PHOTOS: Greater Victoria’s local flavours tempt tastebuds at Feast of Fields

Hundreds of foodies meandered through Central Saanich’s Heritage Acre on Sunday, Aug. 24, to celebrate and enjoy what the region has to offer.  The 24th annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields offered its guests a three-hour roaming gourmet festival that highlighted the region’s chefs, farmers, and food artisans. Organized by the Victoria non-profit FarmFolk CityFolk, the event ran from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests visited more than 40 booths, sampling bite-size dishes, brews, liquors and refreshing drinks, and had the opportunity to meet the creators behind the products and learn more about local ingredients. “This event brings to light the great variety of local products,” said event coordinator Heather Leary. “It really opens people's eyes up even more to what we have locally. And people are often quite surprised at what you can get on a plate or at a restaurant that's been grown really a very short distance away.” Acting as both a fundraiser and a way to reinforce regional food security, the event highlighted the importance of local agriculture and the Peninsula’s rich farming history. For more information about FarmFolk CityFolk, visit farmfolkcityfolk.ca/feast-of-fields [http://farmfolkcityfolk.ca/feast-of-fields].