Leahy's Farm and Market Goes All Out In 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Leahy family welcomed the public to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leahy’s Farm and Market in Douro-Dummer on Saturday afternoon.

The second generation of Leahy’s farms saw 11 brothers and sisters. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The event welcomed guests to mingle and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a corn maze, a chicken display, a documentary screening of the farm and a special anniversary cake.

“It's a family business that's been passed from my parents to us and our kids are now completely involved in it so it's a great honour and it's amazing how quickly 50 years goes by,” said Doug Leahy. 

The ceremonies began at 2 p.m., where the Leahys addressed the guests with stories and expressed gratitude for the City and County supporting the farm for 50 years.

“To see everyone come out like this, a lot of the time, we're in the field picking corn or picking stuff and we don't always see the customers that come through but they're all showing up today and all we can say is a big thank you to everyone,” said Doug.

During Doug’s speech, he declared one of the gardens to be named ‘Julie’s Garden’ after his mother, Julie Leahy, who started the farm with Frank Leahy in 1974.

Dignitaries on the municipal, provincial and federal levels recognized the farm’s milestone. Bonnie Clark, Peterborough County Warden; Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP and Michelle Ferreri, Peterborough-Kawartha MP gave public speeches and gave certificates of recognition to the Leahy family.

Other dignitaries, such as Sherry Senis, Selwyn Mayor and Heather Watson, Douro-Dummer Mayor were in attendance and spoke at the event.

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Leahy’s Farm and Market Invites Public to Celebrate 50th Anniversary This Saturday

The Leahy family is welcoming the community to their farm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leahy’s Farm and Market this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Leahy’s was started by Frank and Julie Leahy in 1974 as a roadside corn stand. The family-owned and operated farm and market has been ran for for five decades, It is currently run by Frank and Julie’s children and grandchildren. Photo courtesy of Leahy’s Farm and Market.

The celebration will include live music, mingling, delicious hors d’oeuvres and cake. A special ceremony follows at beginning at 2 p.m.

The market offers a variety of fresh produce, Leahy’s-raised beef, chicken and eggs, baked goods, gardening favourites, and local specialties such as jam, honey and maple products. 

“We are grateful to celebrate 50 years and thank our wonderful customers and communities for their unwavering support,” said Doug Leahy. 

“Over the years our farm and market has evolved but our values of family, quality, and trust have never changed,” said Angus Leahy.

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Leahy’s Farm and Market Invites Public to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on July 27

The Leahy family is welcoming the community to their farm to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leahy’s Farm and Market on July 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., announced on Wednesday.

Leahy’s was started by Frank and Julie Leahy in 1974 as a roadside corn stand. The family-owned and operated farm and market has been ran for for five decades, It is currently run by Frank and Julie’s children and grandchildren. Photo courtesy of Leahy’s Farm and Market.

The celebration will include live music, mingling, delicious hors d’oeuvres and cake. A special ceremony follows at beginning at 2 p.m.

The market offers a variety of fresh produce, Leahy’s-raised beef, chicken and eggs, baked goods, gardening favourites, and local specialties such as jam, honey and maple products. 

“We are grateful to celebrate 50 years and thank our wonderful customers and communities for their unwavering support,” said Doug Leahy. 

“Over the years our farm and market has evolved but our values of family, quality, and trust have never changed,” said Angus Leahy.

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