WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — “The last hurrah of the season” will happen on Saturday, Oct. 14 in Cobden during the 11th annual Taste of the Valley.
The community will be celebrating local food and crafts, said Jordan Durocher, community services manager for Whitewater Region.
It’s expected there will be close to 100 vendors set up indoors and outdoors at the Cobden Fairgrounds.
He expects it to be the same as other years, with it operating from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
There will be entertainment, a magician and of course the grain table for children to play in, along with a branding station operated by Tom Stephenson.
While there is no fee to browse the grounds, the Cobden Scouts will be at the front gate entrance holding their Apple Day, which is an annual fundraiser for them, Mr. Durocher said.
He gave a lot of credit to Joy Curry, “who is a huge asset,” and the Cobden Civitan Club, who will be helping with the volunteering that day.
While rain is now being predicted, he’s hopeful the weather forecast will clear up by Saturday.
Mr. Durocher has never attended a Taste of the Valley and is looking forward to his first one.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the whole parking lot unfolding to this celebration of local food,” he said. “I can’t really picture it right now.”
