SONJA NAGEL
COWICHAN VALLEY – The Duncan Cowichan Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Dine Cowichan Festival! Now in its 5th year, the 2021 program has been expanded to include wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries and has been rebranded Dine & Sip Cowichan. Hot on the heels of Tourism Cowichan’s new Sip, Savour & Support campaign, Dine & Sip Cowichan is another opportunity for locals to enjoy the tastes of the Cowichan Valley.
With the continued extension of PHO restrictions on social gatherings, the Chamber was hesitant to go forward with the festival. However, the restaurants made it clear that, “Now, more than ever, local food and beverage businesses need this additional boost, whether it be dine-in or take-out support.”
This year’s festival features 36 “Dine” participants, including fine-dining venues, pubs, cafes, eateries, food trucks, and specialty food shops. Participating venues will be offering a range of inspired dishes at special pricing, and take-out options are available for those who feel more comfortable dining at home.
The 13 “Sip” participants include a range of wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries who will be offering beverage tastings at special pricing or discounts on purchases.
Dine & Sip Cowichan runs from March 3rd through 28th. With hopes that we will soon return to a “Safe Six” and restrictions will be lifted to include visits to other island communities, we invite you and your bubbles to visit the Cowichan Valley and support our food and beverage sector next month.
There are over 40 participating venues from the Malahat to Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay to Maple Bay, Duncan to Chemainus and Ladysmith, and west to Lake Cowichan. For a full list of participants and to view the Dine and Sip menus and offerings, visit www.duncancc.bc.ca or 250.746.4636.
Sonja Nagel is the Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. http://www.duncancc.bc.ca/
