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Check It Out: Bragg Farms Hosts Dig Your Own Potato and Sweet Potato Event

Justin Barber

Sep 12, 2024 — 1 min read

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, September 14, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 15, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, September 21, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 22, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, September 28, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 29, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, October 5, 2024: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Event Details:

Bragg Farms will host a "Dig Your Own Potato and Sweet Potato" event during the harvest season. Attendees can choose to purchase either a burlap sack or a basket upon arrival. There is no admission fee to enter the farm. The farm offers Yellow and Red Skin Potatoes, as well as Sweet Potatoes for digging.

Participants will be taken to the fields via a tractor ride, where experienced farmers will provide a tutorial on how to dig for potatoes. Attendees are encouraged to keep the potatoes dirty until they are ready to eat, and to store them in a cool, dry place to ensure they last throughout the winter.

Location:

Bragg Farms is located at 3048 Concession Road 3, Bowmanville. A map can be accessed here.

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