The First Annual WILD BC SEAFOOD FEST in Steveston This Saturday

(Steveston, BC Canada)

The first annual Wild BC Seafood Fest will take place on Saturday, August 30th 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 Fourth 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 and preparing some of our favourite wild BC seafood.  Plus sample their amazing creations and receive copies of the featured recipes to savour them at home!  Award-winning fishmonger from The Salmon Shop and Screaming Mimi’s in North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Quay Market, Kosta Zogaris will add much information and enthusiasm as the cooking stage MC.  And special guest, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie will also be present to participate on stage with Chef Jeff Van Geest. 
 
11:30 am: Stephen Wong (Vancouver journalist, food and beverage consultant and cookbook author) will feature Asian inspired ideas for wild BC seafood creations and provide samples of his demonstrated recipe: Garlic and Chili-fried Wild BC Salmon.
 
1:00 pm: Jeff Van Geest (Executive Chef/Owner of Aurora Bistro, Vancouver, BC) will feature contemporary west coast ideas for wild BC seafood creations and provide samples of his demonstrated recipe: Sake Kasu & Maple-marinated Wild BC Sablefish with a Potato and Bull Kelp Omelet and Pickled Radishes.
 
2:30 pm: Manuel Ferreira (Owner of Le Gavroche and Senova Restaurants, Vancouver, BC) will feature Mediterranean inspired ideas for wild BC seafood creations and provide samples of his demonstrated recipe: Wild BC Sardines with Fennel Orange Salad.    

• Other event activities will guarantee fabulous fun and feasting for all:


• Buy wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines directly from the fishermen at the Steveston dock;


• Buy wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines products from seafood vendors in the park such as Seaside Marketing and Iron Maiden Seafoods;


• Sample and purchase smoked wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardine products as prepared by Classic Smokehouse (2003) Inc. of Vancouver, BC;


• Enjoy special wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardine creations for only $5 on-site as prepared by Senova Restaurant and Papi’s Restaurante Italiano;


• Receive a special reduced admission price to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site with every purchase during the event;


• Learn all about wild BC salmon, sablefish and sardines from members of the industry;


• Partake in the kids' activities;


• Listen to the live entertainment provided by Richmond’s popular Darren Specht and the Blues-Hawks.

Wild BC Seafood Fest is presented by the Canadian Pacific Sardine Association, Canadian Sablefish Association and BC Salmon Marketing Council and proudly sponsored by major event sponsor: the BC Ministry of Environment and other event sponsors: Classic Smokehouse (2003) Inc., Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, Lions Gate Fisheries Ltd., Parks Canada, Albion Fisheries and Richmond Review.

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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.