Friday 19 September 2014

Open Farm Day Sunday September 21

The following farms are welcoming you through the farm gate on Sunday... Many with special treats and tours. 

Time to pack a picnic, put on a cosy fall sweater and comfortable shoes and make plans to visit several farms.

Hope to see you somewhere along the way.

Dempsey Corner Orchards
Hosts: David Bowlby & Allison Maher
Farm Type: Fruit & vegetable, U-pick & petting zoo
Address: 2717 Hwy 221, Aylesford, NS
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Help bottle feed our baby lambs, kids and calf. Learn about our different coloured eggs. Wander through our orchards and fields and sample the fruits of our labours. Then enjoy a fresh baked muffin and coffee in a lawn chair in the sun.
Phone: (902) 847-1855

Alpaca House Farm
Hosts: Peter & Anne Woodyer
Farm Type: Alpaca breeders
Address: 4745 Hwy 221, RR2 Berwick, NS
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: A chance to see, meet, handle aCounty: Kings
nd learn about alpacas up close. Come and see why they are valuable, plus a chance to purchase alpaca fibre for spinning and yarn for knitting and weaving.
Phone: (902) 538-5583

VanOostrum Farms
Host: VanOostrum Family
Farm Type: Beef & corn maze
Address: 4931 Hwy 221, Berwick, NS
Hours: Farm tours: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Corn maze: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Tour the beef cattle barn and learn how the cattle are raised. Explore the Harvest Acres Corn Maze and have some farmyard fun at the activities!
Phone: (902) 538-7716

Boates Farm
Hosts: Brian, Keith & Charlotte Boates, Karma Chickoski
Farm Type: Mixed fruit, sweet cider, vinegar
Address: 432 Bligh Rd., Woodville, NS
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: U-picking apples & pears, small farm market.
Phone: (902) 678-7301

Foote Family Farm
Host: George Foote
Farm Type: Apples, bees and cider making
Address: 1972 Woodville Rd., Woodville, NS
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Walking trails, picnic tables, U-pick apples, custom cider pressing. Honey extracting demonstration at 11:00 a.m. and cider making at 2:00 p.m. Products for sale include apples, cider, honey, beekeeping equipment and pumpkins.
Phone: (902) 678-4371

Wild Mountain Farm
Hosts: Lance & Kathleen Bishop
Farm Type: Grass-fed beef & lamb, pastured pork
Address: 8 Old Baxter's Rd., Canning, NS
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities: Learn what it takes to raise 100% grass-fed beef & lamb and GMO free pasture raised pork. Take a tour of our farm and visit our momma pigs and their babies. Learn about pasture rotations and visit with our cattle and lamb. We have a photo booth for you to take pictures for a keepsake of your visit with us. 
Phone: (902) 582-1208

Blomidon Estate Winery
Hosts: Gordon Weld & Kyle Gallant
Farm Type: Vineyard
Address: 10318 Hwy 221, Canning, NS
Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: Tour Blomidon Estate Winery's Vineyards with our staff and vineyard manager! Come learn about viticulture, vines, wines, and the grape harvest season. Tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Phone: (902) 582-7565

Gates U-Pick
Hosts: Doug & Marianne Gates
Farm Type: Apples, pears & pumpkins
Address: 1269 Starr's Point Rd., Port Williams, NS
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Activities: We offer free wagon rides around our orchards. Tour takes approx.10 mins. We also encourage free sampling all you can eat apples while U-picking. There are washroom facilities and a picnic area.
Phone: (902) 542-9340

Taproot Farms
Hosts: Tim Carr, Patricia Bishop, Josh Oulton, & Teri Dillon
Farm Type: Certified organic, mixed fruit & vegetable, mixed livestock (CSA farm)
Address: 1736 Church St., Port Williams, NS
Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Activities: Trails and self-guided walking tours include: Picnic area with live music, hoop houses and field crops, animal visits, farm stay properties, large wetland area, flower crops, and labyrinth. Staff will be available to join groups or provide information. Trails will be well marked.
Phone: (902) 542-3277

Hennigar’s Farm Market
Hosts: Heather & Doug Hennigar
Farm Type: Fruits & vegetables - roadside
Address: 10272 Hwy 1, Greenwich, NS
Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Activities: Visit our busy farm market with all the fruits and vegetables in season on display. Play farmers golf through the apple orchard (adults: $10, children under 12: $5). Enjoy our nature trail and picnic park. Animals (goats, sheep, ducks, peacocks, and rabbits) on display.
Phone: (902) 542-3503

Willowbank U-Pick
Hosts: Johnson Family
Farm Type: Apple, pumpkin, U-pick & market
Address: 110 Starrs Point Loop, Port Williams, NS
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Activities: U-pick apples and pumpkins, market on site. Activities include petting zoo, corn maze, wagon rides, and museum. There is a picnic area and walking trails. Fees apply for produce and some activities.
Phone: (902) 542-9153

Elderkin's Farm Market
Hosts: Peter & Kevin Elderkin
Farm Type: Fruit
Address: 10362 Hwy 1, Greenwich, NS
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Activities: U-Pick apples, pumpkin, squash. Others as seasonal.
Phone: (902) 542-7198

Dabro Farms
Hosts: Davidson Family
Farm Type: Dairy & farm market
Address: 105 & 237 Gaspereau River Rd., Wolfville, NS
Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Activities: At 105 Gaspereau River Rd., visit our farm market, farm animal petting area, hay ride and BBQ. At 237 Gaspereau River Rd., visit our dairy operation.
Phone: (902) 670-6172


Grand Pré Wines
Host: Grand Pré Wines
Farm Type: Winery
Address: 11611 Hwy 1, Grand Pré, NS
Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Activities: Free wine tour & tasting at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Phone: (902) 542-1753

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