August 16 & 17, 2025Alberta Open Farm Days is an incubator for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. This collaborative, province-wide, FREE event can give you the opportunity to experience farms and understand where your food comes from. It's a backstage pass to meet the farmer, experience Agri-tourism in Alberta and taste local foods directly from the producer!
Visit host farms near Barrhead!
Click on each farm to learn more!
- Birch Creek Farms
- Triple Lyoness Farm
- Quedenbaum Farm
- De Herdt Gardens & Elieneke's Bake Shop
- Barrhead Seed Cleaning Plant
- Barrhead Centennial Museum
- Key13 Horsemanship
- Sacred Heart Gypsies
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With so much to see, where do you even start? Plan your trip using these themed itineraries and helpful links.
Themed Itineraries
Grounded in Science
"A deep dive into modern, sustainable agriculture and regenerative practices.”
Discover how science, sustainability, and soil are changing the face of farming.
Feature Hosts:
- Barrhead Seed Cleaning Plant
- Learn about seed tech & testing
- Tour the machinery used to clean producers' seed grain and why cleaning is so important
- Visit onsite booth displays from:
- 20/20 Seed Labs - a world leader in seed quality testing and specialized research and development, setting the standard for innovation and productivity.
- Gateway Research Organization (GRO) - a farmer led research organization will display the fertility of different seed varieties and other projects .
- Quedenbaum Farms Inc.
- Check out our grain/crop displays and learn how we grow Peas, Canola, Rye, Wheat and Barley sustainably
- GRO will show you how to take soil samples, ask them about their agricultural research
- ALUS will talk about biodiversity and ecosystems and what farmers do to help our environment for future generations, including a tour of our native wildflower plots and shelterbelt for pollinators and other wildlife. Listen to bats ‘chatting’ in our bat houses
- The Athabasca Watershed will have a display on our waterways and how to keep them healthy
- Ask us about our grid tied Solar power system
- Key 13 Horsemanship
- Learn about how we use rotational grazing and pest management to help our horses regenerate the land.
- Birch Creek Farm
- Farming Forward, a local research organization will show you how to sample soil and explain how the results can be used move agriculture forward.
Born & Raised
"Up Close with Farm Life’s Fuzziest Moments”
Meet the animals—from cows, chicks and sheep to powerful bison and elegant Gypsy Vanner horses.
Feature Hosts:
- Birch Creek Farms
- Help name our baby pigs—they're full of personality and ready to meet you.
- Feed and pet our sweet Holstein calf, Dino—he loves attention and head pats.
- Say hello to Fred, our year-old bison, and offer him a tasty treat.
- Sacred Heart Gypsy
- Discover the charm of the Gypsy Cob horse during a live talk about their history and our farm's journey.
- Meet our beautiful mares Wild Rose Ramble and Wild Rose Lyric—the heart of our herd.
- Visit our foals and see our young future stud, Titan 10, up close.
- Triple Lyoness Farm
- Collect fresh eggs and feed the grass-loving hens who laid them
- Groom and pet our gentle horses—they love the company.
- Hand-feed our pasture-raised beef steers and learn how we care for them.
- See sheep from our neighboring farm and enjoy their fluffy company.
- Hop on a scenic tractor hayride to meet our cow-calf herd (small fee applies).
- Quedenbaum Farms
- Hold a fluffy chick and explore the magic of egg candling in our incubator.
- Feed and pet our American Blackbelly sheep and learn what makes hair sheep unique.
- Watch our playful pigs romp and root around in their pen.
- K13 Horsemanship
- Snap a photo with one of our friendly horses for the perfect farm memory.
- Observe our horses in the pasture and discover how they naturally interact.
- Catch a live horsemanship demo and see how we communicate with these amazing animals.
Little (or BIG) Farmhands for a Day
"Roll up your sleeves and get involved in real farming tasks.”
A hands-on day of real farming—from digging in the dirt to feeding livestock.
Feature Hosts:
- Quedenbaum Farms
- Try your hand at grinding flour just like farmers did in the past.
- Press canola seeds into golden oil and learn where your cooking ingredients come from.
- Test grain moisture like a pro and see how farmers check if a crop is ready for harvest.
- Inspect canola seeds for green ones—we’ll show you why that’s a no-go for top quality.
- Cuddle a fluffy chick and learn how we raise them on the farm.
- Feed and pet friendly pigs and American Blackbelly sheep—they’ll love the attention!
- Climb, jump, and play on hay and straw bales—just like a real farm kid.
- Touch, sort, and explore the different crops we grow—see how farming starts in the soil.
- Birch Creek Farms
- Go on a farmyard treasure hunt and hop on a fun hayride through the fields.
- Try out our old-school grinding machine and explore sausage-making equipment hands-on.
- Key 13 Horsemanship
- Learn about horses up close with hands-on horsemanship activities designed for all ages.
- Triple Lyoness Farms
- Collect eggs and feed our hens some fresh grass—they’ll thank you with a happy cluck.
- Brush and pet our gentle horses—they love the company and care.
- Feed our pastured beef steers and learn how we raise healthy, happy cattle.
Machines, Equipment and Technology
Climb In. Gear Up. Discover the Technology Driving Today’s Agriculture.
Get face-to-face with the tools and technology transforming agriculture.
Feature Hosts:
- Quedenbaum Farms
- Explore a full lineup of modern farm equipment and see the machines that power a working farm.
- Climb into the driver’s seat of real farm machinery and feel what it’s like to work the land.
- Watch how we test grain moisture to ensure the best quality and harvest timing.
- See GRO’s GPS-guided soil probe in action and learn how precision tech supports soil health.
- Barrhead Seed Plant
- Take a guided tour through the Barrhead Seed Plant and discover how high-tech machinery cleans and prepares seed grain.
- De Herdt Gardens
- Step inside a working hydroponic system that grows fresh lettuce and herbs all year long—no soil needed!
- Learn how a smart, climate-controlled roof opens and closes automatically to keep the greenhouse cool naturally.
- Discover how we collect rainwater from the roof and recycle it to irrigate our greenhouse crops.
- See how white-painted greenhouse plastic helps keep things cool while still letting sunlight in for healthy growth.
- Triple Lyoness Farms
- Hop on a tractor haywagon ride to visit our cow-calf herd and see modern livestock care in action (small fee applies).
Farming Heritage and Traditions
"Discover the spirit of the land through its history, and hands-on traditions.”
Journey through rural stories, farm traditions and historical exhibits
Feature Hosts:
- Sacred Heart Gypsy
- Meet our majestic Gypsy horses and learn about their rich cultural significance and role in rural traditions.
- Key 13 Horsemanship
- Explore the natural behavior of horses and discover the gentle, ethical training methods we use to build trust and partnership.
- Barrhead Centennial Museum
- Step back in time with fascinating historical farm exhibits and local stories from days gone by.
- Watch artisans at work—spinners, weavers, and rope makers—bringing old-world rural skills to life.
- Test your observation skills by hunting for the mystery item in our fun bingo activity.
- Quedenbaum Farms
- Sample a taste of the past with coffee made from roasted grain—just like during wartime shortages, thanks to Burnt Water Roasters.
- Walk through our native plant plots and discover the species that thrived here long before European settlement.
Make a weekend of it!
"Two days of farm filled fun”.
Check out a variety of agricultural experiences over 2 days!”
Feature Hosts:
Saturday:
- Birch Creek Farms
- Come face-to-face with Fred the bison, enjoy a farm-fresh bison burger, and take home locally raised meat from Birch Creek Farms.
- Quedenbaum Farms
- Press canola oil, mill grain by hand, sample fresh roasted coffee
- Triple Lyoness
- Hop on a hayride and get creative with hands-on farm crafts
- Barrhead Seed Cleaning Plant
- Explore how seeds are cleaned and prepared with the latest crop technology
- Barrhead Centennial Museum
- Step into the past with fascinating historical farming exhibits.
- De Herdt Gardens
- Farm to Table dinner, experience a catered meal made with local products from different farms around the community while enjoying the serenity of the greenhouse.
Sunday:
- Sacred Heart Gypsy
- Meet the stunning Gypsy horses of Sacred Heart Gypsy and hear about their cultural roots and legacy.
- Key 13 Horsemanship
- Discover how horses think, move, and communicate in a natural horsemanship session focused on ethical, trust-based training.
- Experience more in the County of Barrhead
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