Celebrate Strathcona County's rich heritage

Celebrate Strathcona County's rich heritage

Open Farm Days - August 19 and 20, 2023

Open Farm Days is an annual event that brings together people to experience agricultural initiatives and teaches people where their food comes from. In Strathcona County, we have several farms participating in the weekend. Plan to stop by them and enjoy participating in agri-tourism while learning more about the importance of the agricultural industry in Strathcona County.

Barr Estate Winery

Barr Estate Winery

  • Winery tours and food trucks
  • Artisan market
  • Live music
  • Meet some critters, and more!

 

August 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Blooms on 7 flower farm

Blooms on 7 Flower Farm

  • Experience a flower farm
  • Garden tours
  • U-pick garden
  • Meet an alpaca!

Pre-registration required

August 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy

Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy

  • Meet the animals up close and personal
  • Hayrides
  • Animal therapy demonstrations
  • Maybe goat yoga

 

August 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mennonite Heritage Farm

Mennonite Heritage Farm 

  • Wagon rides
  • Vintage car show
  • Irrigation demonstration
  • Sunday concert – tickets for a fee

 

 

August 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pierogerie Farm

Pierogerie Farm

  • Free guided farm tour
  • Kids workshop for a fee
  • Film screening – Depth of Field
  • Pierogi and cabbage rolls served for a fee

August 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Roadside Stand Tour

Roadside Stand Tour

  • Driving style farmers' market
  • Local producers with range of products available
  • Passport game to play
  • Collect stamps to win prizes

August 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barr Estate Winery

Barr Estate Winery

  • Winery tours and food trucks
  • Artisan market
  • Live music
  • Meet some critters, and more!

 

August 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Blooms on 7 flower farm

Blooms on 7 Flower Farm

  • Experience a flower farm
  • Garden tours
  • U-pick garden
  • Meet an alpaca!

Pre-registration required

August 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy

Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy

  • Meet the animals up close and personal
  • Hayrides
  • Animal therapy demonstrations
  • Maybe goat yoga

 

August 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.


The Lake Land Loop Road Trip

Take a visit around rural Stathcona County's Cooking Lake and learn more about the history of this area.

Scroll through the interactive map below to find your road trip adventure here in Strathcona County.


 

Farmers markets

Ardrossan Farmers' Market

 

Salisbury Farmers Market

 

Ardrossan Farmers' Market

 

Salisbury Farmers Market

 

Sherwood Park Farmers' Market

South Cooking Lake Market

 

Sherwood Park Farmers' Market

South Cooking Lake Market

 


 

More rural recreation opportunities in Strathcona County:

Weekends in Strathcona County

What are you doing this weekend?

Looking for things to do in Strathcona County this weekend? 

Check out our weekend itineraries blog for suggestions.

Find and support local business

Looking for a specific business and service in Strathcona County?
Check out the Business Directory. 

Economic Development and Tourism
Phone: 780-464-8095
Email: scedt@strathcona.ca
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Address:
2001 Sherwood Drive
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
T8A 3W7

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Last updated: Thursday, August 17, 2023
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