Fernwood Bites & ­FernFest were great this year. There are so many ­people we’d like to thank for helping to make the ­weekend ­fantastic!

›› Mila Czemerys & Kathryn Juricic

This year, Fernwood NRG teamed up with Cook Culture and EAT Magazine to put on the 5th Annual Fernwood Bites. It was wonderful working with their ­amazing team who added so much to our event. This intimate local food and drink ­tasting event pleases all who join with its ­amazing variety of local cuisine, wine, beer, and drink providers.

Our ­gratitude is extended to: 10 Acres Bistro + Farm, Aubergine ­Specialty Foods, Be Love, Bon Macaron, Bona Vini Wines Co., Cascadia Bakery, ­Charelli’s Cheese Shop and ­Delicatessen, Choux Choux Charcuterie, Cook Culture, ­Discovery ­Coffee and Yonni’s Doughnuts, Eat ­Magazine, Hot & Cold Café, Hoyne ­Brewing Company, Lonetree Cider, Olive the Senses, Origin Bakery, Padella ­Italian Bistro, ­Phillips Brewing ­Company, ­Renaissance Wine Merchants, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, Silk Road Tea, ­Spinnaker’s Brewpub, Stage Wine Bar, ­Storied Wine & Spirits, The Fernwood Inn, Wildfire Bakery, and Yates Street ­Taphouse. Plus, thanks to Garside Signs, Clare Day Flowers, CTV, Kool FM, and CFAX.

FernFest 2014

The 19th Annual FernFest was an incredible expression of Fernwood’s spirit. From the talented performers, creative ­artisans, Field of Dreamers, and all the Fernwoodians and beyond who came to enjoy the scene, it was a truly magical weekend. Fernwood NRG is ­appreciative of all the time and energy everyone gives to make FernFest a unique, free, and ­celebratory occasion. These events could not happen without all the awesome folks who come out to support their community. Once again, our volunteers went above and beyond to make it happen. We cannot express enough gratitude for all the help. Thank you!

FernFest is supported by many in our small neighbourhood here in ­Fernwood. ­Special thanks to our event sponsors: Friendly Giant Window & Gutter Cleaning, Ocean Grown Medicinal Society, SOMA Active Health, Larsen Music, ­Aaronson’s ­Pharmacy, Aubergine ­Specialty Foods, STS RX Pharmacy Services, ­Discovery ­Coffee, Phillips Brewing Co., Belfry Theatre, Victoria Car Share Co-op, Coast Environmental, The Fernwood Inn, Garside Signs, Lonetree Cider, Paladin Security, Par-T-Perfect, Thrifty Foods, ViVi Therapy (raised $411 for Fernwood NRG at their massage tent!). A big thank you to our media sponsors CTV, Kool FM, and CFAX.