FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 21, 2022

In celebration of its 75th year of preserving and protecting this region’s natural features, Quinte Conservation is inviting the community to its Artisan Market Fundraiser! This event, taking place at Vanderwater Conservation Area on October 1st, will feature a whole host of exciting activities for guests to enjoy and take part in the festivities.

Follow the paths lined with festive lights and discover the conservation area by night! Guests will take part in an array of exciting entertainment, from live music to performances from Tweed and Co. Theatre Group to Indigenous knowledge sharing around a lit campfire. Enjoy refreshments and food prepared fresh from local caterers and wineries while you shop from local artisans and businesses to find the perfect addition to your upcoming holidays.

Guests will also be able to bid on a variety of carefully curated silent auction items which have been donated by local makers.

This event is 19+. Guests will be asked to provide ID at the door.

DATE: Saturday, October 1, 2022
LOCATION: Vanderwater Conservation Area, 512 Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg, ON
TIME: 6:00pm – 9:00pm; doors open at 5:30pm
ADMISSION: $75 per person
PARKING: Free for this event

This event takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.

Tickets available at the Quinte Conservation headquarters online at QuinteConservation.ca

Quinte Conservation is a community-based environmental protection agency.  It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers and Prince Edward County.  It provides
cost-effective environmental expertise and leadership.  Quinte Conservation’s main goal is to create a sustainable ecosystem where people and nature live in harmony.  More information about Quinte Conservation is available at www.quinteconservation.ca.


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For more information contact:

M Grandchamp, Communications Assistant
(613) 968-3434 ext. 153