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Glenhyrst satisfies the taste buds

FoodGlenhyrst satisfies the taste buds

Nearly 600 people attended the Taste of Glenhyrst – Fuego event at the Glenhyrst Art Gallery on Friday, June 16, 2023.

The annual event was back in full swing this year with a colourful Latin theme that featured an evening of socializing, music, dance, and of course – food and beverage.

Over 20 local restaurants and nearly 20 breweries, wineries and distilleries from across Ontario were set up under 16 tents spread out along the upper gardens of the gallery’s property.

Upon arrival, guests received a Latin themed bracelet that gained them access to the park, a plate and drinking glass, food, drinks and entertainment.

Stacey Bester of Sweet Bakery was all smiles as she served guests during the Taste of Glenhyrst event on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

As the mariachi band played, guests made their way from tent to tent tasting different cuisines, deserts and coffee. 

From My Thai to Lettuce Live, Charcuterie Etc., Taal Indian Cuisine, Chef D, Giles Catering and more, there was no shortage of variety throughout the evening.

An attendee had his pick of the many dishes from Taal Fine Indian Cuisine during the Taste of Glenhyrst event on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Stilt walkers and aerial artists from the Hamilton Aerial Group performed for guests as they wowed the crowd with fire, aerial routines on a lollipop lyra hoop and dance numbers.

The Hamilton Aerial Group performed a number on the lollipop lyra hoop during the Taste of Glenhyrst event on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Later, Johannes Linstead an award winning guitarist and his group, used a mix of accordion, bass and Spanish guitars to bring the heat with their colourful Latin-inspired music.

Johannes Linstead performed alongside the members of his group during the Taste of Glenhyrst event on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Husband and wife duo, Brian and Kelly Sloat of AIM Dance, could be seen moving across the dance floor, entertaining guests and encouraging them to get up and join them.

Kelly and Brian Sloat move across the dance floor during the Taste of Glenhyrst event on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

With full stomachs, attendees could take advantage of the many seating areas throughout the property with vendor Sweet Bakery even having a comfy ground set-up beside her portable trailer. 

Jacklyn Arruda, Tammy Appleby, Sabrina Van Leeuwen of the Brantford Club pose for a photo during the Taste of Glenhyrst event on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Kimberly De Jong’s reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative.The funding allows her to report rural and agricultural stories from Blandford-Blenheim and Brant County. Reach her at kimberly.dejong@brantbeacon.ca.

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