Alamosa, CO – September 9, 2014 – The Harvest Soiree Cultivando el Futuro, will be held on Saturday September 20th 2014 at the future location of the Rio Grande Healthy Living Park at the corner of Hwy 17 and Hwy 160 (the former Polston Primary School site). The signature celebration will exclusively feature the delicious and abundant Valley harvest prepared by talented local cooks, chefs and caterers and served to you in a fancy outdoor setting with regional teas, beers and wines and great local music. Join the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition in celebrating all the amazing work and partnerships that are taking place with local producers, education programs and community activists to create sustainable food ways in the San Luis Valley as it holds its second annual fundraiser. And there is a lot to celebrate this year!
The acquisition of the Rio Grande Healthy Living Park property in partnership with the Trust for Public Land.
The startup of a local food aggregation and distribution center in Mosca Colorado with support from a great community advisory board, the Colorado Health Foundation and the Laura Musser Fund.
The Cooking Matters program has expanded to offer Spanish and English classes – teaching nutrition and cooking on a budget in partnership with Colorado’s Share Our Strength.
A great partnership with the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area allowed for the renovation of the Mobile Kitchen and the expansion of its presence in several Valley farmers’ markets, featuring cooking demonstrations with tasty healthy local recipes to share. The Soiree features live music, a cash bar & appetizers during the Celebration Hour from 5-6pm, a Fancy Local Farm Dinner from 6-7pm, and Dancing from 7-9pm. All the food served at the dinner is sourced from local farmers and ranchers and prepared locally by local celebrity cooks and chefs.
Tickets: ADULT $30 ~ 11 & UNDER $10 ~ 2 & UNDER FREE.
The Inn of the Rio Grande is holding a block of rooms for $89 + tax.
Please RSVP and get more information at slvlocalfoods@gmail.com or call 719-937-2319 or purchase tickets directly on our website at www.slvlocalfoods.org
The mission of the Coalition is to develop local networks, educate the community, and promote programs and policies that create an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable local food system for the San Luis Valley region. The Rio Grande Healthy Living Park creates a legacy for future generations through the preservation of the rich agricultural heritage of the SLV Rio Grande corridor.
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