Upcoming Events
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Farmers Market - Aug 18, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Saturdays at the patch
Drop by the ARAS Community Growing Patch for a casual morning in the garden! Members of the Growing Committee will be working on seasonal projects, planning, sharing ideas, learning from each other, and enjoying the space together.
Whether you want to help out, ask gardening questions, learn something new, or simply bring a coffee and chit chat in the garden, all ages and contributions are welcome. Come for the whole morning or just stop by for a visit.
August 22: Expect recouping from an amazing Open Farm Days!
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Farmers Market - Aug 25, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Flower Pressing
Unleash Your Inner Nature Artist!
This class will take place at the ARAS Community Growing Patch where you will learn several methods to press & dry flowers. Then we will head into the garden to pick some flowers to begin your pressing journey. By the end of the class you will create a framed pressed flower. This class is suitable for ages 8+.
Are you ready to capture the fleeting magic of summer forever?
Join us for an unforgettable, hands-on flower pressing adventure!
We are gathering at the vibrant ARAS Community Growing Patch, where you will discover the secrets, science, and beautiful art of preserving flowers and foliage.
What’s in Store For You:
Master the Craft: Learn the many techniques & tips to perfectly press and dry flowers & foliage.
Harvest from the Garden: Step into the blooms! Next, we will explore the garden to pick and press some seasonal flowers.
Take Home Your Own Press: Begin using your very own flower press kit (included in the class!).
Create a Masterpiece: Design and take home a breathtaking, brass-framed pressed flower keepsake to display forever.
REGISTER: Eventbrite
This program has a cost:
$35/person includes a hardcover flower pressing kit & project to take home!
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Farmers Market - Sept 1, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Farmers Market - Sept 8, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Garlic Planting
Joan Ramler, an expert in permaculture, will share her expertise with garlic planting. This is a hands-on program; come prepared to play in the dirt!
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
REGISTER: Strathcona County Library
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Farmers Market - Sept 15, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Farmers Market - Sept 22, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Patch ‘Preciation
An appreciation day for everyone who was part of the season! More details to come.
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Farmers Market - Sept 29, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Saturdays at the patch
Drop by the ARAS Community Growing Patch for a casual morning in the garden! Members of the Growing Committee will be working on seasonal projects, planning, sharing ideas, learning from each other, and enjoying the space together.
Whether you want to help out, ask gardening questions, learn something new, or simply bring a coffee and chit chat in the garden, all ages and contributions are welcome. Come for the whole morning or just stop by for a visit.
Oct 3: Expect garden clean up!
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Dahlias and Plant Saving
Join us at the patch for a friendly and educational bulb, corm, rhizome, and tuber swap! Dale Ford, Master Gardener (University of Guelph), will teach us how to store dahlia bulbs indoors for the winter. She will stick around after the program to answer your questions about plant saving and more. Don’t forget to bring along your own bulbs for exchanging, if you have any!
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
REGISTER: Strathcona County Library
ARAS Farmers Market - Aug 11, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Harvesting Garlic and Cover Cropping
We planted garlic last fall…now what? Join Carlene Schneider for a lesson in storing and preserving our garlic so we can enjoy our harvest all year long! After harvesting, help us sow cover crops to prep the bed for next year.
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
REGISTER: Strathcona County Library
ARAS Farmers Market - Aug 4, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Saturdays at the patch
Drop by the ARAS Community Growing Patch for a casual morning in the garden! Members of the Growing Committee will be working on seasonal projects, planning, sharing ideas, learning from each other, and enjoying the space together.
Whether you want to help out, ask gardening questions, learn something new, or simply bring a coffee and chit chat in the garden, all ages and contributions are welcome. Come for the whole morning or just stop by for a visit.
August 1: Expect caring for the garden and Open Farm Days preparations!
ARAS Farmers Market- July 28, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Community Growing Patch: hypertufa
Build your own garden art/ornament! Similar to stone or concrete art, this project is made with a lighter weight material. Proper care ensures that the piece will last some time. Please note: this can get messy and safety precautions will be taken. We suggest you to prepare as best as you can by wearing your “mess making” clothes, and bringing safety glasses if you have available.
Learn about the ARAS Community Growing Patch. This is a hands-on program—come prepared to play in the dirt!
REGISTER: Eventbrite
This program has a cost:
$15/project to take home (regardless of how many people, i.e., could be a whole family)
$10/each additional project to take home
ARAS Farmers Market- July 21, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Saturdays at the patch
Drop by the ARAS Community Growing Patch for a casual morning in the garden! Members of the Growing Committee will be working on seasonal projects, planning, sharing ideas, learning from each other, and enjoying the space together.
Whether you want to help out, ask gardening questions, learn something new, or simply bring a coffee and chit chat in the garden, all ages and contributions are welcome. Come for the whole morning or just stop by for a visit.
July 18: Home composting info-session!
ARAS Farmers Market - July 14, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Herb Pallets
Feeling crafty? Build your own Herb Pallet is a great project to take home and enjoy the fruits of your labour. You’ll get to listen to the different ways that you bring your pallet to life and upcycle it to grow for you!
REGISTER: Eventbrite
This program has a cost:
$15/project to take home (regardless of how many people, i.e., could be a whole family)
$10/each additional project to take home
ARAS Farmers Market - July 7, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Lil Wigglers
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Little Wigglers in the Garden
Drop-in; Parented
The ARAS Community Growing Patch is a perfect place to meet and mingle with other parents in a garden atmosphere. Shelter available. Drop in any time during the program.
ARAS Community Growing Patch 22177 Wye Road (southeast corner of Wye Road and RR 222)
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
CONNECT: ARAS FB PAGE - LIL WIGGLERS GROUP
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Planing & Maintaining your Cut Flower Garden
Cut flowers are lovely, but how do you keep them coming all summer long? Join Dale Ford, a trained Master Gardener (University of Guelph), with a degree in Education from Queen's, and a BFA (York). Dale is a delightful educator, who will inform and entertain you!
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
REGISTER: Strathcona County Library
ARAS Farmers Market - Jun 30, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Kitchen garden
Build your own take home Kitchen Garden. We’ll supply the pot, soil and herbs while you do the planting. Then, bring your new garden home and have yourself your own Kitchen Garden to feed from.
Learn about the ARAS Community Growing Patch. This is a hands-on program—come prepared to play in the dirt!
REGISTER: Eventbrite
This program has a cost:
$15/project to take home (regardless of how many people, i.e., could be a whole family)
$10/each additional project to take home
ARAS Farmers Market - Jun 23, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
79th ARAS Parade
79th ARAS Parade | Saturday June 20th, 2026
Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society is hosting the 79th Ardrossan Parade -- all registrations for this year's event will be managed via our eventbrite page.
THEME:
We are excited to announce our selected theme of Trains, Planes & Automobiles for this year's parade. So, please help us embrace it with your own interpretation!
SCHEDULE:
8:45 AM | Floats start checking in
10:30 AM (approx) | Roads Begin Closing
11:00 AM (approx) | Floats start leave parking lot
12:30 PM (approx) | Floats begin returning to parking lot
12:30 PM - 1PM (approx) | Floats can tear down in AJSH Parking Lot
1:00 PM (approx) | Roads Re-Open
REGISTER A FLOAT: https://ARAS79thParade.eventbrite.ca
ARAS Farmers Market - Jun 16, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Wicking bed for tomatoes
We will be using a metal water trough to build a bed that will keep your tomatoes happy while you are away! Tomatoes need regular watering and don’t respond well to periods of dry or soggy soil. Water stress can lead to problems like tasteless fruit, blossom end rot, and cracking and even facilitate the spread of disease. A wicking bed can be the answer!
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
REGISTER: https://scl.bibliocommons.com/events/69e7d1c15c04bc0fc0630d60
ARAS Farmers Market - Jun 9, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Three Sisters Planting Experience
Come plant the Three Sisters (corn, beans and squash) in the traditional way of working with the land. Chantelle Gray of Mâskwa Medicine will lead us in both ceremony and planting.
Learn about companion gardening the Indigenous way, and find out more about the ARAS Community Growing Patch. This is a hands-on program—come prepared to play in the dirt!
REGISTER: https://scl.bibliocommons.com/events/69a8a110403a4e5652de2f80
ARAS Farmers Market - Jun 2, 2026
Join us for our Weekly Farmers Market - Tuesday's 4:30-7:30 (June 2 through September 29)
VENDOR REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_dQywI5M-_x9vTj1bB_2clnuoKxqFxo7ayl7tMgBifkeoeA/viewform
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Hugelkultur (Hoo-gul-culture)
A permaculture method using compostable materials in hills to reduce the need for water, improve soil structure, and extend the growing season. German for ‘hill culture’.
Joan Ramler will share her extensive experience of this permaculture method of gardening. We will build this bed during the program!
Learn about the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society, the ARAS Community Growing Patch, and volunteer opportunities.
REGISTER: https://scl.bibliocommons.com/events/69acb308b48451fc3c076715
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Saturdays at the patch
Drop by the ARAS Community Growing Patch for a casual morning in the garden! Members of the Growing Committee will be working on seasonal projects, planning, sharing ideas, learning from each other, and enjoying the space together.
Whether you want to help out, ask gardening questions, learn something new, or simply bring a coffee and chit chat in the garden, all ages and contributions are welcome. Come for the whole morning or just stop by for a visit.
May 23: Expect potato planting!
ARAS Community Growing Patch: Saturdays at the patch
Drop by the ARAS Community Growing Patch for a casual morning in the garden! Members of the Growing Committee will be working on seasonal projects, planning, sharing ideas, learning from each other, and enjoying the space together.
Whether you want to help out, ask gardening questions, learn something new, or simply bring a coffee and chit chat in the garden, all ages and contributions are welcome. Come for the whole morning or just stop by for a visit.
May 16: Expect garden clean up!