The stunning backdrop of four hectares of Metchosin farmland will greet guests to the annual Feast of Fields this fall.

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ItB次元官网网址檚 a return to the scene for some long-time Feasters, the venue is a portioned-off parcel of Sea Bluff Farm, which hosted the event in 2000.

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Feast of Fields started on Vancouver Island in 1998 and has been held twice in Metchosin, at Sea Bluff and Metchosin Sheep Farm in 2010.

Over the 15 years, FarmFolk CityFolk has donated more than $100,000 back into B.C. communities. Feast proceeds these days are invested in VancityB次元官网网址檚 microloan program for local farmers and food producers.

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The palatable event features food by Island chefs, farmers and food artisans and is paired with locally produced wines and ales, ciders and mead.

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Only 600 tickets, at $95 each, are available and can be bought online through farmfolkcityfolk.ca or in person at Cook Culture (1317 Blanshard St.) and must be bought in advance.

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