It's Almost Pomegranate Time!
Brett Frazier - Mayor of Madera
"The City of Madera is proud to once again host the Madera Pomegranate Celebration and Festival. As you enjoy all the events this unique celebration as to offer, you will quickly see that Madera truly is the Heart of Pomegranate Country. Not only does the fertile soil that supports numerous staple crops for our country also grow wonderful pomegranate trees, but the fruit grown in other areas comes here for processing as well. As you walk up and down your local grocery store aisle and see numerous pomegranate products, know that each of those got its start right here in Madera.
I invite you to explore everything this amazing fruit has to offer. From its versatility in delicious dishes, to the health benefits of an ice cold glass of pomegranate juice, come discover the wonder of the pomegranate, and in turn, see everything that Madera has to offer." ~ Brett Frazier
Everyday people are discovering the benefits of the heart-healthy pomegranate, as well as the versatility and just plain delicious nature of this amazing fruit. Come celebrate everything that the pomegranate can do in the Heart of Pomegranate County: Madera, California.
Read the City of Madera Pomegranate Festival Proclamation Here! [PDF]
Festival Sponsors
Stiebs: Pomegranate Recipe Competition!
Welcome to the National Pomegranate Recipe Contest! We're looking for amazing Pomegranate Recipes using Pomegranate Arils, Pomegranate Juice or Pomegranate Juice Concentrate. Categories include Best Pomegranate Recipe by a Home Cook, Best Pomegranate Recipe by a Food Professional and Best Pomegranate Beverage/Cocktail. The winner of each category will receive $500 cash and tons of recognition (plus you can brag to your friends!)
Enter your ORIGINAL recipe by Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 by using our submission form.
(You can also include a .jpg image as an attachment or a link to video if you have one.)
We’ll be judging the entries in a hurry, because we’re announcing the winner at the first Pomegranate Festival on Saturday, November 5th, 2011 in Madera, CA. You do not need to be present to win, but you do need to enter!
Visit http://www.stiebs.com/contest.html for the contest sign up and for more information!
Kick Off Event: Pomegranate Run for Your Life 5K Run/Walk
Home Grown Cellars hosts the 2nd Annual 'Pomegranate Run for Your Life' 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 29, 2011; 7:00 a.m. Check-in, 8:00 a.m. Event begins at Home Grown Cellars, 13702 Road 20, Madera CA. $15 per adult, $10 per child (6-10 years), $60 per family of 6 or more (immediate family only with 2 adults/4 or more children). Fee includes T-shirt; additional T-shirts can be purchased for $7.00 each. Each participant must complete a Registration Form. For more information call (559) 664-8599 or visit www.homegrowncellars.com.
Pomegranate Fun for the Kids
* Meet the Madera Pomegranate Princesses (dressed by Two Haute Lollipops)!
* Fossil Discovery Center!
* Kids Zone by City of Madera Parks and Community Services!
* Tie Die shirts with Pomegranate juice!
* School Presentations and Coloring Contest!
Pomegranate Arts and Crafts
* Pomegranate theme works of art from the Madera County Arts Council
* Enter a raffle to win an original piece capturing the beauty of the pomegranate.
For details, click [HERE]
* Pomegranate Theme Vendors and Crafts
* Art Exhibits
* Teaching Pomegranate-themed collage, weaving, and watercolor classes
Karen Adler - The Mighty Pomegranate
* Meet Karen Adler, author of "The Mighty Pomegranate."
* This children's author writes a series of books on fruits and vegetables and she has written this new book in celebration of the Pomegranate Festival!
* Find more information on Karen Adler [HERE].
* Book signing and reading
Cocktail Contest
Pomegranate Cocktail Contest Presented by Twin Pomegranates Wine! Local Bars and Restaurants compete to create the best original cocktail using Twin Pomegranates wine and/or pomegranate juice. The winner and all other participants will promote their cocktail during the celebration! The real winner is all of you that will taste these wonderful pomegranate drinks!
Madera Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization representing all segments of the business community with the potential for marshaling the energies and efforts of its membership toward the accomplishment of common goals for a better community.
More Information
Read Press Release "IT'S ALL ABOUT POMEGRANATES"
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