Culinary Happenings Aug. 4-5, 2012

From all of us at CTKB - we hope you have a great August long weekend! Take some time to enjoy the weather and check out some of these events. Don't forget to come visit us!

Vancouver

Powell Street Festival
We've celebrated Greek, Caribbean, and Scandinavian culture - let's not forget Japanese! Vancouver has a terrific Japanese community, fostered through many generations in BC. Discover Japanese art, food, dance and other cultural offerings at the Powell Street Festival. This is a great opportunity to try Japanese cuisine (if you've never had it) or discover some new dishes (for those more well versed in the cuisine). There is certainly something for everyone at the festival.
Saturday Aug 4th - Sunday Aug 5th, 11am-7pm, Oppenheimer Park (400 block of Powell St)
www.powellstreetfestival.com, @powellstfest

Veg Fest
Take a walk on the green side and indulge your inner vegetarian at Veg Fest happening on Granville St (between W Georgia and Robson). This is a free, day-long event that will be promoting a wide variety of vegetarian cuisine. 12 vendors will be serving up the best of vegetarian cuisine. Go a little healthy before heading over to the BBQ Cook-off the next day.
Saturday Aug 4th, 11am-7pm, Granville St (between W Georgia and Robson)
http://www.vegfestvancouver.com/

Smoking Sausage BBQ Cook-Off
Want your say in whose sausage reigns supreme? Then check out the Smoking Sausage BBQ Cook-off! Sample and have your say and try some of the great sausage that's been made by some of the best restaurants in the city. Hyde Restaurant will be back to defend their title!
Saturday Aug 4th, 5-9pm, Laneway west of Main Street between Broadway and E. 8th Ave
http://mountpleasantbia.com/events/, @Mnt_Pleasant

Edmonton

Heritage Festival
See the world in one place and visit the Servus Heritage Festival happening at William Hawrelak Park this weekend. 62 pavilions will feature over 85 cultures from all over the world. There will be food, performances, crafts, artwork and clothing for visitors to experience.
Saturday Aug 4th: 12-9pm, Sunday Aug: 5th 10am-9pm, Monday Aug 6th: 10am-7pm, William Hawrelak Park
http://www.heritage-festival.com/, @EdmHeritageFest