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Western Montana Fair, West Lawn Market |
The Western Montana Fair (WMF) is proud to announce the inaugural West Lawn Market début on Tuesday August 11, 2009 during the Western Montana Fair. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 7 p.m.
The WMF is excited to offer this new feature and to work with the Missoulian, the Sustainable Business Council (SBC) and the Montana Cattle Company in brining back the authenticity of what the Fair means to the history of Montana.
Download a poster (PDF)
Events include: Celebrity Localvore Grilling Competition and Public Grill Master Challenge.
Along with fresh food market vendors, locally owned and sustainable
businesses will be tabling to showcase their wares and services
throughout the day, while educational demonstrations, acoustic music
and grilling competitions will take the stage. There is something for
everyone including the Public Grill Master Challenge and special
children activities planned. The community can gather near the stage
and hay bale seating to learn new techniques on local food production,
composting, 4 seasons gardening, food preservation, sustainability and
more. The excitement will build in anticipation for the grilling
competitions.
The Celebrity Localvore Grilling Competition begins at 2 p.m. 6 local
chefs will be paired with a celebrity sous-chef and will compete
against each other for the Cast Iron Chef title. Each team will be
given a box including a cut of beef, mystery ingredients and $25 cash.
Building from the Iron Chef series, the Localvore chefs will create
excitement as they dash through the West Lawn Market purchasing produce
for their side dishes. The food will be judged on appearance, taste
and originality. Winning Chef and their restaurant will be the subject of a feature article in Edible Missoula Magazine.
The Public Grill Master Challenge runs from 4-6 p.m. This event will
pit the backyard griller against his neighbor as each competes for the
trophy, bragging rights, cash and prizes totaling $1,000.
Since 1879 the WMF has been a grand tradition offering the best of our
region in agriculture, education, history and family entertainment and
showcasing sustainability, technology and science. The West Lawn
Market "Keep Your Roots Authentic" is a new event promoting seed to
table and all the side dishes that build on the Western Montana Fair's
heritage.
For continuing updates on this historical event, and to vote for the
pairing of your favorite celebrity sous chef with a master local chef,
please visit www.sustainablebusinesscouncil.org
For complete fair details and vendor applications visit www.westernmontanafair.com
Download a Vendor Application (PDF) |
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