Celebrate Farming with Alberta Open Farm Days 2025

Jul 17, 2025
By Jean-Paul McDonald
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

A chance to help non-farmers learn about Alberta agriculture and

Alberta Open Farm Days returns on August 16 and 17, 2025, inviting Albertans to explore the heart of agriculture and rural tourism. This annual event connects people with local farmers and food producers, offering a chance to learn about farm life and food production.

Now in its 13th year, the 2025 event theme is “Water,” the essential resource for every farm. Visitors can discover the role of water in Alberta’s farming systems and hear unique stories from host farms about its importance.

Over 150 farms across Alberta will open their gates, offering tours, experiences, and educational activities.

The event encourages visitors to:

Explore local farms and meet producers

Learn how food is grown and produced

Discover diverse farm operations in Alberta

Connect with local food producers

Enjoy unique farm experiences

A highlight of Open Farm Days is the farm-to-table culinary events, where Alberta’s talented chefs and rural communities present special meals featuring local farm products.

Registration is now open for host farms wishing to join. Farms new to Open Farm Days or those who last participated in 2022 or earlier will receive farm gate and roadside signs free of charge. Those who joined in 2024 can contact organizers for additional signage details and pricing.

Standard sign sets include a 48"x36" farm sign, two 32"x48" roadside signs, and four 11"x9" directional arrows.

Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative event promoting local agriculture, rural tourism, and community connections. Interested farms can register or learn more at albertaopenfarmdays.ca.

Photo Credit: Alberta-open-farm-days-logo

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