Trochu Arboretum

Farm / Trochu Arboretum

Farm Type: Arboretum & Garden

The Trochu Arboretum will be hosting an Open Farm Days Festival.

Our mission is to offer activities that will suit the wants of persons of any age.

Join us at the Trochu Arboretum on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday August 16th, 2026 for an unforgettable Open Farm Days Festival—part of Alberta Open Farm Days provincewide celebrations.

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Sunday August 16, 2026
Time: 11am to 4pm
Location: Trochu Arboretum, 622 North Road, Trochu, AB
Admission: No Charge! Open Farm Days are part of Alberta’s provincial event calendar.

What to Expect:

• A lively Market featuring vendors from near and far.  A one-stop shopping adventure for all your needs.
• Live demonstrations and mini ­sessions: enjoy food, drink, and community performances throughout the day.
• Why Visit:

The Arboretum becomes a hub of community, agriculture, and nature. Discover market stalls, learn from presenters, enjoy live entertainment, and explore beautiful trails. It’s a day to shop, learn, and celebrate our prairie oasis in a relaxed, welcoming setting

Learn more about Alberta Open Farm Days: [albertaopenfarmdays.ca]

Vendors (confirmed to date) Saturday and Sunday

• Carrie Eide  – Arts & Crafts  Saturday only
• Michelle Christopherson- Kubin Artz-  Crafts, Jewelry
• Wendy Mose-  Creative Crafts & Happy Hounds – Crafts
• C. A. Reid Photography- Photos & Art
• Kneehill County – County Info
• Vivian Hulley- Art Work
• Erin Scheele – Seamless Comforts – Hand Sewn Clothing
• Rhea Brady – Spices
• Sheryl Normandeau – Prairie Garden Books and Cook Books
• Carol Quinn – Fudge, Sewing, Crafts, Pencil Sketches
• Cherie Anderson- Wandering Weaver- tea towels-throws-placemats, mug rugs, scarfs, table runners,         shawls – made with natural fibers. Saturday only
• Melanie Cuffe – Quilters Palette – Barn Quilt Painting
• Danielle Lemay – Mortification Creations
• Bennet Knievel – Baking, 3D Trinkets
• Audrey Nelson – Trochu Senior Housing

Speakers:  Saturday

• Connie Tremblay – White Star Permaculture – 11:00 to 11:30
• Ken Wright – Wright Nursery – 12:00 to 12:30
• Betty Bellerive- On Earth Greenhouse – 12:30 – 1:00
• Bill Cunningham- Trochu & District Museum- Slide Show- Dealerships Old to Now
• John Kowalchuk – Farming

Live Music:

• Saturday 1:00 to 4:00   Graham & Friends
• Sunday  1:00 to 4:00     4-Trax

Kids In The Arb Table:  11:00AM to 3:00PM

Food Trucks: Saturday & Sunday –  11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Jive Burger – Beef & Bison Burgers, Hot Dogs, Smokies, Pop, Coffee, Sweet Treats
• “oh Happy day”- Ice Cream Treats

Check Out: Farm  Equipment:

• Trochu Motors – 102- Ekenfelder Street, Trochu
• Brandt Agricultural – 102, 1st Avenue North, Trochu
• UFA Farm Store – 100 1st Avenue North, Trochu

Trochu Attractions:

• Trochu & District Museum – 315 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Sweet P’s – 110 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• The Otherside – 218 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Revues – 219 Main Street, Trochu
• Henry’s Shoes – 217 Main Street, Trochu
• Balkwill’s Pharmacy – 223 Main Street, Trochu

Restaurants/ Convenience Stores

• Peking Cafe – 315 Main Street, Trochu
• Trochu Cafe – 221 Main Street, Trochu
• Trochu GTI – 114 1st Avenue North, Trochu
• Red Bird Diner – 220 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Bean Haven – 217 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• TT & K Convenience Store – 214 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Lazy Susan – 214 Arena Avenue, Trochu

 Grocery Store

• Trochu Family Foods – 326 Arena Avenue, Trochu

Camping Facilities

• Trochu Municipal Campground – 235 Elevator Road, Trochu
• Golf and Country Club – Highway 21 & 101 Devilder Avenue, Trochu
• Tolman Bridge Camp Ground – RR221A, AB
• Three Hills Campground –  1401 2nd Street N, Three Hills
• Dry Island Buffalo Jump – Highway 21 N & Township Road 344 – Day Use Only
• Good Knights – Highway 21 S & Township Road 310

• Profile Username to assign to farm listing: Trochu Arboretum
• Farm Type: Arboretum & Garden
• Host Name: Trochu Arboretum
• Phone Number: 403-820-1237
• Email Address: Treasurer@trochuarb.ca
• Is your farm accessible: Yes
• Date: Saturday August 15th & Sunday August 16th, 2026
• Start Time: 11:00 am
• End Time: 4:00 pm
• Address:

  622 North Road Trochu AB T0M2C0

• Directions:

  From Calgary:
  Take the QE2 North to the Olds Exit (340A) Highway 27 East (Sings for Torrington, Trochu and ThreeHills). Turn North on Highway 21 Towards Trochu and turn right on North Road Trochu (Signs for the Arboretum will be on the highway)

  From Red Deer:
  Take the QE2 South towards Pine Lake exit 384. Take Highway 42 East Towards Pine Lake. Take Highway 21 South towards Trochu. Turn left on North Road Trochu (signs for the Trochu Arboretum will be displayed on the highway)

• Latitude: 51.8312908
• Longitude: -113.2288236
• Price: No Charge
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trochu.arboretum