A birthday celebration, street party, local food showcase, workshop explosion, timeline exhibition, Iron Chef competition, musical jamboree all rolled into one. May the countdown begin! Rue Fermier, Santropol Roulant’s 20 anniversary community celebration is just 8 days away!
Over here at the Roulant, staff and volunteers have been busily planning and preparing for weeks to welcome you.
We’re extending the invitation to old friends and new, from old Roulant members, present volunteers, clients and neighbours, and new friends we have yet to meet. Help us invite the community!
- When: July 16th doors open and street closes at 5pm
- Where: 111 Roy and in the street from Coloniale to de Bullion
- Cost: Free entrance and workshops, food and drinks for sale
Volunteer call-out! We’re still looking for lots of volunteers to help out for an hour or two with various tasks during the event. Check out the various opportunities here. Thank you for your help.
Here’s the full evening program with plenty of updates:
5pm: Doors wide open, live music throughout the evening, food stands and kids activities
Go on a tour of the Roulant or take the opportunity to meet each other and exchange stories and memories with our interactive Santropol Roulant timeline exhibition on the second floor.
Outside, the Farm team will be holding an extraordinary market with fresh produce and the first fresh garlic as well as ready to eat farm snacks. Alongside the market stand, kid and adult activities around agricultural themes will be held. From creating your own seed map to learning how to braid garlic, all are welcome to join!
6pm: Workshops: Participate and learn! No need to register ahead of time.
Beekeeping
Bike repair
Fruit harvesting
Mushrooms
Garden companion planting
Canning & preserving
Meals-on-wheels
7pm: Iron Chef Competition
Spotlight on local organic food: Local restaurants chefs use vegetables grown in our gardens to make delicious bouchées. Taste them all and vote on your favorite flavor creation from:
Fabergé
The Green Panther
Sushi Momo
Icehouse
Café M
La Centrale culinaire
Learning From our Elders community team
NDG Food Depot
8pm: Party!
Live Musical Entertainment (starts at 5pm):
Bill Bland and musicians from the Wheel Club
Dans l’champ jazzband
The Chaotic Insurrection Ensemble
DJ Sammy
Feel like dressing up? Come in your Rue Fermier in your farmer attire!
A huge thank you to Antoine Porcheron for creating an amazing event poster. The growing tree represents the Roulant’s past, present and future with community members participating at every step of the way. The circular spiral form also makes us think of the Roulant’s food cycle.
Join the Facebook event and invite your friends!
