Open Farm Days
July 14 - 16, 2023
Presented by FARMstead ED and the SLO County Farm Trail
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF TOURING THE SLO COUNTY FARM TRAIL
Savoring summer on the SLO Co Farm Trail is what Open Farm Days are all about. Many of our local family farms will be swinging open their gates to welcome ticket holders to tour, taste and learn about our local agriCULTURE.
Demos, tastings and farm tours will be happening along the Open Farm Days Trail for our ticket holding guests to learn how our food is grown and products made here In SLO County.
3 DAYS OF OPEN FARMS ON FAMILY FRIENDLY ROUTES — Tickets on sale now!
This family-friendly experience is an up-close chance to learn about agriculture through demonstrations, tastings, and farm tours. Ticket holders will visit local farms, ranches, producers and purveyors. Local farms will be swinging open their gates to showcase everything from bee keeping to olive oil production, local ranchers will introduce you to goats, alpacas, sheep, pigs, and more, while local purveyors will showcase their locally made using our locally grown. Relax at picnic spots, shop at pop-up markets, and enjoy tastings of food and potent potables. Places for picnics will be abundant, featuring local provisions & libations for sale. The planning has begun, so follow us along as we will have lots more to share about this fit for foodies, family friendly event featuring our local family farms.
For a full schedule and list of happenings, see here.
Friday Night Farmer’s Marketplace at Paso Robles City Park
SLO County Farm Trail farmers, makers and friends will gather to show-off their locally grown and made to kick off the 3rd annual Open Farm Days Weekend. Meet local farmers & makers who grow our food and make our life essentials and creature comforts. Plan your farm trail adventures for the weekend, try your hand at the Farm Supply roping dummy, challenge a new friend at corn hole, play marketplace bingo for prizes, SHOP LOCAL!
Shepard to Chef Dinner
Join us for a summer evening of savoring, sipping and grazing with Black Market Cheese Company and Chefs Rachel Ponce and Justin Lewis at Rêves de Moutons as we celebrate the completion of their new dairy! Be greeted with a glass of bubbles at the barn, then take an evening tour with owners/dreamers Evan & Kristy Bishop, who will share their story, sheep-dreams, and farm life! Enjoy farm fresh cocktails and local wines at perfectly paired grazing vignettes around the property, highlighting locally grown and raised products from the SLO Co Farm Trail. This is certain to be a truly “ewe”nique agriCULTURAL evening experience "where elegance and farm life meet!” – Evan & Kristy Bishop, owners / dreamers / farmers, Rêves de Moutons and Black Market Cheese Co.
Travel Paso x Open Farm Days Giveaway
Enter to win the ultimate Farm-to-Table experience in Paso Robles with Open Farm Days (July 15-16, 2023)
TOUR - TASTE - LEARN as you visit local farms along the SLO County Farm Trail, with unique happenings at each. Sample olive oil, pick your own lavender, meet the farm animals, enjoy a CBD foot soak and much more!
One lucky recipient will receive:
- (2) General Admission two-day passes to Open Farm Days (Saturday & Sunday)
- (2) tickets to the Saturday Night Shepherd to Chef Dinner
- $500 lodging credit towards your stay in Paso
- Custom VIP transportation provided by Pour Decisions Paso Tour Company
- 2-Year Edible SLO Magazine Subscription
- Farm Trail Pantry sampler box & Travel Paso merch! (over $300 value)
To enter, click here — FOLLOW @travelpaso & @farmsteaded . LIKE the giveaway post . TAG at least 1 friend! We'll announce our winner on Friday, June 30.
