Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

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9th Annual June Strawberry Food Fest is underway!

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Kahnawà:ke / Onerahtohkó:wa/May 30, 2024)

Kahnawà:ke Tourism will host the 9th ANNUAL Strawberry Food Fest this June! The Strawberry food fest is a collective event, where the theme of strawberries and community culinary creations made with strawberries is promoted throughout the community for the whole month!

The food festivals initiative was created in 2016, to showcase our traditional foods that coincide with our cycle of ceremonies to visitors and community members alike. The Food Fests are a fun, respectful and economically beneficial way in which to share our culture, without disrupting the local environment.

This year Kahnawà:ke Tourism will host the Second in person Strawberry fest on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex! We are encouraging all local artisans and food vendors to get involved by having a strawberry themed item or menu. If you would like to register to become a vendor, please use the contact information below.

Multiple Businesses have pre-confirmed their participation. Local businesses are encouraged to join in by calling 450-635-2929 or email info@kahnawaketourism.com

The food fest is part of the overall tourism strategy, and part of the Shop Local, Shop Kahnawà:ke initiatives. To show your support of the food fest use the #strawberryfoodfest2024 and #kahnawaketourism hashtags. Be sure to follow our social media pages for more information about the event.

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Contact:  450-635-2929
Bronwyn Johns
Kahnawà:ke Tourism
Events Coordinator
bronwyn.johns@kahnawaketourism.com 

Kahnawà:ke Welcome Center
PO Box 1110, 2 River Road, Kahnawà:ke QC, J0L1B0
Phone: 450-635-2929 Fax: 450-635-6684
www.kahnawaketourism.com