Sharing the ByWord - October 28th
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Trick or treat yo' self! Halloween Party in Parkdale Park! 🎃😈🧛♂️
Stop by Parkdale this Saturday for a day full of spooktacular activities that will surely lift some spirits. Boo-yah!
Thanks to our friends at the Wellington West BIA, the Hintonburg Community Association, and the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee.
#SquashGoals
NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS:
THE DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL COMES TO THE BYWARD MARKET!
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Marchés d'Ottawa Markets is proud to partner with The Day of the Dead Festival to bring this exciting cultural event to Byward. Stop by William Street from October 29th - November 1st for an unforgettable Fall-time experience.
Mexican food & Culture • Artisan market • Sugar Skull Exhibition Contest • Mariachi bands • Piñata Workshop • Photo exhibition • Day of the Dead Altar exhibition • Children's drawing contest • Dance presentation • Salsa workshop • Rattle Your Bones dance party • & even more!
Head to our Instagram page and vote for your favourite Sugar Skull.
1 like/vote = 1 entry to win one of three Day of the Dead Festival gift baskets (packed with goodies from the event).
Voting ends: October 30th @ 12AM.
Pop In At Parkdale:
Don't miss the Parkdale Market's final week!
Open today to Sunday - 9am-5pm!
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Community Spotlight:
As part of our Community Spotlight, we chatted with Kornel Schneider of Ferme Rêveuse.
Find him year round (even in the Winter) at the Parkdale Market - Saturdays 11:30-1:00.
We asked Kornel the following questions:
When did you start your operation?
We started in 1993.
How did you learn? Who taught you?
I have a diploma in agriculture from my professional education in Switzerland.
What did you produce first?
The first product we produced was milk.
What do you currently specialize in producing?
Pasture based animal production, from milk to chicken to eggs, beef, and Ferme Rêveuse Real Veal.
What's the one thing that's surprised you the most about your business?
I've been incredibly impressed with customer loyalty and support.
What's been your proudest moment so far?
Immigrating to canada at the age of 23 as a single man - I was able to buy and operate a dairy farm that young age.
What advice would you give to someone starting out in your industry?
Think LONG term, and be prepared to WORK!
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Find Kornel at the Parkdale Market this Winter!
For more information, or to speak with a representative of Marchés d'Ottawa Markets, please contact:
Zackery Liberty, Communications and Events Coordinator, Ottawa Markets, zackery.liberty@ottawamarkets.ca
