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Farmfest Host Sites

2024 Farm Sites

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F1: Organicfest at O'Brienview Organic Farm

Walk in through pastures to get up close with Belgian Blue/Black Angus and Wagyu beef cattle and calves. Visit with the free ranging chickens. See vegetables in the greenhouse and gardens all grown organically on the family farm. Bring a cooler to stock up on frozen beef, chicken, and fresh vegetables.

Ongoing: Interact with cattle and poultry, and see organic vegetables growing. Learn about organic farming. Buy produce and frozen organic meat.

Location: 688 Country Lane, Cameron; Go north from Highway 35 or south from Glenarm Road onto Country Lane.

www.obrienvieworganicfarm.ca

Phone: 705-887-3974

children in a pen with sheep
F2: Sheepfest at Crow Hill Farm

Visit our registered Corriedale Sheep flock, a dual purpose breed for both meat and wool. Children can collect fresh eggs from our hen house. Watch a wool spinning demonstration, and try your hand at Drop Spindle Spinning in a hands-on experience. Frozen lamb, honey, maple products and eggs for sale from our farm gate stand. Also available for purchase are Corriedale Handspinning Fleeces. Property is accessible.

Ongoing: Sheep in our pastures, wool spinning, educational displays, egg collecting.

Location: 35 Ranchers Road, Cameron. From Highway 121 at Highway 35 go south on Ranchers Road, or from Hwy 35 go east on Long Beach Road, then north on Ranchers Road.

www.crowhillcorriedales.ca

Mobile: 705-928-0554

group of three people looking at sow and piglets in a pasture
F3: Pigfest at Three Forks Farm

Take a walking tour of our farm and visit our piglets, laying hens, sheep and pigs socializing out on pasture. Our sows (mama pigs) are especially social and always looking for a snack when they see visitors. Chat with our volunteers and farmers to learn more about our farm/homestead in peak harvest season. You can also wander through our garden and our greenhouse to see the final weeks of fall veggies growing. Lunch available - enjoy a sausage hot off the grill or come prepared with a cooler and take some delicious, pasture raised frozen chicken, lamb or pork cuts home with you. We will also have garlic, eggs and select vegetables available for purchase.

Ongoing: Piglets, pigs, sheep and chickens available for easy viewing. BBQ sausage on a bun, eggs, garden veggies and preserves for sale.

Location: 345 Colony Road, Bobcaygeon; From Pigeon Lake Road south of Bobcaygeon, take Colony Road west.

www.threeforksfarm.ca

Phone: 705-931-5338

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F4: Mazefest at McQuaid's Country Market

Get lost in the 9-acre corn maze ($), enjoy family-friendly games, and capture memories at photo ops scattered in the area. Learn how pumpkins grow, then take a wagon ride ($) to the pumpkin patch to pick your perfect pumpkin. Finish the selfie scavenger hunt, then visit the market stand, with over 50 kinds of pumpkins, squash and gourds. Don't miss the homemade jams, jellies, relishes and salsas, and farm-raised beef and eggs. Honey, maple syrup, fudge and fresh cheese curds from other local producers will also be available.

Ongoing: Selfie scavenger hunt, learn how a pumpkin grows, farm products available to purchase.

Location: 346 Peace Road, Omemee. From Hwy 7 go north on Peace Rd at Reaboro. Go through the four way stop and head east for 3km. The farm will be on the right. From Omemee, go north on Sturgeon Rd and turn left at Peace Rd. Go west for nearly 3 km. The farm will be on the left.

www.mcquaidscountrymarket.com

Phone: 705-341-8910 

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F5: Veggiefest at Lunar Rhythm Garden

Tour the 15 acre Pro-Cert certified organic vegetable farm dedicated to growing 75 varieties of vegetables in the field and with high tunnels and greenhouses. Cultivation is powered by four heavy draft horses. Visit the cows and calves, pigs, miniature horses and chickens. Visitors can see the cold storage, greenhouses and vegetable wash station. Guided tours of the farm will be available. Visit Farm Star Petting zoo (by donation) to sit with bunnies, groom miniature horses, and lead the goats. Fresh organic produce, meat, honey and apples will be available for purchase.

Ongoing: Tours of the vegetable fields and high tunnels, visit animals, petting zoo entry by donation ($), purchase farm fresh produce, honey, apples, and frozen meats.

Location: 253 Gray Road, Janetville. From Highway 7A take Yelverton Road south, then go left/east on Gray Road.

www.lunargardens.ca

Phone: 905-986-9612

chicken in grass
F6: Maplefest at The Roost Farm

The Roost Farm is celebrating the Grand Opening of The Roost Market on October 12, 2024. Guests will be welcomed to check out the new farm market and café. While there, learn all about Roost Farm – a 5th generation maple farm that has sheep, chickens, turkeys and Christmas trees. Gather under the event tent for music and entertainment, displays, and games and activities for all, then hop on the tractor-pulled wagon for a tour around the farm and through the maple bush. There will be a BBQ on site, with food and drink available ($).

Ongoing: Farm market Grand Opening, tractor-pulled wagon tours, food and drink available ($).

Location: 3314 Kirkfield Rd, Brechin. From Kirkfield, take Kirkfield Road north to just outside Dalrymple.

www.roostfarm.ca

Phone: 705-345-9177

Teenagers sitting on a picnic table and laughing while holding pumpkins on their heads
F7: Pumpkinfest at Stellmar Farm

Celebrate our 22nd year of Pumpkinfest! See giant pumpkins and visit the craft shed at Stellmar Farm, featuring: pumpkins, squash, gourds, fall decorations, flower arrangements, decorative corn, wreaths, fall crafts, gourd art, preserves, honey, and tasty pumpkin bread. Guess the weight of the giant pumpkin for a chance to win a gift basket. Perhaps even learn the secret behind growing giant pumpkins! Try out our full line of homemade soaps, body butters, and lotions: many products contain our own beeswax and honey! Farmfest participants can take advantage of our family discounted haunted corn maze - for $8 per person or $32 per family of 4 or more. Try playing games around the farm. And finally, bring your appetite for our hot dog lunch special. Washrooms available.

Ongoing: Guess the weight of a giant pumpkin, walk the corn maze ($), vote for the best monster in the maze, pick your own pumpkins, purchase farm products, hot dog lunch ($) and crafts.

Location: 136 Sandbar Road, Little Britain; From east of Valentia on Elm Tree Road, take Sandbar Road south.

www.stellmarfarm.com

Phone: 705-786-0431

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F8: Horsefest at Valentia Equestrian Centre

Visit the animals at Valentia Equestrian on this self-guided tour.  They include horses of all sizes, goats, chickens, Mary the alpaca, large and small cows, Arnold the pig, and Herman the turkey. In addition to all the animals, bigger than life-size Marshall from Paw Patrol will be attending. Walk trails throughout the property, make children's crafts, and complete the scavenger hunt to win a prize! Then take a stroll through the lavender labyrinth. Pony rides will be available for $5. Snacks and baking will be available ($) if you're hungry or thirsty, and vendors will have articles for sale. Fresh vegetables will be available for purchase.                            

Ongoing: Visit horses and other animals, pony rides ($5), children's crafts, complete the scavenger hunt to win a prize!

Location: 188 Valentia Road, Little Britain; From Little Britain Road take Valentia Road south to just north of Valentia.

Phone: 705-786-2226

Farmers' Markets and Attractions

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M1: Lindsay Farmers' Market

Start your farmfest Weekend at the Farmer's Market in Lindsay. Come celebrate the harvest by enjoying a Saturday morning tradition in downtown Lindsay, bringing you a large array of fresh food products & so much more.

Hours: Saturday, from 7 am - 1 pm
On Victoria Avenue, north of Kent St.
Phone: 705-878-1392  www.lindsayfarmersmarket.com

 

Person buy fresh veggies.
M2: Kinmount Farmers' Market

Come to Kinmount and try our fresh baked pies, breads, cookies, sauces, wood crafts and other favourites. Locally grown farm fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, honey, garlic, pickles and preserves.

Hours: Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm
Location: Austin Sawmill Heritage Park, Kinmount
Phone: 416-986-7216 www.kinmountfarmersmarket.ca

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M3: Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market
At Bobcaygeon Farmers Market everything is grown or produced within 100 km. Products include: fruits and vegetables, honey, award winning cheeses, fresh and smoked meats, baked goods, craft beer, photography, leather goods, fishing lures and more.

Hours: 8am - 1pm
Location: Mansfield St, Bobcaygeon
Phone: 613-473-2296 www.bobcaygeonfarmersmarket.com


Ice cream being served by smiling woman
A1: Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon

Enjoy Kawartha Dairy milk and ice cream made with fresh milk from local dairy farms.

Location: 91 Prince Street, Bobcaygeon
1-877-4KD-MILK (1-877-453-6455)  www.kawarthadairy.com

Girl eating icecream.
A2: Kawartha Dairy in Lindsay

Enjoy Kawartha Dairy milk and ice cream made with fresh milk from local dairy farms.

Location: Lindsay Dairy Barn, 71 Russell Street, Lindsay
705-324-0352  www.kawarthadairy.com

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A3: Mariposa Farm Market

Purchase local foods and products at the Mariposa Farm Market store. Enjoy a snack from their chip truck while you're there.

Location: 1275 Hwy 7, Oakwood

www.mariposafarmmarket.ca

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