Taste Real

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

🥕🧺 The Farmers’ Market Box Series is BACK for 2026!

Taste Real is bringing the farmers’ market experience right to your doorstep with curated boxes filled with fresh, local products from markets across Wellington County and Guelph. Every two weeks, discover delicious seasonal items and support amazing local producers. 🌱

📅 Featured Markets & Delivery Dates:
• Guelph Farmers’ Market – June 9
• Elora Farmers’ Market – June 23
• Mapleton Farmers’ Market – July 7
• Rockwood Farmers’ Market – July 21
• Minto Farmers' Market – August 4
• Wellington North Farmers’ Market – August 18
• Erin Farmers’ Market – September 1

📦 Orders close one week before each delivery date or when boxes sell out! https://www.wellington.ca/form/farmers-market-box-order-2026

Fresh. Local. Delivered. 💚

06/02/2026

Thank you for joining us on the Spring Rural Romp! What an incredible day across Wellington County. It was amazing to see so many people out exploring, tasting, learning and connecting with our rural communities. A big thank you to all of our participating locations, farmers, producers, and small businesses who made today possible, and to everyone who came out, brought their curiosity and supported local. We hope you enjoy the snapshot from the day. Be sure to join us for the Fall Rural Romp on September 26 in southern Wellington County!

06/01/2026

Celebrate Local Food Week in Wellington County and Guelph! From June 1–7, join communities across Ontario in celebrating the incredible food grown, raised, and made right here.

We are home to amazing farms (over 2600!), markets, cafés, bakeries, and food producers that help keep our local food system strong, resilient, and delicious. Whether you’re picking up fresh produce at a farmers’ market, enjoying a farm-to-table meal, or supporting a local food business, every local purchase makes a difference.

This week, share what local looks like to you and help spread the love for Ontario food by using .

Looking for ways to celebrate? Check out www.tastereal.ca or:
🥬 Visit a local farmers’ market
🚜 Explore Wellington County farm experiences
🧀 Shop local food products
🍓 Make a meal using Ontario ingredients
☕ Support local cafés and restaurants featuring local flavours

Let’s celebrate the people and places that bring fresh Ontario food to our tables every day.

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

🌿 The Spring Rural Romp is TODAY from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm!

Head out to participating locations across , , and for a day of local food, farms, animals, activities, shopping, and rural experiences.

Meet local farmers, visit farm animals, explore cafes and distilleries, shop for seedlings, flowers, spring produce, baked goods, and more!

Pick up your Romp map at any participating stop, bring your camera, and start exploring. Plan your route at www.wellington.ca/springromp

Township of Mapleton Town of Minto Corporation of the Township of Wellington North County of Wellington

05/29/2026

Looking for weekend plans?

You don’t need to travel far, there are AMAZING events happening right here in our local communities this weekend!

📍 FRIDAY NIGHT
🥩 Alma Optimist Club Beef Dinner
The perfect way to kick off the weekend with great food and great company!

📍 SATURDAY
🚜 Taste Real Wellington County Rural Romp
Spend the day exploring local farms across Wellington County, meeting local producers, shopping local, and discovering everything that makes rural communities so special. 🌾🐄🛍️

🎣 The Optimist Club Of Moorefield Fishing Derby
A fun-filled community tradition for all ages!

🎣 Alma Optimist Club Fishing Derby
(Registration required!)

✨ Let’s continue supporting the incredible local businesses, farms, volunteers, and organizations that make our communities vibrant and welcoming.

📅 Hosting a public event?
If you are a business, community group, church, non-profit, or community member hosting a public event, submit it to our website calendar so we can help advertise and spread the word!

05/29/2026

Heading out to the Spring Rural Romp tomorrow? Here are some handy tips to make the day even better!

🗺️ Pick up (or print off) a romp map so you know where to go!
❄️ Bring a cooler: keep the food you purchase along the romp fresh and safe.
💵 Bring cash: locations may not accept debit or credit.
🚫 Leave your pets at home: many farms and locations do not allow pets on their property.
🧥 Wear proper clothing: farms can get dirty so dress appropriately!
🌂 Bring an umbrella! The event occurs rain or shine.
📸 Bring your camera, take photos and post with

See you out there on May 30, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm!
*Note some location times vary. www.wellington.ca/springromp
Township of Mapleton Town of Minto Corporation of the Township of Wellington North County of Wellington