DAY AT THE FARM
What a day! On Saturday, September 10th, we welcomed an estimated 5,000 people to the Westham Island Herb Farm for this annual free community event.
The weather was hot and sunny, Elmo potatoes were unearthed in record-breaking numbers, Thorn and Sparrow captivated us with their voices, and the booths of 20 exhibitors were busy with attendees ready to talk about wildlife, farming and conservation.
Putting on an event like this requires help from many, and we are so grateful for the Westham Island Herb Farm, sponsors, volunteers and others who helped in many ways to make Day at the Farm 2022 a success!
We can’t wait to do it all again next year. Mark your calendars for September 9th, 2023.
Sept. 10th, 2022
from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Westham Island Herb Farm, 4690 Kirkland Rd, Delta, BC
ABOUT THE EVENT
Since 2007 residents from across The Lower Mainland have traveled to Westham Island to see what a day in the life of a local farmer is all about.
Hosted by Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust, in partnership with Westham Island Herb Farm, Day at the Farm is a family-friendly event that invites community members from around the region to learn and experience first-hand the challenges and rewards of growing quality food here in the Fraser River Delta. By attending Day at the Farm, visitors can learn more about how farmland supports an abundance of local wildlife and helps to make the Fraser River Delta such a special place.
Located on the Fraser River Estuary, Westham Island’s nutrient-rich soil provides an ideal environment where crops can thrive and wildlife habitat can flourish. Through interactive booths and displays, visitors can learn about soil health, ecosystem services, and the critical role farmers play as stewards of the land.
WHAT PEOPLE LOVE ABOUT "DAY AT THE FARM"
EVENT MAP
Please click the map for a downloadable, printable PDF of the event map.
MAP LEGEND
1. Avenue Machinery
2. Farm Credit Canada
3. Delta Chamber of Commerce
4. B.C. Cranberry Grower’s Association
5. Ducks Unlimited
6. Fortis B.C.
7. West Coast Seeds
8. Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust
9. BC Agriculture in the Classroom
10. UBC Land & Food System / UBC Dairy Research
11. ES Cropconsult
12. BC Fresh
13. Ocean Ambassadors / Pick up 3
14. Delta Farmers Institute and Ministry of Agriculture and Food
15. Delta Naturalists
16. Dining Tent
17. Hay Pit
18. Info Booth
19. Cooking Contest Entry Tent
20. Men in Kilts
21. Kids Tent
22. 4H
23. Birds of Canada
24. Stewardship Center of BC
25. O.W.L.
26. Mini Baler
27. Poultry in Motion
FOOD VENDORS:
A. Bread & Cheese
B. Altmaerker Deli (hot dog)
C. Skyy Thai Food Truck
D. White Spot
E. Rolled West Coast
F. Johnny's Pops
ONGOING ATTRACTIONS:
HAY-WAGON RIDES:
Travel around Westham Island Herb Farm on a guided tractor tour to learn more about crops grown here in Delta.
FERRIER:
Ferrier discussing hoof care and trimming donkey hooves (shoeing at 11:00 and 3:00)
FARM ANIMALS:
Visiting farm animals including chickens, goats and cows
ACTIVITIES
LIVE MUSIC:
Grab a seat on a hay-bale and take in some tunes from local talent Thorn and Sparrow!
POTATO DIG:
Develop a stronger connection to your food by farming your own produce! Dig up some locally grown potatoes and bring them home to eat for dinner.
POULTRY IN MOTION:
See how farmers raise chickens through a unique display featuring live birds.
OWL:
Take the opportunity to chat with bird experts and meet rescued birds of prey face to face.
BC AG IN THE CLASSROOM:
Sample food from talented chefs as they cook up delicious meals using local produce.
BREAD AND JAM CONTEST
Do you have a favourite bread recipe? Have you been canning this year? Bring your bread or jam to Day at the Farm and enter it into our cooking competition.
Contest entry is free. All submissions will be tasted and judged by Red Seal Chef Trevor Randle.
FOOD TRUCKS:
Johnny Pops
Bread & Cheese
Skyy Thai
Rolled West Coast
Altmaeker Deli
White Spot
BCFRESH:
Pick up free local produce and learn about what makes buying local food so special.
STAGE SCHEDULE
10:15am-10:30am
Welcome from Delta Mayor George Harvie
Welcome from Carla Qualtrough – Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust Welcome
10:30am-11:00am
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
11:30am-12:00pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Conservation Spotlight
Learn about key conservation actions happening right here in Delta
How do some insects reduce crop pests? – ES Crop Consult
12:00pm-1:00pm
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
1:30pm-2:30pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Ellis Family Welcome
Bread Contest Judging – Chef Randle
Jam Contest Judging – Chef Randle
2:30pm-3:00pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Mini auction – Ian Paton
3:00pm-3:30pm
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
3:45pm
Farm trivia and giveaways
Closing remarks and thankyous
NOTES FOR A SUCCESSFUL DAY
***Please note that the Schedule may change as the event date becomes closer.
- There will NOT be an ATM on site, so please bring cash where appropriate
- Westham Island is accessed by a one-way bridge, anticipate delays in getting to the event due to traffic accessing the island
- Parking is free and will be in a farm field
- Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on the event site.
- There will be a water bottle refill station available to reduce waste. Please bring your refillable water bottles.
PARTICIPANTS
DIRECTIONS
EVENT SPONSORS
