Open Fields: Farm Tour
The Town of The Blue Mountains is proud to partner with the Municipality of Meaford for the 2025 edition of Open Fields. This year, Open Fields will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour local farms and learn about the work, knowledge & investment required to run a modern farm. Enjoy various vendors, activities, demonstrations and free fun for the entire family.
Join us for a day on the farm!
Open Fields is a free, self-guided tour across five different locations. No registration is required. The event runs from 10a.m. to 4p.m. - rain or shine.
Visitors are encouraged to bring cash and a cooler as some of the stops will have products and activities available for purchase.
Open Fields is a pet-free event, for safety reasons, we ask that they're left at home for the day. Remember to dress appropriately! Bring proper footwear for the farm.
Meet Your Host Farms:
Alpine Ridge Alpacas
728398 Side Rd 21, Clarksburg, ON
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, ON
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, ON
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, ON
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, ON
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. Grey & Gold will also have a pressing demonstration, live music and food.
Valley Ridge Family Farm
615852 3 Line, Ravenna, ON
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.