Taste Real's Spring Rural Romp
Saturday, May 30, 2026 · 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Northern Wellington County
Plants and Seedlings · Farm Fresh Foods · Tours · Farm Animals · Sips and Spirits · Prizes · and more!
The Spring Rural Romp is a self-guided tour to farms, nurseries, and local food and beverage businesses in Mapleton, Minto, and Wellington North.
Be sure to participate in the Treasure Hunt Contest along the way. The more locations you visit, the more chances you have to WIN!
Tips to get the most out of your #RuralRomp
2026 Spring Rural Romp Destinations and Map
Printed maps are available for pick up at each participating location two weeks prior to the event.
12 Wellington Street North, Drayton
226.818.3233 | www.alamodecafe.ca
Visit Drayton’s premier café and ice cream shop offering great coffee, made-from-scratch cooking and everything local. Come try our coffee a la mode, made with brewed coffee and vanilla soft serve on Romp day! See for yourself our cozy vibes and quality service. The café is open 7:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Must Taste: Coffee à la mode
312088 Highway 6, Ayton
519.803.9875 | www.allsortsacres.ca
Stop by our pasture-based sheep farm to enjoy fibre processing demonstrations and discover how wool transforms from sheep to stunning finished products. Try your hand at needle felting or spinning on a drop spindle for a fun, interactive experience!
Unique Item: Locally sourced and processed wool
5509 Highway 9, RR4, Harriston
519.327.4566 | www.alpacatime.ca
Visit Alpaca Time and experience the warmth and comfort of premium alpaca products. Browse our selection of Canadian-made alpaca socks and insoles, along with cozy mitts, headbands, and more. Discover beautifully crafted alpaca goods—like scarves, ponchos, and blankets—imported directly from artisan families in Ecuador and Peru. Stop by to view the alpacas in our yard, and feel the softness, warmth, and quality of alpaca fibre for yourself!
Unique Item: Locally made alpaca socks
9652 Road 146, Palmerston
519.321.1257 | www.applebottomorchards.com
Come visit Applebottom Orchards, a family-run, experiential u-pick orchard where we focus on community, agricultural education, and creating sustainable, charming fall memories since 2022. Sample our locally made hard cider, chat with us (Chelsea and Jeff) and ask any questions about apple farming or our cider-making journey. Walk the orchard, take pictures, enjoys tastings, and leave with our signature cider in hand!
Must Taste: Bottoms Up hard cider or Grow a Pear hard cider
6275 Highway 89, Clifford
613.243.3761 | The Barrel House Facebook
We invite you to come see what’s new at our unique barrel-themed destination! Discover a delightful array of farm-fresh baked goods and learn all about barrels (inside and out) while exploring our studio space. Be sure to try mouth-watering favourites like butter tarts and cinnamon buns made with barrel-aged ingredients. Follow the barrel house on Facebook to stay updated. The Barrel House is a no-nut facility.
Must Taste: Butter tart vanilla ice cream
107 William Street - Unit C, Palmerston
519.614.3757 | www.dulceheavencafe.com
Step into Dulce Heaven Café for a cozy, small-town treat during the Spring Rural Romp. Enjoy handcrafted baked goods, specialty coffees, and seasonal features made with love. Take a moment to slow down, savour something sweet, and soak in the welcoming charm of our local cafe. Open 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Try the Spring Stroll (latte + cookie for $7.50) or the Country Companion (2 lattes + 2 cookies for $14.50), and take advantage of the Romp Perk with $1 off in-house candied pecans with purchase or 10% off the Dulce Heaven Coffee Blend on Romp day.
Must Taste: Legacy Roast coffee, and baked fresh daily treats
5453 Highway 9, Clifford
416.723.8921 | www.firebrandgoats.ca
Experience life on a small-scale homestead and meet some very friendly miniature goats. Come learn how we collect goat milk and how it’s used to make products like handmade soap. You’ll also see how our chickens, ducks, pigs, and geese help to reduce food waste, limit pesticide use, and support a healthy environment for raising our goats. If you’d like, you can even meet the goats up close!
Unique Item: Goat milk soap
8554 Line 6, Kenilworth (Damascus)
519.400.3040 | www.greenlegacy.ca
Visit the County of Wellington Green Legacy tree nursery and pick up a free tree! Stop by for refreshments, explore the nursery, tour the greenhouses, go on a hike and try your hand at transplanting a tree. Learn how we work with students and volunteers to help increase forest cover locally. Green Legacy nurseries provide 170,000 trees annually to residents and landowners in Wellington County.
Unique Item: Tree seedlings
7904 Wellington Road 8, Alma
519.580.7141 | The Kabbespatch Facebook
Come visit The Kabbespatch and experience life on our family farm. Meet our pigs, calves, chickens, ducks, and rabbits, and see firsthand how we care for and raise our animals. Stop by the farm store to browse a selection of pork and beef products, and don’t forget your cooler bag!
Must Taste: Farm fresh pork products
7352 16 Line, Arthur
226.220.0838 | www.mapletonacres.com
Some farms grow veggies, we grow flowers! Here at the flower farm we have everything you need for your flower-fix from our signature bouquets, cut flower seeds to grow your own, vases and mechanics to easily design beautiful arrangements, seedlings and more. Ask your flower questions and learn how we grow our 2+ acre flower field for pick-your-own in August and September.
Unique Item: Seeds + seedlings to grow your own flowers
39 Elora Street South - Unit 3, Harriston
519.510.2475 | www.theoldpost.ca/cafe
Located in a historic post office, our café offers a vibrant culinary experience by infusing African cuisine with local ingredients. Stop in for breakfast or lunch and grab a seat on our charming outdoor patio or take something to go! Offering gluten free, plant-based, and meat free options. On Romp day enjoy fresh cold-pressed juice samples, made in house. The café is open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Must Taste: Jerk chicken wrap
8591 Concession 8, Moorefield
519.496.1619 | www.northwindbison.com
Welcome to Northwind Bison, Mapleton's original bison farm! We invite you to come see what raising bison is all about. Our farm store will be stocked with a variety of frozen bison meat cuts, dry meat goods, and ready-to-reheat bison. Stop in for samples and refreshments, take a walk down our fence line path for viewing of the animals, and if we are lucky there may be some bison calves born in time for your visit!
Must Taste: Frozen prepared bison meals
9455 Road 146, Palmerston
519.343.3745 | www.pootcorners.com
Pootcorners will be humming along with the completion of the shearing season during your visit to our farm. Watch the fibre fly as our annual harvest is collected and begins its journey to the fine products available in our farm store. Stick around for hourly shearing demonstrations, relax at the picnic tables and view our new crias (baby alpacas)!
Must Taste: Alpaca pepperettes and summer sausage
8102 Wellington Rd 109, Arthur
519.848.2203 | www.goatmilkproducts.ca
At River’s Edge Goat Dairy, food begins with healthy soil, pasture-raised goats, and farming practices you can see, taste, and trust. We are a regenerative, pasture-based dairy producing farmstead artisan cheeses, creamy yogurt, slow-pasteurized milk, goat meat, whey-fed pork, and goat-milk skincare, all crafted with care right here on our farm. During the Spring Rural Romp, meet our grazing goats, walk the farm, and discover how thoughtful land stewardship creates nutrient-dense food that nourishes both people and planet. Bring your cooler and your curiosity!
Must Taste: Goat's Picnic (marinated chevre)
8061 Line 2, Arthur
519.831.6423 | www.rosenglitter.ca
Come see what a care farm really looks like! Care farms are common in Europe and are just starting here in North America. Experience how spending time outdoors, caring for animals, and working in a safe, supportive environment can bring purpose and joy to people’s lives. Tour our barns, meet the livestock, and taste some sweet maple syrup! Learn about respite options for people with special needs or dementia and see how our farm nurtures both people and animals.
Must Taste: Maple syrup
7999 Wellington Road 109, Arthur
519.848.3235 | www.silverfoxdistillery.ca
Step into our new Gin School room to see where you can craft your own Gin with our new Make your own Gin Experience! Tour our award-winning distillery, winner of the 2022, 2023 and 2026 US Open Spirits’ Grand National Champion, and sample a selection of spirits or cool down with a non-alcoholic slushie. Don’t miss our ‘Geek Museum,’ filled with Dr. Who and Sci-Fi props perfect for photos. With over 30 awards in five years, it’s a must-visit destination in Wellington County. Open 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Must Taste: new Midnight Sail coffee rhum liqueur
8583 Concession Road 3, Listowel (Mapleton)
905.308.9646 | www.gardenofapologies.ca
Did you know that some of the hottest peppers in the world are grown right here in Mapleton at the Garden of Apologies? Come visit our small, sustainable farm to learn about the wonderful world of peppers and maybe try some of our award-winning Sorry Sauce Canadian Hot Sauces! We'll even have seedlings available so you can grow your own exotic and unusual peppers, hot or mild!
Must Taste: Peach haskap chutney
7595 Wellington Road 109, Arthur
GPS 43.83326, -80.60187
T 519.803.3793 | www.tullamorelavender.ca
Get a sneak peek of our picturesque farm before lavender bloom season in June! Our farm shop, lavender snack stand and fields will be open for you to explore. High quality lavender plants will be available as well as other unique local lavender items. Come say hi and experience some TLC.
Must Taste: Lavender cream earl grey candied popcorn
Pair your Romp adventure with a visit to Kites in Clifford, a vibrant, family-friendly celebration! Learn more www.cliffordconnects.ca
Treasure Hunt Contest
Dig deeper into local food!
Find our sign and QR code at each participating rural romp destination to answer a trivia question and you could win a Local Food Treasure! There's a different question at every location, so the more Rural Romp destinations you visit, the more chances you have to win! Learn more below.
- Visit a Spring Rural Romp location on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
- Search for our Taste Real sign and QR code to find the trivia question (you may need to explore in order to answer correctly!)
- Use your phone's camera to hover over the QR code to submit your answer to the trivia question online, or fill out a paper ballot supplied.
- Repeat! Every location has a different question, so each location is another chance to win one of three $100.00 gift certificates to a Taste Real partner business.
This Spring Rural Romp Treasure Hunt Contest (“the Contest”) is administered by The Corporation of the County of Wellington (the “Sponsor” or “the County”). Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed to the Sponsor by email. By participating in this Contest, each contestant agrees to be legally bound by these Official Rules and Regulations (the “Rules”).
The contest will begin Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m ET until Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m ET. The winners will be notified by Friday, June 26, 2026.
Eligibility
- reside in the province of Ontario;
- are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of entering the Contest;
- are not employees, representatives or agents of the County of Wellington. Members of the immediate family, representatives and agents (parents, children, siblings and spouse, regardless of where they live in Canada), and household of County employees may participate but are not eligible to win.
- have agreed to comply with applicable federal, provincial, municipal, and local laws (including, but not limited to, laws relating to libel and obscenity), assume responsibility for their activities, and not to harass, disrupt, abuse, or invade the privacy rights of others; and
- have read and accepted and agreed to comply with these Rules.
- have completed the County of Wellington’s Contest Declaration form.
- have read, accepted, and agreed to comply with these Rules:
- There is a limit of one entry per person per location allowed for the contest.
- No purchase is necessary to enter the contest or win.
Prize
Each winner will receive a $100.00 gift certificate to a Taste Real partner business. A total of three prizes ($100.00 gift certificate) will be awarded.
On or about Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m ET, in the County of Wellington, in the Province of Ontario, the winners will be selected from all entries received. The contestants who own the selected entry, and who are otherwise eligible to win, will be the selected contestants who are eligible to win the prizes subject to compliance with these Rules.
In order to be declared a winner and be able to claim a prize, each person who is selected as a winner will have to:
a. Be reached by email and/or phone number by the contest sponsors within ten (10) days following the selection of winners on Friday, June 26, 2026.
b. Meet all Contest eligibility criteria and otherwise comply with these Rules.
c. Correctly answer, without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question to be administered by the County of Wellington.
d. Complete a Contest Declaration and Release Form and return it to the County of Wellington, to the specified address, within ten (10) days of being contacted as a winner on Friday, June 26, 2026.
e. Upon receipt of the Contest Declaration and Release Form duly filled and signed by the winner, the County of Wellington will contact the winner with instructions on how to claim the prize.
f. In the event that any one of the conditions mentioned herein is not respected, the winner’s entry will be voided, and a new selection will be made following the official contest rules until a new winner is selected.
General Terms and Conditions
The odds of winning the Prize are dependent on the number of eligible entries received by the Sponsor during the Contest Period in accordance with these Rules.
The County of Wellington, and its members, trustees, agents, officers, contractors, volunteers, and employees will not be held responsible for any claims, demands, actions, complaints, suits, or other forms of liability that shall arise out of, by reason of, or be caused by the submission of a contest entry.
The County of Wellington reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual from the Contest and to ban the individual from any future County of Wellington contest if it believes the participant is in violation of the official rules, acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person.
The prize must be accepted as awarded. No substitution of the prize is permitted except by the County of Wellington in its sole discretion. The County of Wellington reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value, if a prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.
The prize is transferable; however, it is not redeemable for cash or credit, in whole or in part. The prize cannot be combined with any other offer.
Entrants agree to abide by the terms of these Official Rules and by all decisions of the County of Wellington, which are final in all matters pertaining to the Contest. By entering, participants release and hold harmless the County of Wellington, its members, trustees, agents, officers, contractors, volunteers, and employees from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with the Contest or any prize won.
By entering, you consent to the County of Wellington’s use, should you become a winner, of your name, place of residence, and your testimony without further compensation or notice, for publicity, advertising, or informational purposes in any media or format (including the Internet) in connection with this Contest, the County of Wellington, or future similar contests. By entering, you declare that you have complied with the Contest Rules.
A selected entrant may be required to provide the County of Wellington with proof that they are the Authorized Account Holder of the winning entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the person who is assigned an email address by an internet provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institute, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
The Sponsor reserves the right to void any entry and/or withdraw, suspend, amend or terminate this Contest in whole or in part (or to amend these Rules) in any way at any time without prior notice (but subject to applicable law), in the event of an error, technical problem, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that, in the Sponsor’s sole discretion determines, interferes with the proper conduct of this Contest as contemplated by these Rules, or in the event of any accident, printing, administrative, or other error or any kind, or for any other reason.
The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, and without prior notice, to adjust any of the dates and/or timeframes stipulated in these Rules, to the extent necessary, for purposes of verifying compliance by any contestant or entry, with these Rules, or as a result of technical problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of the Contest as contemplated in these Rules.
In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, these Rules shall prevail, govern and control.
This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, municipal and local laws and regulations. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Contest are final and binding on all contestants without right of appeal, including, without limitation, any decisions regarding the eligibility/disqualification of contestants, entries, and votes.
Privacy
Personal information (PI) is collected in this Contest under the authority of the Municipal Act, s.11. The purpose of this collection is to encourage interaction with the County of Wellington’s Spring Rural Romp webpage. The PI provided in this contest entry is protected in accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the collection of personal information (PI), please contact the Manager of Privacy and Information, County of Wellington, Office of the CAO, T 519.837.2600 x2528.
By entering the Contest associated with this campaign, each contestant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted with his/her entry only for the purpose of administering the Contest and in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy, unless the contestant otherwise specifies by giving Sponsor notice in writing.
No further informational or marketing communications will be received by the entrant unless the entrant provides the County of Wellington with explicit permission to do so. Please see the County of Wellington's Privacy Policy for additional details.
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