About this Event
Kawartha Farmfest is an annual one-day, self-guided driving tour of farms and rural attractions in Kawartha Lakes. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of farm and food experiences!
The 22nd Annual Kawartha Farmfest will be held on Saturday October 12, 2024 (Thanksgiving Saturday). One low price for admission - Adults are $5 and Kids under 14 are free. Many sites have additional activities such as corn mazes available at an additional charge.
A complete listing of activities at each Farm site is available at www.kawarthafarmfest.com.
2024 Farmfest Host Sites
Interact with cattle and poultry, and see organic vegetables growing. Learn about organic farming. Buy produce and frozen organic meat.
Location: 688 Country Lane, Cameron; Go north from Highway 35 or south from Glenarm Road onto Country Lane.
www.obrienvieworganicfarm.ca
Phone: 705-887-3974
Visit sheep in our pastures, watch and try wool spinning, see educational displays, try egg collecting.
Location: 35 Ranchers Road, Cameron. From Highway 121 at Highway 35 go south on Ranchers Road, or from Hwy 35 go east on Long Beach Road, then north on Ranchers Road.
www.crowhillcorriedales.ca
Mobile: 705-928-0554
Piglets, pigs, sheep and chickens available for easy viewing. BBQ sausage on a bun, eggs, garden veggies and preserves for sale.
Location: 345 Colony Road, Bobcaygeon; From Pigeon Lake Road south of Bobcaygeon, take Colony Road west.
www.threeforksfarm.ca
Phone: 705-931-5338
Selfie scavenger hunt, learn how a pumpkin grows, farm products available to purchase, find your way through the corn maze ($).
Location: 346 Peace Road, Omemee. Turn north from Hwy 7 onto Peace Rd at Reaboro. At the four way stop proceed straight through, going east for 3km. The farm will be on the right side. Coming 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
Tour the vegetable fields and high tunnels, visit animals, petting zoo entry by donation ($), purchase farm fresh produce, honey, apples, and frozen meats.
Location: 253 Gray Road, Janetville. From Highway 7A take Yelverton Road south, then go left/east on Gray Road.
www.lunargardens.ca
Phone: 905-986-9612
Farm market Grand Opening, tractor-pulled wagon tours, food and drink available ($).
Location: 3314 Kirkfield Rd, Brechin. From Kirkfield, take Kirkfield Road north to just outside Dalrymple.
www.roostfarm.ca
Phone: 705-345-9177
<h4>F7: Pumpkinfest at Stellmar Farm</h4>
Farmfest participants can guess the weight of a giant pumpkin, walk the corn maze ($), vote for the best monster in the maze, pick your own pumpkins, purchase farm products, hot dog lunch ($) and crafts.
Location: 136 Sandbar Road, Little Britain; From east of Valentia on Elm Tree Road, take Sandbar Road south.
www.stellmarfarm.com
Phone: 705-786-0431
<h4>F8: Horsefest at Valentia Equestrian Centre</h4>
Visit horses and other animals, pony rides ($5), children's crafts, complete the scavenger hunt to win a prize!
Location: 188 Valentia Road, Little Britain; From Little Britain Road take Valentia Road south to just north of Valentia.
Phone: 705-786-2226
Farmers Markets and Attractions
Hours: Saturday, from 7 am - 1 pm
On Victoria Avenue, north of Kent St.
Phone: 705-878-1392 www.lindsayfarmersmarket.com
Hours: Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm
Location: Austin Sawmill Heritage Park, Kinmount
Phone: 416-986-7216 www.kinmountfarmersmarket.ca
Hours: 8am - 1pm
Location: 47 Mansfield St, Bobcaygeon
Phone: 613-473-2296 www.bobcaygeonfarmersmarket.com
Location: 91 Prince Street, Bobcaygeon
1-877-4KD-MILK (1-877-453-6455) www.kawarthadairy.com
Location: Lindsay Dairy Barn, 71 Russell Street, Lindsay
705-324-0352 www.kawarthadairy.com
Location: 1275 Hwy 7, Oakwood
705-928-5670 www.mariposafarmmarket.ca
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kawartha Lakes, 180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 7.53
