Fall Fairs, the Heart of Rural Life

Published Date: August 16, 2019

It's fall fair season in Grey County. You can celebrate the harvest season in communities big and small almost every weekend starting at the end of August.

Most fall fairs still celebrate the season the way it has been done for well over a century in rural Ontario, with livestock and trained animal shows; bake-offs; fruit, vegetable, flower and preserve contests; parades; quilt and art shows; farm equipment displays; BBQ dinners and live entertainment. 

However, as every community has unique character, each fair is different as well. Some offer midways, bike rodeos, demolition derbies, tractor pulls, video dances, and more. Click the links below for more information.

Hanover Fall Fair
August 9 - 11, 2019 - Hanover Raceway

Chatsworth Fall Fair
August 17, 2019 - Williamsford Community Centre

Markdale Fall Fair
August 23 - 25, 2019 - Centre Grey Recreation Complex Grounds, Markdale

Desboro Fall Fair
August 30 - 31, 2019 - Desboro Arena and Fairgrounds

Durham Fall Fair
August 30 - September 1, 2019 - Durham Community Centre

Owen Sound Fall Fair
September 5 - 7, 2019 - Victoria Park, Owen Sound

Dundalk Fall Fair
September 6 - 8, 2019 - Dundalk Arena and Fairgrounds

Beaver Valley Fall Fair
September 6 - 7, 2019 - Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury

Feversham Fall Fair
September 13 - 15, 2019 - Osprey Recreation Centre, Feversham

Neustadt Fall Fair
September 20 - 21, 2019 - Neustadt Community Centre

Rocklyn Fall Fair
September 28, 2019 - Rocklyn Memorial Community Centre

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