5th Annual Bug-a-licious Insect Food Festival
‘Bug-a-licious’ 5th Annual Insect Food Festival
February 13 – 15, 2010
with tastings from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wondering what to do over Family Day (or US President's Day) weekend? Join us for the 5th annual Bug-a-licious Insect Food Festival. A fun experience you will be sure to talk about. This annual event challenges us to consider insects as an optional nutrition source, a practice common to cultures from around the world.
This year, "Bug-a-licious” will feature a cooking competition - the Insect Battle Show Down between Chef Jeff Stewart and a special surprise guest chefs. Come enjoy the friendly cooking competition and cast your vote for the most delicious insect dish. The event will feature two cooking battles each day at 12:30pm and 3pm.
Insect menu samplings are included with paid admission to the Butterfly Conservatory:
$11.75 for Adults 13+,
$7.65 for Children 6 - 12
Children 5 and under are admitted FREE
(prices in Cdn plus tax)
Free Parking on-site.
Bug Menu samplings available between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with last visitors admitted at 5:30 p.m. Located at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, on the grounds of the Botanical Gardens, 2405 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls.
For more information, please call (905) 356-8119
Event Poster
Weekend Battle Results
Below is an update for those interested in seeing how the Insect Battle Showdowns went!
Saturday Battle #1
Secret Ingredient: Crickets
Jeff Stewart's Dish: Cricket Candy and White Chocolate Crickets
David Gracer's Dish: Cricket Curry on Jasmine Scented Rice
WINNER: Jeff Stewart
Saturday Battle #2
Secret Ingredient: Scorpions
Jeff Stewart's Dish: Chinese Scorpion Soup
David Gracer's Dish: Scorpion Bruschetta
WINNER: David Gracer
Sunday Battle #1
Secret Ingredient: Grasshoppers
Matt Binkley's Dish: Grasshopper Gumbo
David Gracer's Dish: Grasshopper Tacos
WINNER: Matt Binkley
Sunday Battle #2
Secret Ingredient: Stink Bugs
Matt Binkley's Dish: Thai Style Stink Bug Slaw
David Gracer's Dish: Fresh Spring Rolls with Stink Bugs
WINNER: Matt Binkley
Monday Battle #1
Secret Ingredient: Weaver Ant Queens
Jeff Stewart's Dish:Fresh Ant Fettuccine Alfredo
Matt Binkley's Dish: Orecchetti with Ant Arrabiata Sauce
WINNER: Jeff Stewart
Monday Battle #2
Secret Ingredient: Crickets
Jeff Stewart's Dish: Cricket Butter Caramels and Sarah’s Cricket Banana Bread
Matt Binkley's Dish: Chips and Dip with Chive/Cricket Crème Fraiche
WINNER: Matt Binkley
