Welcome to Farms Open 2026: Quinte & Hastings
 

Friday, September 11th, 2026 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 |10:00am - 4:00pm


Back for the second year! Farms Open is a celebration of our local farms, agritourism businesses and community in Belleville, Quinte West and Hastings County. Visitors are invited to embark on a self-guided tour of participating locations and to meet the passionate growers, producers, and hosts behind the scenes. Learn about their unique offerings and products and hear firsthand why they love what they do. It's a chance to connect with the people who make this industry thrive and experience the charm of our agricultural heritage. 
 

A grain bin with a field and blue sky in the background. The words Thank You! are written over top.

🎉What a weekend! 🎉 


Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second Farms Open 2026: Quinte & Hastings weekend.

From stepping inside a production barn that is rarely open to the public, to enjoying fresh-cut fries made from potatoes grown just behind the farm stand, taking home Nana Cooney's famous apple crisp recipe kit, learning about potatoes descended from Henry's original varieties, and discovering how to care for donkeys and alpacas, the weekend was filled with unique experiences, learning opportunities, and memorable moments.

We hope you enjoyed the chance to explore, learn, and connect with the incredible people and places that make our local agricultural community so special.

A special thank you goes out to the amazing growers, producers, farmers' markets, and  agri-businesses who opened their doors, shared their stories, and brought creativity, passion, and hospitality to every stop along the way.
 

We'd love to hear about your Farms Open experience, Please take a few minutes to complete our visitor survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YVNJS6. The survey is open until Wednesday, September 23, and as a thank you, one completed survey will be selected at random to receive a farm-themed prize pack. Complete the survey here: 


Thank you for supporting local agriculture and the farmers, producers, and businesses that help our region thrive. 🌾🚜🐄

Farms Open Logos. Logos in a row including Harvest Hastings, Hastings County, Bay of Quinte, Quinte West, and Discover Belleville.

Farms Open 2026 Passport. A beautiful barn with a stone path and flowers out front.

Passport Game

 

Participate in our Farms Open Passport Game! Participation is open to everyone attending, just pick up a passport form at your first stop and play the game for a chance to win a prize. 

Here's how to play:

  1. Pick up a passport. Ask for a passport from the first Farms Open site you visit.
  2. Stamp your card. Ask for a stamp at each Farms Open site you visit. A minimum of 3 stamps are needed to be entered to win a prize.
  3. Submit for prizes. Drop your card off at your last Farms Open site you visit. It will be collected following the event.  

All valid passports will be entered to win one of two prize packs selected at random. Winners will be contacted directly. 

Questions? See our FAQs below for more details. 

Did you visit any stops during Farms Open? Share your feedback with us. 

Take Survey

 

Friday, September 11th, Stirling Farmers Market

 

Saturday, September 12th Participants

 

Sunday, September 13th Participants

Farms Open Map

Participating Locations

View our interactive map of the farms, producers, markets and agritourism experiences participating in Farms Open.

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Farms Open is a similar style event to Doors Open, where businesses, markets and events are participating to celebrate our local agriculture. Visitors can self-guide themselves to participating locations to meet the growers, producers and hosts during this weekend event. As a visitor, you'll have the opportunity to connect, hear their stories and learn why they love what they do.

Farms Open 2026: Quinte & Hastings is being held on: 
 

  • Friday, September 11th, , 4:00pm - 7:00pm at Farmers Market in the Village - Stirling
  • Saturday, September 12th, 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Sunday, September 13th, 10:00am - 4:00pm

The Stirling Farmers Market is the only event on Friday, September 11th, with all other participants on Saturday, September 12th and/or Sunday, September 13th. Participants dates and hours vary, please read through their Farms Open page above for more detail. 

Most locations are free of charge to attend, with a few events and locations that do have a ticket or entrance fee. View the participant pages above for more detail on the costs. 

  • The Taste of Tweed event requires an entrance ticket ($25+ tax) and can be purchased in advance from the Municipality or online at Eventbrite. 
  • Farmtown Park is kindly waiving their normal fee and in lieu will be asking for a cash donation in their donation jar upon arrival. 
  • The Little Hobby Farm/Goatz Climbing gym has a $25 fee for the climbing gym that includes tax and shoe rentals ($20 if you have your own shoes) and a waiver must be completed and can be found on their website here: Please note a waiver needs to be completed and can be found on their website here: Goatz Climbing Gym  

Pets are not allowed. While your pet may have a fun day out, not all animals on farms enjoy meeting other animals and it can sometimes be disruptive.

The Passport Game allows you to get a stamp at any locations visited on your card and when you visit 3 or more, you're entered to win a prize! 
 

Here's how to play:

  1. Pick up a passport. Ask for a passport from the first Farms Open site you visit.
  2. Stamp your card. Ask for a stamp at each Farms Open site you visit. A minimum of 3 stamps are needed to be entered to win a prize.
  3. Submit for prizes. Drop your card off at your last Farms Open site you visit. It will be collected following the event.  

All valid passports will be entered to win one of two prize packs selected at random. Winners will be contacted directly. 

You can pick up a passport from the first participant location you visit. When you're finished visiting your selected participant locations, leave it with the last one you visit. They will be collected and anyone with 3 or more stamps will be entered to win a prize pack. 

You should expect a fun filled day with the opportunity to visit local farms, taste your way through a farm fresh culinary event, meet passionate producers, shop at farmers markets and see friendly farm animals. Learn what vegetables are in season, who is at your farmers market each week and more!

We have 17 participants including farmers markets, a culinary event, growers, producers, and a museum from Quinte West, City of Belleville, Hastings County and Harvest Hastings members. 

Farms Open is an all weather event and will go on rain or shine. Be sure to prepare yourself with water, hat, sunscreen, appropriate clothing and suitable footwear. 

Get in touch with us! If we can add you to our lineup or digital map this year, we will. Otherwise, we can keep you in mind for this event next year to participate. Please reach out to us at tourism@hastingscounty.com to speak further.