Travel back in time with a visit to Surrey’s Historic Stewart Farm. This picturesque site interprets the time period of 1890-1920. Features of the farm include a furnished farmhouse, pole barn with agricultural tools and machinery, boathouse, threshing shed, root cellar, and heritage gardens and orchard. Admission is by donation.
Throughout the year the Historic Stewart Farm hosts themed events that are family-friendly. Check out the great events scheduled for 2023.
Seedy Saturday:
Drop by the farm for a seed and plant sale, including flowers, vegetables and herb seeds collected from our heirloom garden. Even bring your own open-pollinated seeds for the seed exchange. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about all aspects of gardening.
There will crafts set up in the Stewart Hall for children to enjoy. The farmhouse will also be open for tours.
Finish off the experience with a walk through Elgin Heritage Park or a picnic on the scenic grounds.
Date: April 1, 2023
Time: 10am – 2pm
Website:Â www.surrey.ca
Father’s Day Open House:
Most kids love trains & we’re pretty sure there are a few Dads out there who share that love. Take Dad out for a memorable date at Historic Stewart Farm filled with trains. The day’s attractions include: the Greater Vancouver Garden Railway Club and their display model trains, train rides courtesy of the Pacific Trackless Trains, choo choo crafts to make Dad a special Father’s Day card, conductor-style dress up, sack races with Dad on the lawn, lemonade and coffee on the farmhouse verandah, baked treats made on the wood burning stove in the farmhouse kitchen, and tours of the restored 1890s farmhouse with a costumed guide. This is a FREE, drop-in, all-ages event.
Date: Date TBA
Time: 11am – 3pm
Website:Â www.surrey.ca
Dominion Days:
Canada is turning 152 and the Historic Stewart Farm is celebrating! Surrey’s pioneers knew how to party with live music, dance performances, carnival games, crafts and more. See it for yourself at this free, all ages family event, including: Surrey’s own re-enactment troupe, The Re-Enactors, recreating Surrey’s settlement years, old-time moustache painting and family portrait photo opportunities, , hand-churned ice cream, popcorn and lemonade on the farmhouse verandah, pioneer crafts and spinning demonstrations, pioneer dress up with period costumes, and tours of the 1894 farmhouse with a costumed guide
Date: 2023 Date TBA
Time: 11am – 3pm
Website:Â www.surrey.ca
Fabulous Farm Race:
Bring along your friends, family and anyone else you need to help you win this old-time scavenger hunt. Race to the water pump and do a load of laundry, dress up like a pioneer, and try your hand at a whole host of pioneer activities. Be sure to check-in by 2pm to ensure your spot. Admission is FREE.
Date: Date TBA
Time: 11am – 3pm
Website:Â www.surrey.ca
Apples Aplenty:
Apple season has officially arrived! Stop by the farm to learn about the different ways that apples were used on the farm, view the Stewarts’ orchard and try your hand at peeling an apple the old-fashioned way. Admission is free.
Date: 2023 Date TBA
Time: 12pm – 4:30pm
Website:Â www.surrey.ca
Olde Harvest Fair:
The first annual fall fair was held in 1888 at Historic Stewart Farm. Everyone is invited to help re-create that old-time fun. Stop in for some seasonal old-fashioned fun! Take part in harvest-themed games and activities, enjoy live music and performances, sample farm-fresh apple cider and explore wares from local vendors and artisans..
Date: 2023 Date TBA
Time: 11am – 3pm
Website:Â www.surrey.ca
Historic Stewart Farm:
Address: 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
Phone: (604) 592-6956
Website: www.surrey.ca
