Alberta Open Farm Days 2020
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Chatsworth Farm and our family are very excited to be participating for the first time this year in Alberta Open Farm Days. 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, enjoy a day out and reconnect with the land, and learn more about farming.
Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 from 11 am to 4 pm for free tours and demonstrations. Our OFD listing is live. If you have any questions, check out our FAQs below or please contact us directly.
Open Farm Days is following Government of Alberta/Alberta Health Covid-19 regulations, which cap attendance at under 100 people. You will also need to register (for free) to attend, through a scheduling system here.
We'll have guided tours every hour on the hour, beginning at 11 am and with the last tour of the day starting at 4 pm. See our farm and meet the animals, including the beef cattle, sheep and lambs, horse, chickens, geese, ducks, and turkeys, plus farm kittens, and Lizzy the livestock guardian dog. You’ll also be able to watch machinery demonstrations, and take a guided tour of the garden to learn about growing your own fruits and vegetables, starting your own plants from seed, and creating wildlife-friendly habitats. Afterwards, you can have a picnic in the pasture.
We'll also have a pop-up farm stand stocked with our beef, lamb, eggs, and garden produce for your fridge and freezer (cash only).
Health & Safety
If you’re feeling sick or have any coronavirus symptoms on August 15th, please stay home.
Please wash/sanitize your hands frequently while you’re here, especially after touching animals and before eating or drinking.
Parents are reminded to watch their children at all times, as this is a working farm. Please tell your children to respect the animals at all times: no sudden movements or loud noises, touch/handle animals gently.
Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm FAQs
Q: What should I bring?
A: Dress for the farm, with closed-toed shoes, layers, and a hat (good for sun AND rain!), and water bottles. Also: face mask, hand sanitizer (we’ll have some but it’s always a good idea to have your own), sunscreen, insect repellent, and a lunch or snack including beverage and picnic blanket, which you can enjoy while picnicking in our pasture (no food/beverages will be available on-site)
Q: How much does it cost?
A: We are happy to be offering free guided tours of our farm! We will have a pop-up farm stand stocked with farm-raised beef, lamb, eggs, and produce, so if you’re interested, bring cash and a cooler for any purchases.
Q: Can I bring my pet? S/he’s very well behaved!
A: No. For our animals' health and safety, and the health and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.
Q: Where are you located?
A: 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 can I expect during the Open Farm Days visit at your farm?
A: Have you watched our Virtual Farm Tours? You'll get that experience, and so much more! Engage all of your senses on our 45-minute guided tours. Registration is required (and free) and spots are limited!
Q: Will there be toilets and hand-wash stations available on site?
A: Yes, there will be portable washrooms and sanitation stations on site. Handicapped access units will be available as well.
Q: Can I smoke, or consume alcohol or cannabis, while attending Open Farm Days?
A: No. Smoking is not permitted on the farm and there are no designated smoking areas on the property; the risk of fire with straw and hay bales, machinery, and fuel on the premises is great. The consumption of alcohol and cannabis are also not permitted.
Q: Are there drinking water refill stations on site?
A: Yes, get the full farm experience and fill your bottles at our hydrant with fresh cool well water!
Q: How long can we visit your farm?
A: Due to Alberta Health Covid-19 regulations, we can’t exceed more than 100 people (including our family and all of our helpers) on site, which means each individual visit here at Chatsworth Farm is limited to 2 hours. Thank you for your understanding, and for helping us to help you stay safe!
Q: Where can I park my car/van/truck?
A: We'll have designated parking areas so please follow the signs and parking directors upon arrival.
Q: What if I’m not feeling well on the morning of Saturday, August 15th, but I’ve registered to attend?
A: Please stay home and look after yourself. We’ll see you next year!
If you have any other questions, please leave a comment or send us a message. You can also reach us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Event Downloads
Chatsworth Farm Printable Bingo: Print off a bingo sheet and bring it with you
Chatsworth Farm and our family are very excited to be participating for the first time this year in Alberta Open Farm Days. 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, enjoy a day out and reconnect with the land, and learn more about farming.
Our farm will be open to visitors on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 from 11 am to 4 pm for free tours and demonstrations. Our OFD listing is live. If you have any questions, check out our FAQs below or please contact us directly.
Open Farm Days is following Government of Alberta/Alberta Health Covid-19 regulations, which cap attendance at under 100 people. You will also need to register (for free) to attend, through a scheduling system here.
We'll have guided tours every hour on the hour, beginning at 11 am and with the last tour of the day starting at 4 pm. See our farm and meet the animals, including the beef cattle, sheep and lambs, horse, chickens, geese, ducks, and turkeys, plus farm kittens, and Lizzy the livestock guardian dog. You’ll also be able to watch machinery demonstrations, and take a guided tour of the garden to learn about growing your own fruits and vegetables, starting your own plants from seed, and creating wildlife-friendly habitats. Afterwards, you can have a picnic in the pasture.
We'll also have a pop-up farm stand stocked with our beef, lamb, eggs, and garden produce for your fridge and freezer (cash only).
Health & Safety
If you’re feeling sick or have any coronavirus symptoms on August 15th, please stay home.
Please wash/sanitize your hands frequently while you’re here, especially after touching animals and before eating or drinking.
Parents are reminded to watch their children at all times, as this is a working farm. Please tell your children to respect the animals at all times: no sudden movements or loud noises, touch/handle animals gently.
Open Farm Days at Chatsworth Farm FAQs
Q: What should I bring?
A: Dress for the farm, with closed-toed shoes, layers, and a hat (good for sun AND rain!), and water bottles. Also: face mask, hand sanitizer (we’ll have some but it’s always a good idea to have your own), sunscreen, insect repellent, and a lunch or snack including beverage and picnic blanket, which you can enjoy while picnicking in our pasture (no food/beverages will be available on-site)
Q: How much does it cost?
A: We are happy to be offering free guided tours of our farm! We will have a pop-up farm stand stocked with farm-raised beef, lamb, eggs, and produce, so if you’re interested, bring cash and a cooler for any purchases.
Q: Can I bring my pet? S/he’s very well behaved!
A: No. For our animals' health and safety, and the health and safety of all participants, please leave your pets at home.
Q: Where are you located?
A: 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 can I expect during the Open Farm Days visit at your farm?
A: Have you watched our Virtual Farm Tours? You'll get that experience, and so much more! Engage all of your senses on our 45-minute guided tours. Registration is required (and free) and spots are limited!
Q: Will there be toilets and hand-wash stations available on site?
A: Yes, there will be portable washrooms and sanitation stations on site. Handicapped access units will be available as well.
Q: Can I smoke, or consume alcohol or cannabis, while attending Open Farm Days?
A: No. Smoking is not permitted on the farm and there are no designated smoking areas on the property; the risk of fire with straw and hay bales, machinery, and fuel on the premises is great. The consumption of alcohol and cannabis are also not permitted.
Q: Are there drinking water refill stations on site?
A: Yes, get the full farm experience and fill your bottles at our hydrant with fresh cool well water!
Q: How long can we visit your farm?
A: Due to Alberta Health Covid-19 regulations, we can’t exceed more than 100 people (including our family and all of our helpers) on site, which means each individual visit here at Chatsworth Farm is limited to 2 hours. Thank you for your understanding, and for helping us to help you stay safe!
Q: Where can I park my car/van/truck?
A: We'll have designated parking areas so please follow the signs and parking directors upon arrival.
Q: What if I’m not feeling well on the morning of Saturday, August 15th, but I’ve registered to attend?
A: Please stay home and look after yourself. We’ll see you next year!
If you have any other questions, please leave a comment or send us a message. You can also reach us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Event Downloads
Chatsworth Farm Printable Bingo: Print off a bingo sheet and bring it with you
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