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Farm / Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm
Farm Type: Agritourism, Fruit Tree Nursery, Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Region
NorthTown
Bon AccordFamily Fun For Everyone!
Pre-booked timed-entry FREE admission tickets are a must! Book HERE
Tickets are not available at the farm gate.
Come visit this popular agri-tourism farm, just 20 min north of Edmonton, for:
- free entry to the kid’s 10 minute corn maze and petting farm baby goats;
- join a free farm and orchard walking tour featuring medicinal herbology of wild plants
- come for lunch and enjoy farm fresh fare featuring farm grown baby potatoes, salad, BBQ
- enjoy an icecream cone or farm shortcake
First established in 1956, this award-winning 70 year-old farm has lots of nooks and crannies to explore! There are apple trees and newly planted farm orchards with apples, cherries, plums, rhubarb, raspberries, apricots, currants, and haskaps to investigate. You can purchase fruit trees and berry plants to take home. There is a petting farm for goat “schnuggles”, a corn maze for kids, a Country Store to shop for goodies in and a new Herbal Apothecary to learn about plants for health and beauty.
Come back through the summer on weekends for U-pick Vegetables, Garlic, Dill, Pickling Cucumbers and Sweet Corn. On Sundays, join in for indigenous Ways of the Land storytelling, drumming, or games.
The Sunflower Patch is a beauty to behold over the Sept long weekend along with a U-pick Apple session.
The Pumpkin Patch in the fall is home to our 39th Annual Falloween & Haunted Pumpkin Festival on weekends starting with Fall-o-ween on September 21, Pumpkin Fest every weekend in October.
While you are at the farm – here are some things to purchase to support the farm:
- Delicious Farm Lunch includes a lovely picnic site in the shade of 70 year old trees
- U-Pick Garlic
- U-Pick Farm Veggies (Cucumbers, Flowers, Tomatoes)
- Alberta Hardy Fruit Trees & Berry Plants (Hundreds to choose from) to take home
- Train Ride Tickets
- Gem Mining Tickets
- Face-painting for the Kids
- Farm Pickles, Jams, Cookies and Treats and Ice Cold Refreshments
- Foothills Creamery Ice Cream Cones
Prairie Gardens has been awarded with the 2024 Culinary Tourism Experience Award from Explore Edmonton and is the 2025 Short List for the World Agritourism Awards – most innovative farm.
Saturday August 16 Open Farm Days – Longtable Farm Dinner
2025 Brazillian Soiree
Join us for an unforgettable evening where the vibrant spirit of Brazil meets the soul of rural Alberta. The Brazilian Soirée 2025 is a premium open-air cultural and culinary event hosted at the scenic Prairie Gardens Farm, just 30 minutes north of Edmonton.
As part of Alberta’s Open Farm Days, this ticketed experience features a gourmet farm-to-table four-course dinner, live Brazilian music, cultural performances, storytelling, and a guided farm experience – all set against a magical prairie sunset.
With only 50 seats available, this one-night-only event blends rustic charm, cross-cultural celebration, and local harvest hospitality into a truly unique celebration of community, diversity, and sustainability.
Full Menu – Crafted with Local Prairie Ingredients & Brazilian Flair
Appetizer Course (Duet Plate):
🍴 Beet & Zucchini Carpaccio – With microgreens and balsamic reduction.
🍴 Grilled Apple Skewers – With honey-herb glaze and a kiss of lime.
🍴 “Everything from The Farm” Salad – Served on rustic wooden planks with seasonal farm-fresh vegetables.
Main Course:
🥩 Beef au Madeira Sauce with Piemontese Rice – Alberta Striploin grilled over open flame, served with a rich Brazilian-style Madeira wine sauce and creamy rice.
Dessert:
🍮 Coconut Mousse with Local Berries – Topped with toasted coconut and mint for a tropical, light finish.
Optional Beverages (available for purchase at the event bar):
🍹 Caipirinhas (Brazil’s signature cocktail)
🥂 Sparkling Wine & Local Craft Beers
🍓 Brazilian Fruit Juices
Cultural Program Highlights
🎶 Live Brazilian Music (MPB, Pop Rock, and Sertanejo) will serenade the outdoor gathering sunset!
🎭 Brazilian Cultural Soirée Segment: A magical after-dinner gathering under the prairie sky featuring storytelling, poetry, and guest participation in a Sarau-style cultural circle.
🌻 Guided Farm Tour: Learn how the farm’s produce nourished your plate with stories from the soil by Tam Andersen and Edmar Xavier.
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for:
🌾 Rural families & community members
🍷 Edmonton foodies and culture lovers
🌎 Brazilian and Latin American expats
👨🌾 Agritourism fans and local food supporters
This is a curated, intimate experience with only 50 seats. Come ready to connect, celebrate, and savour!
Event Details
Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Prairie Gardens Farm, 56311 Lily Lake Rd, Bon Accord, AB
Weather Plan: Rain or shine. Covered areas and tents available if needed.
Dress Code: Smart casual, layered for comfort (bring a light jacket for the evening).
Ticket Policy: Advance sales only. No door tickets. No refunds.
Parking: On-site, free of charge. RV and vehicle parking available.
Tickets
🎟 General Admission – Includes the full dinner experience, farm tour, and cultural soirée.
💬 Ticket Price: $150 CAD
Tickets are limited – book early to secure your seat at the table!
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- Tam Andersen
- Agritourism, Fruit Tree Nursery, Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
- Tam Andersen
- (780) 921-2272
- info@prairiegardens.org
- https://PrairieGardens.org
- Yes
- Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17
- 10:00 am
- 6:00 pm
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56311 Lily Lake Road, Sturgeon County
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From Edmonton, proceed north on 97 St (HWY 28) 25 km to Bon Accord. Continue 1 km past Bon Accord on HWY 28. Turn left (north) onto Lily Lake Road. Go 2 km. Farm is on the right. You'll see the signs!
- 53.85451
- -113.39540
- Free Timed Entry Tickets
- https://www.facebook.com/PrairieGardensAdventureFarm/
- https://www.instagram.com/myprairiegardens/