Open farm days are making a cheerful return to Sherwood Park and across Strathcona County this summer, promising a weekend full of rural adventure and discovery.

Open Farm Days, taking place August 15–16, 2026.

Local families, friends, and visitors are invited to step behind the barn doors and experience life on Strathcona County farms in a way that few get to enjoy.

This annual event fosters a rare and personal look at the hard work, pride, and ingenuity woven into the region's agricultural backbone.

Many participating farms will be opening their gates wide, offering everything from orchard strolls and u-pick flower gardens to engaging tours and opportunities to meet the livestock up close.

For those seeking more than a typical outing, the farm tours highlight a shift toward sustainable and regenerative growing practices now taking root in several local enterprises.

Recent years have seen young families moving to rural acreages in Strathcona County, drawn by the promise of open space and the chance to reconnect with farm-fresh food.

Local producers are set to share their stories and showcase how they grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, and even craft beverages right on-site.

From tasting fresh Saskatoon berries to learning about solar-powered food production, there's a hands-on experience for every generation.

The joy of picking your own fruit or sampling bread straight from a wood-fired oven can spark a newfound appreciation for local food.

Each stop along the open farm days circuit reveals another layer of Strathcona’s rural diversity.

Visitors can explore creative small businesses, unique markets, and presentations by farmers eager to explain the difference between organic methods and conventional farming.

For many guests, these farm tours offer a much deeper connection to where their meals truly begin.

Open farm days stand as a celebration not just of the season’s harvest, but of community spirit and innovation thriving close to home.