC events this year, please visit TotallyLocalVC.com/taste-of-local-festival and fill out the volunteer form!
Be an Exhibitor!
Apply for a free booth at the festival! Email exhibitor@totallylocalvc.com or visit the website to submit a vendor package online.
Date: Sunday - Sept 11th 2022 Location: Ventura County Credit Union Corp offices 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura Event times VIP early entrance - 12:00 am Event General Admission - 1:00 till 5pm Note: Last pour is 4:30pm
*21 and older event
