Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm

2025 Alberta Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm

General Registration (FREE)

Hands-on experiences

Guided farm tours

Machinery demos

Live music by the "Western Thistles"

Equine demos

Face painting & other kids' activities

Cooking demos

Garden tours

Chatsworth Farm is excited to be participating in our sixth annual Alberta Open Farm Days, on Saturday, August 16th. 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.

Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 from 11 am to 5 pm for free tours and demonstrations.

- Click here for the full event schedule (printable) -

Community Displays

Alberta SPCA
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
Derwent Fire Department
Franklin's Ground Squirrel Conservation
Forgotten Farm Felines: a University of Alberta Student Poster Presentation
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance
Rural Roots Canada

Food & Drink Vendors

Crafted Gelato Inc | The Lemon Lagoon | The Red Brick

Artisan Farmers Market Vendors

Enbridge's goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond, for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. As a diversified energy company, we are uniquely positioned to help accelerate the global energy transition, and we’re doing it in ways that are ethical, sustainable and socially responsible. We’re committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy we deliver, and to achieving net-zero emissions from our operations by 2050.

Our branches are conveniently located, with twelve locations in Stony Plain, Camrose, Lougheed, High River, Vegreville, Lloydminster, Eckville, Grande Prairie, & Waskatenau. Our mission is to stand behind every valued customer by giving them access to world-class product support, parts, and equipment, delivered with a superior customer service experience.
We sell and service a wide array of AGCO products including Fendt, Rogator, Gleaner, Massey Ferguson plus leading brands like Bourgault, Morris, MacDon, Cub Cadet, and Stihl.

Cornerstone Co-op is a member-owned Co-operative with 24 locations throughout North Eastern Alberta. We employ 400+ employees at our various locations and have over 34,000 members.

We are proud to support local events like Open Farm Days, which aligns with our purpose statement of Making Life Better in our Communities."

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is a not-for-profit corporation representing Alberta’s cattle producers. ABP’s work spans critical areas such as research, production, communications, marketing, policy advocacy, and stewardship.

Run by producers for producers, ABP is dedicated to maintaining a sustainable, competitive beef industry for the benefit of all Albertans.

The County of Vermilion River welcomes everyone – residents and visitors - enjoying Open Farm Days in our County.

We are pleased to provide support to ensure everyone is able to learn a little about farm life in Alberta.

Alberta Grains is a not-for-profit, farmer-directed organization that represents the
interests of and serves as the single voice for all of Alberta's wheat and barley
producers. The organization works collaboratively within all levels of agriculture to
achieve tangible results that benefit Alberta’s grain growers.
With a mission to drive profitability for Alberta’s wheat and barley farmers, Alberta
Grains is committed to advancing and promoting the interests of 18,000+ wheat and
barley farmers in the province.

MCSnet celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. Since 1995, this locally-owned, family-run business has been dedicated to connecting rural communities, growing from humble beginnings to serving over 25,000 Albertans and parts of Saskatchewan. MCSnet continues to innovate, expanding its network with fiber optics and advanced wireless technology, ensuring reliable high-speed internet and fostering strong community ties across the prairies.

Anderson Insurance Group has been family owned and operated in the Lloydminster and Dewberry
area since 1991, but our Co-operators flagship has been serving communities since 1975. We’re here to provide exceptional service, personalized advice, and straightforward answers to your
questions. When you choose Co-operators, you’re choosing a dedicated team that’s on your side,
ready to offer the advice, solutions and resources you need to reach your goals and the guidance
you look for to protect your livelihood and properties from the unexpected. And we do it in a way
that always puts you first.

Pomeroy Inn & Suites is proud to support the 6th annual Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm. With locations across Alberta and British Columbia, we offer spacious, full-kitchen suites, thoughtful amenities, and genuine hospitality so you can feel right at home on the road. We’re honoured to be part of this celebration of local agriculture and community. Enjoy your day on the farm and thank you for supporting local!

The strength of Webb’s Machinery is a testament to four generations of owners, carefully nurturing and expanding the company with a continual focus on providing exceptional customer service. Webb’s Machinery’s dedication to its customers has held fast through the years. They provide outstanding customer service is the right way to run a business and stand by the idea that “When it’s the right thing to do, you can count on us to do the right thing!”

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.