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Win Tickets to RIPE!

And bite into a tasty evening of local food and libations.

Allison Bauman 17 Sep 2009TheTyee.ca

Allison Bauman is The Tyee's advertising director.
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RIPE is a night of mouth-watering tastings prepared by renowned chefs Robert Clark and Quang Dang of C Restaurant, using produce grown by local farmers market vendors.

The event, happening Oct. 1st at Performance Works on Granville Island, also features an array of live entertainment, a silent auction, door prizes and local beer and wine, all hosted by well-known foodie Jamie Maw.

Tickets for RIPE are $100, or $90 for Vancouver Farmers Markets members (including one drink ticket). Proceeds from the event will support two Vancouver Farmers Market initiatives: a Farmers Nest Egg Fund and the recently announced New City Market, a permanent year-round farmers market.

Hungry yet? The Tyee is pleased to offer you a chance to win a pair of tickets and experience what our local food scene has to offer.

How to Enter

Send an e-mail here with subject line "RIPE" before 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24th.

Please put your name and phone number in the e-mail as well; we will contact the winner by both phone and e-mail to ensure expedient ticket pick-up.

Entrants will also be signed up for our free weekly e-newsletter. The Tyee never rents, sells or shares its information and you are welcome to opt out at any time. For more info read our privacy policy. [Tyee]

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