Open Farm Days Culinary Events
New culinary events celebrate Open Farm Days this autumn
In partnership with Frontenac County, South Frontenac, and the City of Kingston.
Celebrate farming and food in Frontenac County this autumn with four new culinary experiences in Kingston.
A twist on a Classic Lunch Tour
With Kingston Food Tour’s Heather Ford
September 10 and 17, 2023, 11 am
$129 per person
Purchase tickets – September 10
Purchase tickets – September 17
In celebration of Open Farm Days, on September 10 and 17, Kingston Food Tours offers a twist on its Classic Kingston Lunch Tour. On your local-centric extended tour, you’ll meet Frontenac County growers and producers and learn about their partnerships with Kingston restaurants. Then you’ll sample some of their produce, prepared in specially curated menus at several downtown Kingston restaurants including Feast On® certified Dianne’s Fish Shack and Smokehouse and Atomica Kitchen | Cocktails. You’ll go home with your own Community Supported Agriculture box, filled with Frontenac County and Kingston goods.
Extend your Open Farm Days experience in Kingston with a customized package including an overnight stay at Green Acres Inn, two tickets to the Classic Kingston Lunch tour with a twist, a $100 Visa gift card, and a curated local producer gift.
From Farm to Cidery at Hard Way Cider Co.
With Chef Will Arnaud from Otter Creek Kitchen and Cidermaker Steve Goddard from Hard Way Cider Co.
October 1, 2023
Two seatings 11 am and 2 pm – SOLD OUT
$55 per person
In celebration of Open Farm Days, Hard Way Cider Co. hosts Otter Creek Kitchen for a special brunch, showcasing Frontenac County growers and producers. Enjoy a four-course all-local menu with cider pairings. Otter Creek Kitchen is a Feast On® certified restaurant. Featured menu items include Otter Creek Farms Wagyu short rib patty melt and Red Fife French toast. Taste Hard Way Cider’s curated cider pairings plus a brand-new cider release (all available for purchase to take home.) This daytime event will also feature a Frontenac County musician and a floral artisan pop-up shop from Kingston’s Butternut Creek Flower Farm.
Menu:
1st Course: Otter Creek Wagyu Short Rib Patty Melt
- Short rib, cheddar, caramelized onion, rye bread
Vegetarian: Lion’s Mane Mushroom Patty Melt
- Lion’s Mane mushroom, cheddar, caramelized onion, rye bread
Paired with: Rogue Cider
2nd Course: Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad
- Heirloom tomatoes, charred corn, whipped ricotta, basil pesto, greens, shallot, smoked bacon fat panko
Vegetarian: Heirloom Tomato Panzanella Salad
- Heirloom tomatoes, charred corn, whipped ricotta, basil pesto, greens, shallot, toasted garlic panko
Paired with: Peach Cider
3rd Course: Cider-Braised Ham Hock and Egg
- Ham hock, poached egg, greens, potato, cider Dijon dressing
Vegetarian: Roasted Root Veg and Egg
- Roasted carrot, squash, and beet, poached egg, greens, potato, cider Dijon dressing
Paired with: Original Dry Cider
4th Course: Red Fife French Toast
- Red Fife brioche, crème fraîche, haskap berries, maple syrup
Paired with: New release from Hard Way Cider Co.
Frontenac County growers and producers to come.
Feast On® certification is given to restaurants that are committed to using locally grown and made food and beverage.
Open Farms Harvest presented by Hartington Equipment at Kingston City Hall
Presented by the City of Kingston, in partnership with Frontenac County and Tourism Kingston.
October 14, 2023 1 pm
$75 per person
The Open Farms Harvest event at City Hall showcases food tastings prepared with love and attention by eight local chefs from Kingston and area restaurants as well as 8 regional beverage suppliers. It puts a priority on educating people on who grows our food and from where throughout Kingston and Frontenac County. Partnerships are created from 20 plus area farms and our chefs to create a culinary experience. Each restaurant will offer 3 plus more tastings to attendees on a handmade charcuterie board plate that they get to take home. This year we will also showcase Farmers Market vendors wrapped around the whole event at Springer Market Square. This exciting afternoon will also include 3 educational sessions: charcuterie and wine pairing demo; beer & local cheese pairing; and farm stories in a warm harvest setting with inviting seating, firepits and background music. Enjoy our unique event while learning the importance of showcasing local farm food and drink for a memorable taste experience.
