Rural recreation

Celebrate Strathcona County's rich heritage

Unique rural experiences

Bar OA Farms
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Bar OA Farms
- Half hour farm tours at:
  11:00 a.m.
  1:00 p.m.
  3:00 p.m.
- Moon dinner - extra registration required
August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit the Bar OA website here.
Barr Estate Winery
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Barr Estate Winery
- Winery tours and food trucks
- Artisan market
- Live music
- Meet some critters, and more!
August 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit the Barr Estate Winery website here.
Blooms on 7 Flower + Alpaca Farm
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Blooms on 7 Flower + Alpaca Farm
- Experience a flower farm
- Garden tours
- U-pick garden
- Meet an alpaca!
Pre-registration required

August 18 with timed slots.

Visit the Blooms on 7 website here.
Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy
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Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy
- Interactive animal stations
- Tractor hayride tours
- Magical forest scavenger hunt
- Nature yoga
August 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Dreamcatcher Nature Therapy website here.
Experience Alberta - Ardrossan Roadside Stand Tour
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Experience Alberta - Ardrossan Roadside Stand Tour
- Driving style farmers' market
- Local producers with range of products available
- Passport game to play
- Collect stamps to win prizes
August 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit the Experience Alberta website here.
Experience Alberta - Chicks N Chaps Roadside Stand Tour
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Experience Alberta - Chicks N Chaps Roadside Stand Tour
- Equine dentistry demonstration
- Horse breeds education
- Kids' craft corner
- And more!
August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit the Chicks N Chaps website here.
Fellowship Farms
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Fellowship Farms
- Get up close with farm animals
- Kids zone with diggers and tractors
- Meat available for purchase
- Mud kitchen along with yard games
August 17th and 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Fellowship Farms website here.
Grove on Wye
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Grove on Wye
Visit two retailers in one!

Wood by Taylor and Oak & Aspen Soapery
- Workshop tours
- Shop for both retailers products and others
- Self guided tours on trail system (weather permitting)
August 17 and 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jackson Homesteaders
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Jackson Homesteaders
- Farm tours
- Get up close with horses, ponies, chickens, ducks and cows
- Games for kids
- Hotdogs available for purchase
August 17th and 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visit the Jackson Homesteaders website here.
Lamberry Ranch
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Lamberry Ranch
- Pasture raised eggs for sale
- Sour cherries for picking
- Assorted garden produce for sale
- And more!
August 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Visit the Lamberry Ranch Facebook page here.
Manual Labour Beer Co.
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Manual Labour Beer Co.
- Visit the taproom to connect with locals and celebrate daily victories
- Enjoy an interactive display showcasing the brewing process
- Learn how they work with their neighbours to create great beer and communities.
MINORS PROHIBITED

August 17th - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
August 18th - 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Visit the Manual Labour Beer Co. website here.
Pierogerie
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Pierogerie
- Free farm tour throughout the day
- Food served throughout the day for a cost
- Soapstone carving workshop - extra cost
- And more!
August 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Visit the Pierogerie website here.

Farmers' markets

Ardrossan Farmers' Market

Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
More information here

Salisbury Farmers Market

Thursdays 4 - 7 p.m.
More information here

Ardrossan Farmers' Market

Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
More information here

Salisbury Farmers Market

Thursdays 4 - 7 p.m.
More information here

Sherwood Park Farmers' Market

Wednesdays 3 - 7 p.m.
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South Cooking Lake Market

Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Sherwood Park Farmers' Market

Wednesdays 3 - 7 p.m.
More information here

South Cooking Lake Market

Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
More information here

Weekends in Strathcona County

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Rural recreation

Unique rural experiences

Bar OA Farms

Barr Estate Winery

Blooms on 7 Flower + Alpaca Farm

Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy

Experience Alberta - Ardrossan Roadside Stand Tour

Experience Alberta - Chicks N Chaps Roadside Stand Tour

Fellowship Farms

Grove on Wye

Jackson Homesteaders

Lamberry Ranch

Manual Labour Beer Co.

Pierogerie

Farmers' markets

More rural recreation opportunities in Strathcona County:

1. Baseball diamonds (shale)

2. Baseball diamonds (grass)

3. Basketball hoops

4. Community halls and seniors centres

5. Disc golf

6. Dog off leash parks

7. Fire pits (no permit required, local fire restrictions apply)

8. Horseshoe pits

9. Gazebos and/or picnic areas

10. Gymkhanas

11. Outdoor fitness equipment

12. Pickleball and/or tennis courts

13. Playgrounds

14. Public art

15. Recreation centres

16. Recreational outdoor Ice (seasonal) rinks with boards

17. Recreational outdoor ice (seasonal) non-boarded

18. Regional opportunities