August 2024 Newsletter

WANTED!! Competitors for the Sensational Soup-Off Olympics

Everybody loves soup, and every country, nationality, and region has their favorite. In the spirit of Olympics 2024, Sensational Elora invites you to showcase your soup at our annual Sensational Soup-Off at the Wellington County Museum on Monday, October 14th. APPLY HERE!

The Sensational Soup-Off and Empty Bowls has been our major fundraising event since its inception. Each year, up to 18 soup makers join us to compete for the prestigious title of “Super Souper of the Year” in three categories: Professional, Amateur, and Youth.

The winner of each group will take home a beautiful, one-of-a-kind soup ladle donated by Metallic Evolution at Styll boutique.

Hundreds of soup lovers will be out to enjoy a diverse selection of soups while relaxing with a beverage and enjoying live music throughout the afternoon. Join us and display your soup-making skills to a crowd of enthusiastic soup lovers while embracing the Olympics theme to create a soup inspired by your favourite geography or nationality. We can’t wait to see (and taste) your sensational soups!

Help us raise funds to combat food insecurity in Centre Wellington while competing for that coveted spot “on the podium”. Let’s make this year’s Sensational Soup-Off Olympics the best one yet!

Thank you to the Sensational Elora volunteers who helped out at Elora’s Longest BBQ on July 30th in Elora!

This year, Food Day Canada brought 6,500 people to Mill Street in Elora for food and fun. It was wonderful to have Sensational Elora’s amazing volunteers participate again in this great event.     

Featured Sponsor

Our valued sponsors make it possible to continue our community support year after year. Sensational Elora will showcase one of our generous sponsors in each newsletter. This month, we are featuring Granite Homes.

Granite Homes

At Granite Homes, we’re proud of our people-first approach. By creating superior quality homes, coupled with our award-winning customer service, we provide an experience that will make you feel right at home.

Discover South River, a Granite Homes community designed for outdoor living, just steps from downtown Elora. With a variety of home options ranging from designer townhomes to spacious singles and charming bungalofts, South River features extra deep lots backing onto green space. Enjoy tree-lined trails, inviting parks, and vibrant local amenities. Each home reflects architectural excellence and superior craftsmanship, ensuring thoughtful design.

Learn more about Granite Homes Here

Sensational Elora wouldn’t exist without our sensational volunteers!

Is volunteering in your plans? Energetic volunteers are always needed and valued. Drop us a note at info@sensationalelora.com or complete the volunteer form on our site here if you’d like to volunteer.

Save these dates

EventDateLocation
The AwakeningSunday, October 5Green Space Elora
Monster MonthOctober 1 – 31Elora & Fergus
Pumpkin DaySaturday, October 12Wellington County Museum
Empty Bowls & Sensational Soup-OffMonday, October 14Wellington County Museum
Monster MarchSaturday, October 19Downtown Elora

Fun Fact!

An average of 250 litres of soup is served at the annual Sensational Soup-Off!