A few local restaurants are participating in this year's edition of Alberta on the Plate.

The annual province-wide celebration is a 10-day dine around festival that aims to highlight restaurants and products. The event begins Friday, Aug. 8 and wraps up Sunday Aug. 17.

Two Red Deer locations — 53 on Ross and Bo's Bar and Stage — are participating in the event. The other participating Central Alberta restaurants are Blindman Brewing in Lacombe and The Glens Grill in Wetaskiwin.

"... Alberta on the Plate connects consumers to agriculture through our local restaurant industry and by continuing the conversation started by initiatives like Alberta Open Farm Days," states the Alberta on the Plate website.

"Throughout the year, Alberta on the Plate shares the Alberta food story with media and

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