Experience Wellington County this fall
Not just for kids – local farms have created fun, educational and tasty ways for families to connect with agriculture.
You’ll find farm playgrounds, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and animal demonstration barns. Try out unique activities, such as goat yoga, food workshops, and tours. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, a hot bowl of soup or a snack from the farm store.
Below are some of our favourite harvest and farm outings in Wellington County.
Erin Hill Acres
Fast becoming one of the province’s favourite farm experiences, Erin Hill Acres is a 90-acre lavender and agri-tourism family farm that specializes in everything FRESH - fresh products and fresh air experiences. Walk the picturesque trails, visit the animals, grab a pumpkin, go on a wagon ride, and explore the many photo set-ups. Shop the renovated 1800’s barn retail space for a curated mix of products including farm fresh honey, lavender products, décor and gifts. The barn kitchen dishes out delicious baked goods, sandwiches, fresh lemonade and more! Come discover all that Erin Hill Acres has to offer!
Erin | erinhillacres.farm
Open: Wednesday-Sunday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesday). Check website for up-to-date fees. Admission fee not required to visit the retail shop
Mapleton’s Organic Dairy
Always worth a stop–and not just because of the farm-made organic ice cream. Visit their animal demonstration barn and see a variety of farm animals including alpacas, ducks, chicken, pigs and more. Adventure seekers can explore the tire mountain, barefoot path and cedar maze in their Farm Adventure Area. Take a family photo at their fall display or go on a wagon ride. Make sure to try some of the delicious ice cream flavours or home-made foods in the on-farm café.
Moorefield | www.mapletonsorganic.ca
Open: Please visit Mapleton’s website for up-to-date hours, fees and special events.
Strom’s Farm and Bakery
Strom’s Farm corn mazes are legendary – they have been raising money for local charities since 2002. The corn maze (over 6km of trails) is part of a huge Harvest Fun Area which features a wide variety of activities for all ages – tile, rope and straw mazes, wagon rides, pedal carts, cedar spiral, sand pit, and human foosball. On weekends you can also enjoy pumpkin chuckin', wagon rides and puppet shows, as well as 'Eats and Embers' fire pits and snacks. Any visit to Strom’s farm isn’t complete without picking out your perfect pumpkin from the thousands laid outside their market or browsing their bakery for the perfect fall treats.
Guelph/Eramosa | www.strom.ca
Market and Bakery: Open Wednesday-Sunday (and Holiday Mondays) 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (September 18 to October 31).
Harvest Fun Area: Visit www.strom.ca for dates and pricing
The Fieldstone Barn
Famous for their sunflower fields and located within walking distance from Elora, this small farm offers a variety of photo ops and experiences including picnics, glamping, four different corn mazes, their Sunflowers of Elora experience, and more.
Elora | www.thefieldstonebarn.com
Glamping: Open May to October. Learn more.
Picnics: Available starting in June. Learn more.
Sunflowers: Open August. For days of operation, hours and admission click here.
Corn Maze: Open August until Halloween weekend. For days of operation, hours and admission click here.
Festivals and Events
For even more Fall events see our events calendar.
Fall Festival and Artisan Market - October 19, 20
Enjoy festive beverages while shopping the Artisan Market and listening to live music. Grab a bite to eat, hop on a wagon ride and enjoy The Fieldstone Barn grounds.
More information.
Fall Rural Romp - September 28
Discover fall foods and farm experiences in Wellington County and Guelph.
More information.
Fall Fairs
- Drayton Fair (early August)
- Palmerston Fair (late August)
- Arthur Fall Fair (early September)
- Aberfoyle Fall Fair and Tractor Pull (early September)
- Harriston-Minto Fall Fair (mid September)
- Fergus Fall Fair (mid September)
- Erin Fall Fair (early-mid October)
