Moreton Bay Farm Trail - September 7th, 2024

🧑‍🌾🐓🦚🌾 Welcome to the Moreton Bay Farm Trail -for the love of food and flowers

Reconnect with the land, take a deep breath, and make memories on your journey as you experience the diverse selection of local farms nestled within our picturesque Moreton Bay region.

From backyard enterprises and small-scale plots to large commercial farms, the Moreton Bay Farm Trail is a self-guided discovery of local farms shaping the future of farming.

Mark your calendars with a big green pen for the 7th of September 2024, as this exclusive ticketed event invites you to embark on a connection-rich self-guided tour of local farms growing quality, sustainable, and artisan products in Brisbane's backyard.

🧑‍🌾🐓🦚 Taste and try culinary herbs, edible flowers, and locally made treats, and enjoy market garden produce direct from the farm gate. Savour local food and coffee, lay out a picnic rug (BYO picnic welcome), and take in the peaceful rolling hills, majestic forests and breathtaking mountain ranges of the hinterland of Moreton Bay.  

🧑‍🌾🐓🦚 With your pass, you'll gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a diverse array of family-owned farms. When their gates swing open, you will experience a range of offerings - from flower picking, meandering through farm plots and vineyards, listening to engaging farmer talks, to children's activities, there is something for everyone!

🧑‍🌾🐓🦚 The Moreton Bay Farm Trail is a must-do experience for those who are passionate about supporting small local farmers, learning about sustainable and regenerative farming, and taking time to breathe in the fresh country air. It is a day not to be missed! 

How the Farm Trail works:

Step 1: Buy your tickets. Secure your spot and block out your calendar for September 7th!

Step 2: Receive the Spring Trail Guide. Ticket holders will be emailed your entry ticket and Spring Trail Guide with information about each farm including tips for what you can see, experience and buy. 

Step 3: Plan your day. Now you have your Spring Trail Guide, it's time to take a few relaxing moments to map out your trail experience. Remember the magic of the Farm Trail is that it is yours to create as you wish. You choose which farms, how many, and in what order you want to visit them. This is all about you, and creating a day that suits you and your interests.   

Step 5: Farm trail day! It's time now to enjoy the Farm Trail. Slow down, take your time, and take it all in. You are creating beautiful memories with your loved ones. These are the moments that matter. 

Farm Trail tickets gives you: 

🐓 Exclusive entry to farms that are opening their gates to farm trail visitors on Saturday 7th from 9am to 4pm.

🐓 The opportunity to meet inspiring farmers who are being the change they wish to see in the world through their sustainable and regenerative practices. Plus, season permitting, you can purchase their products fresh from the farm.

🐓 Access to Farmer Hubs at select farms, where you can meet local Moreton Bay producers and artisans, and purchase their wares.

🐓 A nourishing way to connect with a like-minded community, with a shared value of supporting local farmers and producers.

Farm Trail Details: 

🌽🐔🚜🐄🐑 Opening Hours:  9am - 4pm

🌽🐔🚜🐄🐑 Event: Saturday 7th September, 2024 

* your ticket gives you the opportunity to visit the farms of your choice 

We do ask that you respect the privacy of the Farm hosts by not visiting outside of these hours or days. 

The Location of the Farms: 

We are thrilled to have 12 Farms opening their gates on the 7th of September, 9am to 4pm. We have approximately 20 other local farms and small vendors who are being hosted by one of the open farm locations. 

We encourage everyone to make a memorable day of it - wind the windows down - take the slow roads - and enjoy the beauty of Moreton Bay, as you meander through your self guided journey of discovery.

 The Farm Trail Guide: 

Ticket holders receive our beautiful Spring Trail Guide which has all the information you need to plan your day. 

🌿 👩‍🌾 Farm details > a description of each farm and what you can expect when you visit 

🌿 👩‍🌾 Map of Moreton Bay with addresses preloaded into google maps

🌿 👩‍🌾 Where to eat and drink > which farms will be offering food and coffee, or which farms are perfect for a BYO picnic.

🌿 👩‍🌾 Farm hubs > which farms will be hosting other local farmers and vendors 

🌿 👩‍🌾 Suggested itineraries for each day, or all the information you need to plan your own unique journey!

The Farm Trail Guide is emailed to ticket holders as soon as you purchase your ticket. Please check your inbox - and your junk folder!

Staying safe on the Farm Trail: 

The Moreton Bay Farm Trail is an outdoor event and therefore subject to the whims of the weather. We suggest wearing sturdy shoes, a hat, and if it looks a little rainy throw in a brolly. With a little forward planning, no matter what happens with the weather, you will be sure to create amazing memories. 

To meet safety and biosecurity regulations, no dogs or other pets are permitted on the farms. Please adhere to any specific requests made by individual farms. 

A weekend for everybody:

We strive for the whole community to experience the wonder of Moreton Bay Farm Trail Farm Trail no matter the age or ability. The farmers have provided a description of their terrain in their farm profiles. If you have any special considerations, are in a wheelchair or have limited mobility please email our organising team to let us know of your needs. We will do everything we can to help you identify the farms that are best for access and help you plan an amazing farm trail. Contact your event host directly at info@moretonbayfarmtrail.com.au

What previous Farm Trail guests said: 

💚🌱 "I enjoyed the opportunity to access farms to see behind the scenes. And the collaboration of community coming together to have stalls to sell local produce."

💚🌱 "We loved the diversity of the farms and the talks. We also enjoyed the produce, stalls and information."

💚🌱 "All of the farmers were exceptionally passionate about their farms and brilliant educators. I appreciated their warmth and hospitality, and willingness to share their story and open their gates."

💚🌱 "I thoroughly enjoyed the tours from the farmers. It made me feel more connected to the produce bought, the love and labour that went into producing it. It was a great way to be introduced to local farmers and produce available to us."

If you have any questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

We are looking forward to welcoming you on Saturday, 7th September! 

From Susanne and Cherie (two local mums putting their hearts into creating something in the world that we believe in) 

The Moreton Bay Farm Trail is proudly supported by the Food Agribusiness Network, Moreton Money and City of Moreton Bay.