Brooks Region Tourism

08/12/2026

Get hands-on with farm life at White Barn Fun Farm during Alberta Open Farm Days! 🐐🦙

Meet Tibetan yaks, emus, alpacas, llamas, donkeys, goats, and more as you explore the farm at your own pace.

🐾 Feed and interact with friendly farm animals
🚜 Enjoy a FREE quad-pulled hay ride every hour
🌾 Learn fun facts about animals farmed across Alberta
🥤 Water and popsicles available for purchase, cash only

📅 Saturday & Sunday
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Add White Barn Fun Farm to your Open Farm Days adventure!

08/11/2026

The ranch is coming to Patricia for Alberta Open Farm Days! 🐂🌾

Visit One Tree Ranching, home of OTR Meats & More, for an up-close look at Texas Longhorn cattle and the journey from ranch to retail.

🐂 Meet the Longhorns and learn what makes them unique
🥩 Learn how beef gets from the ranch to your freezer
🔥 Catch a live cooking demonstration
💬 Ask a rancher your questions about cattle and ranch life

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕚 Showtimes: 11:00 a.m. • 1:30 p.m. • 4:30 p.m.

Make it a stop on your Open Farm Days adventure!

08/09/2026

Start your Alberta Open Farm Days adventure at the Brooks Farmer’s Market! 🌾🥕🛍️

Before heading out to explore local farms, stop by Veteran’s Park to meet the producers behind your food, learn how irrigation helps shape agriculture in southern Alberta, and pick up your Taste the Market Passport.

You’ll also find an Open Farm Days display with a regional map to help you plan your route and make the most of your day.

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Veteran’s Park, Downtown Brooks
🎟️ Free to attend

Kick off your Open Farm Days experience by connecting with local producers and discovering the stories behind the food on your table.

08/08/2026

Looking for a delicious stop during Alberta Open Farm Days? 🍕🍺

Head to Piston Broke Brewing in Brooks for award-winning craft beer, great food, and a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process!

Here’s what you can enjoy:
🍺 Sample award-winning craft beers
🍕 Grab a bite from the full kitchen menu
🏭 Take a brewery tour with the Brewmaster
👕 Browse Piston Broke merchandise
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly atmosphere with a dog-friendly patio

Not a beer drinker? No problem—there’s something for everyone.

08/07/2026

Go behind the scenes at one of southern Alberta’s most important pieces of infrastructure during Alberta Open Farm Days! 💧🌾

Join the Eastern Irrigation District for a guided tour of the historic Bassano Dam and discover how water from the Bow River has supported agriculture across the region for more than 110 years.

Tour highlights include:
💧 Walk under the Bow River
🌊 Cross the main spillway for an up-close look at the gates, hoists, and friction wall
🚜 Explore the Emergency Spillway and learn how irrigation transformed southern Alberta into productive farmland

📅 Tour Times:
• Saturday, August 15 – 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday, August 16 – 10:00 a.m.

🎟️ Free to attend, but pre-registration is required. Spots are limited—call the Eastern Irrigation District Office at 403-362-1400 to reserve your place before Wednesday, August 12 at 5:00 p.m.

08/06/2026

🚜🌾Alberta Open Farm Days🌾🚜

📅 August 15 & 16
⏰ All Day

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Alberta agriculture during Alberta Open Farm Days! 🌾🚜

From meeting local producers to exploring working farms and sampling fresh Alberta products, it’s a great opportunity to experience where your food comes from and connect with the people who grow it.

Make a day of it, hit the road, and discover the incredible farms and experiences waiting across our region and beyond.

Plan your Open Farm Days adventure and support local agriculture this summer!

Participating Locations:
📍 White Barn Fun Farm
📍Bassano Dam (Eastern Irrigation District)
📍 Piston Broke Brewing
📍 OTR Meats & More
📍 Brooks Farmer’s Market

08/05/2026

Two of Alberta's best wildlife viewing destinations are closer than you think.

Did you know the Brooks Newell Region is home to TWO of the four featured stops on Canada's Badlands Wildlife Loop?

Dinosaur Provincial Park – Explore the dramatic badlands while keeping an eye out for golden eagles, prairie falcons, pronghorn, coyotes and more.

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park – Discover a birdwatcher's paradise along the shores of Lake Newell. Where pelicans, herons, grebes, cormorants and countless other waterbirds call home.

Whether you're a wildlife photographer, avid birder or simply love exploring Alberta's incredible landscapes, this road trip is one you'll want to add to your bucket list.

We dive deeper into both parks in our latest blog—and we've included a link to the full "Hot Summer Guide" article featuring the complete Canada's Badlands Wildlife Loop.

👉 Read it here:
https://brooksregiontourism.com/uncategorized/discover-canadas-badlands-wildlife-loop-two-incredible-stops-in-the-brooks-newell-region/

Who are you hoping to spot on your next adventure? 👀

Explore Canada's Badlands Wildlife Loop featuring Dinosaur Provincial Park and Kinbrook Island Provincial Park in the Brooks Newell Region.

08/01/2026

There’s no better way to experience the Brooks Newell Region than alongside the people who know it best.

Old MacMiller’s Farm is bringing back its Redneck Bus Tour on August 13—a full day exploring some of the region’s most unique attractions, local flavours, rich history, and unforgettable stories.

If you’ve been looking for a fun day out or a chance to see the region from a different perspective, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to reserve your seat before it fills up!

Register now: https://www.oldmacmillersfarm.com/shop/p/august-prairie-relics-bus-tour
Old MacMillers Farm

Experience the Old MacMiller's Farm Redneck Bus Tour on August 13—historic sites, local food, scenic stops, and prairie hospitality in one unforgettable day.

07/27/2026

Summer isn't over yet... and neither is camping season!

Whether you're looking for sandy beaches, incredible fishing, dinosaur adventures, peaceful prairie landscapes or riverside campsites, you'll find it right here in the Brooks Newell Region.

Which one will you explore next?

👉 Plan your next camping getaway:
https://brooksregiontourism.com/places/category/campgrounds-rv-parks/