Welcome to the CNE Farm
This year at the CNE Farm, guests experience the charm of farm life in the heart of the city. The Farm featured interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops that highlighted current trends in agriculture, along with the opportunity to meet different farmyard animals – from piglets to cows, sheep, goats, and more!
Our 100-ton sand sculpture theme this year was in celebration of the United Nation’s International Year of the Woman Farmer; highlighting the vital role and contribution of women in Agriculture around the world.
Agriculture Adventures Presented by the CNE Farm
The CNE welcomed you to a FREE pre-fair experience in the city – Agriculture Adventures presented by the CNE Farm! This event featured a variety of fun interactive educational activities. Focusing on current agricultural trends and horticulture wisdom of the past, the event offered games, crafts, exhibits on farming, photo exhibit from previous agricultural fairs, play time in the hay labyrinth and more!
Back By Popular Demand: Goat Yoga Instructed by Yoga Kawa
This year Goat Yoga returned! A playful and relaxing wellness experience led by certified instructors from Yoga Kawa.
Guests got the chance to stretch, smile and snuggle with the cutest yoga partners around – mini goats!
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just goat-curious, this 30-minute session offered light movement, deep breathing and a whole lot of laughter, as mini goats wander, cuddled and climbed their way into your flow.
New This Year: Sulky Rides presented by Standardbred Canada
This year the CNE offered the opportunity to hop into the driver’s seat for our Sulky Rides, where kids could enjoy a fun trip around the track pulled by a real pony!
Age limit: 8-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult, who is required to stay for the entire duration. Participation requires a signed waiver.
New This Year: Learn about Horses + Meet & Greet by Standardbred Canada
During the 2026 CNE, guests learned about the beauty of horses and about horse care, feeding, and maintenance. Finishing this experience with a meet and greet!
New This Year: Wool Craft Workshops presented by WoolGrown
Our guests got creative with wool at our brand-new Wool Craft Workshops, held right beside the sheep exhibit! Guests of all ages could make their own wool bracelet, while ages 13+ could try needle felting to create a one-of-a-kind wool picture in this hands-on craft session (sign-up required).
New This Year: Farm Theatre
Dan the Music Man
Visitors joined Dan the Music Man for a high-energy sing-along celebrating Canada’s farms, with songs about barnyard animals, growing food, and the environment. Kids clapped, moo-ved, sang along, and won prizes in this playful, city-side farm jam!
Line-Dancing Sessions instructed by Cheatin Hearts
Kick up your heels at our Instructional Line-Dancing sessions led by instructors from Cheatin Hearts! Guests learned the steps, moved to the music, and joinned the fun – no experience needed!
Returned This Year: The Secret Life of Waste
Alongside showcasing the CNE’s new waste management initiatives, guests enjoyed arcade-style games that tested their waste-sorting knowledge, plus other fun and interactive activities in our Waste Management area.
Also Returned to the Farm!
- Aquaculture & Hydroponics in Ontario presented by Boreal Farm
- Baby Goat Playground
- Beef Farmers of Ontario
- Corn Maze
- Egg Farmers of Ontario
- Farm and Food Care
- Fruit Tree Forest Exhibit
- Grain Farmers of Ontario
- Hay Labyrinth
- Milking Demonstration from Dairy Farmers of Ontario
- Teddy Bee – Bee Exhibit
- Turkey Farmers of Ontario
- Urban Agriculture and Indigenous Healing Gardens
- Kids’ AgVenture: be a farmer for a day! Experience picking apples off a tree, planting a seed, milking a cow and collecting eggs from the chickens. Ages: 13 and under.
- and more!
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