Event

Slow Food Orange County 3rd Annual BBQ

Slow Food Orange County invites Slow Food members and nonmembers alike to its 3rd annual summer BBQ featuring a barbecue chicken dinner, live music by 5 Star Band, opportunity drawing, and guest speaker A.G. Kawamura, Former Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Bommer Canyon was the cattle camp for the Irvine Ranch and is generally not open to the public at large. This is a special opportunity for all of us to enjoy a quality meal in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Dinner will be prepared by Chef Ryan Adams of Sorrento Grille in Laguna Beach and Slow Food Orange County volunteers.

Schedule of Events:

3:00 PM Gate opens
3:45-5:00 PM Optional short trail hike led by docent of the Irvine Conservancy
5:00 PM Live music by 5 Star Band, wine and finger food served
6:00 PM Dinner served
6:45 PM Featured speaker A.G. Kawamura
7:15 PM Raffle prize drawings
8:00 PM Close of event

This event is graciously made possible through the assistance of the City of Irvine and contributing sponsors Sorrento Grille and Chef Ryan Adams, Whole Foods Market, Mary's Free-Range Chicken, Quivira Vineyards and Winery, and Stone Brewing Co. Proceeds from this event will benefit local non-profits committed to the principles of Slow Food, including community gardens, farmers markets, and sustainability.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and there will be no on-site ticket sales.

Adults: $50
Students: $25
Children 12 & under: $20
Children 4 & under : No charge
In the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own wine glasses and utensils.
There will be a prize awarded for best table setting.

Directions to Bommer Canyon:

http://www.ci.irvine.ca.us/maps/popups/bommer_canyon.htm