# Vancouver Island Harvest Table food celebration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vancouver-island-harvest-table-food-celebration
> Updated: 2026-10-07T16:34:17.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

The inaugural ‘Harvest Table — A Taste of Vancouver Island’ was launched by Keating Farm and Food Day Canada in the Cowichan Valley. Scheduled for September 26, the event was designed to connect agriculture, tourism, education, and the local food system.

The celebration featured a Community Harvest meal prepared by professional chefs and culinary students from Vancouver Island University and North Island College. The event successfully brought together over 500 participants, including farmers, chefs, and fishers, to celebrate local producers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Community food events held in Toronto and Vancouver Island

Community-focused food events recently took place in Toronto, featuring a massive Friendsgiving table, and on Vancouver Island, where the inaugural Harvest Table connected local food producers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/community-food-events-held-in-toronto-and-vancouver-island

### 2026-09-24: Keating Farm to host inaugural Harvest Table food celebration

Keating Farm and Food Day Canada will host the inaugural ‘Harvest Table’ on September 26 to celebrate Vancouver Island’s food system and local farming community.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-events-scheduled-in-cowichan-and-langley

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