Far North Currant Festival set for Aug. 26
Julie Stricker
907-474-5406
Aug. 17, 2023
The inaugural Far North Currant Festival is an opportunity for visitors to get current on their currant events.
Currants are an underdog in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ berry community, often outshone by prolific and tasty ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ blueberries, salmonberries, raspberries and cranberries. Currants, from translucent red to trailing black varieties, are found across the state. They make an easy and nutritious addition to home gardens or a specialty crop on farms. Currants are a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins and can be made into wonderful jellies, syrups, pies and cobblers or enjoyed on their own.
The Far North Currant Festival is 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Georgeson Botanical Garden. Participants can watch cooking demonstrations by Indigenous chef Flora Deacon, participate in a taste test and enjoy activities designed by University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks nutrition students.
This is a free, all-ages event. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Georgeson Botanical Garden is located at 2180 West Tanana Drive.
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