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CTV News
5 days ago
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- CTV News
Prescott, Ont. hosts Ribfest for the first time to support youth charity
Ribs Royale BBQ and The Hogfather at Prescott Ribfest. June 15, 2025. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa). Ribbers have taken over Prescott, Ont. this weekend at the Leo Boivin Community Centre and Fort Wellington. The first annual Prescott Ribfest and Sportsman Show, being hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Leeds and Grenville, started on Friday and will wrap up Sunday afternoon. Admission to the event is free but donations for BBBS' mentoring programs are accepted to support the region's youth. The event features two ribbers, Ribs Royale BBQ and The Hogfather, along with local vendors. A beer garden that is operated by Windmill Brewery, based in Johnstown, Ont., is sharing a portion of its proceeds with BBBS. More details to come
News.com.au
7 days ago
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- News.com.au
What's on: Nepal festival, Pride Festival, Double Exposure happening in Darwin
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND Another weekend, another fantastic food and culture festival to immerse yourself in! Darwin's multicultural heart is beating again as the Nepal Festival returns to the Waterfront today from midday. Expect traditional dances, crafts, and food stalls of course – with momos and dal bhat among the favourites! The Pride Festival's Family Fun Day takes over Bicentennial Park today too, with live music, market stalls, face painting, and community performances celebrating inclusion and diversity. And now that it's cool at night and you've been camping at least once this year (hopefully) you're likely to know exactly what you're missing, so you can head to the Darwin Convention Centre for the 4WD, Boating and Camping Expo across the weekend – for all the off-road vehicles, fishing gear and rooftop tents you'll ever need! On Saturday make sure you come and join me at the Darwin Street Art Festival event DOUBLE EXPOSURE, at 7pm in the old RSL block carpark on Austin Lane. It's our first projections event, and if you all come and check it out … maybe next year we will take on Vivid. SOMEWHERE YOU NEED TO EAT Have you ever missed lunch, and find yourself really hungry at 2.05pm – and all the cafes are closed? Surely that doesn't just happen to me? It's been a big few weeks of events, and Fat Tuna has come to the rescue many times! I find myself reaching for easy but healthy options, so this little West Lane gem, right in the heart of the city and surrounded by amazing street art, is open from 11am - 8pm. A 2:30pm lunch? No worries. The team have done all the hard work for you and thought of the perfect tasty salad bowl ingredients – and they're just about to release a new chicken special to complement their Miss Jakson bowl: Mr Jakson is coming in hot! I can't wait to try it. LOCALS TIP I'm sure I am not the only one who has reached for their jumper and hot coffee a couple of times this week – and there isn't much I love more than a cool morning to actually exercise outdoors. What a luxury! My locals tip for you this week is to head to the Darwin Waterfront lawns on Saturday mornings at 8am, because they have free Yoga! If you're looking for something a bit more endorphin building - another favourite is the East Point outdoor gym with a view, and a good one at that, which offers a range of body-weight focused exercises – or my favourite outdoor Darwin sweat session of all time: the Deckchair Stairs from the Esplanade down to the Deckchair Cinema. All 136 of them! Now is the time, my friends. Get out there!
CTV News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Opa! Halifax Greek Fest celebrates 38 years
The Halifax Greek Festival kicks-off a four-day celebration of food, culture and fun. The 38th annual Greek Fest is set to kick off in Halifax this weekend. Natasha Compton, who is part of the Greek Fest organizing team, says volunteers have been hard at work preparing to welcome guests. 'The sun is here, and we have been busy prepping souvlaki, donair, 100 trays of baklava,' she says. Compton says there will be three new things for festivalgoers to experience this year. 'We have a Greek pastitsio plate, so that is a type of Greek lasagna. It's layers of noodles. hamburger, meat sauce, cheese – it's all very delicious with a Greek salad, cheese stuffed spinach puffs, a souvlaki. Enough food to feed a family, for sure,' says Compton. 'Then we have a lovely wine tasting that's happening on Sunday at 1:00 with Costa Ellis, who is the owner of Ela! and a sommelier.' Halifax Greek Fest preview There's also new island dance performances on this year's festival schedule. 'We have over 100 members of the group, and we're going to show you dances from the islands, from the mainland, modern tavern dancing,' says dancer Yanni Karmas. 'We're also going to be showcasing a new island set this year from the Romiosyni Dance Group.' Compton says the best thing about the festival is that it is a true family affair. 'We've got, you know, almost 350 families who work together to make this festival happen. We have students and dancers from the age of five to 30 who are participating this weekend and who just really want to showcase their culture and their dance,' she says. Overall, the goal of the festival is to showcase the Greek hospitality. 'Bring your family, bring your friends,' says Compton. 'We want everyone to come down, enjoy the great food… and maybe learn a dance or two.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Irish Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Taste of Dublin at Merrion Square: the best things to do, see and eat
From tostadas to toasties, Pakistani cuisine to Po Boys, there's a cuisine or a dish at Taste of Dublin for even the pickiest of punters. Celebrating its 20th year, the event is one of Ireland's longest-running food festivals. It kicks off on Thursday, June 12th, in Merrion Square. The four-day event has two admission times per day: from 12pm to 4.30pm and 6pm to 10.30pm. Tickets were still available for all sessions at the time of writing, although VIP tickets for Thursday and Friday evenings had sold out. Ticket prices start at €20.50. However, a Häagen-Dazs VIP suite ticket, which includes unreserved seating with fast-track entry, a Häagen-Dazs ice cream, a glass of champagne, and a Glendalough Wild Rose Gin & Tonic, will cost up to €82.50 for the Saturday evening slot. And if you add two signature dishes, the price increases to €96.50. READ MORE What to eat? My first port of call will be The Salt Project for chicken & waffles with Feighcullen free-range Irish chicken tenders, Oak Forest flour and Carlow farmhouse cheese waffles (€7), or cheesy Macroom buffalo churros (€7). Next up will be a visit to sandwich makers extraordinaire, Little Gino's, for a Philly cheesesteak (€12), the ultimate soakage sandwich. Fanfavourite Bar Italia is back, serving up its renowned authentic cacio e pepe (€7) with fresh, handmade gnocchetti (small potato gnocchi). Braised beef cheeks in Montepulciano wine, herb, vegetable and tomato sauce (€12), will ward off any chill. Other dishes worth queueing for include Andhra Bhavan 's Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani (€12), Bites By Kwanghi's spice bag bao (€12), and Chimac's hella hot chicken tacos (€7). Don't skip the gunpowder masala dosa (€7) from Dosa Dosa. Andhra Bhavan's vegetarian thali platter If seafood is your jam, there are a few options to choose from. King Sitric will be shucking fresh oysters from the oyster bar daily, and Parilla has both crab tostadas (€7) and fish tacos (€12) on the menu every day. Bovinity will be serving up prawns pil pil (€7), and at Daata, prawn pakoras (€7) are the perfect vehicle for chutney dipping. Bovinity's prawns pil pil The award for the most indulgent dish of the festival must go to Big Fan for the Black Dragon, with typhoon shelter Irish lobster, in a toasted squid ink bun with lobster butter, Kewpie mayo, baby gem lettuce and a salted egg yolk (€12). [ Summer 2025: 100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland Opens in new window ] Where can I find the best value? If a guaranteed seat is important to you, the VIP ticketsare reasonable value, all things considered. Otherwise, pay €20.50 to get in and take your chances. Most dishes are priced at €7, although some are better value than others. The pasta and rice dishes are usually substantial, as are the sandwiches. If you happen to get thirsty, avoid the endless queues by buying a bottle of wine to share – which usually offers better value than buying individual glasses. What's new? SuperValu 's new Real Food Kitchen is set to become a must-visit destination for food lovers at this year's festival, with a line-up of interactive cooking demonstrations led by some of Ireland's best known culinary talents. Expect crowd-pleasing sessions from The Happy Pear, Sarah Butler, Daniel Davey, Gareth Mullins and more, offering inspiration and a host of insider tips. Also making its debut at the festival is an immersive Foraging Masterclass from Glendalough Distillery. Led by Geraldine Kavanagh, the brand's head forager, the experience will guide guests through the art of wild ingredient gathering. Participants will have the chance to create their own bespoke botanical tincture, perfect for adding a distinctly Irish twist to their summer soirées. [ From Famine to feast: the Irish seaweed revival Opens in new window ] This year's event also sees the launch of Taste of Dublin: The Recipes. The first cookbook from Taste of Dublin marks the milestone birthday with recipes from 20 Irish chefs who have taken part in the festival over the years. Contributors include Rachel Allen, Derry Clarke, Paul Flynn and Aisling Moore, to name but a few. The book is priced at €17.50, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Dublin Simon Community. What to do when you're finally full? The Food for Thought stage with Lovin Dublin is the perfect distraction when you exhaust your appetite. This year, the Lovin Dublin team will be hosting a range of tastings, panel discussions, masterclasses and producer showcases from an eclectic line-up of restaurateurs, chefs and artisan producers. [ Inside Ireland's thriving cocktail scene: 'We have some of the highest quality ingredients in the world' Opens in new window ] Must-see events include Talk & Taste (the bakery edition) with Sceal Bakery, Una , No Messin and Medaluna on Thursday at 3:30pm, while on Friday, JP McMahon will take to the stage for a cookery demo involving all things seaweed, kōji and fermentation. On Sunday evening, award-winning food and drinks writer Shamin de Brún will be curating a Polish wine tasting with Maja Ignaczewska of Polish Wine Fest. If you are in the mood to dance off the excess food, head to the Bulmers Live Music Stage and let loose with Spring Break, The Runaways and many more. If you plan to visit on Sunday, buy a ticket for the bingo party, Bingo Loco. And finally, it goes without saying, comfy shoes and a brolly are a must. It is Taste of Dublin after all ...
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Siouxland Food Festival helps feed those in need
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — The 3rd annual Siouxland Food Festival brought the community together again this year to help feed those in need. Sponsored by Seaboard Triumph Foods, 11 local vendors were on hand to feed event goers while raising money and spreading awareness for the Food Bank of Siouxland. Story continues below Top Story: Local band to be featured on Saturday in the Park Main Stage Lights & Sirens: Part of roof collapses during fire at Dakota City boat dealer Sports: Falcons fly to history! West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win against Van Meter Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The family-friendly event was filled with live music and activities for the kids to enjoy such as a bouncy house. All proceeds from the Siouxland Food Festival go directly to purchasing food for the community experiencing food insecurity. 'The need is up in our community, and we are just trying to make sure that we meet that need, and that we can be here for everyone that needs us,' said Valerie Peterson with the Food Bank of Siouxland. 'Our organization is for the community by the community.' Food Bank of Siouxland's goal is to raise $40,000 from the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
