The Taste of the Valley Holiday Edition – the final event in the 2024 series – is taking place on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Renfrew at the Renfrew Armouries.

Organized by the County of Renfrew’s Economic Development Division, the Taste of the Valley event series highlights all things grown, made and created in Renfrew County. While the original concept for the Taste of the Valley was to promote and support local food producers in the Ottawa Valley, over the years the events have evolved to encourage an expanded focus on the notion of “taste” with the celebration of local food, products, art and culture.

The Renfrew Holiday Edition will feature more than 80 vendors set up inside and outside the Renfrew Armouries and will include fresh local produce alongside unique handcrafted products from talented artists and artisans, as well as baked goods, prepared hot food, jams and preserves from bakers and food producers across Renfrew County. 

"Renfrew is thrilled to host this year’s Holiday Taste of the Valley, a vibrant celebration of our community’s creativity and talent. With over 80 unique vendors offering handcrafted treasures, delicious treats, and holiday essentials, this is the perfect opportunity to find those one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local businesses. We invite everyone to join us for a festive day of shopping, connection, and holiday cheer!" says Janyne Fraser, Acting Director Community and Recreation Services for the Town of Renfrew. 

Under a new approach which began in 2023, Taste of the Valley events in 2024 were held in partnership with host municipalities in Madawaska Valley; Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards; Petawawa, and Whitewater Region, drawing thousands of visitors from the Ottawa Valley, Ottawa and surrounding areas. The 2024 Holiday edition is hosted in partnership with the Town of Renfrew. 

“Renfrew has a long history of hosting Taste of the Valley events and we are excited to see the Town’s offering with this Holiday Market. It will surely provide an opportunity for shoppers to purchase unique local products for themselves or as gifts this holiday season,” says Scott Hamilton, Economic Development Coordinator with the County of Renfrew’s Economic Development Division. 

For more information about Taste of the Valley, visit www.TOTV.ca or follow on social media at @TasteoftheValleyRC.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Scott Hamilton                    Economic Development Coordinator               613-735-7288

Tina Peplinskie                     Media Relations Coordinator                              613-735-7288