Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm

2024 | Alberta Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm

Chatsworth Farm and our family are very excited to be participating in our fifth annual Alberta Open Farm Days, on Saturday, August 17th. Open Farm Days is a province-wide open house for Alberta farms, who invite their urban and rural neighbours to stop in for a visit. Join us for the day to meet the people behind the farm, see where your food comes from and learn more about farming, enjoy a day out, and reconnect with nature.

Get your FREE tickets here! Those who pre-registered are enter to win amazing prizes!

Ever wanted to visit the farm but don't feel like driving the distance or lack transportation? Chatsworth Farm introduces our new "Bus With Us" option departing from Edmonton! Purchase your tickets here!

Walk-ins are welcome, please check in at our Welcome Tent upon your arrival!

Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 from 11 am to 5 pm for free tours and demonstrations:

11:00 am – 11:30 am | Machinery Demo
11:15 am – 11:45 am | Musical Performance by The Goddamsels
11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Guided Farm Tour
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Cooking Demonstrations with Loreto & Nicoletta Nardelli - @sugarlovespices
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Machinery Demo
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm | Guided Farm Tour
1:15 pm – 1:45 pm | Musical Performance by The Goddamsels
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | Cooking Demonstrations Kayla & Christopher Wigeland - @kaylawigeland
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Guided Farm Tour
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm | Machinery Demo
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Musical Performance by The Goddamsels
3:45 pm – 4:30 pm | Cooking Demonstrations Jerome Foo - @almost.delicious
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm | Guided Farm Tour
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Machinery Demo

Event Activities

:: BBQ Hot Dog Lunch from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (cash only)
:: Seed Planting Station
:: Face Painting with Mackenzie Paints
:: Book Signing with Master Gardener Sheryl Normandeau co-author of "The Guides for the Prairie Gardener" series
:: Wagon rides with Wowk Ranch
:: Book Signing with Twyla Campbell, co-author of "Prairie: Seasonal, Farm-Fresh Recipes Celebrating the Canadian Prairies"
:: "Reduce, Reuse, Ruminate", a short documentary on cattle and their role in fighting food waste
:: Guardians Of The Grasslands virtual/video game

Community Displays

North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance
Alberta SPCA
Alberta Wilderness Association
Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (Alberta Community Bat Program)
Franklin's Ground Squirrel in Alberta
ALUS Two Hills
Sky Drones Inc. - Champion Sponsor

Artisan Farmer's Market Vendors

Food & Drink Vendors

Crafted Gelato
Katchi Cafe
The Lemon Lagoon
The Red Brick
The Scoop Lloydminster

Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm FAQs

Q: WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Dress for the farm, with closed-toed shoes, layers, and a hat (good for sun AND rain!), and water bottles. Also sunscreen, insect repellent, and hand sanitizer.

Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Admission to Open Farm Days is free! We'll also have a Farmers Market featuring amazing local artisan vendors, as well as a BBQ lunch, so if you’re interested, bring cash (some vendors accept credit cards) and a cooler for any purchases.

Q: Can I bring my dog/PET? S/HE’S VERY WELL BEHAVED!

We operate a strict no dogs/pets policy at Chatsworth Farm. Dogs/pets are not permitted to remain in vehicles in the parking areas due to the risk of heat exhaustion.

Q: HOW DO I GET TO THE FARM?

Our farm is northwest of the town of Vermilion. Click here to find the Google Maps location, and follow the Open Farm Days signs.

Q: What facilities WILL BE AVAILABLE?

We aim to make a visit to the event as accessible, comfortable and enjoyable for all visitors.

Designated accessible parking
Portable washrooms and sanitation stations
Accessible toilet and changing facility
Onsite wheelchair and walker accessible transportation

Q: CAN I SMOKE, OR CONSUME ALCOHOL OR CANNABIS, WHILE ATTENDING OPEN FARM DAYS?

No. Smoking is not permitted on the farm and there are no designated smoking areas on the property. The consumption of alcohol is NOT allowed and cannabis is not permitted.

Q: ARE THERE DRINKING WATER REFILL STATIONS ON SITE?

Yes, bring your water bottles and get the full farm experience by filling your bottles at our hydrant with fresh cool well water!

Q: WHERE DO I PARK?

We'll have designated parking areas so please follow the signs and parking directors upon arrival. There is also accessible parking.

Q: CAN I BUY FOOD AND DRINK AT THE EVENT?

Yes!

We offer a cash BBQ lunch featuring our farm's beef hot dogs with red fife flour buns and homemade toppings.

Q: IF I DRIVE OUT IN AN ELECTRIC CAR, are there charging stations?

There are no charging stations in the town of Vermilion (the closest community to the farm). If you are traveling from Edmonton, there is a station in Vegreville, and a few in Camrose. There are also two in Wainwright and several in Lloydminster. Please visit the Alberta EV Charging Stations interactive map and ChargeHub for all the available stations along the way.

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Pomeroy Inn and Suites Vermilion welcome you to Open Farm Days. Our Family-Owned Company loves supporting local businesses and initiatives like this all across the communities where we live and work. Get ready for a day of fun and learning as the team at Chatworth Farm introduces you to life on the farm!

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Agzone eagerly joins Chatsworth Farm's Open Farm Days, celebrating the pinnacle of sustainable family farming. Shane and Julie, the dynamic duo behind Agzone, observe sustainable principles on their own family farm, mirroring the ethos of Chatsworth Farm. Committed to supporting and nurturing such initiatives, Agzone recognizes their invaluable role in our communities. Central to Agzone's mission as an agricultural dealership is not just sales and service, but also fostering education and personal connections with local family farms.

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