Kick off Pig Out Festival weekend with a fun and interactive dinner on Friday May 1st, 2026 at Sweetgrass Restaurant where Chef Shawn Cheer welcomes guest Chef Javier Blanc of Vancouver's Casa Molina alongside Canadian Butcher team member, Ronnie Keely and BC’s inaugural Best Butcher Michael Hecken. Together, they’ll serve a multi-course, locally sourced, family-style feast paired with wines from local vineyards. Guests can watch live cooking and butchery demonstrations while enjoying sweeping vineyard views. It’s the perfect start to an unforgettable weekend of food, wine and celebration.
