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The Gravenstein Apple Fair is presented by Sonoma County Farm Trails

 

 

Events at the Gravenstein Apple Fair
 
  2010 Event Schedule
 
Saturday August 14, 2010
Time
Stage One

Stage Two

Life on
the Farm
10:00 am  

   
10:30 am

     
11:00 am

 
 
Chickens
11:30 am  

 

12:00 pm
 
 
Goat Milking
12:30 pm    

1:00   pm  
 
Juggler Show
1:30   pm  

 
1:30 pm
Apple Juggling Contest-Y
1:45 pm
Apple Juggling Contest-A
2:00   pm
 

 
Bees
2:30   pm    

3:00   pm  
 
Sheep Shearing
3:30   pm  

 

4:00   pm
 

 
Canning at Home
4:30   pm    

5:00   pm  
 

5:30   pm

 
 

 
Sunday August 15, 2010
Time
Stage One

Stage Two

Life on
the Farm
10:30 am  
 
11:00 am
 
 
Planting & Pruning
11:30 am    
12:00 pm  
 
Goat Milking
12:30 pm  
 
1:00 pm
 
 
Juggler Show
1:30 pm    
1:30 pm
Apple Juggling Contest-Y
1:45 pm
Apple Juggling Contest-A
2:00 pm  
 
Bees
2:30 pm  
 
3:00 pm
 
 
Sheep Shearing
3:30 pm    
4:00 pm  
 
Apple Juice Pressing
4:30 pm
 
 
 
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Saturday August 14, 2010
Time
Chef

Dish
11:30-12:00
Carol Kozlowski-Every

Apple Ice Cream
1:00-1:30
Chef John Ash & Mei Ibach

Hot Cheese
2:30-3:00
Bruce Frieseke of Applewood Inn

Pork Tenderloin & Apple Confit
4:00-4:30
Barbara Hom

Apple Turnover Cookies
 
 
Sunday August 15, 2010
Time
Chef

Dish
11:30-12:00
Patrick Tafoya of P/30

Roast Pork with
Gravenstein Apple Chutney
1:00-1:30
Jacquelyn Buchanan
of Laura Chenel

Laura Chenel’s
Chevre Double Cheese Crostini
with Gravenstein Slaw
2:30-3:00
Billy Reed of Hopmonk Tavern

Butterscotch Apple Blender Pie

 
 
 

Presented by Relish Culinary Adventures
& Whole Foods of Sebastopol
Powered by Affinity Solar Energy of Windsor

*Attend this years demonstrations for a chance to win a "Whole Foods Gift Card"

 
 
Carol Kozlowski-Every, Kozlowski Farms

Saturday 11:30 am
RECIPE: Apple Ice Cream

 
Carol Kozlowski-Every is third generation of Sonoma County agricultural heritage. She is involved in the daily operations and management of Kozlowski Farms along with her brother Perry Kozlowski, Sister Cindy Kozlowski-Hayworth and Mother Carmen Kozlowski.

John Ash & Mei Ibach, Hot Cheese

Saturday 1:00pm
RECIPE: Grilled Apple Jack Sandwich

 
Hot Cheese is a collaboration between 3 chef friends: John Ash, Mei Ibach and Bruce Riezenman who all have an unbridled love for Grilled Cheese in any form! It is our goal to create the very best Grilled Cheese innovations that we can and eventually "take it to the world" (look out McDonald's!). The very best local ingredients are used including organic breads from Full Circle Bakery and cheeses from Sonoma County producers. In addition to appearances at Farmers Markets, Hot Cheese is available for special events.

Bruce Frieseke, Applewood Inn

Saturday 2:30pm
RECIPE: Pork Tenderloin & Apple Confit

 
Bruce is a local boy, having cooked at several Sonoma County restaurants including Manzanita and Willowside.  For the past 2˝ years he has happily been the Executive Chef at the Applewood Inn, creating fabulous dishes like the one he will be demonstrating at the Fair.

Barbara Hom, Owner and consulting chef of Night Owl Food Company

Saturday 4:00pm
RECIPE: Apple Turnover Cookies

 
A glance at Barbara Hom's resume and client list reads like a worldwide "Who's Who" of culinary and wine expertise. One of Northern California's favorite chefs for 18 years, she has served on the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Board of Directors, is one of the founders of the exclusive Sonoma County Chefs' Tasting, teaches in the culinary department at the SRJC, and was owner and chef of the widely acclaimed Fans Restaurant where she won the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for her wine list every year of her ownership.

Patrick Tafayo, Owner/Chef- P30

Sunday 11:30am
RECIPE: Roast Pork with Gravenstein Apple Chutney

 
Born in Albuquerque New Mexico, Patrick was raised by mostly creative types. From a large and musically gifted family, Patrick learned an early appreciation for creativity and hard work; two principals he now applies to his daily endeavors. A stickler for details and a lifelong dreamer, Patrick has enjoyed a diverse and satisfying 15 year career (which is saying something, considering he’s only 30 years old) that continues to present new challenges, opportunity for new dreams, and the ability to connect with people in the simplest of ways….through their stomachs.

Jacquelyn Buchanan, Executive Culinary Director, Laura Chenel Chevre

Sunday 1:00pm
RECIPE: Laura Chenel's Chevre Double Cheese Crostini with Gravenstein Slaw

 
Jacquelyn is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy; Bauman College's Nutrition Educator Program; and Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. She is a member of Women Chefs & Restaurateurs, the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the San Francisco Professional Food Society, the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and Slow Food, USA.

Billy Reid, Executive Chef, Hopmonk Tavern

Sunday 2:30pm
RECIPE: Butterscotch Apple Blender Pie

 
Billy's culinary background includes studies at the Las Vegas Culinary Institute with Master Chef Raimund Hoffmeister, followed by two years in the kitchen at Fiamma Trattoria and Bar at the MGM Grand under Chef Michael White and three years at the New York New York Hotel and Casino. Billy moved to the wine country in 2007 to work with Thad Lineman and Ryan Jackson of Tavistock Restaurants, including the Napa Valley Grille in Yountville, before shifting his attention to Sonoma County. Billy is thoroughly enjoying running the kitchen at Hopmonk where he gets to introduce people to unexpected flavors in food and beer pairings.

   
 
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  Children's Corner
  This is the place for our young visitors to come and be creative. Projects to make and take home.
 
  Dumpling Making both days at: 10:30,12:30, 2:00, & 3:30.
Art & Planting - Saturday: 10-5 - Sunday: 10-4
 
 
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  Good Old Fashioned Country-Fun Contests!
 

Test your skill at eating a freshly made Gravenstein Apple pie with no hands!! Work your way through a delicious caramel apple; gulp a jar of apple sauce or show off your apple juggling skills.


Apple Pie baking contest
, sponsored by the Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce.

Click here for entry form and rules. (pdf)

Questions regarding the Apple Pie Baking Contest, please contact the Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce at 707 823-3032 or email chamber@sebastopol.org.

 
 
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  Life on the Farm
 

Observe many of the animals found on Sonoma County farms. Milk a goat, watch a sheep get sheared, learn about raising bees or relax and listen to songs about being a cowboy.

 
 
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  Sonoma County Farm Trails Scholarship Presentation
 
 
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  Special Attractions
 
  • Sonoma County Museum on the Go
  • Early Day Gas Engine Club
  • Get lost in our Hay Maze
  • Wine & Microbrew Tent that features the best in local wines and brews
   
  List of Educational Booths and Community Resources
 
 
 
   
 
   
 

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