Slow Food First Coast will host the return of its popular Tour de Farm on Sunday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to explore working farms, meet local growers and experience the region’s agricultural heritage across St. Johns County. Tickets are available for purchase online at https://904tix.com/events/spring-2026-tour-de-farm-st-johns-county-4-12-2026.
The one-day event will take place in Elkton and St. Augustine, where participating farms will open their gates to the public.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour scenic farm properties, meet and engage with local farming families, sample fresh, seasonal recipes prepared by local food vendors and shop for farm-grown products and merchandise. The event also highlights the peak growing season in St. Johns County, with crops including potatoes, snap beans and flowers on display.
Participating farms include Wilson Family Farm, The Feed Mill, Parker Produce, Parker Flower Farms and the St. Johns County Agricultural Center. Local food vendors will include Chef Paul Brock, The Kookaburra Coffee, Minorcan Mike and Songbird Pies.
All tour stops are conveniently located in St. Johns County, making the event an accessible day trip for residents and visitors looking to experience Florida agriculture at its peak during the spring season.
Admission is available exclusively through a car pass, with each pass covering all passengers in a single vehicle. When purchasing a pass, attendees select a scenic route that determines their starting location and the order in which they visit participating farms. After purchase, detailed directions, including addresses and estimated drive times, are provided. Visitors are encouraged to plan for approximately 30 minutes at each stop to fully experience each location.
Multiple route options are available, each rotating through the same five participating farms to provide flexibility and manage traffic flow throughout the event.
Founded in 2007, Slow Food First Coast is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the connection between local food, strong farms and healthy communities across Florida’s First Coast. Proceeds from Tour de Farm support the organization’s mission to promote sustainable agriculture and expand access to good, clean and fair food throughout the region.
For more information about Tour de Farm 2026 or to purchase a car pass, go to 904tix.com. To learn more about Slow Food First Coast, including membership opportunities and future events, visit the organization’s website at slowfoodfirstcoast.org/events-workshops or follow along on social media at instagram.com/slowfoodfc.
