Hamingja (Icelandic for Happiness) - Heritage Farm & Nature Preserve is a hobby farm for awareness & preservation of the ancient Scottish Soay Sheep breed, landrace Icelandic chickens and is a showcase for the importance of healthy waters to farms and in our world. This year, with our farm being located on the lands and waters of the former Blueberry Springs Trout Hatchery, we are offering a close look at the water needs of farms, communities, and our province with regards to current drought conditions, water quality, and effective water management. Guided farm tours this year provide a real time focus on riparian habitat health and offer suggestions for co-existence with beavers. There are interactive opportunities for children and families to experience feeding the rainbow and brook trout in our pond, participate in actual water sampling to determine water health, enjoy a children's "fishpond" game, and also create their own beaver habitat, thus personally discovering the engineering abilities and restorative effects of beavers on the wetlands. Potential for viewing aquatic insects, wetland wildlife and how it connects with the farm is available as well as access to current resource materials and a display of a cross-section of an aquifer. We also feature information about local watershed groups and ways to become more involved in caring for our waters. As in the past, our hosts will continue to share unique features of their historical animals during farm tours along with interactive demonstrations, i.e. carding and felting, opportunities to feed the Rouen Ducks, meet the Icelandic Sheep, meet our livestock guardian dog “on the job”, and learn about honeybees. Healing in Nature, we provide opportunities for all ages to connect with land, waters & life.

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. It’s a taste of the farm, in every bite!

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 support 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 Lamont Coffee Shop – 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

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.

We train and sells horses. We also raise mostly quarter horses and paint horses in a sustainable manner. Our ranch here is a first generation, we build everything from scratch and will be happy to show our horses, talk about basic horsemanship and horses education as well as sustainability on an equine farm.

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 and 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, snap some photos, and maybe even feed a Highland or two!

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:

NextGen Aqua Farms

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

This event is in collaboration with Red Deer County and Alberta Open Farm Days.

For further details, please visit Red Deer County Ag Events

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!

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 17th, 2024.

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 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.  

Welcome to Niznik Ranches!

  Our ranch is going on 104 years in the county of Newell, 20 km west of Brooks in the heart of the eastern irrigation district.

***FREE*** Interactive bus tours  starting at 11am-12:30-2:00pm

• Come enjoy cattle grazing grass on the richest ecosystems on the face of the planet.
• Take a moment to appreciate the vast open spaces and incredible biodiversity that our prairies offer.
• Take the opportunity to explore a cattle handling system as well as a cattle liner.
• Climb on board a tractor or a combine to see how crops are planted and harvested.
• Come interact with horses, baby calves, cats and dogs.
• Feel free to have a picnic lunch on our large lawn.

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 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
• a look into the farming life of early settlers to the area with local farmers sharing the history of one of the first pivots used in the area, and how it changed the landscape of farming

 

 

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 weather-dependent free tours to our veggie fields on Saturday August 16, 2025!

• Come learn all about our farm and vegetable production in Alberta.

• After the tour pop into our Country Store for some great hand-picked fresh vegetables 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.

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!

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.

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.

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 tour

11:00 am Meet and Greet Juno, the Mammoth Donkey

11:30 am Fowl Language Poultry Tour

1:00 pm Guided wetland nature walk

2:00 pm

2:30 pm

3:00 pm 

4:00 pm Main gates close to any new entries

Sunday

10:00 am Dragon Wagon open

10:30 am Greenhouse tour

11:00 am Meet and Greet Saphira, the Curly Horse

11:30 am Fowl Language Poultry Tour

1:00 pm Guided wetland nature walk

2:00 pm It's All About Ewe! Wiltshire Horn Sheep

3:00 pm Mystery activity! Perhaps you will learn how to make flower/seed paper, pick some native flowers from our garden to make your own native flower arrangement, or see through the eyes of some of our wild animal friends. You won't know unless you sign up!

4:00 pm Dragon Wagon and main gates close

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 120 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 the cows are milked 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, ice cream and 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 2800 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 made by us, such as preserves: jams, syrups, pickles, sauerkraut and pepper jellies; Freeze Dried Products: Candy, Ice Cream Treats, Fruit Snacks, Fruit Smoothie Mixes, Vegetables and Herbs; Local Made Soaps, Balms and Creams; Puschens which are crocheted slippers with leather soles lined with sheepskin and accented with deer antler buttons. Coffee will be on all day.

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.

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.

On Saturday, 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 at 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.
• 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, we are hosting our first Long Table Supper!  Join us for 3 courses, prepared by an exceptional local chef, featuring our own locally-raised Prime Rib.  A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased at Eventbrite (link coming soon!).  Details are still being confirmed but the tentative schedule is as follows: 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! Please note we are not open to non-ticket holders on this date 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 including a butter-making demonstration in our Settler's cabin.

• Try some of our organic preserves grown and prepared on-site.
• Check out our public art gallery promoting local and Alberta artists.

Don't forget to pick up a free bread and jam samples. Alongside the 1925 Brick Schoolhouse stands the Oppertshauser House, built in 1910.

Tour the home and witness the lifestyle of the early residents of Stony Plain.

Visit and learn about our urban farm and community garden from our Organic Master Gardener students.

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

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!

While you wait for the tour to begin, enjoy some refreshments and have a game of cornhole. If you are feeling crafty, join Brenda for a garlic braiding class at 2pm. Space is limited for this so don't be late!

SCHEDULE FOR BOTH DAYS:

• Guided Walking Tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
• Hot Dog Lunch 11am until 2pm (cash)
• Lemonade Stand
• Kids Crafting Table
• Garlic Braiding Class $35 up to 10 people, suggested age minimum 14 (registration required-must be able to do stairs)

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.

• 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.

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.

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 yarn, alpaca products, and alpaca novelty items (debit/credit cards accepted).

We look forward to sharing our amazing alpacas with you!

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

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

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, feverfew, 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. We will also be demonstrating essential oil distillation, and will have hydrosols available for purchase.

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 fresh herb bundles available.

Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, wander around the farm, and visit with the horses and 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:

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

Sunday 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. 

*You must be 12 years of age to go on the tour, we are asking for a donation - cash only that will be donated to the food bank.

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! 

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.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/long-table-dinner-hartell-homestead-tickets-1321653995679?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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 starting Monday, July 7 to reserve your place.

Why Water Matters
Constructed over 111 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.