Our story began in 2005 when Field Stone Fruit Wines became the first business to be granted a license under Alberta’s new estate winery regulations, which allowed fruit growers to manufacture and sell fruit wines. Today, we’re not only the first, but the largest and most award-winning, artisanal fruit wine producer in the province. We’re proud to tell you that all Field Stone wines are crafted from Alberta-grown fruit, at least 75-percent of which is grown on the winery’s own orchard. Over the years, the winery has been distinguished with dozens of awards and medals across its 10 varieties of fruit and dessert wines. Our wines are available at Alberta farmers markets, Co-op Wine Spirits Beer stores, many selected wine merchants, from the winery in Strathmore, Alberta, and direct to your doorstep using our online store. Activities we have available during Alberta Open Farm Days: Fruit Picking (not wheelchair accessible) Wine-Tasting (wheelchair accessible) Winemaking demonstrations (wheelchair accessible)

Located in Lacombe County, ElliS Nature Centre keeps alive a tradition of caring for the land that's all about sustainable farming, studying and helping native birds like Mountain Bluebirds and Tree Swallows, and promoting environmental education and conservation. Situated on the original 1906 farmstead of the Ellis Family, it’s a non-profit set up to carry on Charlie Ellis’s vision of conservation farming. People of all ages get to connect with nature and learn about our research, which now includes partnerships with Alternative Land Use Services, Grey Wooded Forage Association, and Regenerative Agriculture Living Labs. Our farm team—made up of tenants, staff, and board members—works on creating and putting into action adaptive multi-paddock grazing plans. Our big goal is to implement AMP grazing on all grazing paddocks. As a demo farm, we want to raise awareness about conservation agriculture and show how it’s possible to raise cattle while also protecting biodiversity, water quality, and soil health. At Open Farm days we will have demonstration of rotational grazing tools including solar water system, water infiltration demonstrations, a tour of our AMP grazing paddock set up, and rainwater storage/conservation. Activities for children include chicken and honey interactive workshops, rotational grazing activity and livestock low stress handling game.

The South Peace Centennial Museum and Interpretive Centre has been operating since 1967. This charming 40 acre agricultural pioneer village features hundreds of restored antique tractors, rare steam engines, stationary engines, horse drawn wagons, carriages and antique automobiles. Walk about the grounds to admire the gardens or browse the historic pioneer buildings full of antiques just the way they were years ago. Visit the homesteaders’ cabins, trading post, church, school, grist mill, community hall, and general store. Experience a working day in the life of a pioneer strolling through the blacksmith shop, barn, carriage house and railway buildings.

O’Canada Bison Wool corp is an Alberta farm family owned company that brings the magic of bison wool to your feet, and bison tallow to your body! Our Made in Alberta bison wool socks simply are incredible and work - whether you are outside to work or play in winter. Bison fibre is moisture-wicking, 10X warmer than other natural fibres and make socks that can’t be beat for warmth and durability. New for 2024 was our line of moisturizing bison tallow lotion and soaps. And in 2025 we began developing a line of bison filled batting - that can be used in quilting or other insulated products that we will be bringing to market this 2025 fall. Join us to get some of the bison magic in your life on Sunday August 20th as we take groups of interested folks around our shop. You will get a chance to see how the bison fibre is collected (shearing a hide) then get processed into different grades of fibre, and even check out our batting line production machine as well. Explore yarns, socks, and much more in our 1.5 hr tours. Our bison retail products, made 100% in Alberta/Canada will be available for sale.

Our Tours are scheduled at 9:30, 11:00, 1:00, and 2:30 pm. 

Farming Smarter invites you to explore the roots of agriculture in Alberta with a Canadian Agriculture Adventure! Come out to the farm on Saturday, August 16, to meet a wide range of folks from every branch of the agriculture industry. Learn how deep the roots of agriculture go and just how far they reach from the farm to your home; you and your family have the opportunity to take part in entertaining demos and hear individual stories from members of agriculture! Farming Smarter's Open Farm Day also includes bouncy castles for the kids, the Gentle Giant Acres petting zoo, crop tours in our research plots, and a delicious BBQ fundraiser for Lethbridge East Rotary club.

Step back into the past with a visit to the original Pegg family farmstead, established in 1913. Join us to learn about the challenges our early farmers faced and the inventive ways they provided water for raising livestock and doing daily household chores. Young George developed a keen interest in plants and as an adult he made valuable contributions to the record of Alberta’s native plants. His original plant collector’s garden is the centerpiece of this site. Also on site: Meet our talented artists at the 11th Annual Art in the Garden Show and Sale. Maverick’s Donuts is selling delectable works of art that will delight your taste buds. Activities for all ages! • Take a guided tour of the historic farmstead and garden • Play some lawn games • Explore the deep forest on the nature trail • Solve the clues on a scavenger hunt • Create your own piece of art with Emily’s button press • Step up for some fun photo ops • Bring a picnic lunch and spread out under the shade of your favourite tree • Learn about the many ways our ag producers farm in Lac Ste. Anne County

We offer free, guided walking tours of our farm throughout the day, guided by one of our family members; Rod, Andria, Jessica or Briana. Our other family members, Janet, Derrick and others will be assisting with registration, lunch and kids play area. Rod and Janet started farming in the Dapp area in 1989 and have implemented many practices and management systems to improve the soils, vegetation, and wildlife of the farmland while also growing the farm business into a successful operation that is now in transition to the next generation. We raise cattle, poultry and hogs for our farm-direct meat business and we will have a variety of products available to purchase and take home that day! So we suggest that you bring a cooler or box! Tour Highlights: - visit the laying hens; feed them grass and pick eggs - learn about feed sources; barley, wheat, pellets, rations, minerals - brush and pet the 'ranch' horses - neighbouring farm will be bringing sheep! - feed and observe pastured beef steers - tractor haywagon ride to cow-calf herd (small fee) Plus! A large sand area and toys for kids to enjoy while adults relax in our gorgeous yard. BBQ Lunch & refreshments will be available to purchase - meat from our own products! This is our ninth year hosting! We look forward to your questions, discussions and sharing all things about Alberta Agriculture!

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Twisted Fork Preserves Company is always proud to be a part of Alberta Open Farm Days.  Not only are we a preserve company, we also have a menu that you can enjoy locally produced food utilizing our preserves.  We use local ingredients and support our local farmers and producers.   

On Saturday, will be offering :

• Freezer Jam class ($40 limited space ) check out our Facebook or Instagram page
• Tasting of our products - come in a try 

We are participating in Alberta on a Plate so ask about our featured menu!

 

🐂 Farm to Plate The Story of OTR Meats & More and The Texas Longhorn Out here in Patricia, Alberta, we like to keep things real—real food, real people, and real good beef. At OTR Meats & More, we’re proud to serve up our own locally raised, provincially inspected Texas Longhorn beef, along with a little bit of everything else you didn’t know you needed. 🥩 So What’s the Big Deal with Texas Longhorn Beef? Glad you asked. Texas Longhorns aren’t just pretty cattle with fancy headgear—they’re a lean mean protein machine. Here’s why they’re worth the hype: ✅ Naturally Lean & Heart-Healthy Longhorn beef contains less saturated fat and cholesterol than most commercial beef breeds. In fact, it’s often compared to chicken breast for its lean profile—but let’s be honest, it tastes way better on a grill. ✅ High in Iron, B12, and Zinc You get all the flavor and all the nutrition—without the guilt. It’s a nutrient powerhouse for your body, and your taste buds will thank you. ✅ Raised Right, the Prairie Way Our Longhorns are pasture-raised, hardy, and easy on the land. They know how to thrive on Alberta forage, making them a sustainable choice in every sense. Mark your calendars for August 16, 2025 and join us at OTR Meats & More for a one-of-a-kind Scavenger Hunt Adventure! It’s not just informative — it’s an unforgettable day of fun, laughter, and family bonding.

Welcome to our frontier!

Providence Lane Homestead is a small-scale regenerative farm located just 45 minutes northwest of downtown Calgary. Since 2019, we have been Canada's only dedicated fibre farm to be certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World. With our flock of endangered heritage breed Border Leicesters - the breed was featured in the movie "Babe" - and a small troop of alpacas, we use our flerd to carefully manage the land we steward, including eight hectares of untouched native prairie, a small outpost in a critically-endangered prairie ecosystem.

We believe in building community and have worked extensively with many partners, including the University of Calgary, the Alberta University of the Arts, Emily Carr University of Art + Design as well as our amazing conservation partners like MultiSAR and Cows and Fish as well as other community members (we call them our fibre friends) like our amazingly supportive handspinners and weavers, artists, makers and more. We prioritize climate resilience and rare breed conservation as we work hard to raise our heritage breed sheep in an environment where they will not only thrive, but they'll also become a critical part of building healthy soil, water and carbon cycles.

As much as we can be, we are an inclusive environment and welcome guests from every walk of life. For those of our guests who may require a quiet Sensory Space, we are pleased to provide an opportunity to ground yourself, catch your breath and re-establish your equilibrium. Please ask us and we will be happy to point you in the right direction!

During Open Farm Days, join us at Providence Lane Homestead on Saturday,

• we will be showcasing a raw fleece-to-finished rug weaving process in a single day with our friends from Traceable Textiles in Edmonton - watch them as they skirt and sort one of our raw fleeces, spin it into yarn and then weave it into a richly-textured rug, all in a single day! The resulting rug will be part of our silent auction with proceeds to be donated to one of our provincial conservation organizations.
• we will have real-life archaeologists with us from 10 a.m. until noon. Meet our very dear friends Sam Judson, Masters student with the University of Calgary's archaeology department, and Brendan Many Bears of the Siksika Nation, a member community of the Blackfoot Confederacy and Treaty 7.  We are so excited and privileged to host these two incredible people as they guide participants on a land-based walking tour showcasing the importance of water to all Albertans, from the distant past all the way through today! Many Indigenous communities consider water a source of life. Learn how water shaped the land and the people who call Alberta home, since time immemorial.
• Browse our "Down The Lane" marketplace with a range of wool and sheep-based items from Marty Lynn Designs and including yarns from our own alpacas, finished garments, hand-made sheep's milk soap and more.

On Sunday, 

• "Down the Lane" market will still be open - come say high to Jillian and watch her at work with her knitting machine!
• join us for fibre demonstrations with Shannon, one of our weavers from Traceable Textiles. Shannon will show how to prep a fleece for spinning and with her hand carders and table loom, guests will be able to take a turn trying their hand at this ancient technology and craft.
• a guided tour of our riparian (wetland) zones with our friend Maddy from Cows and Fish Riparian Management Society. Learn how we use sheep to regeneratively manage these vital and delicate ecosystems. Maddy will be leading tours from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
• needle-felt your very own Christmas ornament! Join Tara and Jillian at 1 p.m. as we walk you through a simple design and making process on one of our handmade 100 per cent alpaca ornament forms. Jillian will be sharing a little bit about why she loves to work with natural and undyed wool - you'll catch her passion! PLEASE NOTE: workshop 1 -2 pm, fee $24/person, first-come/first-served and we do have limited spaces. Please be aware, felting needles are SHARP. This workshop is available for anyone 9 years old and up. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• NEW WORKSHOP - EXPLORE FESCUE CORDAGE!! I’m so thrilled to have Mackenzie Kelly Frére with us! An associate professor at AUArts, Mackenzie is an incredibly gifted fibre artist - a weaver and spinner. For this workshop, Mackenzie will be teaching participants a simple cordage technique using our native fescues - it’s your chance to get up-close-and-personal with this critically endangered prairie ecosystem. Due to the sensitive nature of this part of the farm, participants for the cordage workshop will be limited. First come, first served, $10/person. Workshop begins at 2:30pm - bring good shoes for walking

Although we welcome all kinds of people to the homestead, we are unable to accommodate dogs. For everyone's safety and comfort, please leave your fabulous pooch at home. Clio, Brian and Mabel thank you!

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Tour of the berry orchard, farm yard mini golf, fruit pies & jams/jellies available to purchase. Camping is also available.

The Farm on Dead Horse Flats & Peace River Petals is a mixed-use farm. We raise cattle and pigs with regenerative techniques, as well as operate a small-scale flower farm, market garden, and UPICK. Growing animals and plants in a Northern environment brings a lot of challenges and we are up to the task! We manage our land without the use of any pesticides or herbicides. We believe that with careful attention to the land, it will tell you what is needed. Over time, our pastures will be grazed by the cattle using AMP-grazing methods (Adaptive Multi-Paddock), which will ultimately feed the soil and return it to its former glory. Our gardens are managed using beneficial insects and feeding the natural biology of the soil through intentional cover-cropping and animal inputs. Happy soil = happy plants & animals! We focus primarily on raising heritage breeds of pigs and cattle, as they are more suitable to our unforgiving climate and harsh winters. Grass-fed and pasture-raised, these animals are given the best possible life before their one inevitable bad day. Beef & Pork sales will begin soon! - We are a Canadian Certified Wildlife Habitat - Sunshine off 49 - Flower Patch & UPICK Our Grand Opening for our flower UPICK is this year and you will be able to see it in all its glory! The blooms will be plentiful and will surely be a beautiful sight when you visit. Bring a picnic blanket and a packed lunch and enjoy the view! *please note that the UPICK is pay-per-pick. $10/cup or $25/bucket of blooms. Enjoying the space is absolutely free of charge! Vintage (>50 years) Machinery All of our machinery is considered vintage. We have two 50's era Chevy Grain Trucks, as well as our Tractor we pulled out a field after 20-years of disuse, as well as other farm implements. They are all in working order. Come check it out! Farm stand & Market Garden *The Farmstand is currently under construction* Fresh, local nutrient-dense food straight to your table. Grown right here in the Peace Country. *We are participating in the ALUS Program with the aim of reclaiming local bio-diversity and increasing soil health. Follow along on our journey as we rejuvenate this amazing land. For more information, click on the link below 🙂 https://alus.ca/what-we-do/

ARAS Community Growing Patch is a vibrant community garden space where people come together to grow vegetables, fruits, and flowers while learning from one another through weekly workshops and hands-on experiences. Regular programs include Saturday learning sessions and our Lil Wigglers “mom and me” garden group on Wednesdays. During Alberta Open Farm Days, we’ll offer: U-dig vegetables for sale (including beets and more) Guided tours of our seasonal projects like the lasagna garden, potatoes in straw, and Three Sisters planting Local vendors, community demos, and The Strathcona County Bookmobile, with family-friendly activities It’s a welcoming, interactive day for all ages — come see what we’ve been growing together!

🌿 Join Us for a Farm Walk & Talk! 🌿

Step onto our farm and into our world of permaculture, soil health, and sustainable living. We’re opening our gates for Alberta Open Farm Days and inviting you to stroll alongside us as we share the why behind the practices we’ve chosen for our land and our family.

From nurturing healthy soil to growing fresh, wholesome fruits, vegetables, eggs, and farm goods — everything we do is guided by our commitment to being responsible stewards of the earth. Our goal isn’t just to feed our family and community today, but to create a legacy of health, abundance, and environmental care for generations to come.

Events like Alberta Open Farm Days give us a chance to connect, learn, and grow together — and we’d love for you to be part of that journey. Let’s have meaningful conversations about how small, mindful choices can have a big impact on our own well-being and the health of our planet.

🌱 Come walk with us. Learn with us. Grow with us.

We will be providing information about our local history. Our museum also gives plentiful information about water conservation and will be hosting spinners, weavers and have a rope making demonstration. Also enjoy finding our mystery item for the bingo activity!

The Bruderheim Agricultural Society preserves the history of our community and provides educational programs related to urban agriculture. Join us as we tour residential vertical gardens and urban agriculture, native plant gardens at the Interpretive Centre and the community garden. Sweet Honey Infusion is offering workshops on bees while showcasing their "living hive". Learn about the work of a farrier and see first hand how they work on animal hoofs. Tours to local greenhouse and a farm will be provided. Working dog demonstrations will be offered throughout the day in addition to workshops on animal care. A visit to the local museum will take you back in time, learning about the farming as it was in the 1930 - 1960 era. Join us at the handicraft market, followed by sampling of local foods. The days activities will end with a "Farm to Table" supper.

During Open Farm Days at Fairfolk Farm, visitors can join guided tours showcasing our 5-year tree planting project in collaboration with the Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society (AWES). These tours will highlight the ecological and agricultural benefits of shelterbelts, including a walk through a newly planted windrow and shelterbelt section. Guests will learn about the critical role shelterbelts play in supporting biodiversity, reducing wind erosion, and enhancing water retention and the water cycle. By slowing down surface runoff, shelterbelts help recharge groundwater, reduce flooding risks, and maintain moisture in the soil, contributing to more resilient farming systems. Representatives from AWES will be onsite to provide expert insights into their program and answer questions, offering visitors a deeper understanding of sustainable land and water management practices and the role of agroforestry in regenerative farming.

South Peace Centennial Museum is a 40 acre heritage museum with a quaint pioneer village and a beautiful collection of antique farm equipment. Join us for a day of discovery with mini train rides, and games for the kids. Adults will enjoy a walk through the past, and the whole family will love stopping by for a delicious, home cooked meal.

The first thing you will meet on our ranch are 3 of our 4 dogs. Jake, Shiloh and Willow greet every guest personally. But there are many more animals to see. Alpacas, llamas, sheep, chickens, ducks, pigs, cats, guinea hens, donkeys, a horse and a pony call Lone Pine Ranch home. We are an active cattle ranch. Cows, calves and bulls are here, but not necessarily in sight. Everyone is welcome to see and observe the animals. There are eggs to collect in the chicken coop and we provide snacks you can feed to the donkeys. Besides all the animals, we also run a Bed & Breakfast. Visitors can explore our cozy cabins and check out our dining room treats. There will also be a Country Market and Garage Sale at the ranch on Sunday the 17th of August with a variety of vendors from the region and Edmonton. Outdoor activities will include a roping station, a sandbox for kids, horseshoe pitching, glitter tattoos and other games. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our ranch!

Schedule

11:30am -2:00 pm
Talk on the history and characteristics of the gypsy cob horse as well as our story and how its unfolding.
Meet the the makers of our herd ! We started with Wild Rose Ramble & Wild Rose Lyric , These are a pair you don't want to miss out on seeing.
Meet our mare herd and some of the babies as well as seeing our up and coming future Stud colt Titan 10

2:30am -5:30 pm

Talk on the history and characteristics of the gypsy cob horse as well as our story and how its unfolding.
Meet the the makers of our herd ! We started with Wild Rose Ramble & Wild Rose Lyric , These are a pair you don't want to miss out on seeing.
Meet our mare herd and some of the babies as well as seeing our up and coming future Stud colt Titan 10

  We will be providing a brisket lunch and doing equipment demos (Tractors, spray drones)

Wolf Junction is a family farm in Crooked Creek located right on the banks of Swan Lake. We have a new haskap and berry farm that will hopefully be a U-pick in a few years, as well as farm animal visits like sheep, lambs, chickens, turkeys and a chonky donkey. We offer kid's day camps, adult workshops, private birthday parties and tours throughout the summer months. During Open Farm Days we will be offering farm tours, veggie sales, an opportunity to pet some sheep, scavenger hunt trails, plus for those who like fantasy mixed with nature, we'll have guided trips to our Enchanted Forest trail (kiddos will enjoy this - we have a shorter trail loop full of fairy gardens, gnome homes, frog huts, unicorns and even a few tiny dragons) It will be set up "Scavenger Hunt" style with a hand-out of "spot it" items. Please note - this is a bit of a lumpy "bush trail" that isn't stroller-friendly or great for little legs under the age of 3. It can have wood chips, thorns, roots, etc. We have a washroom building on site (flushing toilet, running water in sinks) for guests right beside our Cozy Cabin (crafts & sales - where we host our camps & workshops) We have a large turn-around driveway for bigger vehicles/bus tours, and we are located directly beside Swan Lake campground which has a lovely picnic area, covered gazebo, campsites and two beautiful big docks for fishing, as well as a boat launch so its a nice close location to spend some time as well. We recommend that all visitors wear closed-toe shoes if you want to visit any of our trails or the barnyard.

A tour of seed cleaning facility. Booths from GRO (Gateway Research Organization) and 20/20 seed labs, demonstrating the value of seed grain cleaning. Pictures, displays and tours of how the five machines in the plant operate to remove weeds, dust and debris from producers grain brought from the field so it can be seeded next year in their production practices.

Please join us for a fun filled family day! Our annual fall fair hosts the Beaverlodge Centennial Farmers Market, petting zoo, learning tent, carnival games, bench show, soapbox derby and so much more. This year there is four other groups within our area hosting activities for the day. The town of Wembley wanted to help create connections within our groups and have offered to have a bus to circulate between the four stops. Wembley Arts Cultural And Historical Society, Hildebrand Bison Farms and Haskap Berry Farms and the Wembley & Dist Agricultural Society cannot wait to host you and your families. Spend the day with us and enjoy dinner at the food trucks with a dance into the evening.

The Olds College Smart Farm is made up of more than 3,000 acres of land for crop and forage production including state-of-the-art equipment and technology, 1,000-head capacity feedlot, commercial cow/calf herd, Purebred Red Angus herd and sheep flock — as well as expertise and leadership in ag tech research and development. The Smart Farm also has access to greenhouses, labs, incubator space, a brewery, the National Meat Training Centre, plus additional infrastructure at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. Primarily focused on five main areas of applied research — autonomous agricultural equipment, sensors, data utilization, technology development and validation, and regenerative agriculture — the Smart Farm is working towards providing producers with real-life applied research to help them make informed decisions about implementing technology in their own operations.

Step into a piece of prairie history at the Brooks Aqueduct — a Historic Site built by the irrigation division of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the early 1910s. Once a vital part of an ambitious irrigation network, this impressive structure stretches nearly a kilometre across the prairie landscape.

During Open Farm Days, explore the site, learn about early irrigation innovations, and discover how water helped shape agriculture in Southern Alberta. A must-visit for history buffs, families, and anyone curious about how the land was transformed for farming over a century ago!

 

TOURS

There will be two formal tours held on Saturday, each led by Christina Robinson, a Heritage Conservation Technologist with the Government of Alberta. Christina holds a PhD in Archaeology, with her research focused on the Brooks Aqueduct Historic Site!

Each tour will be approximately 40 minutes long and will take you through the fascinating history of the site—plus some fun facts along the way.

Tour 1: 11 am

Tour 2: 2 pm

*Visitors are encouraged to come for tours, but are more than welcome to stop in at any time!

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At Hardway Ranch we strive to work with the land with the goal of achieving what we call “farmony”, meaning that everything has its place in order to rejuvenate the soil and water. Recognizing that the current agricultural model is not sustainable we have been moving away from conventional tillage to a regenerative model as well as implementing rotational grazing, contour swales, planting eco-buffer tree lines and restoring drained wetlands.

CP Farms is a family-owned and operated farm located close to Taber and Barnwell in Southern Alberta. At CP farms, we specialize in irrigated row crops, with a focus on producing the highest quality potatoes, sugar beets, grain corn, malting barley, seed canola, and wheat. We are a family and community focused business, so we recognize the importance of safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility in our industry. Our relationship with our employees, suppliers and customers is of the utmost importance to us. With decades of experience in the field, we know that we must continually embrace new technologies to ensure we uphold our values and sustain competitive and efficient operations in this fast-paced industry. Open Farm days Activities Activities included: A DIY French fry station A potato information booth Potato storage tour A ‘farmer spray park’ using irrigation hoses Approximately 10 pieces of equipment, open for touring with information sign (self guided) Alberta Sugar Beet Growers information booth (cotton candy, display items) Pedal cart racing Wheat & Barley, seed canola and corn booth/display Farm related games and activities

At Key 13 Horsemanship, our training program is built on science-based horsemanship and positive reinforcement. Our focus is on developing thoughtful and willing happy equine athletes with sound minds who are ready for anything ! We believe in creating lasting partnerships between horse and rider. Whether you're looking to start a young horse, troubleshoot challenges, or find your next equine partner, we're here to help. We also proudly operate a small breeding program specializing in quality Quarter Horses and Paints. Visitors are always welcome! When you come meet us and the herd, we’re happy to share our knowledge, experience, and deep passion for these incredible animals. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Observe the herd in their natural environment • Learn about herd dynamics and behavior • Watch a horsemanship demonstration • Take a photo with one of our horses We look forward to connecting with you and sharing what makes Key 13 Horsemanship unique..

Enjoy a farm to table dining experience amongst the flowers! This meal will showcase different ingredients from other hosts and farms around the area. tickets $70 each and are available on our website - www.deherdtgardens.com under the events tab please specify any allergies or restrictions we should know about. no tickets available at the door Menu appetizer sourdough bread with a gourmet butter board salad garden salad with locally grown veggies main chicken or bison burgers accompanied with roasted veggies dessert chocolate zucchini cake with home made ice cream and berries drinks choose from our specialty coffee menu flavored lemonades with home made syrups

Eagle Lake Nurseries is a family-owned farm that grows and supplies prairie-grown trees, shrubs and perennials in Wheatland County just east of Strathmore. As an ornamental wholesale nursery we serve commercial landscapers, landscape architects, garden centres, municipalities and home owners across Western Canada. If you’re visiting from a city you have probably lived near or even walked under one of the trees that have grown on our farm. Eagle Lake Nurseries was founded in 1970 by Tony and Anne Heuver after Tony immigrated to Canada from Holland in the ‘50s. In the late ‘90s their daughter took on leadership and is now CEO of the company leading a team of seasoned experts who are passionate about plants. For over 50 years, Eagle Lake Nurseries has led prairie nursery advancements across all areas of production and remains committed to innovation and sustainability today. The farm is now 1000 acres producing the best selection of healthy plants and trees hardy enough for southern Alberta’s climate. Our mission is Growing People that Grow Plants – we’re holding a pop-up in person plant sale exclusively for Open Farm Days! We invite you to visit and learn more about plants from our crew. We will also be hosting behind-the-scenes nursery tours throughout the day. You can also purchase plants throughout the year on our website: www.eaglelakenurseries.com

On August 16, come out to Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre we will have something for everyone:

Pancake Breakfast - 10:00am - 12:00 Noon ($5 per person, Kids 3 & under FREE)  
10:00 - 3:00 pm - Purchase FRESH Local Produce

Visit the Animals: 1-2pm Otis the Owl (from Medicine River Wildlife Centre) and see a lamb plus a calf

Enjoy LIVE Music from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Activities:
11:00 - 3:30 pm - All AGES Planting Activity (FREE)
11:00 -3:30 pm - KIDS Drop-In Tree Leaf Activity (FREE) 
1:00 - 2:30 pm - KIDS Storytelling by author Maureen Juma. The book is called: The Adventures of Mama Gardening in the City 

Donations to the Red Deer Food Bank Appreciated

We are excited to partner with a local indigenous group to teach the traditional love of bison. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, you pick vegetable garden, and stock of individually packed bison to purchase

Welcome to Hamingja (Icelandic for Happiness) - Heritage Farm & Nature Preserve, a hobby farm for awareness & preservation of the ancient Scottish Soay Sheep breed, landrace Icelandic chickens and a showcase for the importance of healthy waters to farms and our world.

Our 2025 guided farm tours provide a real time focus on riparian habitat health and offer suggestions for co-existence with beavers as well as providing the usual tours of our site, historical livestock, interactive demonstrations, i.e. carding and felting, meeting the Icelandic Sheep, meeting our livestock guardian dog “on the job”, and learning about honeybees. With our farm's location on the lands and waters of the former Blueberry Springs Trout Hatchery, we are also offering a close look at the water needs of farms, communities, and our province with fostering awareness to current drought conditions, water quality, and effective water management.  Water is the Farm's Lifeblood!

There are interactive opportunities for children and families to:

• feed the rainbow and brook trout in the Big Pond
• participate in actual water sampling and analysis to determine water health
• enjoy a children's "fishpond" discovery game
• become part of "Team Beaver" and build a miniature beaver pond onsite, personally discovering the engineering abilities and restorative effects of beavers on the wetlands.
• feed our Rouen ducks
• view aquatic insects, wetland wildlife and how they connect with the farm
• access  current resource materials
• view a display of a cross-section of an aquifer and its waters at our "Water Table".
• **Interested in becoming more involved with water conservation? We also feature information about local watershed groups and ways to participate in caring for our waters.
• take a short walk to the nearby Blueberry Creek National Healing Forest, one of two Alberta forest sites officially designated towards Truth & Reconciliation, and take the opportunity to explore the labyrinth there

Your Open Farm Hosts welcome you:

• Janina, "the city girl with a romantic view of farming" is a member of the Soay and Boreray Sheep Society from the UK and is a passionate shepherdess, teacher, musician and naturalist who will tour you about the farm and regale you with names and stories of these rare and unique "critters".
• John is a fish farmer, shepherd, tradesman, bee keeper and musician who is a strong advocate for water stewardship. He is a river man, canoeist and has a passion for everything about water!  
• Beulah is an educator, world traveler, and the fibre arts mentor and artisan who'll involve you in felting, fibre fun, carding and other close up looks at the fleeces of our Soay and Icelandic sheep.

Healing in Nature, we provide opportunities for all ages to connect with land, waters & life.  There will be light snacks, water and coffee available by donation, but you are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the Valley visit!

Artisans and vendors on site offer Indigenous Art as well as rewilding with Alberta wild plants. 

At Hamingja - Heritage Farm & Nature Preserve, we are sincerely grateful to live, learn, work, and travel within Treaty 6 and we recognize and  honor this ancestral and traditional homeland of the Nehiyaw, Dene, Niitsitapi, Saulteaux, Stoney Nakoda, and members of the Metis Nation of Alberta who live, carry the knowledge of, and travel these lands for time immemorial.  

OFD Caravan Tour and Farm to Table Dinner

Participants will meet at Rival Trade Brewing, just outside of Rocky Mountain House. Drive your own vehicle or carpool for a group tour of local farms participating in Alberta's Open Farm Days. Return to Rival Trade for a refreshment and to enjoy a delicious Farm to Table dinner with ingredients sourced from farms you visited during the day.

Caravan Tour - free

Farm to Table Dinner -

Adults - $40

Youth (2-12) - $15

Register by August 6th - rockyagsocietyinfo@gmail.com

Payment by e-transfer.

Grow North Gardens is a garden center and cut flower farm in Fairview. We grow, harvest and arrange beautiful seasonal cut flowers in our flower field to fill bouquets from June to October. During Alberta Open Farm Days we will be doing tours of our flower field with an overview of great Alberta cutting garden plants including the annuals, perennials and shrubs that form the backbone of our bouquets, we will talk all things plant health and IPM programs.

Welcome to Little Feet Homestead. We are excited to be participating in out first Alberta Open Farms Day. We are a 1st generation Homestead located 15 minutes East of St Paul. We are a small family run Homestead that focuses on self AND community sufficiency. We grow a large portion our own food, raise and process our own livestock, and teach others in the community how to be more self and community sufficient through our in person, hands on workshops. We offer workshop in Canning, Preserving, Raising and Butchering Small Livestock. Join us on Sunday August 17th for some great activities and learning opportunities. **While we love and have plenty of animals we kindly ask you leave any pets at home. Also know we are a working homestead and do have 2 friendly farm dogs. **Due to biosecurity we kindly ask that you do not touch, feed animals or enter any animal enclosures. D.I.Y Floral Build a Bouquet Station *$25 per Bouquet- limited quantities 11 am and 3:30pm Garden Tour 12pm Canning Demonstration 1:30pm Kids Garden Scavenger Hunt 3pm Pig Feeding Farm Stand Open 10-4pm Game Area- horse shoes, corn hole Kids Craft Area Lemonade Stand with a delicious lineup of flavors! Local Vendors-** Fun Announcement coming soon! Follow us on Facebook

We run a mixed farm with horses, donkeys, and a few other furry friends near Sylvan Lake. Our freeze-dried shop specializes in preserving locally grown fruit and vegetables, turning seasonal harvests into delicious, shelf-stable snacks and ingredients you can enjoy anytime.

Visit Our Farm!
Come take a stroll through our mixed farm near Sylvan Lake—home to friendly horses, curious donkeys, and a few other furry companions.

While you're here, enjoy petting the animals and sampling some of our delicious freeze-dried fruits and veggies, made with love from locally grown produce.

If you're in the area, please come on over!

CHILL-IT!!

Join the Starland County Agricultural Service Board and partners on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a fantastic day touring local farms and operations in the county. The tour will be followed by a long table dinner at Barney's Adventure Park, where a local chef will serve a delicious catered meal made with local meat and produce. Get ready for a fun-filled tour and a delightful long table dinner with great company. Tour stops include Pioneer Canola Plots, Crooked Lakes Livestock & Grain, Cloverleaf Hutterite Colony Gardens, Starland Seed Cleaning Plant, and Bio-Agtive Emissions Farming. The long table dinner will feature multiple courses, staged John Deere equipment for touring, a western band, a photo booth, and yard games. The tour will start and end at Barney's Adventure Park and will include a light lunch.

ALCLA Native Plants is a native plant nursery founded in 1992 and operating in Carstairs since 2023. We offer genetically diverse, sustainably sourced native plants and seeds—featuring over 200 species of wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs native to Alberta, on Treaty 7 Territory. We also provide custom growing and educational services.

Native plants are climate-adapted, drought-tolerant once established, and essential for supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. They’re also stunningly beautiful—and many have edible and medicinal properties.

All of our plants and seeds are free of chemical pesticides.

Come visit us! Take a tour of our seed collection garden, greenhouses, and nursery. Learn about native plants, their benefits, and how to grow them. You're welcome to browse the nursery and purchase plants on site.

Evergreen Park is hosting Open Farm Day for the third time on Sunday, August 17 at part of The Horses At Evergreen Park at J.D.A. Raceway. A variety of local farm-to-table producers will be offering fruits, vegetables, ice cream bars, preserves and a variety of meat items throughout the day. There will also be heavy horse-drawn wagon rides; a jockey simulator; and vendors selling a selection of non-food, locally-produced items.

Reveresque is a small-batch fruit winery nestled in a reclaimed orchard just outside Bon Accord, AB. What began as a weedy old farm eight years ago is now opening its gates — and bottles — for the first time as an Alberta Open Farm Days host. With so few wineries near Edmonton, we’re proud to offer something refreshingly local: fruit wines crafted for curious palates, and bold enough to surprise even the most skeptical sippers. During Open Farm Days, guests can: Pick berries fresh from the orchard Tour the orchard and learn the story behind the fruits (and the weeds) Step inside the winery for a behind-the-scenes look at how fruit becomes magic Sample our one-of-a-kind wines made from haskap, cherry, aronia, and saskatoon and purchase off-sales to enjoy at home! Join in a giant community canvas painting project using berry juice Create your own mini berry painting to take home Roll up your pant legs for old-fashioned berry stomping — just like nature intended

TRAD Worm Industries is an award-winning environmental agriculture company based in Southern Alberta, specializing in vermicomposting and organic waste recovery. Our patented modular systems transform landfill-diverted food waste into nutrient-rich worm castings used to regenerate soil and support sustainable farming practices. During Alberta Open Farm Days, visitors to TRAD will get a hands-on look at the fascinating world of worms and soil health. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to handle live composting worms, learn about their role in breaking down organic material, and explore the science of soil regeneration. We will also be offering live demonstrations of our worm casting harvesting process, showing how finished compost is separated from the worms and prepared for agricultural use. Educational displays, guided tours, and Q&A sessions with our team will help visitors understand how TRAD is creating a circular economy through waste recovery, soil restoration, and biological farming. It’s a fun, educational experience for the whole family—whether you’re a gardener, farmer, or just curious about what lives under your feet!

At Harmonic Hills, we offer immersive, land-based education rooted in permaculture, herbalism, and regenerative living. Our Open Farm Days programming will include: -Guided Plant Walks through the aspen parkland to learn about local medicinal plants and wild foods -Permaculture Garden Tours that highlight soil health, companion planting, and seasonal food production -Forest Food Tastings, featuring samples of wildcrafted elixirs and seasonal foraged fare -Farm & Mushroom Bed Tours, introducing our approach to ethical land management and food sovereignty This experience is designed to inspire visitors of all ages to reconnect with the land and explore what it means to co-create a resilient future.

Explore, Learn, and Get Your Hands Dirty at Quedenbaum Farms! 🌾 Farming with heart, science, and sustainability. Join us (just a short drive north of Edmonton in Barrhead County) for a day of hands-on fun, interactive displays, and down-to-earth farm life at Quedenbaum Farms during Open Farm Days! We grow wheat, barley, rye, canola, and peas—and raise pigs, sheep, and chickens—with a strong focus on sustainability, education, and family fun. This year’s Open Farm Days is packed with something for everyone: 🧪 Test grain moisture and explore our grain displays 🌾 Try grain milling by hand and press fresh canola oil 🐣 Hold fluffy chicks and watch us candle eggs - we might see some moving inside the shell 🐑 Feed our American Blackbelly sheep and learn how they are different from other sheep 🌞 Find out how our pigs stay cool during Alberta’s hot summer days—hint: it’s messier than you think! 🌻 Explore native wildflower plots and learn why they matter 🚜 Tour our machinery and sit on the driver’s seat for the ‘real’ feel 🔋 Check out our grid-tied solar panels and learn how we power the farm with the sun 🌱 Play in grain like a sandbox, complete with farm toys for little hands to explore different crops 🌾 Climb and play on hay/straw bales just like real farm kids 🌍 Learn how we farm sustainably, care for the environment and support biodiversity Special Guests & Exhibits: Gateway Research Organization (GRO) will demonstrate soil testing and share the science behind better farming The Athabasca Watershed Council will show how we can keep waterways clean - for safe, secure drinking water supplies, healthy aquatic ecosystems, and reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy and future generations. ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) will showcase how farmers and ranchers create nature-based solutions on their land to build climate resilience and enhance biodiversity for the benefit of communities and future generations. Including a bat detector so you can hear the bats chatting from our bat houses! Burnt Water Roasters will roast fresh coffee at our farm to sample right here or to take home. We will have a special Barrhead Open Farm Day flavor to be enjoyed hot or cold. Bring the whole family for a farm-filled day of learning, exploring, and connecting with nature and agriculture.

Whether you are in Calgary for business or pleasure, Bridgeland Distillery is situated across the Bow River from Downtown where locals and tourists enjoy the must-see attractions that Calgary has to offer. The unmistakable sweet aromas of our distillery immediately hit your senses as you step inside our comfortable tasting room. A taste of each of the spirits undeniably let you know you are in a premium distillery that takes pride in craftsmanship. We are a local batch production facility where all milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, barrel aging and bottling is done under one roof. A tour of our working space will take you through this journey in the life of a Brandy, Whisky or Grappa. Come for an unforgettable experience and visit our beautiful production room to see how the distillers work their craft! The Artisans at Work experience means discovering a trade or a practice that is rooted in traditional know-how that has endured and evolved over time. It is to have the privilege of meeting and learning from a passionate artisan. It is to enjoy an enriching and authentic experience in an ÉCONOMUSÉE®. In addition to offering an authentic experience, the artisans in the network produce and market products from the arts and crafts and bio-food industries. Visitors have the opportunity to enhance their experience by purchasing local products made by these Artisans at Work.

🌾 We’re Excited to Welcome You! 🚜

We’re thrilled to announce that our farm is taking part in Alberta Open Farm Days this year! Mark your calendars for August 16-17, 2025, and come experience farm life firsthand!

🐄 Get up close with our Hereford, Charolais, and Black Angus cattle, as well as our horses
🌿 Learn about what it takes to raise high-quality livestock
👣 Enjoy guided tours, farm-fresh treats, and family-friendly fun
📸 Don’t forget your camera – there’ll be plenty of photo ops!

We will also be hosting a Sunday Brunch, catered by PS Catering!

Whether you’re a curious visitor, a fellow farmer, or someone who just loves animals and the outdoors, we can’t wait to meet you.

📍 Location: At the farm near Elk Point AB
🕘 Time: 8am - 5pm
💻 More info to come – stay tuned!

We’re Opening the Farm Gates – August 2025!

After participating in Alberta Open Farm Days in previous years with the Edmonton Urban Farm, we’re incredibly excited to welcome you to the Farm this August.

Come explore our unique forest Farm, unlike most you've seen before—nestled in the beautiful Beaver Hills Biosphere, just outside Elk Island National Park.

 

🌾 Experience:

• Milwaukee Tools Event Tent – Live demos and hands-on activities

• The Nest Cafe & Boutique Lamont – Serving coffee, drinks, and treats (available for purchase)

• BBQ, Snacks & Refreshments – Tasty options for everyone (available for purchase)

• Kid-Friendly Fun – Activities, open space to run and play, and plenty to explore

• Pond Discovery Zone – Learn about the life cycle and ecosystem of freshwater shrimp and various leech species from our 80-acre pond

• Nature Trail Walks – Take a stroll and enjoy the sights and sounds of this incredible property

• Bird Watching – Spot local and migratory birds around the pond

• Rent-a-Hen Demonstrations – Learn how our backyard coops work, ask all your questions about Urban Hens

• Foraging & Fungi – Discover the wild edibles and mushrooms from our Farm

 

🐐 Meet the Animals:

• Laying Hens

• Baby chicks

• Goats

• Ducks

• Rabbits

 

Bring cash for purchasing items on site, Point of Sale systems will be available for cards too

You Must RSVP to attend our Farm for 2025

Please visit our website to RSVP now

mooseacresfarm.com

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our family-run farm, where we proudly raise premium homegrown Angus beef.

Take a tour, meet the animals, learn about how we care for our cattle, and enjoy the beautiful Alberta countryside. Whether you're here to ask questions, snap photos, or just enjoy a day on the farm—we can't wait to welcome you!

✅ Farm tours & Q&A
✅ Learn about our beef operation
✅ Farm-fresh products available for purchase
✅ Family-friendly (sorry, no pets please)

🧬 Angus Genetics & the Future of Better Beef

We’re proud to raise Angus cattle with strong genetic lines—because better genetics mean better beef for your table. We’re keeping up with the latest in genetic testing to ensure our herd is healthy, efficient, and consistently high-quality.

🔍 Follow along as we share more about how genetics help shape the future of Alberta beef.

☀️ Solar Power on the Farm – Our Experience

Farming with the sun!
We’ve added solar power to our operation and will share the real-life challenges, benefits, and economics of how it works for our farm. From installation to long-term impact, we’re excited to show what sustainable farming can look like in Alberta.

🔪🥩 Understanding Beef Cuts = Better, More Affordable Meals

Not sure what to cook with a chuck roast or flat iron? We’ve got you!
We’ll be sharing tips on how to use every cut of beef—from steaks to stew meat—to make tasty, budget-friendly meals your whole family will love.

📍 And of course, you can find those cuts right here at Hahn Angus Meat Market.

🛒 What’s Available at the Meat Shop?

Each Saturday, we stock a selection of farm-fresh Angus beef:
✅ Steaks
✅ Roasts
✅ Ground beef
✅ Stewing cuts
✅ Specialty orders (just ask!)

📍 Open Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM—come see what’s fresh and available!

📍 Come see where your food comes from—real Alberta beef, raised with care.

Grey Owl Meadery is nestled on the edge of the foothills and boreal forests of West Central Alberta.  Our goal is to create meads from locally sourced clover and wildflower honey that pair well with food and competes with mainstream wine.   Relax on the patio with a sharing platter or pizza along with a glass of wine or one of our non-alcoholic beverages.   Tastings of our various products are available as well as tours of the winery.    

We are a first-generation family farm working to revitalize the small-scale farming lifestyle that is such an important part of Alberta's history. We grow and sell vegetables, herbs and flowers, and we bake, pickle, ferment and dehydrate to sell and store through the long winter months. We also live completely off the grid, meaning that we have no power, water or gas lines to our property. Our power comes from solar panels and is stored in batteries, with a propane generator for backup as we learn how much infrastructure is needed to supply our power needs. We burn wood to heat our home and we capture and store as much rain water as we can to water our gardens. Enjoy a walking tour of our farm to learn about vegetables and sample some fresh homemade treats Buy veggies already washed and bagged, or pick your own veggies or flowers to take home Sample some baked and pickled treats Meet our chickens and backyard bees to learn about egg and honey production Tour our eco-friendly home and green off-grid power system to learn about power infrastructure and management

Free brewery tours are available on Saturday at 1, 3, and 5 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. Find out where our ingredients come from and how we make our award-winning brews. Additionally, you will be able to try free samples of our products! This year, we will be making a 100% Alberta beer especially for Open Farm Tour Days as a bonus! Available to our special guests only in our taproom beginning the weekend of Open Farm Tours. For families, we have fresh handmade fire-roasted pizza and lots of games such as Giant Connect4, foosball, cornhole, and tons of board games, with live music starting around 7pm if you want to end your tour with us!

The Gull Lake Honey Company is a family-run honey farm committed to keeping strong and healthy bee colonies. We produce a variety of honey and beeswax products, as well as provide an opportunity for agri-tourism and honey bee education. During your visit to our farms you can experience/enjoy: Free Activities:

• Tour of Extraction facility (every hour on the hour)
• Small petting zoo/Animal exhibit
• Playground and Picnic areas

Activities requiring $:

• Artisan Gift shop/Honey Shop
• Fresh honey tap (Bring a container to fill!)
• U-Pick/Fresh pick Vegetable Garden
• Chesters Chips Food Truck
• Candle making

This 1 1/2-hour wagon tour is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, connect or reconnect with how food is produced on our farm, and get to know us. We will focus on this year’s theme: Water. You will discover how important water is on our farm. How and why our solar pumping system is used to water our cattle from a dugout.  Also, what the daily water needs are for cattle.  You will get to meet our cows with their babies, watch them graze, and interact with each other. Get ready to soak up the sunshine, breathe in the fresh air, and have a ride through our pastures with a bonus ride by the pumpkin patch opening September weekends. When you know where your food comes from, the land that the cattle graze, the crisp prairie air that they breathe in, the ranchers that raise them since birth…Our beef is raised with love and care. Remember to bring a cooler, we will have our angus beef available for purchase. Tour will depart at: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm  

Welcome to The Gathering Place Co-op

A place to purchase locally grown farm-fresh products, ready-to-eat meals, preserves, or a place to enjoy a hot meal in our comfy, cozy, country kitchen. We offer family-style dining and individual plates.

We are a group of small farmers, neighbours, and committed believers in a local food system that makes sense. We work together cooperatively to support one another and offer guest meals made from products with a story grown here in Alberta. 

Our members are humble, but they raise beef, hogs, turkeys, potatoes, beets, tomatoes, garlic, pumpkins, and everything in between. We turn that into meatballs, perogies, burgers, pies, and cakes, and our ingredients are as homemade as you can get. 

We have the perfect space for workshops, clubs, private professional office events, and a learning environment. We can customize our space to make most gatherings comfortable, cozy, and memorable.

 

Join Us for Open Farm Days! 
Ever wondered what it’s like to meet a Scottish Highland cow up close?

Come spend some time with us on the farm and experience the charm of these gentle, shaggy-coated beauties during our Alberta Open Farm Days!

You’ll get the chance to:
 -Meet and learn all about our Scottish Highland cattle
 -Discover their history, unique traits, and why we love raising them
 -Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at daily farm life
 - Ask questions and snap some photos

Great for families, animal lovers, and anyone curious about where food and farming meet nature.

Come connect with the land, the animals, and the people who care for them. We can’t wait to welcome you to the farm!

Experience the Beaumont Agricultural Society (BADAS) — During OPEN FARM DAYS!

A Day of Nature, History, and Agriculture!

Come and explore our 71-acre facility, just minutes from Edmonton, Leduc, and surrounding areas in Leduc County. Enjoy a unique combination of urban and rural agriculture that offers something for everyone!

What to See and Do:

• Artistic Welcome: Admire the vibrant community-painted murals at our gates as you arrive.
• Wagon Ride Adventure: Climb aboard a wagon ride to delve into local history, learn about agricultural societies, and discover the diverse plant life growing at BADAS.
• Urban Agriculture Centre (UAC) Exploration: Disembark at our 2-acre Urban Agriculture Centre and immerse yourself in a world of hands-on learning and relaxation:
  • Nature Activities & Games: Participate in engaging nature-based activities and games.
  • Garden Tours: Take a guided tour of our pollinator and community gardens.
  • Relax & Dine: Unwind in nature and enjoy a delicious lunch from our BBQ fundraiser.
  • Explore the UAC: Discover our food forest, passive solar greenhouse with a tool library, school demonstration garden, and 104 community garden plots.
  • Water Features: Learn about our 2-acre pond and wetland area, which supports a rich diversity of wildlife and insects while also providing vital water for our gardens.

• Support Local:
  • Purchase local soil amendments made by Annelida Soil Solutions, worms and soil experts.
  • Buy a beautiful native flower to enhance habitat in your own backyard or as a gift for a friend.

Special Event: Bumble Bee Box Building Workshop

This year, we are thrilled to host a Bumble Bee Box Building Workshop in partnership with and supporting the Alberta Native Bee Council (ANBC).

• What you'll learn: Participants will gain valuable knowledge about the crucial role of pollinator habitats in conservation efforts.
• Hands-on activity: Build your very own bumble bee nesting box to take home!
• Pre-registration required:
  • Cost: $100
  • Spaces: Limited to 30 participants
  • Tickets: Available on EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alberta-native-bee-council-bumble-bee-box-workshop-tickets-1325697640329?aff=oddtdtcreator

• What to bring:
  • Cordless drill
  • Safety glasses
  • Work gloves
• Post-workshop participation:
  • Install and maintain your bumble bee box at home or in a community space.
  • Optional: Join ANBC's Bumble Bee Box Monitoring Program to contribute valuable data to ongoing conservation efforts.

Plan Your Local Adventure:

Make a full day of your trip to Leduc County! Within 10 minutes of our location, you can also visit:

• Annelida Soil Solutions
• Rig Hand Distillery
• Beau Bella Winery

Come and create lasting memories while supporting local agriculture and conservation efforts at BADAS!

Bikes and Baskets at the Brooks Farmers’ Market blends cycling, local food, and nature exploration of the Eastern Irrigation District.

1 Participants can ride their bikes to the Brooks Farmers’ Market or rent an e-bike at the market.

2 Shop the market to fill their "picnic basket" Backpacks with market goodies using Market Money.

3 Embark on a scenic self-guided ride to Kinbrook Island Provincial Park. Along the way new Kinbrook Connection Pathway.

Water, the lifeblood of every farm!

Join us on the horse-drawn wagon as we explore the farm and learn why water truly is the lifeblood of every farm.  You will learn how and why we harvest water, how we retain it in the landscape as long as possible and how it benefits all the creatures that call this farm home.

We are a multi-generational farm family that count it a privilege to produce food of exceptional quality for ourselves and our community by raising and producing all natural, non-GMO, grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb, pastured/forest raised pork, free-range eggs, raw sauerkrauts, kombucha and handcrafted milk soaps.

In addition to our farming activities we also run an on-farm provincially licensed butcher shop that serves farmers and hunters in the area.  This year we are offering an on-site market where you will be able to made a purchase from a variety of our custom made food items.

Our farm is located in a peaceful valley of the beautiful Peace River Region of northern Alberta, Canada.

Come in and explore all the wonderful local products we offer.

Farm to Table Tour

Welcome to the Farm to Table Tour!

Join us for an immersive bus tour – connecting people, farmers, and communities through flavour and stories.

Meet the hands that harvest and the chefs who transform local ingredients into unforgettable meals!

Our farm stops include:

Lac La Nonne Dairy

Sylvan Star Cheese

Iron Kreek Ranch

Hidden Valley Garden U-Pick

Local Chefs preparing the local products for the food courses include:

Chef Rieley Kay from Cilantro and Chive

Chef William Ruehr from Red Deer Food Bank

Chef Miranda Moesker from Red Deer Polytechnic-Cook Apprentice Program

For further details, please visit rdcounty.ca/AgEvents

Please note that this event is 18+

NOTE: A Liability Waiver and Media Release Form will need to be signed at registration prior to joining the tour.

NOTE: Please contact us directly for any inquiries regarding dietary restrictions. We will attempt to accommodate dietary needs. Please notify us no later than Thursday, July 31st.

Please call Red Deer County Ag Services at 403-342-8654 or email at agriculture@rdcounty.ca

Welcome to Anohka Distillery!

We are a farm based distillery, where we grow our own wheat and barley in order to produce the best whisky in the world!* In addition to whisky, we make the some of the best gins in the country.**

For open farm days we will be offering:

• Free tastings 
• Tours of our distillery and our barley field.
• For families we will offer free face painting and henna tattoos!
• For those of you who might be hungry we will be cooking up some burgers.

*Our whisky spirit took the highest score in the world at the 2022 IWSC and was named the World's Best New Make and Young Spirit at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards! **Our Tempest Dry Gin won Best Canadian London Dry Gin at the 2022 World Gin Awards and our Timeless Dry Gin won Best Canadian Classic Gin in 2024!

350 Farms Is A Regenerative Farm!

Ethically raising pastured kunekune pork and poultry while also creating a farm retreat where guests can come stay to experience the farm. We are located 10 minutes outside of Cold Lake on 152 acres of beautiful north boreal forest.

You must be pre registered to attend the 350 Farms Farm Tour in 2024

• This year 350 Farms will only be open on Sunday August 18th for a single farm tour a 2pm. (FULLY BOOKED)

• Please watch our website for cancellations: https://www.350farms.ca/on-farm-events

350 Farms also holds several large farm to table dinner event through the year including this year's Taste at the Lake and the Haunted Woods.

Join us for a farm to table dinner: (SOLD OUT)

• Taste at the Lake is August 17th. It features 7 chefs over 5 courses and will be held on the iconic Cold Lake Marina. This is a true Taste of the Lakeland using food to tell our cultural history.

     

Piston Broke Brewing And Pizzeria

  PIZZA AND BEER!!??   HECK YEAH!!   We are your local community hub. We promote a family friendly atmosphere and the culture of exploring craft beer for flavor. Bring the kids - and if you're here for the patio - bring the dogs too!

• Come down to taste our award winning beers!
• Not a beer drinker? We got you covered!
• Check out our full kitchen menu!
• Want a tour of our Brewhouse?
• Great selection of Merch Book your reservation!!

Rocking T Farms is a first generation regenerative family farm.

Rocking T Farms is a regenerative family farm. We produce pasture raised pork and cover-crop finished beef, with plans of starting a market garden and producing cover crop seed.

All health starts in the soil microbiome. Without soil health there is no plant health, no animal health, and ultimately, no human health. We do our best to contribute to the health of our eco-system through our farming practices. Rotational grazing and cover crops are at the forefront of that. Our pigs are moved on a daily basis to not only spread manure and wake up the soil, but to also prepare the land for a light tillage pass that can then be seeded with diverse cover crops. During spring and summer the cows are moved on our perennial pastures, where they feast on a beautiful mix of legumes, grasses and brassicas. In the fall, to allow our perennials ample time to set root and recover for winter, we move the cows onto the previously seeded cover crops to finish them for the last few weeks before their butcher dates. 

Join us for a day of walking through our pasture and learning about regenerative agriculture.

Bring a good pair of shoes, or come with bare feet if you like, and come for a walk with us. Grab a coffee and hang out in the garden, learn where and how your food is produced. Dig a hole and look at what is happening below. Connect the dots, connect to the land and enjoy a day outside!

Welcome to the Old School Cheesery’s first Open Farm Days in their brand new location!

Join us on a free tour of our production facility with our head cheese maker, Valerie. Followed by a small cheese tasting experience with Patrick, the owner of OSC.

**Tours will run EVERY HOUR starting at 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturday August 16th, 2025.

Local Gem

Tucked away in the heart of this small town, The Old School Cheesery is a haven for cheese lovers and foodies alike. This charming shop is a treasure trove of artisanal cheeses, gourmet goodies, and expert knowledge.

Alberta Made Cheese

Step inside, and you'll be greeted by a stunning array of cheeses carefully crafted right here in Vermilion, Ab. From creamy brie to fresh cheese curds, the selection is vast and tantalizing. The knowledgeable staff is always happy to offer recommendations, pairing suggestions, and tasting notes to help you navigate the vast world of cheese.

Gourmet Delights

But The Old School Cheesery is more than just a cheese shop. Browse the shelves, and you'll discover an impressive assortment of gourmet accompaniments, including:

- Artisanal crackers and breads

- Specialty jams and chutneys

- Cured meats and charcuterie

- Syrups and Seasonings

- Teas and Honey

- Pickled goods

Services and Events

The Old School Cheesery offers a range of services to enhance your shopping experience:

- Custom gift baskets and cheese boards

- Cheese and wine pairings

- Regular tastings and workshops

- Catering and event services

Whether you're a cheese aficionado or just looking for a new culinary adventure, The Old School Cheesery is a must-visit destination. Come and explore the world of cheese, and let the friendly staff guide you on a journey of discovery and delight!

There is also an outdoor patio for our guests to relax and enjoy during their visit.

 

Bring your family to visit a beautiful European style farm with cattle, ducks, chickens, pigs, and horses.

 

Special for Open Farm weekend:

• we have a large barn filled with tables to meet local artists and purchase art such as painting, beading, and pottery as well as baking, produce, served food and high tea.
• We also have a huge 2400sq ft Scandinavian Antique store open everyday of the week. Kids very much welcome!

You can purchase free range beef, pork chicken eggs, and duck eggs as you visit the animals. Don't forget you cooler!

Welcome to Niznik Ranches!

Come tour our 105 year old 5th generation farm and ranch in the County “Where Water Works Wonders." Niznik Ranches is a mixed operation with farm land, grass for grazing, black angus cattle, as well as Angus Wagyu cross cattle. On Niznik Ranches we irrigate our crops with water diverted off the Bow River. In the early years we used contour flood irrigation, moving to machine levelled flood, wheel moves, ditches were replaced with gated pipe, and pivots that advanced from high pressure to high efficiency low pressure pivots. Come learn about irrigation, see farming implements old and new, enjoy cattle grazing grass on rich ecosystems, cattle handling systems, and learn the ways we use the gift of water to grow some of the best crops and grazing pastures in western Canada!

***FREE*** Interactive bus tours  starting at 11:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm

Join Us for Open Farm Days at DNA Gardens!

  Date: August 16th + 17th Time: Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 4:30pm

Activities Include:

• Wagon Rides: Tour the farm with the owners and learn about the fruit we grow and our rich history.
• Kids Playzone & Family Games: Fun activities for all ages.
• U-pick: Enjoy the fresh air and pick your own fruit from our orchard.
• Farm Store: Shop for local produce and unique items.
• Runner Ducks Display: Meet Jill Brodie and her delightful ducks.
• Mouth-watering BBQ and refreshing drinks.
• Ultimate Pancake Breakfast: Start your Sunday morning off right!
• Camping in our orchard available!
• Pizza night on Saturday evening!
• Come the night before on Friday Aug 15 for Bootlegger Brisket!

For more details,http://dngardens.ca visit our website: dngardens.ca Location: DNA Gardens, 35344 Range Road 230 Elnora, AB T0M 0Y0

Don't miss out on this free, fun-packed day on the farm! Bring the whole family and soak in the beauty of nature.

The Lilac Row is a cut-flower family farm in near Coaldale Alberta.

We offer fresh seasonal bouquets, full wedding services, and specialize in creating unique events such as flower U-Picks, workshops, and classes.

Our on-farm flower U-Pick gives guests the opportunity to choose, cut, and arrange their own bouquets with the help of your farmer florists. We also host on-farm private and public events. Hosting an event yourself? We can also bring the blooms to you with our flower trailer named Sarah!

We are thrilled to invite guests to our farm for a complimentary garden tour, where we'll discuss our cut flower production and the challenges of growing flowers in Southern Alberta. Guests can purchase one of our fresh bouquets to take home or simply enjoy conversations about gardening and ask any questions they may have.

**Garden Tours will be held at the top of the hour, every hour (ex. 10:00am, 11:00am..)**

This year we are excited to be hosting for 2 days.

We are going to have rides out to the pasture to visit our cattle herd and learn about how we raise and produce the beef that we sell in our little store.

Activities:

• Artisanal Market featuring a wide variety of vendors on Saturday
• Take time to adventure through the hay maze and sunflower patch where there will be plenty of opportunities for photo’s.
• BBQ burgers, hotdogs and refreshments will be available for purchase during the event.

We are looking forward to seeing all the friendly faces again this year!

We are excited to be participating again this year!

We welcome you all to our homestead, where we're operating a CSA style market garden.

We will be running free tours of our property hourly.

We are excited to have our new cows for you to meet!

• You will also meet out adorable Nigerian Dwarf goats, piglets, lambs and turkeys!
• You will also get a tour of our gardens and learn about our no spray, low till systems.
• We will have a selection of in season veggies for sale. Our garlic will be fresh out of the ground as well!
• You will have the opportunity to purchase some feed. So you can go in to feed and play with the goats and lambs.

Cash works best however we have square as well for debit/credit.

Please leave your four legged friends at home.  We do have farm dogs and they don't like competition for attention.

We have electric fencing, assume all fencing is live and stay with the tour please.

The Brooks and District Museum

We are situated on 7 acres within the City of Brooks. The 19 historical buildings, 23 antique tractors, and close to 70 outdoor farming and oil & gas implements perfectly encapsulate the area's unique spirit. Our displays pay tribute to farming & ranching, the CPR and EID, as well as the North-West Mounted Police and John Ware. Enjoy a self-guided tour through this hidden gem.

Open Farm Day activities will include:

• a parade of the antique tractors around the museum grounds
• stroll the grounds and take a look into the farming life of early settlers to the area, including one of the first pivots used in the area, and how it changed the landscape of farming
• water activities for children and families
• make - and - takes

Welcome to our Farm!

Six generations of family farming later, we operate a mixed farm consisting primarily of vegetables, cattle, and traditional grain crops. We are known for Alberta's largest asparagus patch, freshly hand-picked super sweet garden peas, and lots of other great vegetables.

We are offering free tours* to our veggie fields on Saturday August 16, 2025!

• Come learn all about our farm and vegetable production in Alberta and try your hand at picking super sweet shelling peas, green & yellow beans, broad beans and more (based on availability).

• After the tour pop into our Country Store for some great hand-picked fresh vegetables, handmade take and bake fruit and savoury pies, preserves, Angus beef and so much more!

• Please note we are not open on Sunday. 

Our Country Store is all about home grown goodness! We offer farm-direct seasonal farm gate sales of our home grown sweet and tender Asparagus Mid May until the end of June, freshly picked garden peas July & August and many other veggies. In the freezer, you can pick up Edgar Farms home raised, hormone- and antibiotic-free, grass fed Angus beef. Also there are naturally fermented veggies, asparagus, green pea and borscht soups and ready-to-bake homemade fruit & savoury pies. The preserves shelves are brimming with a large selection of handmade preserves using traditional recipes and our own home grown ingredients with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Everything is natural as it should be. Don’t forget your cooler!

The Country Store is open 10 AM – 5 PM Monday to Saturday, Closed Sundays, from early May until early September.

*Tours to the vegetable fields are offered on a first come first served basis and are weather dependant.

OFD Farm Tour and Food!

A Glance of the Day

11:00am - Farm Tour- Free
1:00pm - Farm Tour- Free
3:00pm - Farm Tour- Free

Additional Details:

Farm Tours

Farm tours are free and last about 30 minutes. We take a walk through the farm, learn about soil health, beneficial insects and plants, solarization, crop rotation, and much more.

Come join us for an afternoon of fun! 

On our farm where we raise Chickens, Pigs and Cattle, all on pasture or in the forest.

We will do guided Farm Tours at 1:30 pm, 3:00pm, and 4:30pm followed by equipment tours for whoever is interested.

• Starting at 6pm we will have a fire pit going (or BBQ depending on weather) and everyone is welcome to bring a picnic supper and something to roast on the fire.
• There is a swing set and some lawn games available for kids (or adults) to play with.
• You are also welcome to explore the farm on your own or visit with one of us by the Tent. Coffee, Lemonade and Water provided.
• The 4:30pm guided tour will include our evening chore time where we will feed and water animals, move cows to fresh grass and collect eggs from the layers!

The tours will involve quite a bit of walking through pasture and forest. Closed toed shoes are recommended. Also come prepared for the weather and please leave pets at home.

We would kindly ask that you stay out of animals pens unless a farm team member is with you.

***We have some new and Exciting things planned for this year! Stay tuned for more details***

Hope to see you there!

Experience Alberta Presents: A Glimpse of Life on the Farm

Welcome to Chicks N Chaps!
Join us on Sunday, August 17th from 10 AM to 4 PM at our charming mixed farm, just 35 minutes east of Edmonton in Strathcona County. Bring a picnic lunch, find a scenic spot to share with friends, and try your hand at a game of bunnock, a unique game with ties to the equine world! Our farm is only a 12 minute drive to Elk Island Park’s west gate so why not drop in at the farm, learn about the water life  that exists in Alberta’s rivers and ponds with The Aquatic Biosphere Project and then head to the park to see for yourself? 
Chicks n Chaps Farm is home to the Airbnb Heartland Bunkhouse . Check out the bunkhouse on Open Farm Days - who knows you may want to escape to the farm in the future and The Heartland Bunkhouse could be your home away from home . 
Remember to bring your camera and if you like to paint it will be the perfect time for Plein air 

Exciting Activities Await

• Do you know what that machine does? Farm equipment displays 
• Akers Acres - learn about this award winning educational project 
• Aquatic Biosphere Project will be on hand with their Minnow Trailer and The Water Story 
• Music by Harold. Harold will be busking from the grain bin from 1-2. Bring your spare change. 
  
• ‘Water ‘ a photographic exhibit featuring the work of Steve Ricketts 
• It’s all about the dough. From stems of wheat to the food we eat. Demonstrations of grinding and baking at 11:30am and 2:30pm
• Kids' Craft Corner: Little ones can create their own 'stick' noodle horse (fee applies).

Learn and Enjoy
From flower farming to pie making, our educational demonstrations throughout the day will fascinate and delight. Purchase a slice of pie or simply relax and soak in the farm's peaceful ambiance.

Mark Your Calendar!
Experience the joy and tranquility of farm life at Chicks N Chaps. We can't wait to welcome you!

Come Join 5S Farms for our second Open Farm Days On Saturday August 16th 

This is a great chance to get up close to some of our livestock, and a full in depth view of the Butchershop. This is where we process all the animals on site for a full beginning to end, Farm to Table experience for our customers. 5S Farms is a fully licensed Butchershop and retail location. We will being doing some meat processing Demo's through the day and Hosting a BBQ for lunch.

Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 16th  2025 from 9:00 am to 5 pm for free tours and demonstrations:

EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday 16th

10:00am -11:30am    1/2 Pig cutting demo  (come watch us breakdown a pig from whole carcass into edible retail cuts)                                                                                                                                                                     10:30 am - 11:00 am Guided Farm Tour & Butchershop Tour
11:30 am - 12:00 pm Guided Farm Tour  & Butchershop Tour                                                                        11:00-3pm BBQ (hot dogs & burgers & taco in a bag)                                                                                          1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Guided Farm Tour & Butchershop Tour
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Guided Farm Tour & Butchershop Tour
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Guided Farm Tour & Butchershop Tour

EVENT ACTIVITES

• BBQ, Homemade Burgers as well as Hotdogs & Taco in a bag 11-3pm (Cash and Card accepted)
• Retail store open from 9am-5pm (We offer Steaks, Burgers, Jerky, Sausages, Bacon, Flour, jams, Tallow lotions, soaps and much more)
• 1/2 Pig cutting demo. learn how to breakdown a 1/2 pig from whole carcass into edible steaks and pork chops.
• Free Glitter tattoos 10-4pm

Pig Cutting demo will be approximately 90 minute session. Will demonstrate how to break down a half of a pig into the cuts you would see at your local grocery store and some cuts most major retail chains do not offer. Will give a guided breakdown of the processes, the tools used and regulations that govern our butchershop as well as the knowledge so that the consumer can not only make smarter choices on what they eat, but what best suits their families. All visitors will be able to tour the butchershop during these sessions and spend as little or as much time as they like, whether its just watching or asking questions.

 

Healing Homestead is a second generation family owned and operated mixed livestock farm located in Parkland County, AB.  www.healinghomesteadstore.ca

We specialize in breeding, raising and conserving Heritage Breed poultry (Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks and a Peacock or two!)  and our small herd of Alpacas. Our farm runs with the well-being in mind for the land and the animals we steward. The nutrient-density of our food is a direct reflection of the health of the ecosystem that produced it. Our thriving farm ecosystem produces nourishing pasture raised chicken, turkey, eggs, and produce. Zero chemicals, pesticides & hormones. All animals are fed a Corn & Soy Free diet.

Healing our bodies with nutrient dense food inspired our on farm Exclusive Gluten Free Bakeshop. Using high protein & fiber rich Alberta produced flours to make delicious GF Baked Goods. We also offer other local farm products like Honey, Goat Milk Soaps, Candles, Plants, Holistic livestock feed (Chicken, Rabbit etc.) and more in our farm store. Check out our website for all the details.

We invite our customers to connect with the land and where there food comes from, and find empowerment in our community while engaging with our products.

Mission
Using Permaculture practices to heal and rebuild the land we gratefully get to steward is the first step in our holistic approach to biodynamic farming.
Food security, control over where our food comes from, water conservation management and being able to include our children in this process.

Vision
Food Sovereignty, Community & Empowerment

Open Farm Day Schedule of Events

• Meet at the Tent every hour for a tour and Q & A session.
• Enjoy the sights and sounds of the open fresh country air, listen to the roosters crow, pet our friendly goats and Alpacas while sampling some delicious baked goods. 
• Gluten Free Bakeshop, Good Morning Honey Products, Rooster Roaster Coffee, Farmers Market, BC Fruit Stand
• Take a stroll through our Forest where you can see Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Peacocks and even a Dinosaur too!
• Lemonade/ Slushies, Coffee, Ice Cream Treats available for purchase

Farm Store will be open to purchase GF & DF Baked Goods, Rooster Roast Coffee, Local Honey, Farm Fresh Eggs,  Beeswax Candles, Eco friendly Kitchenware, etc.  Pre Order Baked Goods on our website for pickup during  the Event. Shop Online

*Prefer Cash and accept Credit or Debit

 Join us for open farm days.

The Little Market Farm lives up to its name. Our small 4 acre farm produces a large variety of vegetables in a small footprint. We grow in soil, without the use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers. Our produce is nutrient dense and delicious.

 Your day at our farm will include a farm tour of our greenhouse, farm store, vendor market and cheeky chickens.

Stay for one of our tours. There will be a small group of local vendors selling their products. Shop our farm store and save yourself a trip to the grocery store. Grab a snack, take a seat and enjoy the view.  A safe space to explore and some activities will be available for the kids. While your here visit the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington.

Our farm will be open to visitors Saturday August 16th, from 10am to 4 pm.

**We have guardian dogs and chickens so we ask that you leave your pooches at home.**

Schedule of Activities:

• 10:30am- Farm and Greenhouse Tour
• 11:00am-1:30pm- Check out vendor's booths, grab a bite, explore the farm on your own, have a seat and relax
• 1:30pm- Farm and Greenhouse Tour
• 2:00-4pm- Explore, shop and chat with vendors and farmers- Don't forget your coolers!

The Venue of New Hope offers a unique blend of facilities, featuring a charming barn that serves as both a cafe and events rental space.

Attached to our barn is our greenhouse and a patio area where guests can relax with a coffee while witnessing the cultivation of our own food and plants for the cafe and venue. Experience the pleasure of the outdoors within our indoor setting.

Additionally, we are actively engaged in vermicomposting with Red Wiggler Worms. Learn how this system can be implemented in your gardens and homes to manage compostable items effectively. Witness the efficiency of these hardworking worms as they enrich the soil, resulting in faster and larger produce compared to traditional outdoor vegetable beds.

Upon visiting the Venue, you will receive a starter pack of red wigglers and guidance on creating your own vermicomposting gardens. Let us demonstrate the dedication of these tiny creatures in enriching your garden soil and nourishing your houseplants while handling the composting process for you.

On our farm we pride ourselves on maintaining ethical practices in raising a diverse range of animals, including chicken, beef, and pork.

  Each animal is given ample space to roam and graze freely and we provide them with the highest quality feed and care. Our commitment to ethical farming practices ensures that our animals lead happy and healthy lives before they ultimately provide nourishment for our customers. We also raise beautiful brown leg horn layers. They start off as little chicks, and slowly mature into lovely hens. These beautiful birds not only contribute to our farm's vibrant atmosphere but also provide a source of high-quality farm-fresh eggs that our customers love. Visit our store to purchase these eggs laid by our happy hens, and experience the difference in taste and quality for yourself. All the animals on our farm are nourished with a specially crafted homemade feed that is prepared right here on our premises. This ensures that our animals receive the highest quality nutrition tailored to their specific needs. By producing our feed in-house we have complete control over the ingredients used guaranteeing the health and well-being of our beloved animals. It is a labor of love that we take great pride in knowing that we are providing the best possible care for our animals from the ground up.

• Visitors are encouraged to come and explore our facilities where they can interact with our cheerful animals and browse through our charming, small farm store.

• We welcome guests to witness firsthand the joy and contentment of our animals as they roam freely in their natural habitat.

• Additionally visitors can take advantage of the opportunity to purchase fresh produce and handmade goods from our farm store adding a touch of our farm's charm to their own homes.

We accept cash, cheque, and e-transfer as form of payment. 

Our focus is connecting people back to the land through nature and regenerative agriculture experiences

We offer workshops and tours and provide related products to inspire action in better stewarding the environment we live in and share with others.

Throughout Alberta Open Farm Days Medieval Manor Gardens will be providing:

• Nature tours and tours of our greenhouse, poultry operations, horses, sheep, and field management.
• Our Dragon Wagon mobile market stand will be open.
• Dragonfly Spirit CreeAtions (Indigenous culture sharing), Fescue Naturalization (native landscaping), LILSA (Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society) will be present along with more vendors and organizations TBA. 

Though there is no charge to attend and our gates will be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both the Saturday and Sunday,

We recommend that people book their spots for tours ahead of time to avoid possibly being turned away if we are at capacity.

Schedule:

*There is a maximum cap of 20 people for each tour and activity with the exception of the Dragon Wagon and general admission.

Saturday

10:00 am Dragon Wagon open

10:30 am Greenhouse/Nursery tour - See some of our planting projects, what we do on a daily basis behind the scenes, and how we strive to be more energy and water efficient in our operations

11:30 am  Lil' Raptor Races - Place your bets (no money to be exchanged) on your favourite feathered athlete, and see who navigates the course and makes it to the finish line first!

1:00 pm Guided wetland nature walk - This is our only paid activity and helps cover our costs of putting on this event. With a special price of only $10.00 per person you can't go wrong! Join us and learn the importance of riparian buffer zones, wetland plant and animal species, and the many uses of native plants. Participants must pre-register. Max. 20 people. Participants must have a basic health/fitness level as we will be hiking in uneven terrain, wetland and woodland areas. Make sure you have insect repellent, sunblock, rubber boots, long pants and sleeves, a drink, and of course, your phone or camera to take lots of pics!

2:30 pm Wilderness Shelter Building with Cyngen - Learn the basics of putting together a structure quickly that will shelter you from the elements with minimal packed items, combined with nature's provisions. Location, important basics to have with you when in the back country, lashing, insulation, and more.

3:00 pm  Meet and Greet Juno, the Mammoth Donkey - Did you know donkeys are more resilient to water scarcity than horses, and they evolved to bray instead of neigh to cover the larger areas and longer distances in the deserts where they originated? Ask Juno all of your questions about donkeys!

4:00 pm Main gates close to any new entries

Sunday

10:00 am Dragon Wagon open

10:30 am Greenhouse/Nursery tour - See some of our planting projects, what we do on a daily basis behind the scenes, and how we strive to be more energy and water efficient in our operations

11:30 am Lil' Raptor Races - Place your bets (no money to be exchanged) on your favourite feathered athlete, and see who navigates the course and makes it to the finish line first!

1:00 pm Guided wetland nature walk - This is our only paid activity and helps cover our costs of putting on this event. With a special price of only $10.00 per person you can't go wrong! Participants must pre-register. Max. 20 people. Participants must have a basic health/fitness level as we will be hiking in uneven terrain, wetland and woodland areas. Make sure you have insect repellent, sunblock, rubber boots, long pants and sleeves, a drink, and of course, your phone or camera to take lots of pics!

2:30 pm Wilderness Shelter Building with Cyngen - Learn the basics of putting together a structure quickly that will shelter you from the elements with minimal packed items, combined with nature's provisions. Location, important basics to have with you when in the back country, lashing, insulation, and more.

3:00 pm It's All About Ewe! Wiltshire Horn Sheep - Learn about this amazing breed that, although is not globally rare, is only preserved in Canada by less than a handful of breeders. See what we are doing with the moulted wool (no need to shear!), and the other wonderful qualities this breed possesses!

4:00 pm Dragon Wagon and main gates close

Come and join us for our first Alberta Open Farm Days!

We will be open Saturday August 16th 10am until 6pm and Sunday August 17th  10am until 5pm

Pitchfork Gardens opened in 2020.
We grow a variety of vegetables plus strawberries and raspberries for you to pick. We grow the normal to the wild, well as wild as vegetables can get. As the season runs from spring into the fall the types of vegetables change with the season.

We grow the following but not limited to: apples, beets, beet greens, beans, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, dill, fennel, garlic, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers -sweet and hot, potatoes, raspberries, shallots, strawberries, tomatoes The exact varieties are numerous for all types. For example we have 20 different tomatoes, 15 different peppers, 5 types of beans, two types of peas, 5 types of onions, 3 types of leeks and 4 types of types.

Activities during the Open Farm Days Event

• PLANT A DRAGON (dragon's tongue bean) and take it home with you to watch it grow
• hot dog and a pop for $5, donated to the County of Lamont Food Bank
• garden tours, may encounter rough terrain, rocks, gravel
• visit the honey bee hives, bee careful as they are hard at work and protected with an electric fence
• pick your own veggies, most veggies should be available at this time of the year, some may be limited quantity

Our regular hours during the summer are Saturdays from 10am until 6 pm and Sundays from 10am to 5pm
Please follow us on Instagram or Facebook to know what is available to pick weekly.

Come, See and Learn where your milk is coming from !

 

Come and see our wonderful dairy cows ! We are a local family run dairy farm with 140 milking cows. Located 25 Km West of Innisfail on Highway 54. Started the dairy in 2001.  Our cows live in a free stall barn. And we milk our cows in a herringbone milk parlor.

We are raising our baby heifer calves as well.

• To give you an inside look of the dairy operation, we are giving tours of our dairy.

• There will be fun games and activities for kids and you can try to milk Daisy our milk cow too !

And also, have a visit at The Dairy Saloon, Chapman's Ice cream, home made Apple Pie and Sylvan Star cheese will be available.

Our facilities are wheel chair accessible as well.

Hope to see you !

Wild Country Gardens is made up of a fruit and vegetable farm

We are nestled in a beautiful forested area near Wildwood, Alberta just off of Yellowhead Highway. Our orchard consists of over 3000 fruit trees and bushes, all planted by us over the last 16 years. The Gardens feature approximately 2500 heads of garlics and a large variety of vegetables and herbs which we use for making our products.

We will be offering guided tours of our farm explaining our farming practices and what is working for us. The tour can take as long as 30 minutes and up to 1 hour depending on the group.

We also offer the opportunity to shop in Wild Country Gardens Farm Store which is filled with Alberta made products all made by us, such as preserves: jams, syrups, pickles, sauerkraut and pepper jellies,

Frozen fruits (Haskap, Saskatoons, Cherries) $6 per lb,

New to our farm is our Freeze Dried Products: Fruit Snacks, Fruit Smoothie Mixes, Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs; Local Made Soaps, Candy, and Ice Cream Treats.

Our Puschens are one of a kind. Made and designed by Paulette, they are crocheted slippers with leather soles lined with sheepskin and accented with deer antler buttons.

Coffee will be on all day.

The Begeman family warmly invites you to our first Open Farm Days at Proud Wings Poultry.

• Discover the story behind our shift from a commercial turkey operation to a thriving, sustainable haven for grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry and eggs—all direct from our fields to your table.
• Take a wagon tour of our scenic pastures, enjoy the beautiful views, and learn about our regenerative farming practices including the innovative robotic  ROVA|BARN by UKKÖ Robotics. 
• “Get Yourself in a Tizzy”! Be amongst the first to buy a ticket to board our Fokker F28 Fellowship, painted in the Canadian Airlines "Proud Wings" livery.
• While you're here, discover how Tizzy got it’s name and its unique connection to the Red Baron's famous triplane.
• 11 am – 3 pm BBQ sausages and hot dogs on a bun for sale from our own grass-fed beef. Taste the difference that care and quality make!

Come and experience a day full of discovery, inspiration, and community at Proud Wings Poultry!

Thompson Farm is a family farm, focusing on producing premium quality freezer beef.

We raise Speckle Park cattle, a breed developed in Canada, which is known for its efficiency of production, as well as producing beef with amazing marbling, taste, and tenderness.  Check out our registered cattle at Wild Prairie Speckle Park.

Our vision is to create quality, locally raised beef, while engaging in responsible land management practices and maintaining the well-being of our animals. With a mind to our footprint, we have several ongoing conservation projects with more planned.  To learn more about us, our farm, our family, and our cattle, visit Thompson Farm.

On Saturday, August 16 we are open for casual tours all day long, with local vendors on site.  Children's activities are offered, opportunity to meet some of our livestock, including cattle, horses, chickens, dogs and cats.  We will have a food truck on site with meals available to purchase.  They will have a full menu, including dishes prepared with the farm-raised beef we are proud to produce.  They will begin serving around 11:00am. Check out the details HERE

• Hop on a wagon tour through our fields and natural vegetation strips as we travel to visit our Speckle Park cattle on pasture.  These tours will be offered at regular intervals throughout the day.
• Local vendors will be on site.  Freezer beef will be available to purchase, as well as local vendors with seasonal vegetables and eggs. Don't forget your cooler!
• Kids' craft table and games.
• Activities with Battle River Watershed Alliance
• Virtual tour of our land in the Battle River Valley, which has been in our family for nearly 100 years.  It has been identified as an Environmentally significant area and a conservation priority.
• Demonstration of our *new* remote watering system aimed at promoting water conservation and protecting riparian health.

On Sunday, August 17 we are hosting our first Farm to Table Supper!  Join us for an amazing dining experience, prepared by Adam Wilson of Cherry Lane B&B, featuring our own farm-raised, dry-aged Prime Rib.  With locally sourced ingredients and featuring beverages from Detention Brewing and Troubled Monk , with wild berries hand-picked from natural habitat on the farm, this promises to be a meal to remember.  Live music and farm tours and a elegant table round out this dining experience.  A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased HERE.   Farm tours begin at 4:30 pm, cocktails begin at 5:30pm and supper is served at 6:30 pm. Join us for the event of our summer! More details on our event page HERE Please note we are not open to non-ticket holders on August 17 as we prepare for our evening event.

Visit our farm, where the tradition of farming is now in its 4th generation, with roots in the past and a mind to innovation for the future. Homesteaded in 1902, our values are based on sustainable and responsible management.  Built in 1918, our barn has surpassed 100 years, and is still integral to our operation, though so much has changed around it in that time. We are always looking for ways to learn and improve to keep the land we are responsible for healthy for another century.

We are a regenerative mixed animal family farm!

We seek to heal our bodies and our soil by implementing regenerative practices such as rotational grazing, pasture raising animals, and feeding healthy locally sourced food. We aim to reduce the need for medication and chemicals in our food. We do not feed antibiotics, use hormones for growth, or vaccinate our animals that we sell to eat.

We raise pigs, sheep, cattle, chickens, turkeys, and ducks. We have a small on-farm store and website to purchase healthy food for your family.

Things to do:

• We will have pasture tours of rotational grazing to show the benefits to the animals and the soil.
• We will have a kids area were kids can interact with animals in a safe environment.
• We will also show how chicken tractors can aid in growing healthier chicken for consuming.
• We will have raw wool to see the raw product that gets turned into the clothes we wear and how wool can help the environment and has many uses.

We will have a kids area to do crafts, and learn about the importance of farming.

We will have an area to share information about the importance of regenerative farming and also about how small scale farming also can assist us in ethically raising animals that are happy and healthy.

The store will be open for purchases. Bring a cooler!

We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer and ask that good hand hygiene be used to reduce risks to our animals.

The Red Brick Common has been preserving and promoting the history and culture of Stony Plain and the surrounding area for over 50 years.

During Open Farm Days:

come explore our living museum that reflects the local agricultural history of Stony Plain and Western Canadian pioneer life. There will be many activities happening on site during Open Farmers Days which include: 

• Try some of our organic preserves grown and prepared on-site.
• Check out our public art gallery promoting local and Alberta artists.
• Try your hand in homemade butter making in our Settlers Cabin.
• Explore our historic Oppertshauser House with an Interpreter.
• Explore our Organic Master Gardner Program with a garden tour.
• Try some delicious food samples from the famous Sour Dough Lady Bakery! 

 

We invite you to join us on our centennial family farm in Red Deer County for a day of family fun picking your own produce!

  Blaine, Leona, and their three sons work hard to grow a variety of delicious fruits, vegetables, and flowers. You can find everything from strawberries, raspberries, and lettuce to pumpkins, artichokes, and potted flowers. Spend the day with us during our summer and fall seasons to experience firsthand the joys of harvesting your own produce. And if you’re feeling hungry, you’re in for a treat!

• Alberta Open Farm Days guests can enjoy farm tours, photos in our sunflower field, our extensive play area and time in the great outdoors picking your own produce!

The Jungle Farm will be serving up our delectable strawberry shortcake, scrumptious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, refreshing fruit beverages and more!  

The OH Ranch is one of the oldest ranches still in operation in southern Alberta!

We carry one of the two oldest brands that have been continuously registered and used in western Canada. The ranch is an authentic, living embodiment of western Canada's ranching heritage.

During Open Farm Days, the ranch is open to the public to come out and learn about OH history, daily operations, cattle handling, rangeland management, beef production and environmental practices in the ranching industry.
Gates open at 9AM

Activity Descriptions:

• Ranch tours - 10-11 am, 12-1 pm, 2-3 pm & 4-5 pm. These are walking tours with easy accessibility.
• NEW - Food Truck available from 11am to 3pm
• Kids program - Educational activities hosted at the Cookhouse and presented by our Calgary Stampede Education team - dummy roping, barrel racing, predator/pray game & rope making
• NWMP cabin - History provided about the Northwest Mounted Police that were stationed at the OH Ranch 
• Cookhouse - History talks about the ranch and local area - Garden and canning presentations to highlight sustainability
• Photo ops - Horse provided for kids to have pictures taken with
• Free Draws - OH Ranch: local grass-fed beef freezer box
  • Open Farm Days draw
  • Sponsor Draw

The Smoky Lake Farmers' Market is in our 46th year of operation!

The farmers market is held from Easter to Christmas in the Ag Complex in Smoky Lake.

The Farmers Market will be celebrating Open Farm Days with a free buffet of local produced foods, Ethnic food demonstrations - Perogy & Cabbage rolls, Local artisan demonstrations, including a potter with her wheel, Live beehive & Pollinator information & more.

Our family is excited to have you visit us on our 4th annual Alberta Open Farm Days!

Mark will bring you on a walking tour of our farm where you will learn how we grow, harvest and cure our garlic. Of course there will be some available for purchase in the store. Don't forget to bring a cooler! There's lots of goodies in our farm store.

While you wait for the tour to begin, enjoy some refreshments and have a game of cornhole. The kids will enjoy hanging out at the craft table or visiting with our animals. We have an alpaca, bunny, potbellied pig, ponies, and lots of laying hens!

If you are feeling crafty, join Brenda for a garlic braiding class at 2pm. Space is limited for this so be sure to register by emailing deeprootsfarmalberta@gmail.com! Cost is $35

To find us, Google Map 'Deep Roots Garlic Farm'

SCHEDULE FOR BOTH DAYS:

• Guided Walking Tours promptly at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
• Hot Dog Lunch 11am until 2pm (cash)
• Lemonade Stand
• Kids Crafting Table
• Garlic Braiding Class $35 per person, suggested age minimum 14, must be able to do stairs (registration required via email deeprootsfarmalberta@gmail.com)

Welcome to Alberta Open Farm Days.

We are so excited to be opening up our farm to all of you.

  We can't wait to show you our piece of heaven, the coffee roaster and what we do to create our coffees.  We will have a variety of coffees available for purchase and can accept cash, debit and credit cards.   Our 400g bags are available for $18.00 and include our Sealegs Sumatran, Country Roads Columbian, Beans Brazillian, and our NEW Backroads Blend.  We will also have our signature flavours Murphy's Irish Cream, Kilts on Grogg and some new flavours to welcome to the line up; these 200g bags are available for $12.00. Family is very important to us, so come and meet ours.

• Learn about how we roast coffee and about how beans are classified based on where they are grown and much much more.

We will have lots of games for the kids, coffee samples and some tasty treats from our friends at Twisted Fork; a farm to table restaurant in our community.

We can't wait to see you all at the farmhouse on Saturday, August 17th.

The Coaldale and District Agricultural Society

  We strive to promote the importance of agriculture to the general public in our growing rural community. We believe that it is important to have a community that is aware and understanding of where their food comes from, as well as the countless hours worked to be able to grow it and get it to their tables. As a society we are working hard to achieve this, and one of our main ways is by hosting our annual bus tour.

The 2025 CDAS Bus tour will be stopping at four different agricultural stops.

Including, 845 Spud Farms (potato farm), Tokariuk Farms (sugar beet farm), KCL Cattle Company (feedlot and beef production), and Mans Organics (organic farm/greenhouse).

The tour will start at 9:30am at 845 Spud Farms and end at approximately 4:30 pm at 845 Spud Farms.

There will be a lunch included for all participants of the tour.

We are a commercial cow calf operation and wellness centre.

We provide unmatched agriculture inspired experiences for mental health and learning including equine therapy and the Equus Experience, and cattle experiences including the Ultimate Bullfighting Experience.

We also have diversifications in miniature and rodeo cattle to support these programs.

• Farm tours showcasing miniature cattle, beef cattle, a retired bucking bull and horses (Free).

• Meet some of the horses used for the Equus Experience and our equine therapy work.

• Play bull fighter tag and learn some basic rodeo bull fighting moves utilizing a simulator. Facilitated by rodeo bull fighters.

• We will have our farm merchandise available for purchase including the book Mindful Humanship: The Knowingness of Horses written by our very own equine therapists Angie Payne and Amy Monea! Pick up your copy and get it signed by the authors.

• No outside pets or animals.

• Closed toed shoes required.

• Pack your own picnic lunch and enjoy the farm.

Lamberry Ranch is a family owned and operated business.

Seasonal fruit(Saskatoon Berries, Sour Cherries), garden vegetables, pasture raised eggs, preserves, chickens and lamb.

Experience a hands-on adventure with our friendly farm animals!

Meet and interact with Tibetan yaks, emus, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, a camel and more!

Enjoy feeding and petting these delightful creatures while discovering fascinating facts about animals farmed throughout Alberta.

Your farm visit is entirely self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace and create your own unique experience. During your self-guided visit, you'll interact with most animals from the gate, but you can enjoy a more up-close experience with the donkeys, goats and sheep.

There will be water and popsicles for sale- cash only

and FREE quad pulled hay ride every hour.

We will be participating in open farm days on Sunday.

Come take a stroll through patches of sunflowers and wildflowers or enjoy a walk through the pumpkins. Sunflower & Swallow is a small place people come during the summer to have their photos taken or pick a bouquet of flowers.

You will be able to bring your children and take a look at small farm animals and walk through the flowers. We will have crafts for kids, a park for them to play at and a scavenger hunt to participate in.

• We will have u-pick flowers for sale and a local florist on site to help you arrange them.
• Depending on crops we should also have some produce for sale as well.
• We provide all the tools you will need to pick flowers so just bring yourself.

Little Farm on Wall Street is a flower farm and soy candle shop owned and operated by the Krook family in Clearwater County, AB.

Join us for a day exploring the flowers, learning about our growing practices, touring the farm, and shopping the farmers market and studio shop. Question and answer tour times with Brittany will be offered at the marked location.

Tour times will be 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm.

• We offer u-pick for purchase and will have food truck options on site for both snacks and meals.
• Kids can enjoy the variety of yard games and activities offered as well as spend time bouncing in the bouncy house.

Enjoy our beautiful flowers and garden space and learn about how we grow and harvest our seasonal cut flowers.

Classic cars and tractors will also be on site throughout the weekend. 

Aurora Alpacas is a family-owned alpaca ranch on 80 acres.

We purchased our 1st two alpacas in 2017 and since then, we have produced National, Supreme and Color Champions, which we are extremely proud of.

Currently we have 28 alpacas with 9 cria (babies) expected this summer.

If you are curious about alpacas & the amazing fiber products and how they are produced come visit us to learn & experience this unique livestock firsthand. Learn to love alpacas like we do by getting a chance to:

• ask questions and gain 1st-hand knowledge about what makes alpacas so unique
• take photos and watch them in the pasture and up close
• handle fiber shorn from the alpaca this past spring, and samples from the various stages of processing fiber into yarn
• watch spinning/weaving demonstrations
• visit the market to purchase alpaca products, yarn and alpaca novelty items

We've also invited some local vendors to share in the fun - other products on site include pottery, hand-made soap, gourmet mushrooms, and more. 

Open both Saturday & Sunday - experience everything alpaca!  They are simply irresistible.

Sunday August 17 - El Mero Mero Food Truck will be on site.

We look forward to sharing our amazing alpacas with you!

Cash, debit, and credit accepted at the market.

See more information below.

We are an Alberta Cottage Winery

We grow all of our own fruit for use in making of the wines We make 4 wines, The Barb (rhubarb wine) The Rhuby (rhubarb strawberry wine) The Other Red (raspberry wine) and The Jewel (sour cherry wine)

Activities:

• You can participate in mini tours of the winery facility (free)
• Enjoy meeting our animals sheep, chickens, donkeys and cows (free)
• Purchase a glass of wine and stroll through our Barrtizan Market that will include many unique vendors
• Bottles of the wines will be available for purchase
• Food trucks will be available
• Washrooms will be onsite

Welcome to Pierogerie, where we grow pierogi from the ground up.

To register please go to: https://pierogerie.ca/open-farm-days/

At Pierogerie, every pierogi is a labor of love, a nod to tradition, and a step towards a healthier, more sustainable future. Pierogerie Polish Foods Inc., a family business deeply rooted in the love for pierogi. Our story begins in 1995 in Windsor, Ontario, where our grandparents' cherished recipes took center stage in a cozy Polish restaurant. In 2016, a new chapter unfolded for Pierogerie as we embarked on a journey to embrace an organic farm-to-table ethos. Our dream materialized on a charming farm just outside Edmonton, Alberta, where a commercial kitchen was built amidst fields of sustainably grown potatoes, onions, and cabbage – the heart and soul of our pierogi.

Certified organic in 2018 our farm in Strathcona County is not just a source of ingredients; it is a commitment to sustainable and regenerative agriculture, soil health, and nutrient-rich goodness. We take pride in knowing that each bite of our pierogi not only satisfies taste buds but also contributes to a healthier planet.

Event Details:

Saturday:

• We offer Free guided farm tour, ongoing throughout the day, 11:00 – 3:00 pm.  
• Free kid activities available
• Come out and learn about organic and regenerative practices, soil health, organic matter and biodiversity, compost making
• Hot food ongoing throughout the day. We will serve pierogi and cabbage rolls made by Pierogerie Polish Foods. (Cost ~$15 per plate).
• Farm Store – open 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 3:00 pm - Join Bird Dreams for a guided birdwatching tour through our forest. Led by local Indigenous guides, this experience invites you to connect with the land through traditional knowledge and observe the rich birdlife supported by our healthy ecosystems.

Sunday: 

Dandelions: On the Wildish Path to Well-being

Do you actually know how dandelions are beneficial and how to process them into usable states for your health? Join us as local herbalist Erin Armstrong from Wildish Well Beings shares information about proper dandelion identification, fascinating lore about this dandy flower, harvesting and processing different parts of the plant, and some of the medicinal properties of this incredible herbal ally.  We will sip on some dandelion coffee and you will walk away with a herbal creation that you made by yourself.  

• Class length: 1.5 hours, Cost: $25, Please bring a notebook, pen, and your curiocity.  

1. Experience the charm of rural life and explore our agri-tourism activities

Grove On Wye is home to Wood By Taylor and Oak & Aspen Soapery.

Wood By Taylor uses live edge walnut to make custom engraved charcuterie boards.

Oak & Aspen Soapery crafts natural and vegan bath and body products in a cruelty-free setting, focusing on providing a personal care experience that is as gentle, nourishing and perfectly aromatic as nature can be.

• Tour our workshop
• shop our products plus other exciting vendors on site,
• and weather permitting, Grove On Wye Wellness Walk, a private 12 acre treed trail system on our farm, will be open for self guided tours.

The Crossfield Farmers Market is hosting our fourth LONG TABLE DINNER

In Celebration of Alberta Local Food week which runs August 17-23. As an Alberta Open Farm Days event we will start the week off by hosting an amazing culinary experience August 16/25 featuring several Crossfield Farmers Market Vendors.

Chef Marc Swiednicki and Chef Bo Hons (both food network champions) have prepared an incredible menu using local Alberta food; farm to table and made fresh for you.

An evening not to be missed with a limited number of tickets being sold.

Please email: crossfieldfarmersmarket@gmail.com to secure your spot and purchase your tickets.

*vendors may be subject to change depending on weather, product availability *set menu: may contain nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat and or soy

Come discover local community brewed up with a great pint of local beer!

  Opened in late 2015, Theoretically Brewing is the passion project of two pals: Kris and Kel. Kris is a Chemistry Instructor and glass blower at the University of Lethbridge, and Kel is a local historian with a passion for beer. The Brewery focuses on the recreation of older styles with modern ingredients, taking inspiration from European brewing methods and styles while highlighting locally grown Canadian ingredients. Theoretically Brewing Co is an LGBTQIA+ owned business with deep ties to Southern Alberta, the local live music scene, and has many wonderful programs and events going on all the time!

Spirit Hills crafts one-of-a kind award winning flower wines that share the purity of the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains

We give our customers exquisite culinary wine experiences, joy, romance and relaxation befit to a truly extraordinary life. We know how difficult and random it can be to find a truly memorable and exquisite wine. That is why at Spirit Hills, the Bonjean’s, who hail from generations of French winemakers, layered the flavour elements of traditional grape wine into unforgettable new wines crafted from the wildflowers of their terroir. The Spirit Hills winery tours and tastings are family friendly, fun and educational. The entire tour is indoors and led by one of our star team members. You will learn about: Rocky Mountain Foothills flowers, bees and wine production.

To book your tour go to: https://spirithillswinery.com/_tours/

Throughout the tour you will get to sample a variety of delicious flower wines and have a chance to purchase some. As a team, we personally like to take the time to share with you the story of our flowers, bees and wines so that next time when you have a sip of our flower wines you can taste the love, care and dedication that went into crafting the delicate flavours and aromas. After the tour you can enjoy a glass of wine and/or a wine cocktail and enjoy our amazing view of the foothills! Small charcuterie boards will be available for purchase in limited quantities as well. We look forward to hosting you!

Join Chatsworth Farm and the Wasylik family for our 6th annual Open Farm Days!

Guided livestock tours, live music, face painting, cooking demonsrations, wagon rides, sheep shearing, and so much more! 

Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 from 11 am to 5 pm for free tours and demonstrations.

The event is immersive, entertaining, and memorable with something for everyone! 

for up-to-date information and ALL of DETAILS, please visit: Our website or Chatsworth Farm on Facebook, X, and Instagram 

We Raise Bison!

We raise grass fed bison in as natural an environment as possible. Grass fed bison has the best health attributes if you're looking for meat that is low fat, low cholesterol, high in iron, and high in omega 3 fatty acids!

Activities:

• Pasture wagon tours
• Hands on meat processing displays- try out our meat grinder, sausage stuffer and more!
• Meet Fred- our orphan bottle fed calf
• Meet Dino - our Holstein cow.
• Pick names for our 2 pigs.
• Dig in our dirt pile for a treasure.
• Enjoy a BISON BURGER lunch/drink for $10.00

At Birchcreek we direct market the meat at Barrhead Coop, Farmers Markets and our home store.

Joining us at our farm:  Farming Forward

Welcome to our U-Pick!

You are welcome to take a self directed tour of our fruit, veggie and flower u-pick farm on August 16 and 17 and pick your way through our beautiful gardens!

We are a family farm growing U pick fruits and vegetables since 2009 starting with our first crop of strawberries which promptly got hit with hail!  Days later there was a strong scent of berry juice, shock and heartbreak in the air.  What an education!

Crops can be gone in minutes - frost on blossoms, drought and heat, hail and snow, it's crazy. What a business to be in!  But it's not always horrible and we enjoy nurturing seedlings and seeing them mature into something people enjoy picking.

After a long Alberta winter's wait, the rush of Spring begins with planning and planting, tending, weeding, watering and sky watching.  Cool Alberta nights produce the best tasting crops!  And when it’s time, the invitation goes out via word of mouth and social media videos to come over and pick, pick pick!  In 2023 we added more picking pleasure for our customers:  a u pick flower garden!

Even though we are open to the public from 7am to 8pm everyday during the production months, we thank Alberta Open Farm Days and all the advertiser’s for extending another layer of invitation to come explore rural Alberta and Billyco Junction Gardens where we can be found tucked right between our major urban centres.

See you here!

Come and enjoy a quintessential farm experience!

From the abundant trees and wildlife to our flower field and vintage barn, we think you will love it here as much as we do. We specialize in growing herbs and cut flowers. In particular, we focus on tea herbs including calendula, echinacea, chamomile, valerian, skullcap, lavender, lemon balm, peppermint, beebalm, tulsi, and ashwagandha. Cut flowers include sunflowers, amaranth, zinnias, scabiosa, snapdragons, peonies, statice, nigella, and yarrow, among others. We will be open for visitors on both August 16 & August 17, from 10 am to 4 pm each day. At 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 we will be hosting a talk about what we grow and why we grow it, with a focus on how plants improve our lives. 

Our u-pick will be closed but we will have a bouquet bar where you can select flowers and create your own bouquet to take home. We will also have both fresh and dried herbs available.

Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, wander around the farm, and visit with the chickens. We can't wait to see you and welcome you to our farm!

 

For 27 years we have enjoyed these amazing animas, alpacas are not pets, they are simply beautiful animals that are enjoyed from a distance.

When visiting the farm you will see alpaca mom's (dam's) alpaca dad's (sire's) and their beautiful babies (cria). They might be racing around the pen or enjoying an afternoon nap, regardless you will love them

Sunnyhill like's to keep their alpacas calm and stress free, visitors are not allowed in the pen. **No dogs allowed (alpacas are terrified of strange dog's)**

Alpaca has the perfect fleece for making cozy yarn, yes you read right, alpaca yarn is super soft naturally and hypoallergenic.
Twisted Sisters Mill takes the annual shearing from Sunnyhill and produces the yarn right here on the farm. 100% local natural product.

Renee Henry co-owner of the Twisted Sisters, will provide mill tours.

 On the tour you  will see and learn how this amazing exotic fibre is turned into beautiful yarn and roving's.   Mill Tours will be once per hour each day, tickets must be booked and paid for in advance $10.00 per person, all proceeds will be donated to the Leduc Food Bank

Saturday 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. 

Sunday 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. 

*You must be 12 years of age to go on the tour, 

What you can expect

• Fresh air
• Alpacas in their natural environment
• Why we raise Alpacas
• Twisted Sisters Mill Tours 
• Hand Spinning & Weaving Demo's
• A full market with Alpaca Yarn and finished products 

The Priddis & Millarville Fair is unique in Canada as the longest-running, community-supported, old-time country Fair.

Located at the Millarville Racetrack.

 

The Fair is the place to come to learn about Alberta's agricultural heritage.

Come to the Farm Yard and see llamas, miniature horses, sheep, cows, and goats. There is even a Poop Identification Station to test your knowledge of scat and tracks of wild animals.

The Barns have Goats, Sheep, and Rabbits on display and in competition. The Poultry classes can be seen in the Quonset.

The bench exhibits that have been judged for ribbons, and prizes are in the Arena. You can view the work of local artisans, gardeners, photographers, cooks & bakers, and woodworkers. Artistic pasture art, aka licked salt blocks that have been judged, are also on view. There are Wildside exhibitors in the arena. You can visit live birds of prey, make a flappy bat, and learn about hummingbird tagging.

We have antique engines and tractors, and Model As and Model Ts, that span the generations.
Horse riding competitions include light horse English, Western, and Gymkhana.

Contests include pie and watermelon eating, rooster crowing, tractor pulls, a farm chore relay and hale bale tossing...

Face painting, visiting the honey bees, watching stock dog demonstrations, or visiting Food Trucks. You can also paint a rock, decorate a cookie and visit the Sheep Creek Weavers, who have tents set up for demos and interactive activities.
The Millarville Historical Society has many photos and wonderful historical collections on display.
Agriculture For Life is bringing their interactive trailer to help you Know Your Food.
The Millarville Farmers' Market is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. With products made, baked, or grown in Alberta, you can support local Farmers and Crafters at our markets.

Our theme is "Country Fun for Everyone" and we're very serious about our fun!

Come Explore Beettam Acres 

Where you and your family can dive into the exciting world of Market Gardening and Greenhouse Growing- right here at our Farm! 

Established in 2021, Beettam Acres began with a simple dream: to grow delicious, nutrient-dense produce right here in Alberta using sustainable, regenerative practices. We grow chemical-free, regenerative practices, with a deep respect for the soil. By focusing on building healthy, living soil, our plants access more natural nutrients and minerals- and we encourage a thriving population of beneficial insects to help us grow food the way nature intended. After an amazing turnout at last year's event, we're back for round two- and even more excited to welcome you to the farm. We've grown a lot since then, and we can't wait to show you whats new, what's blooming, and what makes Beettam Acres such a special place to visit.

Join us on the farm! 

Saturday August 16th & Sunday August 17th 9:00AM to 6:00PM Admission: FREE!

What to Expect: 

• Guided Farm Tours - Learn how we grow chemical-free, naturally
• Beettam Acres Farm Store - Bring your wallets and stock up! 
• Pea Shelling Demos - Daily at 10:00, 2:00, and 4:00
• Local Vendor Spotlight - Featuring Big Bean Coffee
• Door Prize Draws - Don't forget to enter!

Please note this is a working farm- closed-toe shoes recommended, and don't forget your sunhat and water bottle!

Because if you can't Beettam... Grow 'em! 

The Long Grass Studio provides the land and space for Estrella Farms to produce this golden nectar.

  We harvest 100's of litres of honey from our hives.

• You'll have a chance to suit up and visit the hives - then pick up a jar or tub of this great tasing honey to take home. Doesn't get any fresher than this!

• The Long Grass Studio has a kiln and fires up pottery on a daily basis. We'll even have a few pots to look at!

Come On Down to Hartell Homestead

The Hartell homestead is a mixed farm with highland cattle, ducks, chickens and goats. They also boast a large market garden and have the first farm store in the foothills on site. We sell beef, pork, bison, eggs and lots more from right here in the foothills.

Swing on in to see all the animals learn about where your food comes from and take home some truly local ingredients grown here in the foothills.
our local distillery will also be setting up a cocktail gardens on the farm for August 16th if your thirsty and above 18 go sit and enjoy the view with our friends from eau Claire craft distillery. 

 

Long table dinner @ Hartell homestead

Come join us for a magical evening at Hartell Homestead for a delightful long table dinnerinbetween our pastures and gardens. Indulge in a mouth-watering feast prepared by our talented chefs, using fresh ingredients from our farm. Enjoy the cozy ambiance and the charming surroundings of the homestead as you dine with friends and family. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, filled with good food, great company, and unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this unique dining experience!

This year eau Claire distillery will be coming out and serving up signature cocktails as well as your fav beers and spirits, this is a cost outside of the dinner. We will have some non alcoholic drinks available as well.

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Tours are every hour on the hour and 

 

 

We've taken up shop in the old fire hall in the hamlet of New Sarepta!

The building was destined to be knocked down, but we saw value in keeping the structure, which has played a large role in the history of our hamlet.

Inside, we take local honey (some of it our own and some from neighbours) and local berries and ferment the world's oldest fermented adult beverage: Mead. You may have read about mead in Viking novels or TV shows.

We offer FREE tours and tastings so people can become reacquainted with the history and place mead has in human history.

Alberta produces some of the world's best honey, so why not also build a meadery industry at least that's what we think.

Eastern Irrigation District (EID) – Guided Bassano Dam Tours

In celebration of this year’s Alberta Open Farm Days theme, “Water,” the Eastern Irrigation District invites you to explore the vital role water plays in southern Alberta agriculture with exclusive guided tours of the historic Bassano Dam.

Tour Dates & Times
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17
Tours run at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. sharp each day.

Pre-Registration Required
Spots are limited. Call the EID Office at 403-362-1400 to reserve your place. Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 13 at 5:00 P.M.

Why Water Matters
Constructed over 110+ years ago, the Bassano Dam is an essential piece of Alberta’s irrigation infrastructure. On this tour, you’ll learn how the dam diverts water from the Bow River to support agriculture throughout the Eastern Irrigation District - turning prairie into productive farmland.

Tour Highlights

• Walk under the Bow River

• See the new Emergency Spillway

• Cross the main spillway structure to view gates, hoists, and the friction wall up close

Accessibility Notice
Due to the nature of the facility, the tour is not suitable for strollers, wheelchairs, or persons with limited mobility. It includes a significant amount of walking, over six flights of stairs, and steep walkways.