DAY AT THE FARM
Sept. 7th, 2024
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.
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ACTIVITIES
HAY-WAGON RIDES:
Travel around Westham Island Herb Farm on a guided tractor tour to learn more about crops grown here in Delta.
FARM ANIMALS:
Visiting farm animals including chickens, goats and cows
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.
The fee for the potato dig is $2
BC FRESH:
Visit the BC Fresh tent to learn about what vegetables are grown in the Lower Mainland. Local produce available by donation.
BC AG IN THE CLASSROOM:
Sample food from talented chefs as they cook up delicious meals using local produce.
POULTRY IN MOTION:
See how farmers raise chickens through a unique display featuring live birds.
BAKING AND JAM CONTESTS
Do you have a favourite cookie recipe? Have you been canning this year? Bring your cookies or jam to Day at the Farm and enter it into our baking competition.
This year we are excited to announce two new categories in the baking competition. The Junior category, for bakers 16 and under, and the Senior category for bakers 17 and older. Prizes for our Junior and Senior competitions are generously sponsored by Vincas Kitchen.
Contest entry is free. All submissions will be tasted and judged by BC Ag in the Classroom Chef Trevor Randle.
FOOD TRUCKS
STAGE SCHEDULE
10:15am-10:30am
Welcome by Mayor George Harvie
Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust Welcome
10:30am-12:00pm
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
12:00pm-12:30pm
Mini auction – Ian Paton
12:30pm-1:00pm
Musical Guest Andrew Schneider
1:00pm-2:30pm
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
2:30pm
Cookie Contest Awards - Chef Randle
Jam Contest Awards – Chef Randle
3:00pm-3:30pm
The musical stylings of Thorn and Sparrow
3:45pm
Closing remarks and Thank Yous
NOTES FOR A SUCCESSFUL DAY
- 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
- 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.
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