Taste Real Local Food

girl feeding white alpacas

Spring Rural Romp

Join us May 31 for a self-guided tour to farms, markets, nurseries, and local food and drink businesses in Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North. Meet local taste makers, learn about local food and agriculture, and discover local food destinations.
Farm market display of vegetables

Farmers' Market Boxes are back!

Let us bring local farmers’ markets to your doorstep this summer in a Taste Real cooler bag! A new box is featured every two weeks and can be ordered online.
Celebrate local food with us!
Taste Real is your connection and guide to local food and farm businesses, events, special programming, and experiences highlighting Local Food in Wellington County and Guelph.

Food & Farm Experiences

We're a down-to-earth food destination, with lots to offer for every taste. Come join us to taste real food, enjoy authentic farm events & learn new food skills.

Eat, Drink & Shop Local

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.

Local Food & Farm Businesses

When you visit or buy from Taste Real partners or generous supporters, you're helping build and strengthen our local food and agricultural community. Discover where our partners are and what they offer.

Rural Romps

Annual self-guided tours to farms, markets, nurseries, and local food and beverage businesses across Wellington County and the City of Guelph.

Seasonal Availability Guide

Shopping local often means shopping in-season. While some fruit and vegetables can be stored or preserved for consumption later in the year, some only have a short time from harvest to plate. See the availability chart for Wellington County food.

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