August 9 & 10, 2025
In Southwest Saskatchewan, the wide-open skies and golden fields tell a story of resilience, innovation, and connection to the land. This is where multi-generational ranchers, organic grain farmers, and artisan mead makers share a passion for working with nature and building a sustainable future.
Saskatchewan is known as Canada’s breadbasket, producing over 44% of the country’s field crops and leading the world in exports of lentils, durum wheat, and dry peas. With more than 34,000 farms across the province, agriculture is woven into the fabric of daily life—and nowhere is that more evident than in the southwest.
Here, the land supports a wide variety of agricultural ventures, from cattle ranches and dryland grain farms to honey producers and agri-tourism destinations. It’s a place where tradition and innovation go hand in hand, offering visitors a deeper understanding of prairie life.
Southwest Saskatchewan offers more than just beautiful views—it offers real connections to the land, the people, and the food that sustains us.
Prairie Bee Meadery – Near Moose Jaw
As artisan mead makers, they craft award-winning meads from local honey. Originating as a U-pick operation they have their own bee hives and continue to grow rhubarb, sour cherries and haskap bushes as inputs for their meads. While visiting, learn all about humanity’s partnership with the bees and how vital they are to our lives on the new Pollinator Pathway.
Free Experiences:
- Pollinator Pathway is a family friendly experience will help you uncover humanity’s
partnership with honeybees – how they live, work, and keep us alive. - Honey Wine Highway is an opportunity to learn about the mead making process. Come and view our winery equipment and find out what happens when a fruit press explodes. Discover how our mead makers blend science and art to make our mead the most popular in Saskatchewan. Round out the tour with some sampling.
These are self-guided experiences and are available to drop-ins during open hours
Saturday Hours: 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Sunday Hours: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Hodgeville Farming Co.
Photo Credit Tourism Saskatchewan – The Saskatchewanderer
You do not want to miss a stop at the Hodgeville Colony, a diverse and thriving mixed farming operation that’s been a cornerstone of the community since 1972. This farm is a bustling hub of agricultural activity, showcasing everything from seeding to spraying, silaging, swathing, baling, and combining, with a variety of crops including wheat, barley, peas, lentils, chickpeas, durum, and canola.You will also have the opportunity to learn about the 180 dairy cows, 5,000-layer chickens, and 450 hogs, as well as a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in the greenhouse which are all part of this impressive operation! Note: Please call or text Eddie in advance to let us know of your planned attendance, so we can be better prepared for your arrival: 306-750-2176
Free Experiences:
- Join us for a delightful and educational farm adventure with our Free Farm Experience at Hodgeville Colony. Enjoy a variety of activities designed to immerse you in the beauty and workings of our farm:
- Guided Garden Tours: Explore our lush garden and orchard, brimming with fresh vegetables, flowers, and fruits. Learn about the different varieties we grow and the sustainable practices we use to cultivate them.
- Guided Barn Animal Tours: Meet our friendly farm animals up close! From our robotic-milking dairy cows to our chickens, pigs, and more, you’ll get an insider’s look at how we care for and raise our animals.
- Vegetable Tasters: Savor the flavors of our freshly harvested produce. Sample a variety of vegetables straight from our garden and discover the true taste of farm-fresh goodness.
Saturday Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hi Horse Adventures – Near Mankota
This family-run ranch land, where generations have dedicated themselves to raising Black Angus and Hereford cattle reflects our commitment to quality and tradition, providing a firsthand look at the care and expertise that goes into raising these exceptional breeds. HI Horse Adventures is also excited to offer grooming and ground handling experiences during Open Farm Days weekend. Horseback riding adventures and riding lessons are scheduled in advance. Whether you’re looking to explore the open range on horseback or connect with these stunning animals, our experienced team is here to guide you. Please be sure to book ahead!
Free Experiences:
Join us for a hands-on and immersive Free Ranch Experience at Hi Horse Adventures. Discover the daily life and work of a multigenerational ranch with our engaging activities:
Grooming and Ground Handling Experience: Every hour, we offer free sessions where you can learn the basics of grooming and handling our horses. Get up close and personal with these majestic animals and understand the care and attention they require.
Saturday Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Val Marie Heritage Grain Elevator – Val Marie
The Val Marie Heritage Grain Elevator is a restored 1927 industrial building located just a couple miles from the West Block of Grasslands National Park. After decades of fundraising, structural work, and a big cleanup in 2022, we offer tours to the general public. Learn about the inner workings of Saskatchewan’s vanishing sentinels, their historical role in the Canadian grain trade, and the modern state of agri-business in our sunny corner of the province. On Saturday, stay for Jeff Straker in concert! Saturday, 2pm. Tickets $25 – Purchase in advance here!
Free Experiences:
- Val Marie Farmers Market
- County-fair-style wheat sandbox.
- Local Agriculture in the Classroom representative will be on site to sell books and run free programming about the Canadian grain industry all weekend!
Saturday Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Southwestern SK is full of people who care deeply for their animals, their land, their crops, and their communities. Whether you’re sipping mead, brushing a horse, or learning about the legacy of prairie elevators, each stop offers a new reason to fall in love with the land and the people who steward it. So hit the road this Open Farm Days weekend for an Ag-cation! You never know what prairie magic you’ll discover just around the bend.
Itinerary Inspiration: Sip around Saskatchewan Open Farm Days