Farms focus of new soiree
Dairyfest launch at wine and cheese

WINCHESTER - Dairyfest is only about a week and a half away, as is the new kickoff party: a Friday night wine and cheese on Aug. 6 from 8 pm to midnight.
The event - called Thank You Farmers: Celebrating the Country in You Wine and Cheese - will be an age-of-majority, casual-dress social affair.
It's also the official launch of Dairyfest 2010.
However, you don't have to be a farmer to attend. Everyone 19 and up is welcome.
The celebration will take place at the Winchester Community Centre (located upstairs at the village arena).
"The intention of the Wine and Cheese is to celebrate and thank our local farmers, farming businesses, and farming families and supporters - the whole farming community," explained volunteer organizer Emma Guy. "There is no admission fee."
The acoustic country-folk duo of Stephen Henderson and Ewan MacIntosh will provide music for the evening, and light snacks will be offered.
Wine, beer, and other refreshments will be available at a cash bar.
For those keen to compete, prizes will be available for the female and male with the longest "moo."
There will also be a digital slide presentation. Pictures of farms or agri-businesses can be sent to dairyfest2009@gmail.com.
"The Dairyfest Committee hopes that this event will provide an opportunity for members and supporters of the local agricultural community to get together in a relaxed social setting," said Guy.
"Dairyfest celebrates and recognizes the importance of our local farming tradition,"_she added. "This is a new event, and we are keen to show our appreciation to the farming community."
Dairyfest now has an extra day added on (Thurs., Aug. 5) and is scheduled to run until Sun., Aug. 8.
For a list of events, check out pages 8 to 11.
There's also a Dairyfest website at www.winchesterdairyfest.com.

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