Celebrate in true EFAO style with a contra band and caller! Nodding Onion is Tara Bolker (caller) and Ben Bolker (fiddle, bodhran) with their friends Jonathan Cannon (fiddle, mandolin, guitar) and D.Jay Moons (keyboard). They have been providing fun, accessible contra and community dancing with high-energy Irish, Scottish, American, and Quebecois tunes for more than 20 years.
Kick up your heels with award-winning musicians Paul & Melika Lemelin and contra dance caller Lou Hayden. No dance experience needed! Learn simple and fun dances originating in England, Scotland & French Canada.
Welcome to the 2022 EFAO Conference Eastern Regional Gathering! Ali English will provide a welcome and orientation to the venue and the day, and you will have the opportunity to meet some of your neighbours in the Eastern region of Ontario.
Executive Director, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario
Ali guides EFAO’s work, ensures the organization’s financial sustainability and fosters relationships with organizations and stakeholders to support the interests and needs of ecological farmers.Ali holds a B.Sc. in Food Production and the Environment from McGill University and... Read More →
A locally-sourced, seasonal meal from caterer Yummy Mummy's Kitchen. A huge thanks to all of the farms, farmers, and businesses who generously offered food by donation or at cost to support this delicious meal!
During lunch, participants will have time to meet Exhibitors from the region who care about supporting local ecological farms and farmers. Thank you to all of our Exhibitors and Sponsors for this year's conference, with a special thanks to Talun Eco Products for their Exclusive Sponsor support of the Eastern Gathering!
