CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Saturday, June 21st • Sunday, June 22nd
Dive into the world of Indigenous cuisine with unique culinary experiences, including a VIP Culinary Ticketed Experience, local vendors, and delicious food trucks.
A Seat at the Table with North of North’s Zorga Qaunaq | Saturday: 5 PM
Join us for a powerful and memorable evening of Indigenous cuisine, culture, and conversation at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival.
The evening is hosted by CBC Ottawa Morning’s Rebecca Zandbergen, featuring a fireside chat with Zorga Qaunaq, who stars as Millie on CBC’s North of North. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner created by Mādahòkì Farm’s Executive Chef Billy Alexander, including an interactive Arctic Char Ceviche station by renowned Inuk Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe.
Evening dinner tickets include 3-hour reserved seating with premium views of Saturday’s vibrant programming:
Evening Schedule
5:00 PM
Fireside Chat with Zorga Qaunaq
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Grand Entry & International Competition Pow Wow
6:30–7:30 PM
Buffet Dinner Service
9:00 PM
Glow-in-the-Dark Pow Wow featuring Classic Roots
10:00 PM
Spectacular Drone Show
Indulge in Indigenous culinary excellence, be inspired by meaningful dialogue, and celebrate under the summer solstice sky.
NOTE: The general public (non buffet ticket holders) will also have an opportunity to meet Zorga and take photos this evening (exact time/ place TBD)
VIP Culinary Ticketed Experience
Enjoy a VIP Pow Wow experience featuring a buffet by Chef Billy Alexander, interactive station by Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe, drinks, and premium competition views.
Experience Indigenous cuisine in a VIP setting with a buffet meal by Chef Billy Alexander and two complimentary beverages. Enjoy an interactive chef demo with Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe as she prepares fresh Arctic Char Ceviche and shares her story of cooking on the land in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut. Learn about the deep Inuit connection to the land through food. All seating offers prime views of the Competition Pow Wow taking place at the adjacent Grand Prix Field.
Saturday Tickets:
11 am to 1:30 pm – Buffet served 11:30-12:30
2 pm to 4:30 pm – Buffet served 2:30-3:30
5 pm to 8 pm – Buffet served 6:30- 7:30 pm
Sunday Tickets:
10:30 am to 1:30 pm – Buffet served 11:00-12:00
2 pm to 5 pm – Buffet served 2:30-3:30
BUFFET SEATING WITH POW WOW FIELD VIEW
Chef Billy Alexander
Chef Trudy Metcalfe-Coe
SUMMER SOLSTICE VIP BUFFET MENU
SALADS
Rustic Potato Salad (V)
Mixed Field Green Garden Salad (V) (GF) (DF)
Three Sisters’ Salad w/ Maple Dijon Vinaigrette (V) (GF) (DF)
SMALL BITES
Vegetable Crudités Platter w/ Herb Dip (V) (GF)
Fresh Baked Bannock, Honey Cornbread w/ Assorted Jams & Butters (V)
MAINS & SIDES
Arctic Char Ceviche (Chef Station) (GF) (DF) (P)
Wild Garlic Mashed Potatoes (V) (GF)
Roasted Garden Vegetable & Bean Medley (V) (GF) (DF)
Wild Game Sausage & Pepper Bites w/ Ginger Wild Berry Sauce (GF) (DF)
Fire Roasted Smoked Maple Salmon Topped w/ Blueberry Sweet Grass Sauce (GF) (DF) (P)
Baked Ground Venison Pasta w/ Roasted Tomato Sauce & 3 Baked Cheeses
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli w/ Brown Sugar Cream Sauce (V)
SWEET TREATS
Fresh Fruit Platter (V) (GF) (DF)
Assorted Baked Cooke Platter (V)
Chefs’ Choice Assorted Dessert Squares, Pies, Cakes & Loaves
BEVERAGES
Strawberry Juice (V) (GF) (DF)
Blueberry Lemonade (V) (GF) (DF)
Water (V) (GF) (DF)
SPECIALTY KIDS BUFFET ADDITIONS
Only Kids ages 1-10 are permitted to eat from both the kids buffet & adult buffet
Mini Pogo
Mac N Cheese (V)
Chicken Nuggets (DF)
Potato Wedges (V) (GF) (DF)
(V) Vegetarian – (GF) Gluten Free – (DF) Dairy Free – (P) Pescatarian