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During the month of October, celebrate the most bountiful time of year in the Southwest with the Cortez Cultural Center. A series of fundraising events will showcase the rich agricultural and food traditions found in our area.
Our community has a wealth of resources dedicated to ensuring enough food for all. This is an opportunity to learn firsthand from local dedicated volunteers and staff what resources are available and how you can help.
The event is free to all but the donations of non-perishable food items are encouraged.
Art Ala Carte Exhibit Opening Reception
Friday, October 4, 2024
4:00 -6:00 PM
In this special, curated art exhibit to accompany Everybody Eats: Harvest, Culture and Culinary Adventures, local artists create art out of and about food. They were invited to contemplate food and the culinary arts and their impact on our lives and senses with a focus on all of the textures, colors, flavors, and cultural significance. Meet the artists at the opening reception and vote for “the Most Delicious Looking Piece” and “Most Ingenious Use of materials.”
Appetizers and beverages will be available.
The Dessert Auction is Back! Our local culinary artists display their talents with a wide variety of delectable treats available for purchase to the highest bidder.
5:30 – Socializing will begin with live music by Mark Allen: “Have sax will travel.” The Coffeehouse will be open with a cash bar, and the auction will launch at 6:00 PM; Zane Kuenzler and family will be our auctioneers.
No tickets required.
Culinary Adventures Calendar
Presentations and field trips by local food producers will give participants an insider’s look at food enterprises in our area.
Cortez Milling is well-known for the best flour around and the only flour for Indian Frybread. Learn about the rich history behind this long-time successful local business. There will be a frybread demonstration and tasting on-site.
$10 admission (Reservations are strongly encouraged for this Cortez Milling talk by Naomi Molina)
“Ancestral Seeds for Future Generations.” There is no more basic element in the food world than the seed. Vibrant Earth Seeds is a family seed farm and seed company in Southwest Colorado on Ancestral Puebloan land dedicated to offering regionally adapted seeds.” Avalon and Ross will share their passion and process in this presentation.
$10 admission (Reservations strongly encouraged.)
To make a reservation, call 970-565-1151 or use the button below to email us.
Chili Roasting with Dan Hobbs
Pueblo Seed and FoodCortez Cultural Center
Saturday, October 12, 10:00 AM – noon
$25 per person
In the Southwest the smell of roasting chiles and harvest go hand-in-hand. Join producer Dan Hobbs at the Pueblo Seed facility on Beech Street to learn all the ins and outs of chili roasting. Meet at Cortez Cultural Center at 9:45 AM to walk/drive over.
This is a chance to experience the balancing, restful effects of Lavender, learn about the farm’s commitment to the environment, and explore a variety of Lavender products.
Meet at the Cultural Center at 12:30 to carpool over to the Farm.
Fenceline Cider Mancos: Cidermaking and Cider Tasting
Monday, October 14
4:30 – 6:00 PM
$25 per person
Fenceline Cider produces fine hand-crafted cider and wine at its facility in Mancos. They are on a mission to preserve the rich apple and fruit legacy of the Colorado Plateau. Learn the story behind the cider; savor the varieties and relax in the beautiful taproom on this special culinary adventure.
We will depart at 4:00 PM from the Cultural Center to carpool.
Ute Mountain Farm and Ranch Tour / Bow and Arrow Brand
Wednesday, October 16
12:30 to 4:30 PM
$25 per person
Ute Mountain Farm and Ranch is graciously opening their fantastic farm again for Everybody Eats participants. This season, the tour takes place on a Wednesday so that visitors can see the Bow and Arrow plant in operation.
This is a unique opportunity for local residents to view the extensive agricultural operations of Ute Mountain Farm and Ranch and the production of their famous Bow and Arrow Brand products.
We will meet at 12:15 PM at the Cultural Center to carpool to the site. Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring lunch to eat on the way. Please be prepared for extended standing during this tour and bring seating if that makes your visit more comfortable.
Food from the Heart: Tastings and Stories
Saturday, October 26
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
$35 per person non-members/ $30 per person for CCC members/ $40 per person at the door
Food is not only a basic need but reaches all people at a variety of different levels. At Food from the Heart: Tastings and Stories, eight local residents will share foods that have special meaning in their lives and tell their stories behind the food.
Grand Finale: Tasting Table featuring foods and recipes from local fundraising cookbooks. Social Hour: 5:30 – 6:00 PM with music by Jay and Amanda. There will be a cash bar and the Community Coffeehouse will be open.
Presenters:
- Diane Cherbak – CCC Board Member/UMMV Birding Festival Coordinator
- Sarah Benally and Cheryl Tsosie – Local resident
- Esmeralda Estrada – Esmeralda’s Ranchito Mexican Grocery Store
- Cassandra Freemand – Anatolian Farms
- Aaron Hammond – CCC Cultural Specialist
- Tanner and Kealy Harris – Harris Bees
- Mike Hart – Chef and member of Grace’s Kitchen Board
- Niwat Thempanee – Thai Cortez
