Join us at the Trochu Arboretum on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday August 16th, 2026 for an unforgettable Open Farm Days Festival—part of Alberta Open Farm Days provincewide celebrations. This is a family-friendly event with activities for people of all ages!

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Sunday August 16, 2026
Time: 11am to 4pm
Location: Trochu Arboretum, 622 North Road, Trochu, AB
Admission: No Charge! Open Farm Days are part of Alberta’s provincial event calendar.

What to Expect:

The Arboretum becomes a hub of community, agriculture, and nature. Discover market stalls, learn from presenters, enjoy live entertainment, and explore beautiful trails. It’s a day to shop, learn, and celebrate our prairie oasis in a relaxed, welcoming setting

Speakers:  Saturday

• Connie Tremblay – White Star Permaculture – 11:00 to 11:30 am
• Ken Wright – Wright Nursery – 12:00 to 12:30 pm
• Betty Bellerive– On Earth Greenhouse – 12:30 – 1:00 pm
• Bill Cunningham– Trochu & District Museum- Slide Show- Dealerships Old to Now
• John Kowalchuk – Farming

Live Music:

• Saturday 1:00 to 4:00   Graham & Friends
• Sunday  1:00 to 4:00     4-Trax

Kids Table:  11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Food Trucks: Saturday & Sunday –  11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Jive Burger – Beef & Bison Burgers, Hot Dogs, Smokies, Pop, Coffee, Sweet Treats
• “oh Happy day”- Ice Cream Treats

Check Out: Farm  Equipment:

• Trochu Motors – 102- Ekenfelder Street, Trochu
• Brandt Agricultural – 102, 1st Avenue North, Trochu
• UFA Farm Store – 100 1st Avenue North, Trochu

Trochu Attractions:

• Trochu & District Museum – 315 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Sweet P’s – 110 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• The Otherside – 218 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Revues – 219 Main Street, Trochu
• Henry’s Shoes – 217 Main Street, Trochu
• Balkwill’s Pharmacy – 223 Main Street, Trochu

Restaurants/ Convenience Stores

• Peking Cafe – 315 Main Street, Trochu
• Trochu Cafe – 221 Main Street, Trochu
• Trochu GTI – 114 1st Avenue North, Trochu
• Red Bird Diner – 220 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Bean Haven – 217 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• TT & K Convenience Store – 214 Arena Avenue, Trochu
• Lazy Susan – 214 Arena Avenue, Trochu

 Grocery Store

• Trochu Family Foods – 326 Arena Avenue, Trochu

Camping Facilities

• Trochu Municipal Campground – 235 Elevator Road, Trochu
• Golf and Country Club – Highway 21 & 101 Devilder Avenue, Trochu
• Tolman Bridge Camp Ground – RR221A, AB
• Three Hills Campground –  1401 2nd Street N, Three Hills
• Dry Island Buffalo Jump – Highway 21 N & Township Road 344 – Day Use Only
• Good Knights – Highway 21 S & Township Road 310