Itinerary 2026
Wednesday September 16, 2026
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Check-in time |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Wild Foraging |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Guided Tour of North Arm Farm |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm-4:30pm | Butchery & Fabrication Demonstration |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm | Farming & Food Security |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | Activation |
| 5:30pm-6:30pm | Social Time |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | Cultural Dinner |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | COOKSCAMP Social by the firepit |
| 10:00pm | Quiet Time |
Thursday September 17, 2026
| 8:00am-9:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am-10:00am | Demonstration |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Wild Foraging |
| 10:00am-11:00am | Activation |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Activation |
| 12:00pm-1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm | Activation |
| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Activation |
| 3:30pm-4:30pm | Keynote Speaker |
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | Activation |
| 5:00pm-6:00pm | Social Time |
| 6:30pm-8:00pm | World’s Largest Family Meal |
| 8:00pm-9:30pm | COOKSCAMP Social by the Firepit |
| 10:00pm | Quiet Time |
Friday September 18, 2026
| 8:00am-9:30am | Breakfast – CooksCamp Steering Committee |
| By 10:30am | Departure |
COOKSCAMP 2026 – CODE OF CONDUCT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: BY PARTICIPATING IN COOKSCAMP 2026 YOU ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY OF CONDUCT TO ENSURE A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE.
COOKSCAMP 2026 is dedicated to a harassment-free and all-inclusive industry event. In order to do so, COOKSCAMP 2026 requires that all participants, staff, vendors and volunteers are expected to comply with this Code of Conduct to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all people.
The following actions will result in a WARNING and/or IMMEDIATE EJECTION from the festival:
- Offensive or abusive language
- Obscene or offensive gestures
- The participation in an activity that is insulting or harmful to oneself and/or fellow guests
- Violence or engaging in any harmful behaviour to self or others
- Damage, destruction, vandalism or theft of any property
- Disrespecting or damaging the grounds, urination or defecation in the river and/or outside of a proper public restroom
- The possession of alcohol
- The possession, or sale of illegal substances
- Accessing restricted areas without adequate credentials
- Creating potential fire risks
Any individual who violates this Code of Conduct may be IMMEDIATELY removed from the event grounds and have their event wristband and parking/camping privileges revoked, without refund. Law enforcement may be notified.
Please contact security if you believe you’ve observed or experienced a violation of this Code of Conduct, and COOKSCAMP 2026 will work to assess the situation and to respond as soon as possible. Please remember that notifying COOKSCAMP 2026 does not constitute or replace a notification to local law enforcement.
FAQ
Everyone- Reusable plate, fork, knife, spoon (we aim to be as sustainable as possible so asking everyone to bring their own), Reusable cup (for hot and cold beverages – **no glass), water bottle, rain gear, layers for the weather, hat, good outdoor shoes (COOKCAMP is on a working farm), sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, small flashlight or headlamp, one chefs knife and a pairing knife, basket/bucket (if you want to partake in Foraging workshop), battery pack for your phone/electronics, a good attitude- open mind.
Campers- tent, sleeping bag, pillow, sleeping pad or foamy, extra blankets, towel, earplugs, flashlight, toiletries
COOKSCAMP tickets are:
General Admission $315 + taxes
General Admission with 2-nights camping $355 + taxes
Includes: Seminars and workshops on September 16 & 18, 2026 (see itinerary), dinner on September 16 & 17, lunch on September 16 & 17, breakfast on September 17 & 18, opportunity to interact with industry colleagues to make long lasting connections that are invaluable in our industry.
**accommodations and travel expenses not included
North Arm Farm has a lot of parking available for attendees, please be respectful of the farm and other people.
We do recommend car-pooling whenever possible.
At this time, we are asking for culinary students to volunteer for COOKSCAMP. Please contact your school for more information.
Please contact sponsorship@chefstablesociety.com or ed@chefstablesociety.com
Or visit our partnership page
Day passes may be possible closer to the event depending on ticket sales.
North Arm Farm is a non-smoking property (including use of e-cigarettes and vapes).
No, our liquor license will not permit outside liquor to be brought in by attendees. Any outside liquor found by our staff will have to be discarded.
Because the event is on the grounds of a working farm, no pets are permitted on the property.
Tickets are non refundable but they can be given to another member of the industry who can attend in your place.
