2nd annual Wild BC Seafood Fest back by popular demand
(Steveston, BC Canada)
Back by popular demand, the second annual Wild BC Seafood Fest will take place on Saturday, August 29th between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm at the Steveston Harbour Authority Fisherman's Park (in front of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 4th Avenue) in the fishing community of Steveston, Richmond, BC. This is a free outdoor public event to celebrate and enjoy wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines.
Join members of BC's commercial fishing industry and some of BC's most acclaimed chefs and seafood experts as they demonstrate a variety of amazing wild BC seafood recipes and provide tips on buying, storing, preparing and even eating some of our favorite wild BC seafood. Plus, sample their amazing creations and receive copies of the featured recipes to savour them at home.
This year's special guest chefs include: Quang Dang (Chef De Cuisine of C Restaurant, Vancouver, BC) who will feature contemporary west coast creations; Jean Francis Quaglia and Alessandra Quaglia (Chefs and Proprietors of the Provence Marinaside and Provence Mediterranean Grill Restaurants, Vancouver, BC) who will present Mediterranean inspired creations; and Stephen Wong (Vancouver journalist, food and beverage consultant and cookbook author) who will present Asian inspired recipes. Award-winning fishmonger from The Salmon Shop and Screaming Mimi's in North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay Market, Kosta Zogaris will also add incredible information and enthusiasm as the cooking stage MC.
Other event activities will guarantee fabulous fun and feasting for all:
- Sample smoked salmon, sablefish and sardine creations prepared especially for the event by award winning Classic Smokehouse (2003) Inc. of Vancouver, BC
- Learn all about wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines direct from fishermen and other members of the industry; buy wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines straight from the fishermen at the Steveston dock
- Buy value-added wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardine products from specialty vendors in the Market Area; partake in the kids' activities, and
- Listen to the live entertainment provided by Richmond's popular Darren Specht and the Blues-Hawks
- And new this year, get ready to visit the expanded Market Area to purchase delicious wild BC seafood creations from popular local restaurants including C Restaurant and the Provence Restaurants, and the best specialty food products that BC has to offer to prepare delectable meals at home showcasing wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines.
Wild BC Seafood Fest is presented by the Canadian Pacific Sardine Association, Canadian Sablefish Association and BC Salmon Marketing Council. The Canadian Pacific Sardine Association, Canadian Sablefish Association and BC Salmon Marketing Council are non-profit, legally constituted organizations representing permit holders in the management and marketing of their respective wild BC seafood fisheries. For event information:
Sandra Merk, Event Coordinator
Insight Productions
Tel: 604-535-9828
Email: srmerk@shaw.ca
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For information regarding wild BC salmon:
Grant Snell, General Manager
BC Salmon Marketing Council
www.bcsalmon.ca
Tel: 604-267-3030
Email: bcsmc@bcsalmon.ca
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For information regarding wild BC sardines:
Don Pepper, Executive Director
Canadian Pacific Sardine Association
www.bcsardines.com
Tel: 604-303-0141
Email dapepper@shaw.ca |
For information regarding wild BC sablefish:
Mark Baggio, Marketing Director
Canadian Sablefish Association
www.canadiansablefish.com
Tel: 778-318-4047
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