Kawartha Farmfest

Kawartha Farmfest is an annual one-day, self-guided driving tour of farms and rural attractions in Kawartha Lakes. You are invited to bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of farm and food experiences!

Here's what you need to know about the 24th annual Kawartha Farmfest: 

  • Saturday October 3, 2026
  • 10am to 4pm
  • 9 farm families invite you to visit their farms
  • Adults are $5 and Kids under 14 are free
  • Many sites have activities such as corn mazes or pick-your-own, and other tasty farm grown foods available at an additional charge.

Advertisement for 24th Annual Kawartha Farmfest, a self-driving tour of farms, on Saturday October 3, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. On the Saturday before Thanksgiving weekend, come for a fun filled day of farm and food experiences across Kawartha Lakes! Tickets are available online at www.kawarthafarmfest.com until October 2 at noon. Adults $5, Kids under 14 free. Image of smiling woman carrying a large pumpkin in a pumpkin field.

2026 Farm Host Sites

Woman rolling maple taffy onto a popsicle stick in a tub of crushed ice. A man is doing the same while another woman guides them.

F1: Maplefest at the Roost Farm

The Roost Farm is celebrating all things maple. We are eager to welcome you to our 5th generation farm to learn about the maple experience, as well as our chickens, turkeys and Christmas trees.

  • Taste some golden sweet treats
  • Take in the breathtaking fall colours on the farm
  • Explore educational and fun maple making demonstrations
  • Watch wool darning and spinning
  • Hop on the tractor-pulled wagon for a tour around the farm ($)
  • Fill up on our food and drink available ($), and
  • Stock up in our farm market and café ($)

Ongoing: Learn about maple, see demonstrators working with wool, take a wagon ride ($), see chickens, turkeys and Christmas trees, play games, or taste farm foods ($).

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

www.roostfarm.ca

Phone: 705-345-9177

A family watching a sheep herding demonstration in a field with the shepherd.

F2: Sheepfest at Schaiwind Farm

Come to meet our sheep whose job it is to graze the grass under solar panels at several solar energy projects in the community as a solar grazing service. During the Farmfest:

  • Watch sheep dog herding
  • Watch sheep shearing
  • Demonstrations will happen at various points through the day
  • Meet the sheep and the sheep dogs that guard our sheep or herd them
  • Speak with the shepherd and learn about sheep farming
  • Our frozen lamb meat will be available for sale to take home ($). 

Ongoing: Meet the sheep and the shepherd. Periodically watch sheep shearing or sheep dog herding demonstrations.

Location: 84 Goose Lake Rd., Woodville. Take Hartley Road north from Woodville Road, or Hartley Road south from Glenarm Road, and turn east onto Goose Lake Road. The farm is the first one on the south side of the road.

www.schaiwindfarms.ca

(705) 344-1942

Woman and girl picking red apples from an apple tree, carrying a basket of red apples.

F3: Applefest at Holliday's Farm Fresh Vegetables

Have you ever picked your own apples? If you want to pick-your-own apples from our dwarf apple trees just visit our small orchard. Pay for the basket you wish to fill, and start picking the apples you want ($).

  • The apple trees are short and easy to reach for all ages.
  • There are many types of apple trees to see and pick from including McIntosh, Empire, Spartan and Liberty.
  • Various basket sizes are available to suit your picking ($). 
  • We also have ready-picked apples ($)
  • Visit our farm store to buy our jams and maple syrup ($). 

Ongoing: Visit an apple orchard. Apple picking ($). Farm store open ($). 

Location: 1641 Glenarm Rd., Woodville. From Highway 35, just north of Fenelon Falls, take Glenarm Road westward approximately 7.5 km to Holliday's Farm Fresh Vegetables on the north side of the road. 

Facebook: Holliday's Farm Fresh Vegetables

Mobile: 705-886-9463

A calf licking the hand of a girl in a pasture field with a barn in the background.

F4: Organicfest at O'Brienview Farm

Walk through our certified organic family farm and pastures to get up close with our quiet beef cows and calves. 

  • Our cows are are Belgian Blue, Black Angus and Wagyu so they look different, but are so friendly.
  • Visit with the free ranging chickens.
  • See vegetables in the greenhouse and gardens
  • Speak with our farm family to learn about farming organically. 
  • Bring a cooler to stock up on frozen beef, chicken, and fresh vegetables. 

Ongoing: Interact with cows 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.

Facebook: O'Brienview Organic Farm

Phone: 705-887-3974

Woman feeding brown and white goat with horns.

F5: Chickenfest at Sims Farm

We look forward to seeing you at our mixed family farm which grows crops and raises animals of many kind.

  • See our turkeys and chickens.

  • Collect your own eggs, if you choose to purchase eggs from our laying hens ($).

  • Meet our friendly goats and sheep who love to snack on grain.

  • View our beef cows out in the pasture.

  • See the large farm equipment we use to plant and harvest the feed for our animals.

  • Visit our farm store to stock up on our frozen meats and eggs

  • Satisfy your desert cravings with delicious butter tarts, pies and other baked goods lovingly baked in Grandma's certified home kitchen.

  • Plan lunch at the farm from our hot-dog cart. 

Ongoing: Meeting the goats and sheep, seeing farm equipment, viewing the turkeys and chickens. Collect the eggs for your purchase to take home ($). Hot dogs for sale and farm shop with meats and eggs to take home. 

Location: 1394 Kawartha Lakes County Road 121 Fenelon Falls. Take Hwy 121 north from Fenelon Falls approximately 6 km. The farm is on the right, just before the curve. 

Phone: 705-340-8653

aerial photo of a corn maze in a corn field

F6: Mazefest at McQuaid's Country Market

Join us for a fun-filled time at McQuaid's Country Market and corn maze!

  • Explore our 9-acre corn maze ($), get lost in the twists and turns.
  • Enjoy a variety of family-friendly games.
  • Capture memorable photos at our many photo opportunities throughout the property.
  • Hop aboard a wagon ride to our pumpkin patch ($),
  • Learn how pumpkins grow and pick your perfect pumpkin.
  • Be sure to take part in our popular selfie scavenger hunt.
  • Visit our farm market filled with 50 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds,
  • You'll also find our farm-raised beef and fresh eggs and other locally produced favourites such as homemade jams, jellies, relishes, and salsas.
  • Feeling hungry? Stop by our on-site BBQ ($), where we'll be serving delicious farm-fresh foods throughout the day.

Ongoing: Corn maze ($), wagon ride ($), selfie scavenger hunt, games for the whole family, photo ops, learn how a pumpkin grows, farm products available to purchase ($).

Location: 346 Peace Road, Omemee; From Omemee, go north on Sturgeon Rd until you get to a four way stop at Peace Rd. Turn left and go west for nearly 3km. The farm will be on the left side. 

www.mcquaidscountrymarket.com

Phone: 705-341-8910 

Children picking vegetables

F7: Veggiefest at Lunar Rhythm Gardens

Tour the 15 acre organic vegetable, beef and poultry farm dedicated to growing 75 variety of vegetables in the field and with high tunnels and greenhouses.

  • Guided tours of the farm will be available.
  • Visitors can see the cold storage, greenhouses and vegetable wash station.
  • Cultivation is powered by our four heavy draft horses. 
  • Visit the cows and calves, pigs, miniature horses and chickens.
  • Visit Farm Star Petting zoo by donation to sit with bunnies, groom miniature horses, and lead the goats($).
  • Fresh organic produce, meat, honey preserves and apples will be available for purchase ($). 

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

Location: 253 Gray Road, Janetville. From Highway 35 take Highway 7A west to Yelverton Road south, then go left/east on Gray Road.

www.lunargardens.ca

Phone: 905-986-9612

Women searching for the perfect pumkin in a large group of pumpkins. Boy pulling wagon.

F8: Pumpkinfest at Stellmar Farm

Come and help us celebrate our 24th year of Pumpkinfest.

  • See giant pumpkins and maybe even learn the secret behind growing them so big!

  • Try your luck at guessing the weight of the giant pumpkin to win a gift basket.

  • Farmfest participants get discounted entry to our haunted corn maze - $8 per person or $32 per family of 4 or more ($). 

  • Kids can get their face painted and try their hand at the fun games around the farm.

  • We have so many pumpkins, squash, and gourds to choose from ($)

  • Check out the local vendors selling their products.

  • Visit the craft shed to find fall decorations, flower arrangements, decorative corn, wreaths, fall crafts, gourd art, preserves, honey, and tasty pumpkin bread ($).

  • Try out our full line of homemade soaps, body butters, and lotions, often made with our own beeswax and honey ($).

  • Bring your appetite for our hot dog lunch special ($).

  • Washrooms available. 

Ongoing: Farmfest participants can guess the weight of a giant pumpkin, walk the corn maze ($), vote for the best monster in the maze, play corn hole, basketball, play area, pick your own pumpkins ($), purchase farm products, hot dog lunch($) and crafts ($).

www.stellmarfarm.com

Phone: 705-786-0431

Child wearing a helmet riding a pony with a leader, and safety person assisting, and parent walking beside.

F9: Horsefest at Valentia Equestrian Centre

You can take a guided tour of our beautiful horse farm and meet our friendly animals.

  • We have horses, sheep, chickens, hatching chicks, and alpacas.
  • You can enjoy a peaceful walk along our scenic forest trail and explore our themed mini maze through the woods.
  • Discover exciting kids' activities set up throughout the property.
  • Make bird seed pine cone bird feeder to take home or hang in the forest at the farm.
  • If you are looking for an extra special experience for the kids, you can pay for a mini equestrian lesson (pony ride) ($).
  • Animal treats ($) are available for you to purchase to give you an added chance to interact with our amazing animals.

Ongoing: Visit horses and other animals, mini equestrian lesson ($5), kids activities, feed the animals ($5), walking trail, scavenger hunt maze in the forest, food ($) and other vendors ($).

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

Phone: 647-377-8730

Girl squatting in a puddle, holding an umbrella in the rain with colourful fall leaves on the ground.

All Weather Event, Subject to Change

While organizers and Host Farm families do our best to plan ahead, we can't always control certain things, like Mother Nature. Please know that the event happens rain or shine, and there may be minor changes to the Host Site programming. 

We will post any major program or site changes to this page. Please check back here before you head out for the day.

Farmers' Markets and Attractions

Boy at Lindsay Farmers' Market holding an armful of corn cobs

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

Farmers' market tents with products and customers in the background and a Kinmount Farmers' Market banner in the foreground.

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

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

Hand holding cup of Kawartha Dairy ice cream

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

Kawartha Dairy logo, established 1937. Fresh, by Nature. With blue maple leaf and trade mark symbol

What's a day out without a stop for Kawartha Dairy ice cream?

For the sweetest stop of the day, save time for Kawartha Dairy in either Lindsay or Bobcaygeon to purchase your favourite ice cream treats. Many thanks to the generous support by Kawartha Dairy Ltd.

Kawartha Farmfest Group Passport

Turn your Eventbrite tickets into a Kawartha Farmfest Group Passport at your first Farm Site on Farmfest day. This Group Passport will be used to show proof of paid admission at all Farm Sites. At the end of your tour, drop your completed Group Passport in the Contest Ballot Box for a chance to win a basket of items from Kawartha Farmfest sites. Draw a picture on your ballot for an extra chance to win 'best Farmfest memory'.

Have a Safe and Fun Event Day

Health and safety of participants, volunteers and farm hosts is a top priority.

  • Participants are asked to observe all signs and travel through each site as a group. Please supervise your children closely.
  • Pets are not allowed on the Farmfest tour and must be left at home. Livestock can be disturbed by unfamiliar pets. Additionally, most farms have their own dogs that can be agitated by other pets. Participants arriving at a farm site with a pet will be asked to remain at their vehicle with the pet and may be asked to leave the property if it is disruptive.
  • Use hand washing and sanitizing stations before and after eating. 
  • Remember to bring a cooler and ice packs for any food purchases you make.
  • Farm Sites are mostly outdoors and terrain can vary from gravel lane ways and farm yards, to grassy areas and crop fields which have rough surfaces. Care should be taken as you may your way through the sites. Not all parts of all sites will be accessible to all types of strollers, walkers or wheelchairs, depending upon the type of equipment. See further notes within each farm site.
  • This is an all weather event and will go on rain or shine. Be prepared with a sun hat, sunscreen, raincoat, umbrella and footwear suitable for possibly muddy field conditions.
  • Prior to leaving home for the day, ensure you are healthy and free from any symptoms of any communicable illness.

Contact Us

Kawartha Lakes 
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337

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