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Join the 2025 County Tour for a full day of touring the County of Barrhead, and explore the inner workings of local agricultural operations and businesses! Discover the innovation and leadership that forms the foundation of our thriving agricultural community.
 
Details: 
  • Date: July 17, 2025
  • Time: Buses depart at 9:00 AM (full-day event)
  • Buses depart from MOSSIDE HALL (59023 Rge Rd 50)
  • Tickets: $30 each (catered lunch & supper included!)
    • Visit the County office or call 780-674-3331 to get tickets!
  • Registration deadline: July 10, 2025
2025 Tour Stops
Click their names to learn more about these amazing hosts!
  • Sacred Heart Gypsies & Key 13 Horsemanship
    • Sacred Heart Gypsies operates a small-scall breeding program for Gypsy Cob Horses!
    • Key 13 Horsemanship is a multi-discipline horse trainer & colt starter, and will be on site to demonstrate horsemanship, horse training, and more! 
  • Gardenview Estate
    • A beautiful outdoor wedding venue featuring ponds, rolling hills, outdoor reception area, and an island ceremony space.
  • Octave 40 Ranch
    • Speckle Park beef operation, including global genetic sales and beef packages!  
  • Golby Family Farm
    • Market garden that focuses on small-scale, naturally-grown produce. Golby Family Farm strives to provide high-quality produce while maintaining a lifetime of viability from the soil.
  • Beautiful rural yards
 
Call for Hosts!
Applying to be a host on next year's County Tour could be a great opportunity for your operation! Do you:
  • Operate a unique agricultural operation?
  • Run an ag-business?
  • Provide a special service to County residents?
  • Maintain a historic site or point of interest?
  • Operate a unique business venture?
We want you!  If you're interested in becoming a host location on next year's Tour, submit the following form to info@countybarrhead.ab.ca.  
Why should you be a tour host?
  1. Increased visibility: as a tour host, your operation will be showcased to a new audience, increasing visibility & exposure.
  2. Showcasing products or services: as a tour host, you can show off your products or services in a tangible way. This can be particularly effective for businesses offering unique or locally made products, giving participants a hands-on experience with what you have to offer.
  3. Educational experience: providing demonstrations or behind-the-scenes access during the tour can enhance educational value for participants. This can also help establish your operation as a voice of authority.
  4. Community engagement: participating in the tour will strengthen your ties to the community, and can foster a sense of community pride and support.
If you have questions about this event or what's involved in becoming a tour host, read more information here, or call 780-674-3331.Join a curated tour through our diverse county, and take a look into the inner workings of local agricultural operations, innovative ag-processing, and thriving local businesses in our County!