Open Air Weekends: Farm Fest
- August 15-17
- Downtown Amherstburg
- tourism@amherstburg.ca
Get ready to experience the charm of the countryside right in the heart of downtown Amherstburg at Farm Fest, happening August 15 to 17 as part of our Open Air Weekends series!
This three-day themed event is a celebration of everything we love about rural life with a fun, family-friendly twist.
Pedal tractors, animals, agriculture-themed activities, and more will fill the streets, turning downtown into a hands-on adventure. Whether you’re a kid eager to meet the animals or a grown-up interested in supporting local agriculture, Farm Fest has something for everyone.
Friday, August 15
- 5:00pm – 9:00pm: Farmers Market
- 5:00pm – 9:00pm: Spinning Wheel Trivia Game with the Essex County Farmers Association
- 5:00pm – 9:00pm: Pedal Tractors
- 5:00pm – 9:00pm: Grain Farmers of Ontario activity booth
- 7:00pm – 9:00pm: Ford City Ramblers
Saturday, August 16
- 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Farmers Market
- 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Pedal Tractors
- 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Grain Farmers of Ontario activity booth
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Farm Safety Workshops
- 2:30pm – 6:00pm: Little Hobby Hill Farm
- 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Clog dancing
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm: Music by Roger Cortina – Back 2 Back
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm: Line dancing, demo and interactive
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Clydesdale horses
Sunday, August 17
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Farmers Market
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Pedal Tractors
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Grain Farmers of Ontario activity booth
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Jeopardy with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture
- 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Rabbit cuddles with 4H Club
- 12:00pm: Square dancing
- 2:00pm: Peach & Cherry Pie Contest
More details to come!
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Ford City Ramblers
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Potted Provence lavender plants at a farmer's market.
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Ford City Ramblers
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Potted Provence lavender plants at a farmer's market.
