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
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Speakers:  Saturday

• 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 Table:  12:00 to 4:00

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

         Jive Burger – Beef & Bison Burgers, Hot Dogs, Smokies, Pop, Coffee, Sweet Treats

Check Out: Farm  Equipment:

                     Trochu Motors – 102- Ekenfelder Street, Trochu

                     Brandt Agricultural – 102, 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

• 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
• Website URL: https://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