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From August 10th to 16th, head out to your local markets, restaurants, and farms during Alberta Local Food Week! Farmers’ Markets are happening all summer around Alberta and are perfect to stock up on fresh foods. Don’t forget to stop by farm tours, breweries and distilleries, ending your day with a delicious meal with fresh ingredients at local restaurants.
Alberta Local Food Week is a great opportunity to enjoy some delicious local food:
- visit a Farmers’ Market in your area
- pick your own fresh fruit and vegetables at a u-pick farm
- plan your ultimate local food experience at Open Farm Days
- follow the local food conversation to see events, activities and celebrations using #ABLocalFood
Shop at a Farmers’ Market this week!
This summer, over 10 local markets are available around the region for you to find delicious, locally sourced produce, meats, and more.
What better time to see what our province’s agricultural community has to offer? At the beginning of the week, head to the Ardrossan Farmers’ Market held every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, featuring many vendors for produce, meats, treats, and more! Visit the Sherwood Park Farmer’s Market every Wednesday from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm year-round to shop for the best local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, crafts, art, and more. With more than 85 vendors, as well as a lineup of talented buskers, they offer something for everyone. Outdoors: 3000 Emerald Dr. (the Canadian Tire parking lot). Indoors: 401 Festival Lane (Community Centre across from the Library).
Just east of Edmonton is the Lamont Farmers Market held on Wednesdays at 4pm – 7 pm at the Lamont Rec Centre.
On Thursdays, stop by the Boyle Farmers’ Market from 3:00 – 6:00 PM for a variety of food goods and crafts. From 3:30 to 6:30 PM, you can head to Cold Lake to check out one of the biggest markets in the area! Finally, head to Vegreville from 4-7 PM for the Pysanka Park Market where you can find a selection of vendors including Taber corn, fresh lemonade, and tasty baked goods. Another great Thursday market is the Border City Farmers Market in Lloydminster at the Servus Sports Centre from 12-5pm.
Start your weekend with a visit to Lac La Biche Farmers’ Market, open every Friday from 3-6 PM. With dozens of vendors to shop, you’re sure to find fresh ingredients, the perfect gift, and a variety of treats to take home!
Saturday is the perfect day to go market hopping! From 10 AM to noon, head to Smoky Lake for baking, traditional Ukrainian food, fresh farm eggs, produce, and more. Camrose Saturday Farmers’ Market runs weekly from 10 AM to 1 PM with typically 20-30 vendors. Don’t forget to stop by Bonnyville from 11 AM to 2 PM for many options including fresh veggies, potatoes, baking, and crafts.
Other local markets to look into are Andrew Farmers’ Market, Wainwright Farmers Market and Vilna Farmers Market.
Open Farm Days Weekend August 15 – 16, 2026
Enjoy a weekend outing and see where the food we all eat comes from! Check albertaopenfarmdays.ca to see the dates and times for Farm visits.
Notice: Due to the wet inclement weather this summer- some farms may cancel or change events or tours at any time. Please plan ahead and contact farms you are planning to visit.
See our map of participating farms in the region here.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can play the Roadtrip Adventure Game as you visit farms during Open Farm Days. There are still over $10,000 in prizes to be won. The game runs till August 30th. Learn more at GoRoadtripGame.ca
North of Edmonton
Aurora Alpacas – Morinville
Saturday & Sunday
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:
- see alpacas (including babies) up close, take photos
- handle fiber shorn from the alpaca this spring, and samples from various stages of processing into yarn
- interactive – ask questions & gain knowledge about what makes alpacas so unique
- 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 and more.
Open both Saturday & Sunday – experience everything alpaca! They are simply irresistible.
Sunday August 16 – 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.
Bookings are NOT required as there is lots of space for parking, but feel free to register ahead of time if you want.
Lakeside Farmstead – Sturgeon County
Saturday
Lakeside Farmstead Cheese is locally crafted in Sturgeon County, Alberta using our very own single-source milk. We are excited to offer quality products produced sustainably at the farm—food we are proud to serve on our table and yours.
Lakeside Farmstead will be providing FREE tours of our Calf Barn!
This will allow visitors to see the care of the calves, heifers and cows on our farm. There will be an overview of not only our dairy program but also our beef program as well.
- We will also be providing a tour of our cheese facility for a nominal fee of $10/persons over 13 years old. This will include a look into how we produce cheese and the ageing process.
Our Farm Store will be open to the public.
- Please note our tour schedule to plan your visit :
Calf Barn Tours FREE – 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm
Cheese Facility Tours $10/person – 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm
Pottery by Heather
Saturday & Sunday
Pottery by Heather Studio is a working production studio, producing a complete line of functional porcelain pottery. In Bon Accord.
The pottery is hand thrown and fired in a gas kiln, making for unique and varied colourations.
During Open Farm Days, Heather will be doing throwing demonstrations and taking visitors step by step through the process. She will be explaining where clay comes from, how pieces are made, how they are finished and firing of the work in the kilns. It is a magical process that is spellbinding.
Being that the pottery studio is the full family income, there will also be discussions of owning and operating and marketing a unique business.
The front of the studio property is a large sustaining vegetable garden. Produce is grown and put away for the winter months. The garden will be available to walk through. We also grow tomatoes along the side of the studio and everyone loves to talk tomatoes and gardening.
Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm – Bon Accord
Saturday & Sunday
Pre-booked timed-entry FREE admission tickets are a must!
Tickets are not available at the farm gate. Click here to get tickets:
Take a 20-minute drive north of Edmonton to visit this popular agri-tourism farm and enjoy:
- free entry to the kids’ 10-minute corn maze and petting farm baby goats;
- join a free farm and orchard walking tour featuring medicinal herbology of wild plants
- come for lunch and enjoy farm fresh fare featuring farm grown baby potatoes, salad, BBQ
- enjoy an ice cream cone or farm shortcake
First established in 1956, this award-winning 70-year-old farm has lots of nooks and crannies to explore! There are apple trees and newly planted farm orchards with apples, cherries, plums, rhubarb, raspberries, apricots, currants, and haskaps to investigate. You can purchase fruit trees and berry plants to take home. There is a petting farm for goat “schnuggles”, a corn maze for kids, a Country Store to shop for goodies in and a new Herbal Apothecary to learn about plants for health and beauty.
Come back through the summer on weekends for U-pick Vegetables, Garlic, Dill, Pickling Cucumbers and Sweet Corn. On Sundays, join in for indigenous Ways of the Land storytelling, drumming, or games.
Prairie Gardens Market Gardens will be offering free wagon rides and nature walks at our U-pick Strawberry and Vegetable Garden Site, located 1 km north of Prairie Gardens. Come find out what grows here, how we farmers live with the land, and what’s in season in August at our farm’s veggie and berry patch. From 10 am – 4pm, come for hourly guided foraging walks in the Payhonin Forest to meet our storyteller, Bill Bertschy at the TIPI for drumming and singing.
Sunday
Farm-to-Table 5-Course Dinner (Sunday August 16th) 5:00-9:00pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate our 70th anniversary at Prairie Gardens Farm with stories of the land. Located just 30 minutes north of Edmonton.
As part of Alberta’s Open Farm Days, this ticketed experience features a gourmet farm-to-table four-course dinner, live folk music, farm storytelling, and a guided farm experience – all set against a magical prairie sunset.
With only 50 seats available, this one-night-only event blends rustic charm, cross-cultural celebration, and local harvest hospitality into a truly unique celebration of community, diversity, and sustainability.
Tickets are limited – book early to secure your seat at the table! Buy your tickets HERE
Reveresque – Bon Accord
Saturday & Sunday
What began as a weedy old farm nine years ago is now opening its gates — and bottles — as an Alberta Open Farm Days host. With so few wineries near Edmonton, we’re proud to offer something refreshingly local: handcrafted fruit wines made from berries and orchard fruit grown right here on the farm.
During Open Farm Days, guests can:
- Pick berries fresh from the orchard (season permitting)
- 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 wine
- Sample our unique wines made from haskap, sour cherry, aronia, apples, and pears
- Purchase bottles to enjoy at home
- Enjoy wine by the glass or a tasting flight in our newly renovated barn loft, on the orchard-view deck, or on the patio among the fruit trees
- Grab a bite from a local food truck
- Join 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
Whether you’re a wine lover, a curious foodie, or simply looking for a unique farm experience, Reveresque offers a chance to discover Alberta-grown fruit in an entirely new way.
Rosy Farms – Alcomdale, North of Morinville, Near Legal.
Saturday & Sunday
Join us for an enriching tour of Rosy Farms; Alberta’s first haskap grower and certified organic haskap farm. This event is tailored for those wanting a personal connection between the health of the land and the health of each individual. Be you a nature lover, foodie, green thumb and or a haskap connoisseur.
Embark on a comprehensive journey through our farm, delving into the principles of regenerative farming, how important a healthy ecosystem is for our food, and exploration of Haskap production.
Not to mention it is harvest season, SO COME FOR OUR U-PICK (Click for more Upick information).
Spend the day with us. Pre books a gourmet local cheese box (Link to book) and/or Haskap tea and haskap pie (Link to book). All to slow down and enjoy our relaxing orchard.
FREE 40 MIN GUIDED TOUR, 11am & 1pm, so bring your walking shoes. Present your booking ticket to be able to pick one free pound of haskaps. We suggest you come when you want, pick haskaps till the next tour, enjoy our regenerative farm with some fun activates, or come out with your picnic basket.
Plus we have 8 different scavenger, hunts for all ages.
ENJOY OUR FARM STORE; frozen berries, juice, lovely drinks, haskap ice-cream. What more could you want?
Don’t forget a cooler!
Expect to learn on the tour:
- What is our definition of Regenerative Farming and how is it different from Organics?
- How is Alberta leading the way in Regenerative Farming?
- What really is Carbon capture and storage.
- What Regenerative Farming is like, but different from Organics.
- Learn why a diverse ecosystem grows healthier food.
- We will explain why haskaps have 3 times the antioxidants than a blueberry.
- Meet your farmer, Andrew, a first generation farmer.
Come out to Rosy Farms to enjoy the orchard, fun for the whole family, the country setting and the very tasty “haskap experience”.
Lakeland Region
Caouette & Sons Implements Ltd. – St. Paul
Saturday
We have served the Lakeland area and beyond since 1969. We are dedicated to empowering our customers with the knowledge and tools necessary for successful farming.
Our comprehensive range of high-quality agricultural equipment, including full-line Massey Ferguson machinery, Gehl & Weidemann industrial equipment, Salford tillage tools, MacDon & Versatile farm equipment, and Gravely 0-turn mowers, are designed to meet our customers’ diverse needs.
During Open Farm Days Families are welcome come and our machinery and climb inside and learn about what each type of machinery does!
We will be providing a brisket lunch and doing equipment demos.
Charlotte Lake Farms’ Tour – Bonnyville
Saturday & Sunday
Celebrating 115 years! This year’s theme: Rangelands and Pastoralists
Pasture Wagon Experience Tour (45 minutes) will depart at: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time friend of the farm, this authentic pasture experience is a great way to connect with agriculture and celebrate our 115-year legacy. Join us for a tour through our beautiful pastures and discover how we raise our Angus beef with care, respect, and sustainable grazing practices.
As you ride through the ranch, you’ll learn how we manage our cattle using rotational grazing and why it’s an important part of caring for both the animals and the land. We’ll share how we decide when it’s time to move the herd, when a pasture is ready to be grazed again, how weather impacts our grass, and what our cattle eat throughout the changing seasons. You’ll also learn about the daily forage needs of our cattle and how thoughtful pasture management helps keep our herd healthy.
Along the way, you’ll meet our cow-calf pairs, watch them peacefully grazing, and observe their natural behaviours in the pasture. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with the land, learn where your food comes from, and meet the ranchers who have cared for these animals since birth.
Soak up the prairie sunshine, breathe in the fresh country air, and enjoy a scenic wagon ride across our ranch. As a special seasonal bonus, tour also include a ride past our pumpkin patch.
When you know where your food comes from—the land your cattle graze, the fresh prairie air they breathe, and the people who raise them with dedication—you gain a deeper appreciation for every meal. Our Angus beef is raised with pride, care, and a commitment to responsible stewardship.
Don’t forget to bring a cooler! Our farm-raised Angus beef will be available for purchase after your tour. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate 115 years of farming, family, and caring for the land.
Christy Creek Honey – Lac La Biche
Saturday
Free Activities:
- Watch bees at work in our observation hive
- Enjoy flowers and the peaceful county setting
- Browse unique gifts and honey products in our bee boutique
- Bring a picnic and a blanket and stay awhile
- Check out our new bee dome.
- Play some games or make a craft (some activities are by donation)
Whether you are joining us for the first time or planning a return visit, we’re buzzing with ways to connect you with the magic of bees and the beauty of the countryside!
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME.
Cold Lake Ag Society
Join the Cold Lake Agricultural Society for a fun-filled celebration of agriculture, local food, and community during Alberta Open Farm Days!
Saturday
Bring the whole family and enjoy a vibrant Farmers’ Market featuring local vendors, fresh products, and handcrafted goods. Meet friendly farm animals, including Highland cattle and chickens, watch engaging agricultural demonstrations, and let the kids burn off energy in the bouncy house. Whether you’re a lifelong rural resident or simply curious about where your food comes from, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with local producers, learn about agriculture in the Cold Lake region, and experience the welcoming spirit of our agricultural community.
Cold Lake Brewing & Distilling Co.
Cold Lake Brewing & Distilling Co. is the Lakeland’s hometown craft brewery and distillery, proudly transforming Alberta-grown barley, hops, herbs, and other locally sourced ingredients into award-winning beer and handcrafted spirits.
Saturday and Sunday
From grain to glass, we celebrate the connection between Alberta agriculture and craft beverage production while providing a welcoming gathering place for our community.
Alberta Open Farm Days Activities – August 15 & 16 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
Join us for an all ages behind the scenes brewery tour and discover how locally grown ingredients become the craft beers and spirits you enjoy.
Learn about the brewing process, the importance of Alberta agriculture, and how we work with farmers to create our products.
Reserve your tour in advance at 780-654-2523 to receive a FREE sleeve of beer (18+ only) after your tour, or simply walk in during Open Farm Days and receive $5 OFF your taproom purchase. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast, curious about local food production, or looking for a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Foggy Pond Farm
Saturday
We enjoy sharing our fun little farm and all of our knowledge with everyone that comes to visit. We are also fortunate enough to have a large pond to enjoy nature watching by and forested areas for some great walks.
Our latest addition to the farm is a licensed kitchen where we are able to share some of our favorite meals and baked goods as well as processing what we harvest from our gardens.
- Open Farm Days activities will include farm animal interactions with learning opportunities about the animals.
- Visitors can stop by the kitchen for a meal or treat and a demonstration about canning and food processing.
- During garden exploring and a nature walk visitors will be encouraged to collect greenery and flowers to participate in a led nature craft.
The log barn hosts a small Farm Market with the opportunity to peruse produce and handmade wares and crafts that are for sale.
Hammerstrap Industries Inc.
Saturday
Lemonade will be available for guests upon arrival, and you will get a short introduction of how Hammerstrap came to be and its impact on the farming community – both locally and nationally.
We will have a tractor-led hay ride with a guide to give our visitors an overview of the yard and the equipment available. One of the aspects will be to show how the equipment has evolved over the years and the changes that have been created in farming. If you are curious about any of the equipment, just ask!
There will be a few pieces of equipment – like antique tractors – available for photos, along with some props to have some fun with the picture.
As groups go for the wagon ride, you can put your name in a draw for one of our Hammerstrap hats and we will make a draw at the end of every ride!
K-Cow Ranch – Elk Point
Saturday & Sunday
We’re thrilled to announce that our farm is taking part in Alberta Open Farm Days this year! Mark your calendars for August 15, 2026, 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!
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.
Metis Crossing – Smoky Lake
Saturday & Sunday
Join us for a unique and educational experience that celebrates our rich cultural heritage and the vibrant Métis community.
Visitors can enjoy our daily experiences, which include seasonal activities, historical exhibits, art installations, and daily Métis spotlights, reflecting Métis life on the land.
During the Open Farm Days, in addition to our usual offerings, we will offer Métis games programming, buffalo camp teachings, plant walks, and information on the return of our buffalo to traditional Métis lands.
A special menu of buffalo offerings will be available for purchase in the Bistro.
Come explore our:
- Historical village
- River lot Farmyard
- Hiking and trails
- River lot playground
- Métis Cultural Exhibits
- Gift Shop
Read our profile about Métis Crossing.
Musee St. Paul Museum – St. Paul
Musee St. Paul Museum is 2 museums in one that is proud to participate in Open Farm Days!
Saturday
We will be having a number of activities that illustrate farming in the early days on the Alberta prairie.
Activities:
petting zoo, cream separating demonstrations, churning ice cream once the cream is separated, making butter demonstrations and the ever-popular hay ride for kids of all ages.
- Admission to the museum grounds is sponsored by St. Paul Community Futures so participants can access all the activities free of charge.
PLUS, St. Paul Museum is BONUS STICKER LOCATION for the Roadtrip Adventure Game – get your sticker and Scan to Win here! The Roadtrip Adventure Game runs till August 30th.
Providence Acres Flower Farm
Saturday
We sell our flowers through a bouquet subscription program, markets and u-picks. We mostly grow all our flowers in fields and have one high-tunnel in production.
FREE FARM TOURS:
- 10:30 am Farm Tour
- 12:30 pm Farm Tour
- 2:30 pm Farm Tour
U-picks (Bring your own vase 4″ diameter max, or purchase one for $5 on farm) $40/ person
Free cinnamon buns and coffee.
Learn about soil-blocking and try your hand!
Rocky Meadows Country Getaway – Bonnyville
Saturday & Sunday
What was once home to a grain and cattle farm has now been transformed into a unique country get away with many different things to see, do, and experience.
Come stay at the campground nestled in the trees beside a spring-fed pond, check out the Farm Yard Mini-Golf course, fish for fresh trout (catch and release), pick berries, or order fresh pie, jam, and other treats from Nana’s Kitchen.
During Open Farm Days:
Tour of the berry orchard, farm yard mini golf, fruit pies & jams/jellies available to purchase. Camping is also available. Beverages and snacks available both days. Artisan Market on Sunday.
Toews & Bale
Saturday & Sunday
Family-run and built on equal parts horsepower and elbow grease, Toews & Bale turns good prairie grass into great hay. From alfalfa, Timothy, orchard grass mixes to custom-mixed grains, we bale it, stack it, and ship it near and far (yes, even as far as Florida).
On Open Farm Days, expect tractors, tall tales, and maybe a shear-bolt repair or two, because real farm tours don’t always go according to plan. www.haybales.ca
Also home to PoppyWynnFlower Co, a working cut-flower farm in Thorhild County, growing hardy, seasonal blooms for florists, brides, and flower lovers; always “homegrown, not flown.”
Open Farm Days visitors can stroll the rows and see the farm in full color, though if the weather’s right, you might catch us in the field cutting—because flowers wait for no one.
Twisted Fork Preserves – St. Paul
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 + GST ) Call 780-614-3276 to reserve your spot! (limit of 10 per class)
- Free Jam Tasting of our products – come in a try. During the tasting we will be talking about the jams where we get the fruit, the gathering route over the years especially the indigenous routes
We are participating in Alberta on a Plate so ask about our featured menu!
Smoky Lake Farmers Market – Smoky Lake
Saturday
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 locally produced foods, ethnic food demonstrations – perogy & cabbage rolls, local artisan demonstrations, including a potter with her wheel, live beehive & pollinator information, and more.
St. Paul Agricultural Society
Saturday
The St. Paul Agricultural Society has been bringing local agriculture, history, and people together for over 110 years.
Since forming in 1914, the Society has hosted everything from rodeos and agricultural events to community celebrations—always staying true to our mission of connecting people with agriculture, rural life and each other.
This year, we’re excited to hit the road for a special St. Paul Agricultural Bus Tour on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as part of Alberta Open Farm Days!
Hop on the bus for a full-day guided adventure exploring the incredible diversity of agriculture in the St. Paul area. We’ll take you beyond the farm gate to meet local producers, explore working operations and experience rural life up close.
Some of what you’ll experience throughout the day:
- Working cattle ranches and grain farms
- Farm animals including Highland cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens
- Homesteading and a local farm stand
- Antique and modern farm equipment
- Agricultural demonstrations, stories and behind-the-scenes experiences
- A lunch stop at Caouette’s Kitchen — included with your ticket!
Whether you grew up on a farm or have never stepped foot on one, this tour is a chance to discover where our food comes from, meet the people behind local agriculture and see just how diverse farming is in our region.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – approximately 5:30 PM
Departure: St. Paul Agricultural Society Grounds, 5322 – 48 Ave, St. Paul
Tickets: $20 per person
Lunch included
Only 40 seats available!
Come ride with us, get beyond the farm gate and experience agriculture in our own backyard.
Reserve your seat:
https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/2485
Tour stops and activities are subject to change as participating farms and agricultural businesses are finalized.
East Central
4th Meridian Brewing Company
Saturday
We produce a variety of craft beer using top quality ingredients, including Alberta grown malt.
Our products are all brewed and packaged in-house. Our tour will include a walk through of the brewing facility, discussing the process from start to finish. Where we source ingredients, what we do with our spent grain, how we brew and package our products, and how we distribute them. Tours may also include samples (must be 18+).
Barr Estate Winery– Strathcona County
Saturday & Sunday
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
Read our profile on Barr Estate.
Beacon Farms – Daysland
Saturday
Beacon Farms is a small agricultural business specializing in raising Boer goats to produce premium quality goat meat.
Started in 2020 Beacon Farms is owned and managed by Sarah Gibbard and her son. Nestled in Flagstaff County’s grain farming country just outside the bustling town of Daysland, Beacon Farms is currently home to around 40 Boer goats. However, when the babies are also on the farm there are around 120 goats on the farm in total. Beacon Farms takes great care in raising their goats in a free range environment the promotes optimum goat health and quality meat. Although the goats on Beacon Farms are not registered animals we are constantly striving to improve the breed through selecting top quality sires and retaining only the best doelings to expand the herd.
During Open Farm Days Beacon Farms will open the public for farm tours which will include being up close and personal with some of this years bottle baby goats including a discussion on goat confirmation and selecting quality animals.
The farm will also do goat hoof trimming demonstrations, discussions on goat husbandry, goat nutrition.
We will also discuss the challenges to finding a market for goat meat and the way we have chosen to process, package, market and sell our meat.
On Saturday Beacon Farms will have a market on site as well featuring local vendors from the Flagstaff county. Beacon Farms will have a few different goat meat dishes prepared so guests can sample a recipe using goat meat.
Beaumont & District Agricultural Society (BADAS)
Just minutes from Beaumont, Edmonton, Leduc, and surrounding communities.
Saturday
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Spend the day exploring agriculture, nature, and community at our beautiful 71-acre Urban Agriculture Centre. There’s something for every age to enjoy!
Event Highlights:
Farm Equipment Display
Get up close to the tractors and equipment used by today’s farmers.
Duck Herding Demonstrations – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.
Watch these incredible ducks in action!
Live Music
The Ranger Creek Wranglers perform from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Horse Activities
Learn more about horses and enjoy equine-themed demonstrations and activities.
Seed Displays
Discover a variety of seeds and learn about the crops that help feed our communities.
Family Scavenger Hunt
Explore the grounds while completing a fun scavenger hunt for all ages.
Nature Activities & Crafts
Hands-on fun for children and families.
Knights of Columbus BBQ – 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious lunch while supporting a great cause!
Support Local
Visit local vendors and discover plants, gardening products, and more.
Admission is FREE!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate Alberta agriculture, local food, and rural life at Open Farm Days 2026. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 15!
Birch Lake Campground
Sunday
Located in the Village of Innisfree, is a family-friendly destination that celebrates the connection between agriculture, nature, and rural Alberta.
Surrounded by farmland and natural wetlands, the campground offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beauty of our local ecosystem while learning about the important role agriculture plays in our community.
Sunday – During Alberta Open Farm Days, guests can enjoy:
- Educational displays on the relationship between agriculture, conservation, and healthy ecosystems.
Local artisan and vendor market featuring regional products and handcrafted goods.
Family-friendly children’s activities and educational games.
Opportunities to meet local producers and community organizations while exploring the campground and surrounding natural areas.
Our goal is to provide an engaging, educational experience that celebrates Alberta’s agricultural heritage, promotes environmental stewardship, and encourages visitors to explore and support rural communities.
Bruderheim Agricultural Society
Saturday
Join us as we tour residential vertical gardens and urban agriculture, native plant gardens at the Interpretive Centre and the community garden.
- View and hear about the changes in farm machinery through the years- from horse-drawn equipment to what we have today.
- Learn about the work of a farrier and see firsthand how they work on animal hoofs.
- Tours to local greenhouse, pollinator gardens and a vertical urban garden and how chickens are integrated
- Working dog demonstrations will be offered throughout the day.
- A visit to the local museum will take you back in time, learning about farming as it was in the 1930 – 1960 era.
- Join us at the handicraft market at Walker School and sampling of local foods.
The days activities will end with a “Farm to Table” supper. Please check back for ticket link
Hahn Angus Meat Market – Sherwood Park
Saturday & Sunday
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!
August 15th, 9:00 am – Meat Shop Opens
10 am – 11 am – Brisket Preparation and Smoking Demonstration – learn how to season and prepare brisket for smoking
11 am-12 pm – Farm Tour/Angus Genetics
12 pm-1 pm – Lunch available (while supplies last) – Chili, bun and water $7 per person CASH ONLY
2 pm-3 pm – Dog Demo
August 16th, 9:00 am – Meat Shop Opens
10 am – 11 am – Brisket Carving Tutorial – learn how to properly carve 24-hour smoked brisket
11 am – 12 pm – Farm Tour/Angus Genetics
12 pm-1 pm – Lunch available (while supplies last) – Chili with bun OR Brisket Sandwich and water $7 per person CASH ONLY
1 pm – Industry Beef Cuts – Talk about different cuts of meat
2 pm-3 pm – Dog Demo
- Farm tours & Q&A
- Learn about our beef operation
- Farm-fresh products are available for purchase
- Family-friendly (sorry, no pets please)
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.
Kross Farm
Kross Farm produces incredible vegetables with no watering, minimal weeding and no chemicals (herbicides or fertilizers).
Saturday
We use regenerative practices to protect our soil which in turn creates healthy plants that produce huge amounts of vegetables. We support the entire ecosystem around our vegetables which in turns a beautiful check and balance that keeps the pest insects as well as disease and disorders in check for us, no chemicals required!
On Open Farm Days, visitors can tour the farm and be introduced to chemical free, water free and weed free growing!
Visitors can also purchase fresh vegetables fresh from the field! A hands on no till class will be offered for a separate registration fee.
Lamberry Ranch – Strathcona County
Saturday
We purchased the farm in 2023 and are raising our three boys here. We wanted the opportunity to provide a rural upbringing for our children and have settled into the community of Strathcona County. We love it here!
For Open Farm Days:
- Come see the saskatoon berry harvester- you will be amazed by how it can pick the berries!
- Come see our sheep
- Our hens in their Chicken Tractors
- Self Guided tour through our orchards.
- We will have pasture raised eggs, whole frozen meat chickens, while supplies last, frozen lamb (sold by the half, whole and by cuts) cut and wrapped, frozen saskatoons, we may still have sour cherries for picking, assorted garden produce, as well as some preserves available for purchase.
- Satisfy your sweet tooth and try vanilla ice-cream with out saskatoon sauce- $3 per scoop (Cash or Debit).
We look forward to seeing everyone out on Open Farm Days. We will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the orchard and our animals. Bring a cooler, and your smiles!
Lavoy General Store
Saturday & Sunday
Join us in our kitchen and historic general store for a deep dive into local heritage, traditional food craft, and regional agriculture. Learn about the early days of Lavoy while experiencing how our historic space still serves as a vibrant gathering place for local producers and neighbors alike.
Grab some fresh baking from our favorite baker, browse vibrant bouquets of farm-fresh flowers, and discover how we partner with local meat producers to bring quality prairie meats straight to your pantry. Grab a refreshing drink and a snack at The Parched Pony; where house-dehydrated fruits and botanicals power many of their signature handcrafted drinks. Make sure you browse the tables of Virginia’s Sweet Shack to pick up some nostalgic treats that will take you right back to the good old days!
Sustainable Living at The Trough Refillery
Be sure to visit The Trough Refillery during your trip! Discover how easy and affordable low-waste living can be. Explore our refill routines, natural home goods, and eco-friendly household essentials designed to help you ditch single-use plastics and swap out daily chemicals for clean, sustainable alternatives.
Live Demonstration Schedule
11:00 AM – Food Dehydration 101: Drying garden herbs, fruits, and crafting botanical blends.
1:00 PM – Infusions & Drink Craft: How dehydrated ingredients power custom spice rubs, teas, and Parched Pony signature drinks.
2:00 PM – The Trough Refillery: Low-Waste Living & Refill Routines 101 (Ditching Single-Use Plastics).
3:00 PM – Preservation & Pantry Staples: The science of shelf-stable food preservation and weight loss ratios.
4:00 PM – The Trough Refillery: Eco-Friendly Swaps for Household Essentials & Clean Home Goods.
Whether you’re curious about traditional food preservation, looking to green your household routine, or just searching for a memorable family outing, come experience Alberta’s farm-to-pantry heritage up close!
MatchesSeeds.ca
Matches Seeds is a small acreage where we produce garden seeds that grow well in our cold climate.
- Made in Canada
- High-Quality Seeds
- Abundant Quantity
- Reasonable Pricing
Local to the Lloydminster area we are located between Paradise Valley, Alberta and Lloydminster on Range Road 30 at highway 897 and 619 intersections.
Off Grid YEG! – Ardrossan
Saturday & Sunday
Tour our first-generation homestead where we live fully off the grid, growing food the way our grandparents did – by hand, with patience and with deep respect for the land.
Learn how solar panels and batteries supply our energy and the compromises we make to minimize our electricity needs.
See the work-in-progress rain capture system as we expand to supply all of our gardens. Explore our cover cropping experiments that build soil rather than deplete it, minimizing chemical inputs like fertilizer. Learn how we rotate and protect our crops from pests both big and small.
View our hard-working farm animals (from a distance!) like the dog who protects and entertains us as we work, the bees who pollinate our gardens, the cat who keeps small pests away and the chickens who produce our eggs. Try some tasty treats from our farm stand to sample the incredible food this land provides and ask how we preserve and store it to minimize waste.
Our farm stand will be open from 10 am to 6 pm Friday to Monday all season long, including over Open Farm Days.
We will have tours of our farm starting at 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday and the family will be available at the farm stand all weekend long to answer your questions!
As we are a working farm, we ask that you please leave your own pets at home to support bio-security and minimize disruption to our animals.
Old Station Honey & Mead – New Sarepta
Saturday
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 tours and tastings so people can become acquainted with the 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.
Pierogerie Farm – Strathcona County
Saturday
Welcome to Pierogerie, where we grow pierogi from the ground up.
Pierogerie Polish Foods Inc. is Alberta’s first certified organic Polish pierogi maker and first ÉCONOMUSÉE® Pierogi Maker. Located on our family farm just outside Edmonton, we grow many of the organic ingredients used in our pierogi, including potatoes, onions, cabbage, and dill. Discover how we “grow pierogi from the ground up” through organic and regenerative farming practices that promote healthy soil, biodiversity, and great food.
Saturday Activities (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
- Free guided farm tours throughout the day
- Visit Alberta’s first ÉCONOMUSÉE® Pierogi Maker and experience our “field to plate” story
- Learn about organic and regenerative farming, soil health, composting, and biodiversity
- Free children’s activities
- Hot food available for purchase, featuring our organic pierogi and cabbage rolls (approximately $15 per plate)
Farm Store Open: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come explore the farm, meet the family, and experience how tradition, organic farming, and Polish heritage come together to create truly unique food.
Sunday
Farm-to-Table Cheddar Cheese Pierogi Making Class – 2pm -5pm
Duration: Approximately 2.5–3 hours
Registration required: https://pierogerie.ca/experience/
Listen to Your Gut: Herbal Helpers for Digestion – 10:00am-11:30am
To register please email: wi*********@***il.com
Pitchfork Gardens – Lamont County
Saturday & Sunday
We will be open Saturday August 15th 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and Sunday August 16th, 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
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 EGG
- (dragon’s tongue bean) and take it home with you to watch it grow
- hot dog (beef or chicken available) and a pop by donation
- money will be donated to the County of Lamont Food Bank
- garden tours are available
- 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
- Say Hello to our mini horses (Ju-Jube, Monster and Princess) and Joe the mini donkey, then compare them to our full-size horse (Rogue)
Our regular hours during the summer are Saturdays from 10am until 6 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Please follow us on Instagram or Facebook to know what is available to pick weekly.
Quiet Hills Ranch
We are located within the Beaver Hills Biosphere and have rolling grasslands and forests on our land.
- On your visit, you will be able to take a tractor and wagon ride through the pastures to see mother cows with their babies.
- We will also teach you about hay and pasture plants.
- You can go for a walk to enjoy the birds and wildflowers or relax in the shade near the farmhouse.
- We have cats, dogs, horses and chickens in our barns.
- Snacks and drinks will be offered for free!
- Come see one of the tallest Ox’s in the world named Clem!
- We have the largest population of bats in Central Alberta in our man-made bat condo with over 700 bats!
Rig Hand Craft Distillery – Leduc
Saturday & Sunday
Rig Hand is in the unique position of being the first craft distillery in the greater Edmonton area. Our family-based business makes exceptional handcrafted liquor that is locally sourced, produced, and distributed. Our products are packaged in a distinctive trademarked bottle that is a replica of the Leduc #1 drilling rig, paying tribute to our rich history of both agriculture and resource development in Alberta.
Our aim is to be a leader in the craft industry and foster partnerships with other local businesses while producing the highest quality spirits possible for our customers. We offer tours and tastings, and both private and semi-private events. Our distillery is located on a working hobby farm, utilizing the land and the livestock.
For 2026 Alberta Open Farm Days we will be hosting hourly tours as usual.
While tours are free, if you would like to try samples at the end of the tour there will be a $10 fee. This includes samples and 1 beverage from our select menu. Please pay in our store.
These can be booked via our website: https://righanddistillery.com/tour-information/
- Saturday visiting hours are 10AM – 9PM. Last tour time 7pm.
- Sunday visiting hours are 10AM – 2PM.
We have a full kitchen and bar, and brunch on the weekends.
Come visit us to learn more about our products and meet our dedicated and knowledgeable staff. We can’t wait to see you.
Sunnyhill Alpacas/Twisted Sisters Mill – Leduc County
Saturday & Sunday
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.
Sunnyhill likes to keep their alpacas calm and stress-free; visitors are not allowed in the pen. **No dogs allowed (alpacas are terrified of strange dogs)**
Alpaca has the perfect fleece for making cozy yarn. 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.
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
Mill Tour
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 rovings. Mill Tours will be once per hour each day, tickets must be booked and paid for in advance at $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
Reserve tickets HERE
The Old School Cheesery – Vermilion
Saturday
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 15th, 2026.
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
– 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.
Vegreville Agricultural Society
Saturday – NEW EVENT!
Alberta Open Farm Days at the Vegreville Ag Grounds—a full day celebrating local agriculture, food, and community!
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
Farmers Market (2–7 PM)
Ag Displays
Farm Games for all ages
Prairie to Plate locally sourced meals Get Tickets HERE
Outdoor Barn Dance
Live concert by Abygale Durie at 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Starts at 2:00 PM
More Flavours and Adventures
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