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Fork Yeah! Alberta on the Plate returns for Local Food Week this August
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Alberta on the Plate! This isn’t just a food festival, it's a celebration of Alberta's rich agricultural heritage, showcasing the best of what this beautiful province has to offer and supporting local producers and businesses.
Alberta Local Food Week is August 8 to 17, 2025, and you can take part in this province-wide culinary adventure with price-fixed menus created by chefs, brewers, and artisans in 17 cities and towns across Alberta, featuring ingredients sourced from local farms and producers. Whether your vibe is upscale dining, craft beer and cocktails, or quick service, there’s something delicious for everyone in just about every corner of the province. You’ll taste the true spirit of Alberta, one dish at a time!
"Alberta on the Plate’s annual celebration shines a spotlight on the province’s rich food landscape,” says Rheannon Green, Director of Finer Details at Food Tourism Strategies and Program Coordinator for Alberta on the Plate. “By elevating local ingredients and the artisans behind them, it fuels economic momentum and champions Alberta’s restaurants, farms, and producers as the backbone of our thriving food economy."
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With cities across the province rolling out the red carpet (and setting the table) there’s no shortage of ways to indulge. Rediscover longstanding local food champions like Rouge, River Café, and the Marc, or take a taste of up-and-coming establishments like Fu’s Repair Shop, The Sweatered Hen, and Coterie Restaurant and Bar. Nosh on the fly with Super Amigos Mexican Street Food, Leduc Coffee Shop, and Lil’ Black Rooster, and pair local bites with local brews at Eighty-Eight Brewing, Wild Rose Brewing, and Theoretically Brewing. There’s so much to explore - find the full list of participating establishments here.
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Of course, these establishments don’t work alone. This week-long food festival is made possible thanks to the partners behind the plate championing local growers, producers, and culinary innovators across the province, including Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Lamb Producers, Alberta Small Brewers Association, Egg Farmers of Alberta, Noble Premium Bison, and the Alberta Hospitality Association.
“Egg Farmers of Alberta is proud to have partnered with Alberta on the Plate for many years, which has included various collaborative projects involving local chefs, restaurants, and egg farms from across the province,” says David Webb, Manager of Public Affairs at Egg Farmers of Alberta. “They are a tremendous partner to help promote the Alberta agri-food industry.”
More than a celebration, Alberta on the Plate serves as a year-round champion of the province’s food and beverage industry. By spotlighting local products and their producers, and promoting culinary tourism, Alberta on the Plate fosters awareness around sustainable sourcing and regional ingredients, solidifying a more sustainable local food economy.
Don’t wait – grab your forks, bring your appetite, and join in this Alberta-wide tasting tour celebrating the best of local flavour. Visit albertaontheplate.com for more information.
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