Mosaic of Events: Fall and Winter 2009/2010

September 26

8TH Annual TASTE! a celebration of regional cuisine 11:00am - 5:00pm Crystal Palace, 375 Main St. E., Picton Cost: $15 (19 years of age and older) T 1.866.845.6644 www.tastecelebration.ca tastethecounty@bellnet.ca

October 3

CNIB presents The Pampered Palate at Waupoos Estates Winery 1:00pm - 5:00pm Waupoos Estates Winery 3016 County Road 8, Waupoos Tickets $125.00 ($75.00 for designated drivers) tara.meredith@cnib.ca 613.563.4021 ext 5006

October 4

Annual Prince Edward County Marathon A full Boston Qualifier run on a course that is flat and fast. 1.866.473.2786 www.pecmarathon.ca

October 17

Wellington Pumpkinfest Wellington, Ontario www.pec.on.ca/pumpkinfest/ Parade, weigh-off, contests, games, food, entertainment.

Museum Silent Auction at Pumpkin Fest 10:00am - 3:00pm Wellington Heritage Museum, 290 Main Street 613-399-5015 Admission by donation.

October 22

Scenes of Sandbanks and Beyond - Opening Reception Scenes of Sandbanks. And beyond Opening Reception October 22nd 7-9 pm. Original Art show and Sale, October 23rd - November 8th, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Black Prince Winery 1370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton http://www.blackprincewinery.com

November 4 – November 29

Countylicious Prince Edward County’s celebration of fine dining featuring prix fixe menus. www.countylicious.ca tastethecounty@bellnet.ca 866-845-6644; 613-393-2796

November 6 – November 8

The Maker's Hand A prestigious show and sale of the works of Eastern Ontario's finest artisans. Cost: $5.00 Location: Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Main Street E., Picton, Ontario T: 613.476.7901 ext 214 www.themakershand.com

November 13-26 Holiday Magic 2009

Friday, November 13 - Skate with Santa, Memorial Arena, Belleville

Saturday, November 14 - Junior Cabaret and Talent Showcase

Thursday, November 19 - Cocktail Party, Ramada Inn, Belleville

Saturday, November 21 - Holiday Magic Gala, Ramada Inn, Belleville

Thursday, November 26 - Holiday Home Tour

http://www.quinteartscouncil.org 613.962.1232

November 14

Slow Food - Good, Clean and Fair Annual Dinner Harvest Restaurant, 106 Bridge Street www.slowfoodthecounty.ca Info@slowfoodthecounty.ca

November 27

Bloomfield Santa Claus Parade 6:30pm November 28-28

Fesitval of Trees Crystal Palace, Picton 613-476-8462

November 28 - 29

Festive Frolic at The Red Barns (An Artisan's Playground) Show and Sale of work made on site. 167 White Chapel Road, (North of Picton off Hwy. 49) T: 613.476.6808 www.theredbarns.com

December 18- December 19

The Nutcracker Quinte Ballet School Empire Theatre http://www.quinteballetschool.com 613.962.9274

December 12 – December 22

Candlelight Christmas Tours at Macaulay House 6:30pm - 8:30pm Admission: $5.00 per person Location: Macaulay House, 35 Church Street, Picton Contact: 613.476.3833

March 27 & 28 2010

9th Annual Maple in the County www.mapleinthecounty.ca 866-845-6644; 613-393-2796