Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm

2023 | Alberta Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR 2023 EVENT! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024!

:: To see a photo gallery from our 2023 Open Farm Days, scroll down! ::

Chatsworth Farm and our family are very excited to be participating in our fourth Alberta Open Farm Days, on Saturday, August 19th. 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.

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

Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 from 11 am to 5 pm for free tours and demonstrations:

11:00 am – 11:30 am Machinery Demo
11:30 am – 12 noon Guided Farm Tour
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Musical Performance by Mallory Chipman
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Machinery Demo
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Guided Farm Tour
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Musical Performance by Mallory Chipman
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Machinery Demo
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Guided Farm Tour
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Musical Performance by Mallory Chipman
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Machinery Demo

Event Activities

:: BBQ Lunch from 12:30 - 4 pm (cash only)
:: Seed Planting Station brought to you by Rona Vermilion, T&T Seeds, and West Coast Seeds
:: Alberta Farm Animal Care learning station
:: Book Signing with Master Gardener Sheryl Normandeau
Sheryl is the author of The Little Prairie Book of Berries and the co-author, with Janet Melrose, of the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series, including the two recent volumes on "Fruit" and "Perennials"

:: Artisan Market:
4th Meridian Brewing Company & Ribstone Creek Brewery
Berry View Farms
Chatsworth Farm
Copper Cork Distillery
Fresh Pasta Creations
hornet farms
J6 Baking
Kerbear Pottery
Manual Labour Beer Co.
Miami’s Kitchen
Monica's Jams and Jellies
Old School Cheesery
Pottery by Dellaney
Prairie Soap Shack
Rig Hand Craft Distillery
Six Acre Homestead
Smithstine Copper

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? S/HE’S VERY WELL BEHAVED!

We operate a strict no dogs policy at Chatsworth Farm. Dogs are not permitted to remain in cars in the car parks 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.

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. The Red Brick will offering a wide variety of hot and cold drinks, cool down with ice cream from Scoops Lloydminster.

Sponsor Messages

ABP is at the heart of Alberta's cattle and beef industry. We work on behalf of more than 18,000 producers to maintain the Canadian beef advantage: outstanding genetics, food safety, beef grading, efficient production practices, high standards of animal care, responsible environmental stewardship; and world-class processing facilities. ABP thanks the Wasylik family for educating people on beef production and farming practices as well as being an Alberta Beef Producer.

ATB is the largest Alberta-based financial institution, with more than 5,000 team members who deliver exceptional experiences to their 800,000 clients. Everything ATB does is focused on how we can serve Albertans: providing expert advice, supporting entrepreneurs, helping Albertans buy a home, and grow their wealth. Visit atb.com for more! ATB Financial would like to welcome you to Vermilion! We're excited to have the opportunity to support Chatsworth Farm in hosting this event that features many amazing activities. In addition to the farm, Vermilion has a variety of businesses in our downtown area, come on in and check them out.

Co-operators Insurance is proud to be a part of Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm. Built by farmers in 1945 to care for their communities when traditional insurers would not meet their needs. Today, Co-operators have over one million clients across Canada, but we always stay true to our roots and the initial vision of a group of Prairie farmers.

Cornerstone Co-op serves over 32,000 member owners in eight communities at 24 locations. Our emphasis lies in enriching our owner's experiences through value-added initiatives and promotions. We're excited to support Alberta Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm, reflecting our commitment. We wish you all an enjoyable weekend!

Gratton Coulee was started in 1988 by Richard, Rick, & Joe Glover on their family farm in Irma, Alberta. Over the years, it evolved into a state-of-the-art salvage facility that specializes in the salvage of tractors, combines, & self-propelled forage harvesters. To date, Gratton Coulee has salvaged approximately 3000 units.

Highline, located in Vonda, SK, is a progressive short-line agricultural equipment and industrial machinery manufacturer. We manufacture Bale Pro, TMR Feed Mixers, Bale Movers, Square Stackers, Rock Pickers, and a RCH Hydro ditch mower. Highline is very pleased to be able to welcome you all to Alberta’s Open Farm Days hosted by Chatsworth Farm! You are here today for a memorable educational experience to learn about where our food comes from. Enjoy your time spent at Chatsworth Farm today!

As your partner in agriculture, JGL invests its time and resources in promoting the growth and success of your crop and livestock operations, providing personalized products and services through: JGL Livestock, JGL Commodities, JGL Capital, JGL Financial, Hawk's Agro and AgroPlus. Learn more at JGL.ca

Masterfeeds, an Alltech company, has been a leading nutrition provider for animal agriculture in Canada since 1929. We employ quality, motivated people, and offer solutions to support milk, meat, and egg production excellence. Masterfeeds has grown alongside the advancements of agriculture over the decades to support animal health and development.

MCSnet has been providing internet service to rural communities in Northeastern Alberta for more than 25 years. As a family-owned business based in St. Paul, Alberta, we understand the challenges of providing rural internet services and we embrace it by continually seeking out the latest innovations to bring reliable service to our rural communities.

Family-founded, owned, and operated since 1941, Pomeroy Lodging provides hospitality throughout Western Canada. Pomeroy Lodging is dedicated to our Alberta and British Columbia communities and we give back over $3 million annually to community initiatives. We are fiercely invested in our people, our guests, and our communities. On behalf of Pomeroy Inn and Suites Hotel in Vermilion I want to welcome you to Open Farm Day! We are excited to celebrate this event and share with our neighbors and friends what life on the farm and in the Lakeland region of Alberta is all about. Enjoy your weekend!

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers is proud to support the Open Farm Days here at the Chatsworth Farm and hope all the visitors enjoy their day! Ritchie Bros. is a global asset management and disposition company, offering end-to-end solutions for buying and selling Real estate, used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets.