Agriculture enthusiasts, families, and local food lovers are invited to connect with the region’s farming community during the 2026 Farms Open event, taking place from Friday, September 11 through to Sunday, September 13, 2026. 

Farms Open is a self-guided regional tour celebrating local farms, agritourism businesses, and agricultural heritage across Belleville, Quinte West, and Hastings County. Visitors can explore participating locations to meet passionate local growers and producers, discover unique artisanal products, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the vital industry powering the region. 

This year's lineup features 17 unique stops, including four markets, 11 growers, producers, and agritourism businesses, one local agricultural museum, and a featured culinary event. Participating locations are across Quinte West, City of Belleville and Hastings County.  

Event schedule: 

• Friday, Sept. 11 (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.): Official event kick-off at the Farmers’ Market in the Township of Stirling-Rawdon (exclusive participating location for Friday evening). 
• Saturday, Sept. 12 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.): Self-guided tour across participating regional locations. 
• Sunday, Sept. 13 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.): Self-guided tour across participating regional locations. 

Note: Participating stops vary between Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to review the online directory to confirm specific farm schedules before heading out. 

“Farms Open is a wonderful opportunity for residents and visitors to experience the strength, diversity, and innovation of agriculture across Hastings County and the broader Quinte region,” said Warden Bob Mullin. “This event showcases the dedication of our local farmers, producers, and agri-businesses, while helping people better understand where their food comes from and the important role agriculture plays in our communities and local economy.” 

Farms Open is produced through a regional collaboration between Harvest Hastings, Hastings County, the City of Quinte West, the City of Belleville, and the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board. 

To view the full list of participating locations, interactive tour maps, and daily schedules, visit https://hastingscounty.com/adventures/farms-open 

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For more information contact: 
Jen Burke
Tourism Development Coordinator
(613) 966-1311 x4012
BurkeJ@hastingscounty.com