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151st Caledonia Fair


28 Sep - 02 Oct 2023 181 Day(s) Ago


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Event Description

FUN FAIR ATTRACTIONS FOR EVERYONE

The Caledonia Fair hosts tons of family friendly activities and exhibits, all free with your admission ticket. Here are some of the new, enhanced, and returning attractions for this year's Fair!

Click to see Family Fun & Shows performing in 2023 including: The Global Pet Foods SuperDogs, Bandaloni, Team T&J, Comedy In Motion, Mad Science, & MANY MORE!

Click to see In the Barns & Livestock Shows including: Meet Your Local Farmer, Heavy Horse Show, Goat Show, Beef & Dairy Cattle Shows, Haldimand 4H Achievement, & MUCH MORE!

Click to see Live Music performing in 2023 including: Rock N' Ray Michaels Retro Rockers, Courtney & The Jesses, Cheap Thrills, Sterling Stead, Quell the Swell, & MANY MORE!

Click to see all Entertainment including: Demolition Derbies, Livestock Shows, Buskers & Entertainers, Demonstrations, & MUCH MORE!


BRAGGING RIGHTS, CASH PRIZES & MORE!

There are lots of ways for you to get involved in the Caledonia Fair! Showcase your talents in our Exhibition Hall or at livestock shows, smash & crash at the Demolition Derby, or purchase special lottery tickets in support of the Fair!

Baby Show

The cutest part of the Fair! Enter your child into one of our creative contests for a chance to win a keepsake plaque and ribbon.

Click to learn more about our Baby Show

50/50 Fair Draw

Purchase tickets for our annual Fair Draw- you can win up to $5,000.00 while supporting the Agricultural Society!

Homecraft Exhibition

Showcase your talent in a number of categories including Fruit & Vegetables, Flowers & Plants, Baked Products, Canned Goods & Preserves, Needlecraft, Cross Stitching, Embroidery, Sewing, Knitting, Quilting, Art, Photography, Crafts, Antiques, & more!

Click to check out our Prize Books & Enter Online 

Passport Program

Win a commemorative souvenir ribbon for completing this fun scavenger hunt across the Fairgrounds! You'll answer passport questions by finding the 'Fair Fun Facts' scattered around the Fairgrounds. Presented by Greenhorizons Sod Farms.

The High School Challenge

Haldimand's High Schools challenge each other to a series of special relay competitions in this just-for-fun event.

Demolition Derbies

Two evenings of smashing and crashing- enjoy our 4 cylinder, straight stock, and pro-stock demolition derbies on Friday and Saturday. Presented by Jan, Tyler, & Max Cranston; Caledonia Auto Supply, and Caledonia Building Supply.

Click to learn more about our demolition derbies

Livestock Shows

Watch as local farmers prepare and show their horses and livestock in judged competitions.

Click here to learn more about livestock shows


FOOD & SHOPPING

The Caledonia Fair features your favourite fair snacks including taffy, cotton candy, candied apples, caramel corn, kettle-corn, funnel cakes, ice cream, and all manner of delicious and deep-fried delicacies! We also feature delicious scratch made meals including Italian Sandwiches, BBQ, pierogis, meat pies, burgers, sausage and bacon on a bun, and SO MUCH MORE!

There will also be plenty of free-samples, giveaways, and shopping opportunities from our indoor and outdoor vendor market including: electronics, men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories, bath and body products, and SO MUCH MORE!

Click here to check out our vendor list


 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

The Caledonia Agricultural Society, owners and operators of the Caledonia Fairgrounds are the principal sponsor of the annual Caledonia Fair since it's beginnings in 1873. Our over 200 volunteer members and a small team of dedicated staff work year round to plan and organize our annual showcase of local talent, products, and farm producers.

We can't do it alone. We are very grateful to the many local businesses and organizations who faithfully support the Fair each year, helping to ensure you have an amazing experience on each visit to Haldimand County's largest festival.

Click here to see our list of sponsors & partners


Venue Information - Caledonia Fairgrounds

The Caledonia Fairgrounds are among the prettiest and most functional in the Province. Located on the banks of the Canadian Heritage Designated Grand River in the heart of Caledonia, Ontario- the Caledonia Fairgrounds are perfectly situated to host your personal, corporate, or agricultural festival or event. The possibilities are endless! We are municipally serviced for water and wastewater and have provisions for onsite camping. Overhead lighting illuminates most of the grounds and out-buildings.