Omatsuri has always been a wonderful variety of Japanese performance arts and amazing martial arts demonstrations,
Bring your appetite for authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine. Sample some of the tasty offerings by several vendors. Be sure to come early as there are limited quantities of food and it is known to sell out quickly.
The Marketplace is not to be missed. Here you can purchase unique Japanese-related merchandise (food, handcrafts, gift items, clothing, etc.).
Bring the kids to the KID ZONE Kid’s Zone to explore some Japanese cultures.
Kids can play some traditional games, go shopping for some awesome toys, and of course, enjoy some fabulous Japanese food!

Tickets: $10.00 for Adults & Children 7+, Children 6 & under FREE

Toronto’s Favourite Summer Foodie Event is Back -> Summerlicious! August 12–28th!

Toronto has such a rich & diverse culinary culture! Take your tastebuds on a journey around the world.

Get together with family and friends to enjoy three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at more than 200 local restaurants: Lunch: $20-$55 * Dinner: $25-$75

Make reservations now so you are not disappointed.



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Enjoy local and international reggae and soca artists at this 2-day free live concert series featuring the culinary delights of the Caribbean brought to you by Taste The Caribbean Food Festival. Discover food, drink, artisans and small businesses while feeling Caribbean vibes thru live entertainment and more.

Families are welcome and can enjoy the Kids' Zone with a bouncy castle, face painting and crafts.

***Register now for your FREE TICKET - any time entry.*** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reggae-soca-splash-ft-taste-the-caribbean-aug-13-14-2022-tickets-393464160897

All registrants before August 6, 2022 will be entered for a chance to win a GRAND PRIZE - worth $200+!!!!

Alberta Open Farm Days is a province-wide open house where farmers and ranchers invite their urban and rural neighbors to stop in for a visit.

So many activities to try this year at Chicks-N-Chaps Chaps this year!
Take a tour of the Bar OA Farms flower garden
View demonstrations of wheat grinding and pie assembly, or buy a pie kit to take home.
Cookie decorating and rock painting activities for kids.
Chicks N Chaps farm is located in Fort Saskatchewan and they'll be hosting their event Sunday, August 14 from 11 am-4 pm

Alberta Hemp Works is organizing a farmers market to celebrate Open Farm Days just 5 minutes north of Barrhead!
Alberta Hemp Works is a new, family-owned, women-led business working to promote, produce, process, and develop industrial hemp.

Join Nick and the team at Hartell homestead on August 13 and 14th for a behind-the-scenes tour of their farm where you will learn about their farm and how they strive to grow sustainably. You will also get to meet the highland cattle, ducks, chickens, and goats.
Hartell Homestead is also hosting a long table dinner this year! The meal will consist of 3 types of meat 2 sides a salad and an amazing dessert.
The cost of the meal is $79 per person

Step back in time at Windy Rafters Barn!
Lots of family-friendly activities including:
- Historic Work Horse Barn tour.
- Blacksmith demonstration.
- Hands-on (fake cow) milking experience.
- Orr’s Homestead Cabin replica & Historic Orton School tour.
- History Related Hay Wagon ride.
- Pony Rides
Lunch Concession – BBQ on a Bun lunch will be available $10.00
Windy Rafters farm is located in Fort MacLeod and is participating in Open Farm Days on August 13th from 10-4

Blindman Brewing is BACK for another year at Open Farm Days.
You might be wondering why breweries are a part of Open Farm Days. Brewers, distillers and chefs are all a big part of the food story in Alberta. Many local brewers and distillers use as many local ingredients as they can often from their neighbor's farms.
Learn more about the Blindman Brewing farm-to-glass story on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14 at their brewery in Lacombe

If Parkland County is in your travel area for Open Farm Days weekend, 16 Hands Stables Ltd has MANY activities and experiences for you and your family, especially if you have kids.
Many of the fun activities include opportunities to climb hay bales, hang out with goats and groom a pony.

Broxburn Vegetables & Cafe is back for another amazing Open Farm Days with lots of activities including FREE greenhouse tours at 11 am and at 1 pm and FREE hayrides around the farm between 10 am and 3 pm.
Feeling hungry? There will be an Open Farm Days feature menu in the café featuring our farm-grown vegetables.

Heading out to Barrhead this Open Farm Days weekend? Make sure to check out Ehrenholz Farms
The farm has been in the Ehrenholz family for 70 years and in recent years, they have refocused to produce local food, specifically beef and vegetables, which we have been selling in the local area for the past few years.
There are LOTS of opportunities for up-close agricultural experiences such as garden tours and cattle handling demos!

We're excited to have Good Morning Honey back with us again for Open Farm Days.
During your visit you'll be able to:
- Explore the honey extraction facility
- Honey and bee pollen tastings
- Wagon ride and live hive visit (bee suits included)
PLUS lots of crafty activities such as making your own beeswax candle and making your own beeswax food wrap.

The Nanton Elevators and they’re BACK participating in Open Farm Days this year, but this time as a designated Provincial Historic Resource.
The Nanton Grain Elevators are over 90 years old and remind us of our agricultural past.

The Bear Creek Folk Music Festival takes place annually on Borstad Hill in Muskoseepi Park, in the heart of Grande Prairie, Alberta. The music festival features 4 stages with over 30 provincial, national, and international touring artists performing from various genres, including country, Celtic, blues, gospel, Americana, bluegrass, world music, contemporary and traditional folk, rock, and many things in between.

Over 20 Food & Craft Vendors !!!

The 2022 Lineup
*Amanda Panda *Blackie and the Rodeo Kings *Brad Lynch Band *Corb Lund *Corb Lund *David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach *Dione Taylor *É.T.É. *Guy Davis *Halo Tribal *Jeffery Straker *Jig Jam *Kobo Town *Logan Staats *Matt Patershuk *The McCrary Sisters *The McDades *McKindred *The Northbloods *Peter Puffin *Quote the Raven *Rita Chiarelli *Rose Cousins *Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar *Serena Ryder *The Steel Wheels *Steve Earle & The Dukes *Talisk *The Trews
Performing Full Band Acoustic *Vance Gilbert *The Yves Lambert Trio

Rain or shine, we'll be at the Bergen Hall 10am-1pm every Saturday until Sept 10. Fresh local produce, preserves, fine handcrafts, Bergen beef, sourdough baking and lots more. See you there? Rated #1 FARMERS' MARKET in the Albertan's "Readers' Choice" Awards 2021.
Come check us out!

The Andrew Farmers' Market is a busy little upbeat market that takes place every Saturday from May until October. So many great homemade wares, treats, Alberta fresh produce and so much more! Come on out to Andrew to see for yourself!
Home of the world's largest mallard duck!

Located at the Andrew Arena

The Bentley Farmers' Market is home to a large variety of vendors.

The Bentley Farmers' Market runs May long weekend until September long weekend, Saturdays 2pm-4pm.

From Alberta-grown fresh produce to the most delicious cherries that BC has to offer, home made baking to everything pickled and preserved, gorgeous homemade jewelry to artisan crafted bath and beauty products, we have something for everyone and so much more!!

We are a small town with a big heart and our Big Market proves it!!

The Nanton United Church Farmers’ Market is conveniently on Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm runnung all summer - June 18 to October 1
Located in the United Church parking lot on Highway 2 south. If you’re on Highway 2 north, turn left or park at the Fresh Mart across from the grain elevators.

The Farmers’ Market is populated with vendors selling homemade or home grown products: fresh produce, jams, artisanal products, and more.

Dont forget to give yourself time to walk around town and check out the businesses and other attractions.