If you are on the hunt for country fun in the sun, we’ve got it! Our calendar features several can’t-miss Country Fairs in August, followed by an exciting selection of annual Harvest Festivals in September. Late Summer and early Autumn are also the best time of year to catch the sunflowers and corn mazes in bloom, enjoy a visit to a local farmyard, or take advantage of local farms opening up their doors to the public during Alberta Open Farm Days! Get ready to take a walk on the rural side with our round-up below.
Country Fairs & Harvest Festivals
Leduc West Antique Society Fall Harvest Show
September 7 & 8 | This country celebration will feature farming demonstrations, tours of the historic buildings and vehicle displays, kids activities, the Provincial Tractor Pull Championships, and a Saturday evening concert event.
Harvest of the Past at the Ukrainian Village
September 7 | It’s the final event of the season at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. This exciting Harvest Festival allows you to experience the best of autumn from days gone by as you explore the village, see an old-fashioned threshing bee, and watch costumed interpreters give demos all about farming in the olden days.
Woodbend Country Fair
September 8 | Join the fun at the Woodbend Country Fair on Sunday, September 8, 2024! The FREE event will include an inflatable obstacle course and bouncy castles, games, balloon art, hot dogs, popcorn, and slush.
Harvest Gathering at Greenland Garden Centre
September 8 | Bring the whole family to Greenland for an afternoon full of good, old-fashioned fun. Enjoy hayride, corn on the cob, roasted marshmallows, kids’ activities, pumpkin carving demonstrations, and more. Some activities cost $2 in support of ‘A Safe Place’ Women’s Shelter.
Arts & Heritage St. Albert Harvest Festival
September 21 | Summer is winding down, the cooler days of fall are coming, and all the fresh food is coming in from the garden! Celebrate the harvest season with Arts and Heritage St. Albert. This afternoon of free family fun will include tours of the historic homes and grain elevators, a petting zoo, face painting, heritage crafts, live entertainment, and more!
Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum Harvest Festival
September 21 | See threshing and blacksmithing the way they used to do it with vintage machinery. The day includes plenty of fun for all ages, including gold panning, old time games, animals, a tractor/vehicle parade, mini train rides, live music, and delicious treats for purchase at the on-site Tea House.
Salisbury Greenhouse Harvest Festival
September 21 (Sherwood Park) & 22 (St. Albert) | Both Salisbury Greenhouse locations will host their own day of fun with trackless train rides, balloon twisting, roaming magicians, carnival games, pumpkin painting, a market, and more. Don’t forget your donation for local food banks.
Kiwi Nurseries Pumpkin Festival
September 28 | Enjoy a day of Autumn fun at the Kiwi Nurseries Pumpkin Festiva! Admission is just $10/participating child and includes face painting, pumpkin bowling, crafts, outdoor games, plus apple cider and a free carving pumpkin to take home. Pick your own pumpkin out from the patch and be on the lookout for the golden pumpkin to win a special prize!
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market Harvest Festival
September 28 & 29 | Come shop the 150 unique vendors and join in this two-day celebration featuring a Saturday Pow Wow and Round Dance, kids crafts & storytime with Edmonton Public Library, a live mural painting, food trucks, and a car show. Sunday will be Family Funday with family-friendly street performers, a magic show, dancing robot, and DJ dance party!
Family Fun Edmonton Guide to Fun on the Farm
Our guide features several great options if you are wanting to get the family out to enjoy farm animal interactions and old-fashioned fun on the farm. All our options are a bit of a drive from Edmonton so be sure to pack some snacks and enjoy your drive through the countryside. We promise the adorable feathered and furry creatures at each destination are worth the trek!
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes In and Around Edmonton
There’s nothing like getting lost in a corn maze, followed by the satisfying feeling of finally finding your way out! Most of these family farms also offer up a wide array of activities and animal interactions, and add-ons like sunflower mazes and pumpkin picking. Watch for the corn mazes opening in early August!
U-Pick Berry Farms in the Edmonton Area
When the harvest is ripe for the picking, head out on a family adventure to one of these u-pick berry farms in the Edmonton area! While our growing season in Edmonton is not as lucrative as some, we are still able to produce some juicy and delicious berries. Raspberries, Saskatoon berries, strawberries, cherries, haskaps and more – YUM!
Buy Yourself Flowers at 5 Fantastic U-Pick Flower Farms
Jump on the latest trend and handpick your own custom floral bouquet at an Edmonton Area U-Pick Flower Farm. It’s a fun and Instagrammable experience that will brighten both your day and your home!
