This August long weekend, take a scenic drive down quiet country roads and discover the simple joys of shopping local on the Homestead Harvest Trail—part of the Huron County Taste Trails. Running from August 1–4, this self-guided tour is a celebration of local food, rural charm, and the hardworking producers that make Huron County a true farm-to-table destination.
What is the Homestead Harvest Trail?
The Homestead Harvest Trail is your invitation to slow down and savour the season. From roadside stands to cozy farm shops, each stop on the trail offers something fresh and unique—sun-ripened fruits, crisp vegetables, homemade baked goods, jams, flowers, and more. As you wind your way through the countryside, you’ll not only enjoy stunning rural views, but also connect with the people behind the produce.
Whether you’re stocking up for the week, planning a picnic, or just enjoying a leisurely day out, the Homestead Harvest Trail is a perfect way to support local while soaking up the summer sunshine.
How It Works
🗓️ Dates: August 1–4
🕘 Time: During each location’s regular business hours
📍 Locations: Participating stops across Huron County
Here’s what to expect:
- Visit participating businesses and explore their offerings
- Enter to win at each stop—receive one ballot per person, per location
- Look for the feather banner to identify each participating stop
- Share your adventure on social media using our hashtag for a chance at bonus prizes!
All locations will have ballot boxes and entry forms provided—just bring your sense of adventure (and maybe a cooler for your local haul).
Win While You Wander
We’re giving away prizes to celebrate the Huron County Taste Trails Homestead Harvest Trails Tour!
🎁 7 winners will each receive a $100 gift card
(One prize per person to keep it fair and fun!)
Plan Your Trail Stops
So grab your friends, your family, or go solo, and set out to experience the flavours of Huron County. With each stop, you’ll discover the passion and care that goes into every product—and leave with full bags and even fuller hearts.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Ontario’s West Coast flags at these participating locations:
Kerry’s Sweet Treats
169 Clyde Street Bluevale, ON, Canada, Ontario N0G 1G0
Kerry’s Sweet Treats offers a delightful selection of homemade baked goods, jams, and jellies—all made with love and local ingredients.
Petal & Pantry
41493 Jamestown Road, Bluevale, ON, Canada, Ontario N0G 1G0
Discover the joys of farm-fresh goodness at Petal & Pantry’s self-serve stand, always stocked with cut flower bouquets, fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and more.
Pennington Produce
27 Orange Bluevale, ON, Canada, Ontario N0G 1G0
Pennington Produce is a charming farm stand in Bluevale, offering a variety of homegrown and homemade goodies ready to bring a touch of farm-fresh flavour to your home.
Pentland Farms & Flowers
83336 Lucknow Line, Goderich (just north of Nile)
Pentland Farms & Flowers is a family-run farm known for its stunning selection of cut flowers—including tens of thousands of tulips each spring. Now offering bespoke floral arrangements year-round for all occasions.
Red Pines Corner
42657 Bolton Road, Brussels
Red Pines Corner is a small homesteading operation based in Brussels, deeply rooted in family-run farming. They grow organic vegetables and raise pastured meat right from their property.
The Tart Shack
*Open Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3rd Only.
38557 Belgrave Road, Wingham, ON, Canada, Ontario N0G1E0
Welcome to The Tart Shack—a home-based, inspected bakery where every pastry is made from scratch. We use ingredients grown on our small farm whenever possible and are open on weekends to serve up fresh, homemade treats.
Yellow Brick Acres
39381 Dashwood Rd, Hay, ON N0M 1W0
Yellow Brick Acres is a small farm dedicated to growing a wide variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables. You can find our produce at local farmers’ markets or stop by our roadside stand, located just 3 km west of Exeter, Ontario.
CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS
The Huron County Taste Trails Homestead Highlight Contest is only open to residents of Canada. The contest STARTS TUESDAY, August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. No purchase is necessary. The contest ENDS MONDAY, August 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST. Winners will be privately contacted. Not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.
Rules and Guidelines:
- The contest is open to residents of Canada. Employees of the County of Huron, or any affiliates and associates, such as employees, immediate family, and persons with whom employees are domiciled, are excluded from this contest.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
- The prize is NOT redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded. The prize is a gift certificate from a local tourism business valued at $100.00 – no substitutions will be available; the decision is final. The County of Huron retains the right to make substitutions of equivalent kind or approximate value of any prize or component of the prize for any reason whatsoever. Ontario’s West Coast may not be held liable for any loss, damage, or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s). One ballot per person, per location.
- Winners must sign a release form as prepared and accepted by Ontario’s West Coast, acknowledging their acceptance and understanding of the complete contest rules.
- The winner(s) is required to answer a skill-testing question before the prize is awarded.
- This contest is subject to all federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
- Ontario’s West Coast reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contest at any time without prior notice.
- Entries will be declared invalid if they are late, illegible, incomplete, damaged, irregular, mutilated, forged, garbled, or mechanically or electronically reproduced. No communication or correspondence will be exchanged with entrants except with those selected for one of the prizes.
The goal of the Huron County Taste Trails is to make it easier to shop local and connect directly with the people who grow and make the food we eat.
Get the Guide
The Huron County Taste Trails Guide and Field-to-Fork Map are available online at ontarioswestcoast.ca and at select local businesses and tourism centers across Huron County.
For updates and inspiration, follow @OntariosWestCoast on social media — and don’t forget to share your stops using #OntariosWestCoast and #HCTasteTrails.
The Huron County Taste Trails were supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
