The Town of The Blue Mountains and Municipality of Meaford have announced the participating locations for the Open Fields Farm Tour on Saturday, September 27.
The neighbouring communities are proud partners on this year’s tour, highlighting six stops in the area that will offer a behind-the-scenes look at local agriculture. The self-guided tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature tours, educational experiences, live music, vendors, and more.
The six locations on this year’s tour are:
Alpine Ridge Alpacas
728398 Sideroad 21, Clarksburg
Nestled in the rolling hills of The Blue Mountains lives a girl and her herd. Meet Samantha and her herd of alpacas, along with the famous Lloree Llamas! Learn all about the animals at Alpine Ridge Alpacas.
Apple Springs Orchard
827360 Grey Road 40, Clarksburg
Meet the Ardiel family at their orchard, where generations have grown apples with care and dedication. Tour the orchards, learn about their traditions and innovations, and experience the passion that makes their farm a family legacy.
Coffin Ridge Vineyard & Winery
599448 2nd Concession Rd. N., Annan
The most common comment they hear after someone visits the winery is this: Coffin Ridge is magical. Learn how they’ve been turning 22 acres of cold-hardy grapes into signature wines for over twenty years.
Purple Hollow Lavender Farm
637295 St Vincent–Sydenham Townline, Meaford
Planted in 2021 and inspired by a love of bees, The Purple Hollow grows resilient lavender in Southern Ontario’s challenging climate. Now focused on unique visitor experiences, they invite you to enjoy the beauty of the farm as they bloom alongside their community.
Grey & Gold Cider
788171 Grey Road 13, Clarksburg
The six-acre orchard at Grey & Gold contains 1,700 trees, including 29 different varieties of cider-specific and multi-purpose heritage apples. Discover award-winning ciders made using wild fermentation, minimal intervention, and all-natural ingredients.
Valley Ridge Family Farm
808108 24th Sideroad, Ravenna
Roy and Sarah McAllister, along with their six sons, operate Valley Ridge Family Farm. Experience a true family farm operation with the McAllisters, where you can meet the animals and get up close with farm equipment.
“The Blue Mountains and Meaford have curated six great stops for this year’s tour,” said Town of the Blue Mountains Mayor Andrea Matrosovs. “We want to thank our hosts for participating and welcoming the public as part of Open Fields. I hope everyone is looking forward to a day of exploration, education, and entertainment.”
Open Fields is a free, rain-or-shine event that is open to all members of the public. Visitors are encouraged to wear proper footwear for a day on the farm.
For more information on Open Fields or to subscribe for updates, visit www.exploreblue.ca/openfields
