Experience Northern Wellington County
Taste Real Spring Rural Romp
When: May 27, 2023, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Plants and Seedlings - Farm Fresh Foods - Tours - Kids Activities - Contests and more!
The Spring Rural Romp is a self-guided farm and food tour to farms, markets and nurseries in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.
Meet our taste makers, learn about local food and agriculture and discover local food destinations in Wellington County.
Spring Romp Destinations
Stay tuned for 2023 locations coming soon! See below for 2022 participants.
Must Taste: Single Origin Corn Tortilla Chips
Must Taste: Artisanal chicken
Must Taste: Apple Fritters
Must Taste: Multicolour free-range eggs
T 519.848.3235 www.silverfoxdistillery.ca
Spring Rural Romp Treasure Hunt
How to Participate:
- Visit a Spring Rural Romp location on Saturday, May 28
- Find our Taste Real sign and QR code to find the trivia question (you may need to explore in order to answer correctly!)
- Use your phone's camera to hover over the QR code to submit your answer to the trivia question online
- Repeat! Every location has a different question, so each location is another chance to win one of three $50.00 gift certificates to a Taste Real partner business.
Contest Terms & Conditions |
This Spring Rural Romp Treasure Hunt Contest (“the Contest”) is administered by The Corporation of the County of Wellington (the “Sponsor” or “the County”). Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed to the Sponsor at christinam@wellington.ca. By participating in this Contest, each contestant agrees to be legally bound by these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”).
The contest will begin Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 12:00am until Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:59pm. The winners will be notified by June 30, 2022. ELIGIBILITY The Contest is open to all legal residents of Canada who: (i) are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of entering the Contest; (ii) are not employees, representatives and agents of the County of Wellington. Members of the immediate family, representatives and agents (parents, children, siblings and spouse, regardless of where they live in Canada) and household of such employees may participate but are not eligible to win. (iii) have agreed to comply with applicable federal, provincial, municipal and local laws (including, but not limited to, laws relating to libel and obscenity), assume responsibility for their activities, and not to harass, disrupt, abuse, or invade the privacy rights of others; and (iv) have read and accepted and agreed to comply with these Rules.
PRIZE Three $50.00 gift certificates to Taste Real partner businesses. On or about June 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm ET, in the County of Wellington, in the Province of Ontario, the three winning entries will be selected from all entries received. The contestants who owns the selected entries, and who are otherwise eligible to win, will be the selected contestants who is eligible to win the prizes subject to compliance with these Rules. In order to be declared a winner and be able to claim a prize, each person who is selected as a winner will have to: a. Be reached by the email and/or phone number by the contest sponsors within ten (10) days following the selection of winners on June 30, 2022. b. Meet all Contest eligibility criteria and otherwise complying with these Rules. c. Correctly answer, without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question to be administered by the County of Wellington. d. Complete a Contest Declaration and Release Form and return it to the County of Wellington, to the specified address, within ten (10) days of being contacted as a winner on June 30, 2022. e. Upon receipt of the Contest Declaration and Release Form duly filled and signed by the winner, the County of Wellington will contact the winner with instructions on how to claim the prize. f. In the event that any one of the conditions mentioned herein is not respected, the winner’s entry will be voided and a new selection will be made following the official contest rules until a new winner is selected. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PRIVACY By entering the Contest, each contestant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted with his/her entry only for the purpose of administering the Contest and in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy, unless the contestant otherwise specifies by giving Sponsor notice in writing. No further informational or marketing communications will be received by the entrant unless the entrant provides the County of Wellington with explicit permission to do so. Please see the County of Wellington's Privacy Policy for additional details. |
Romp Trip Tips
- Bring a cooler. Keep the food you purchase along the romp fresh and safe.
- Bring cash. Many locations don't accept debit or credit.
- Leave your pets at home. Many farms do not allow pets on their property.
- Wear proper clothing. There are places where you will have the chance to get dirty so dress appropriately.
- Bring an umbrella! The event occurs rain or shine so bring plenty of layers and a raincoat.
- Bring your camera, take photos and post with #RuralRomp #tastereal
- Pick up a map. Download and bring the Rural Romp map or pick one up at any of the Rural Romp destinations. Directional signage is located along the Romp to help you find your way.
Learn what the Taste Real Rural Romps are all about in the below video.
Don't forget!
Local Food Map
Request a hard copy of the Local Food Map
Finding locally grown food in Guelph and Wellington County is becoming easier every day. It's being served up at farm stores, farmers' markets, restaurants, retail stores, and at community events. Look out for the Taste Real brand to identify food from our region.The Guelph Wellington Local Food Map is our community's guide to farms, markets, retailers, restaurants, breweries, and other businesses that feature food grown in Guelph and Wellington County. This year-round guide can be picked up at Guelph and Wellington County libraries, tourism outlets, and select retail and business locations and all participating locations, or request a hard copy to be mailed right to your door!