Explore the Countryside

Huron County is the most agriculturally productive county in the Province of Ontario. We grow and produce more agricultural product than Canada’s Maritime Provinces combined. Farming is the back bone of our economy and the rhythm of our life is closely connected to the planting, growing and harvest cycles of the land.  

 

Barn Quilts

The Huron County Barn Quilt Trail was created in celebration of the 2017 International Plowing Match, Rural Expo (IPM), and to mark Canada’s 150th Birthday.  At that time, 150 quilts were made in both rural and urban areas throughout Huron County for this beautification process. Since 2017, the number of barn quilts in Huron County has continued to grow and there are now well over 300 of these community artworks scattered across the county.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Buy direct from the growers and producers at one of the many Farmers’ Markets. The Goderich Farmers’ Market is the largest and takes place in and around the Square each Saturday from May to October.

Zurich Bean Festival

The 4th Saturday in August! Pork & Bean Dinners, Midway, BINGO, Car Show, Street Vendors, FREE Entertainment, Licensed Area, Fri & Sat live bands!

Thresher Reunion & Steam Show

Celebrating generations of farming and rural tradition annually at the Threshers Campgrounds in Blyth, Ontario, on the first weekend after Labour Day.

Agricultural Fairs

Our Agricultural Fairs celebrate the harvest, maintain our rural traditions and offer some friendly competition among growers and producers.  Plan to visit the Bayfield Fair, Brussels Fall Fair, Clinton Spring Fair, Kirkton Fall Fair, Seaforth Fall Fair and Howick and Turnberry Fall Fair.

Rutabaga Festival

The Blyth Rutabaga Festival – happening Father’s Day weekend – June 17 & 18, 2022. 
The weekend will be filled with amazing events like baseball, bed races, kids zone, G2G baga ride & so much more! Definitely fun-filled events for the whole family!