Tourism Windsor Essex presents Open Farms Day on Saturday September 13th
Go Behind-the-Scenes and Experience Farm Fresh in Windsor Essex
Windsor, ON – This Saturday, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island in partnership with the Essex County Federation of Agriculture presents Open Farms Day proudly supported by Libro Credit Union. Open Farms Day is a day of family fun and discovery on the farm. On Saturday September 13th locals and visitors alike will be able to experience a self-guided journey to 16 stops in Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island and go behind-the-scenes to learn more about how our farmers bring a taste of local to your table.
“Open Farms Day is a celebration of the incredible passion and hard work of our local farmers, who open their gates to share their stories and inspire curiosity” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex and CEO Invest WindsorEssex. “It’s a unique opportunity for our community to go behind the scenes, discover where our food comes from, and experience the roots of agritourism in Windsor Essex. Together, we’re building stronger connections between our farms, our people, and the future of our region.”
Visitors can go to weheartlocal.ca/openfarms and register for their free digital pass that will guide them to the 16 stops featuring on-the-farm experiences at different W.E. Heart Local program participants – fun for both the young, and young at heart. The passport will act as an exploration tool between the farms, and also the chance to win! Users need to check-in at 3 or more of the experiences for the chance to win a family fun day from Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens and Adventure Bay Family Water Park.
All experiences will be free with a registered pass and give a glimpse into farm life. It is the opportunity to taste, sip and learn through thoughtfully curated experiences at locations including:
- Carolinia Cider Co. (Harrow)
- Coopers Hawk Vineyards (Harrow)
- Denver’s Homestead (Lakeshore)
- Downtown Windsor Farmers Market (Windsor)
- Eh Oh Farm (Kingsville)
- GL Heritage Brewing Co. (Amherstburg)
- Hawksview Honey (Harrow)
- Raymont’s Berries (LaSalle)
- Sauve’s Country Market (South Woodslee)
- Stonehill Estates Farm Shop (Pelee Island)
- The Farm House Market (Amherstburg)
- The Fruit Wagon (Harrow)
- The Little Cider Company (Harrow)
- Trimble Farms Cattle Company Inc. (Cottam)
- Vivace Estate Winery (Amherstburg)
- Wagner Orchards & Estate Winery (Lakeshore)
A full list of all activities at each location can be found at weheartlocal.ca/openfarms.
In addition to the fun and excitement on the farm during Open Farms Day, visitors are also encouraged to register for the W.E. Heart Local Digital Pass at weheartlocal.ca and the opportunity to explore Farm Fresh all season long with 65+ participating locations. The pass is free and gives users access to instant rewards at W.E. Heart Local stops and the chance to win monthly prizes plus access to a monthly newsletter featuring insider info, recipes, exclusive offers and more.
“As we celebrate the fourth installment of Open Farms Day, it’s clear how much this event has grown in both impact and community pride” said Gordon Orr. “The success of Open Farms reflects not only the dedication of our farmers, but also the strength of our W.E. Heart Local program, which champions farm-fresh experiences across Windsor Essex. Together, they showcase the authentic taste of our region and the vital role local agriculture plays in shaping who we are.”
