Fraser Valley Food Show

UPDATED – Win Wachsmann photos – In response to overwhelming consumer demand in the Valley, the Fraser Valley Food Show is showcasing the magic of food and cooking at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford this weekend.

On Oct 3, 4 and 5, experience food both local and international, celebrity chef demonstrations, cooking competitions, sausage making competitions, cheese and wine seminars, Bite of the Valley participating restaurants and the Grapes and Hops wine/beer/spirits tasting pavilion.

NEW!!! Find specialized allergen-free foods in the Gluten Free Living area of the show!

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Dave Fehr from Johnston Packers demonstrating how to cut pork. Win Wachsmann photo.

Dave Fehr from Johnston Packers demonstrating how to cut pork. Win Wachsmann photo.

About The Food Show

Celebrating over 155 years of bountiful Fraser Valley harvests and food processing

Geraldine and Catherine - the Cranberry Ladies. Win Wachsmann photo.

Geraldine and Catherine – the Cranberry Ladies. Win Wachsmann photo.

In response to overwhelming consumer demand in the Valley, the Fraser Valley Food Show is showcasing the magic of food and cooking at the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC.

Experience food both local and international, celebrity chef demonstrations, cooking competitions, sausage making competitions, cheese and wine seminars, Bite of the Valley participating restaurants & food trucks and the Grapes and Hops wine/beer/spirits tasting pavilion.

Throughout the three days of the show The Celebrity Stage will feature TV celebrities and featured presentations.

Viktor and Veronica from Sedo's Butcher in Salmon Arm. Win Wachsmann photo.

Viktor and Veronica from Sedo’s Butcher in Salmon Arm. Win Wachsmann photo.

Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, food trucks, wineries, food and beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world will come together for a three day public extravaganza at the TRADEX Exhibition Centre.

The Fraser Valley Food Show encompasses unique food experiences, opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes culinary magic from professional chefs, dynamic entertainment through celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, diverse food, beverage and cooking related exhibits; and of course fantastic shopping opportunities.

Catherine James from Wise Bites - Quinoa Treats. Win Wachsmann photo.

Catherine James from Wise Bites – Quinoa Treats. Win Wachsmann photo.

Come for lunch and stay for dinner! The Fraser Valley Food Show presents the Bite of The Valley restaurant & food truck pavilion. The chefs of favorite estaurants and food trucks from in and around the Valley will serve up their signature recipes. For a nominal charge ($1 – $6.00 inc. GST) per item visitors will be able to savor the flavors of numerous eateries.

Beer, wine and spirits will be well represented in the Tasting Pavilion where visitors can sip and taste a wide selection of beverages. The Grapes and Hops Stage will feature presentations and tastings by numerous local and regional beer and wine experts.

Kathleen Rake from Between the Vines on how to sniff, swirl and sip wines for pleasure. Win Wachsmann photo.

Kathleen Rake from Between the Vines on how to sniff, swirl and sip wines for pleasure. Win Wachsmann photo.

While at the Fraser Valley Food Show, visitors will also enjoy shopping in the marketplace of over 100 exhibit booths. Producers, manufacturers, retailers and food artisans will showcase a wide assortment of unique products for eating, drinking, cooking, entertaining, and outfitting a kitchen. Visitors to the Fraser Valley Food Show will especially enjoy the variety of locally grown and produced specialty food items that are not usually found in grocery stores and supermarkets. The bounty of The Valley under one roof!

Last year we have also launched the Gluten-Free Living Show in response to the overwhelming number of people seeking gluten-free products. This is be the first time such an event has been organized in the Fraser Valley. The first Gluten Free Living show was fantastic!!! this year the number of GF exhibitors has doubled!!! Don’t miss it.

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