alberta open farm days

Have you ever wondered how the food on your plate arrived in front of you? Join eight of our local Barrhead producers to learn about life and work on a farm - how sustainable practices are important in protecting farming, food supply and our environment today and for the generations to come. Experience hands-on activities that will have you washing grain to feeding the animals. It's all here in Barrhead.

AUGUST 15 & 16, 2026

ABOUT ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS in barrhead

2026 theme: Rangelands and Pastoralists!

This two-day event features farms from around the Barrhead region giving you an opportunity to experience farm life and understand how food gets to your plate. It's a backstage pass to experience the people and products behind the process. It's experiential ag-tourism that allows you to taste foods directly from the producers while immersing yourself in the agricultural space.

The 2026edition of Alberta Open Farm Days will be held August 15-16, 2026 with a goal for you to experience farm life while while learning the realities of farming in a fun and engaging way!

2026 participating farms

Key 13 Horsemanship

Discover the benefit of nurturing lasting partnerships between horse and rider as these breeders develop thoughtful and willing happy equine athletes ready for anything!

Sacred Heart Gypsies

Discover the history and characteristics of the majestic gypsy cob horse.

BFF Farm

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

Meunier Livestock

From Our Pastures to Your Plate: Modern Pastures, is our direct-to-consumer platform where you can purchase farm direct meats, rooted in regenerative agriculture. Open Farm Days is your rare chance to stand on the very land where this beef is grown and meet the people who raise it — then take some home with you. Bring your cooler with ice if you want to take some home that day or beef boxes will be available for purchase online to have it delivered right to your doorstep.

Ehrenholz Farms

Farm is a place where the words "abundance" and "life" are in action every day. Visit a farm that strives to build a place where high-quality food is produced in abundance with an eye to promoting life on the farm, in the local ecosystem, and in the community.