Discover the flavours, fun, and festivities of the fall season!
Fall in Wellington County isn’t just for kids — it’s a season full of hands-on, family-friendly farm experiences that everyone will enjoy. Local farms have crafted memorable ways for visitors to connect with agriculture through fun, educational, and delicious activities.
Explore corn mazes, pumpkin patches, farm playgrounds, and animal demonstration barns. Try something new with goat yoga, take part in food workshops, or enjoy guided tours that bring farm life to life.
Warm up with a hearty BBQ lunch, sip a hot bowl of homemade soup, or grab a tasty treat from the farm store.
Below are some of our favourite harvest-time experiences and farm outings to enjoy this fall 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 to 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.
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 to Sunday (and Holiday Mondays), 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (September 18 to October 30).
Harvest Fun Area: Visit www.strom.ca for dates and pricing
An admission ticket is NOT required to purchase a pumpkin or visit the bakery.
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, farm market cafe and more.
Elora | www.thefieldstonebarn.com
Glamping: Open May to October. Learn more about glamping.
Sunflowers: Open August and September. For days of operation, hours and admission click here for Sunflower information.
Farm Market Store and Café: August to October
Festivals and Events
Apple Orchard Days - September 19 and 20
This two-day event brings the community together to celebrate apples, agriculture, and the traditions of farm life.
Learn more about Orchard Days.
Haskap Festival - September 19 and 20
A celebration of one of Canada's most unique berries! Enjoy tastings, farm experiences, bakery treats, recipes, and more.
Learn more about the Haskap Festival.
Fall Rural Romp - September 26
Discover fall foods, beverages and farm experiences in Wellington County and Guelph.
Learn more about the Fall Rural Romp.
For even more Fall events see our events calendar.
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)
