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 16, 2025

ABOUT ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS in barrhead

2025 theme: Water, the lifeblood of every farm!

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 2025 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days will be held August 16-17, 2025, with a goal for you to experience farm life while while learning the realities of farming in a fun and engaging way!

2025 participating farms

Barrhead Centennial Museum

Step into the past and explore farm life, local wildlife, and the history of Barrhead through unique displays, including vintage equipment, a pioneer farmhouse, schoolroom, and more. Self-guided tours take you from pre-settlement times to the Klondike Trail era. A must-visit for history lovers of all ages!

Barrhead District Seed Cleaning Co-op Ltd

Discover how farmers get access to top quality seeds to ensure the best possible crops.

Birch Creek Farms Ltd

Explore a bison farm from pasture to storefront with sampling of bison meat. Lunch available for purchase.

Quedenbaum Farms Inc.

Expereince a grain farming operation producing wheat, barley, canola, faba beans and peas with free-range egg-layer chickens and American Blackbelly sheep.