The Forage Details | Roots, Rants and Roars

2026 Forage Schedule

The guided Foraging Experience returns to Roots, Rants & Roars 2026! This year, we’re offering two chances to forage, led by local expert Shawn Dawson alongside Chef Nick van Mele.

See the full schedule for both experiences below.

The Forage Menu

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Registration

1:00 p.m.

Meet at the entrance of Elliston Municipal Park

The Forage

1:30 p.m.

Explore the rugged coastline and lush landscapes and learn to identify and harvest Newfoundland’s wild ingredients.

Tasting

3:30 p.m.

Multi-course foraged tasting in the park.

Friday, September 18, 2026

Meet at the entrance of Elliston Municipal Park

Registration

10:00 a.m.

Explore the rugged coastline and lush landscapes and learn to identify and harvest Newfoundland’s wild ingredients.

The Forage

10:30 a.m.

Tasting

12:30 p.m.

Multi-course foraged tasting in the park.