Shelburne Orchards Movie Premiere

"Not Far From the Tree"
Friday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m.
at Shelburne Orchards, 216 Orchard Road in Shelburne

Shelburne Orchards Presents
"Not Far From the Tree"
A Local Movie Premiere!

A movie premiere, currently titled "Not Far From the Tree", about the Shelburne Orchards Small Farms Food Fest and the importance of the 'Buy Local' food movement will be showcased on Friday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Shelburne Orchards, 216 Orchard Road in Shelburne. Filmmaker Ken Peck and videographer Isaac Lane have created a documentary which highlights footage of the Food Fest, as well as interviews with local farmers, musicians, and community members. “If we can do a food festival like this in Vermont, it could be done anywhere in the country,” noted Nick Cowles, owner of Shelburne Orchards. Live music, a raffle, light fare, and a brief introduction by Enid Wonnacott from Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) will all be part of the fun.

Currently titled “Not Far From the Tree”, there’s still a chance to become a Core Sponsor of the film. Although a donation to offset the cost of the movie is not tax-deductible, you’ll get the satisfaction of knowing that you’re part of a wonderful local movement in Vermont. And if you donate $20 or more, your name will be listed in the film credits.

The premiere is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Megan Humphrey at 864-7528 or meganh@sover.net.

Other events this season at Shelburne Orchards include:

7th Annual Small Farms Food Fest
Vermont farmers and food producers present their prepared dishes, with local live music and family-friendly activities all day.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Free under 12 or over 65, otherwise $5.00 admission gets you a $5 coupon for Pick Your Own apples

7th Annual Pie Fest & Cider House Run
Sunday, September 28, 2008
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Enter a two-crusted apple pie to be judged, participate in Shelburne Field House’s Cider House Run through the orchard, or stick around to eat the pie entries. Entertainment by Foolz, a family-friendly vaudeville act by Woody Woodhead & Henrik Bothe.

Senior Citizens’ Days
Thursday and Friday, October 16 & 17, 2008
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
If you’re old enough, a bushel of Pick Your Own apples costs only $6!

Truckload Saturday and Ginger Jack Gala
Saturday, October 18, 2008
9:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
Fill your pickup truck for $50…or join us for recipes and food with Ginger Jack, our non-alcoholic specialty drink.

Pick Your Own Apples
Late August-Mid October
Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
5 lb. bag/$5, 1/2 bushel/$15, bushel/$26