events
join us for, farm-to-table dinners, seasonal festivals, and barn concerts
Throughout the year we offer seasonal inspired events, with an intention to create a sacred space for our community to gather, nourish and celebrate all that Elgin County has to offer! From our Friday night markets, music festivals to intimate house concerts, Wildflowers Farm offers year round experiences for you to enjoy. Please check our seasonal events below
Interested in booking with us for your private function? Our luxury barn offers a one of a kind experience for your event, from family dinners to celebrations, let us share our farm with you to create a unique and unforgettable experience.
To learn more about hosting an event with us, please inquire below.
events
Contact Form
spring
April 10 - September 18
1pm - 3pm
These monthly workshops will bring you a hands-on experience that will cover a full beekeeping year from April to September.
You will end this series with confidence and knowledge and have the skills to be a successful and mindful beekeeper!
Sign up for the season to save!
Or attend individual sessions.
Beekeeping Through The Seasons
Register Full Season
Individual Sessions
Save 24% off with Full Season registration!
Intro to Beekeeping
Beekeeping basics, equipment and field work open-up colony.
The Calm Before the Swarm
Spring cleaning and field work checking for signs of warming.
Busy Busy Bees
Having bees ready for nectar flow, splits and pest management (mites).
Let it Flow
Keeping on top of the nectar flow and timing of supers.
Getting Sticky with It
Preparing for harvesting with harvest demo!
Its the Final Countdown
Pest management, hive reduction, management and winterization.
Not ready to dig in to the full beekeeping series? No, worries, you can sign up for individual beekeeping sessions.
summer
Saturday, June 18th, 2022
3 pm - 9 pm
And that’s because…..for the first time in 2 years our Summer Solstice Fest is making its much anticipated return to the local event lineup this summer season.
11th Annual Summer Solstice Fest is a celebration of community, the change of season, sun and the longest day of the year - featuring;
- A stellar line-up of musical performances
- Local artisans and delicious food sourced from nearby farms
- Botanical cocktail bar stocked with farm made drinks
- Art and children’s activities
- Yoga and dancing
Summer Solstice Fest
Advanced Tickets $30
At the Door $35
Children 12 & under are free
Bus Ticket $7- Pick up at Western Fair at 2:30pm to Wildflowers Farm, and departing the farm back to Western Fair at 8:30pm
Market After Dark
Vintage & Vinyl
Friday, June 24
4pm - 10 pm
Boogie on down to the farm for a night dedicated to the vintage lovers and vinyl geeks. Swap and talk all things records and shop funky finds from our guest vendors.
Catch DJ Zahra Habib spinin’ the grooviest tunes, while sipping on a rad botanical cocktail and disco-ing the night away.
Free Admission
Blooms & Brews
Friday, July 22
4pm - 10 pm
Cheers to a night dedicated to local brews + beautiful blooms!
Sip and sample craft beer at our mini beer fest and shop our farm market vendors.
Gather your friends and participate in games on the green including: pong, connect four, corn hole, bingo and axe throwing.
Catch Griffin Noriega & Company playing live on the garden patio.
Island Vibes
August, 26
4pm - 10 pm
Cruise to farm for an evening celebrating the flavours, sounds & dance moves of Caribbean Culture.
We’re heating things up with live performances by Golden Harps Steel Orchestra and Caribana style dancers. Catch DJ Slash spinning soca and reggae tracks.
Enjoy island themed cocktails and tasty eats from our guest Caribbean food vendors. Shop our farm market vendors & soak in the island vibes.
Featured Caribbean Vendors
TNT Tabanca
Beach Patties
Taste of Caribbean Restaurant
Reggae's Caribbean Kitchen
Featured craft beer breweries vendors
Red Barn Brewing Co
Railway City Brewing Co.
4EST
Collective Arts
Caps Off Brewing Co.
Heritage Hops Brew Co.
Natterjack Brewing Company LTD.
Free admission
Beer tickets & signature beer cup available for purchase at farm store
Free admission
autumn
September 23
4 - 10 pm
We’re teaming up with Stereo Caliente to give you an evening to taco’bout!
Satisfy your taco cravings & make this Friday night a FIESTA! Whether you like your tacos extra spicy or with extra guacamole our special guest vendors will be serving it up - bringing authentic latin cuisine to the farm.
Enjoy live entertainment, catch up with friends on the patio, shop our farm market vendors &
join us in celebrating some of the most famous latin dishes.
Taco Fest
Final Farmers Market of the season!
October 7
4 - 8 pm
Shop from our vendors, grab a bite to eat & sweet treat and sip on a cocktail or craft beer at the bar. Enjoy one last farmers market on the farm for the season with a county fair flair!
Free Admission
Fall Harvest Dinner
Wednesday, September 21
4:30 - 8 pm
Join us in welcoming and celebrating the fall season with farmers market dinner flavoured by Elgin County’s seasonal bounty & live music.
Our Fall Harvest dinner is a curation of Wildflowers Farmers Market growers, creators, and chefs, making it a truly local + delicious culinary experience!
Each meal will be paired with a story - nourishing our bodies with local produce and our minds with fresh inspiration of how to best prepare and enjoy what’s available locally.
Tickets - $75
Ticket price includes 4 course vegetarian meal, complimentary tea + coffee and live music.
Menu + live music to be announced!
Buy Tickets
Free Admission
Guest Taco Fest Vendors:
El Patron
Casa Cancun
Unique Choices
Lia Parrillada
Black Sombrero
Meal Vendors:
C’Angelinas
Harvest Moon Trading Co
Salt and Pepper Meals
JBogal Homemade periogis
Big D’s Sandwhich Shop
Dessert Vendors:
Helm baked
At your bake and call
Miss macaron
Cream Beanery Cafe
Harbour cheesecake
Live music and DJ:
Funky Bongó - 7pm-8pm
An upbeat, 2-piece live band with all the festival vibes needed!
DJ Renzo pumping-out the beats throughout the night
Cantina La Clandestina, Tequila Bar:
Anẽjo, Repasado and Blanco tequilas
Tequila Flights and shots. Sour, sweet and savoury.
Taco Fest branded Pilsner
Botanical Bar Lineup:
Special margaritas, Wildflowers Farm style!
Our specialty botanical cocktails, wines, ciders and Ontario craft beer.
Skip the parking lines & save yourself a walk.
Park at the Masonic Lodge at the
end of the street.
Mason Lodge address: 42703 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas
Grab the shuttle for a quick pick-up to the market & a speedy drop off when you're ready to go.
Shuttle bus runs continuously between the Masonic Lodge & Wildflowers Farm every 15 minutes from 5:30-10:00 pm, making your experience that much easier!
The St. Thomas Railway City Rotary will be guiding you when you arrive & collecting donations going toward the local Hospice programs.
Shuttle Bus & Extra Parking
winter
X-Mas Market
Saturday, November 12
11 am - 4 pm
Tickets are $5, children 12 and under are free
Proceeds to Hospice of Elgin
It’s that magical time of year - where Wildflowers Farm transforms into a winter wonderland.
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and homemade treats from over 40 local crafters, makers & chefs. Come dressed in your favourite ugly Christmas sweater, gather with friends and stay warm by the fires. Sip hot cider, mulled wine or craft beer as you enjoy live holiday themed entertainment.
Our x-market is sure to get you in a merry mood & leave you inspired (and ready) for the holiday season ahead!
Bee sure to include our market in your holiday shopping circuit!
About Hospice of Elgin
Hospice of Elgin has been fundraising for the project to cover construction, equipment, and start-up costs, and a sustainability fund to support five years of operations.
The province announced $1.6 million in capital funding toward hospice in Elgin in September 2019.
Parking Information
Parking is available onsite. Carpool with friends. Be mindful of traffic when parking & stay safe!
