September 4th - 6th, 2025
Victoria Park - Owen Sound
VISITOR INFORMATION
What you need to know about
the 172nd Owen Sound Fall Fair
FRIDAY - September 6th, 2024
10:00am
• Grey County 4-H Showdown - Beef Show in the Barn
• Homecraft Competition & Quilt Show
in the Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre
4:00pm
• Licensed Beer Gardens open in Entertainment Tent
5:00pm
• Grey County 4-H Showdown - Sheep Show in the Barn
7:00pm
• Local Truck & Tractor Pulls on the track Presented by DJ Peat Roofing
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SATURDAY - September 7th, 2024
9:00am
10:00am
• Grey County 4-H Showdown - Dairy in the Barn
• Homecraft Competition & Quilt Show
in the Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre
• Touch A Truck
• Four Paws Flying Dog performance
11:00am
• Licensed Beer Gardens open in Entertainment Tent
• Baby Show in Entertainment Tent
12:00pm
• Pool Noodle Pony Workshop
1:00pm
• Four Paws Flying Dog performance
2:00pm
• Antique Tractor Pull on the track
• Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
in the Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre
3:00pm
• Ice Cream & Pie Eating Contests in Entertainment Tent
4:00pm
• Four Paws Flying Dog performance
• Pool Noodle Pony Workshop
6:00pm
• Charolais / Limousin / All Breeds Beef Shows in the barn
7:00pm
• DEMOLITION DERBY on the Track Presented by Stewart's Towing
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TO ENJOY OVER THE COURSE OF THE FAIR
• Old MacDonald's Farm
• Face Painting
• Vendors
• Food Trucks & More
ALL ABOUT THE FAIR
Schedule of Events
Fair Office Hours
September 3rd - 5th - 10:00 am - 3:00pm on the East Ice surface at the Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre
September 6th - 7th - 9:00am - 10:00pm in the Fair Office Trailer next to the grandstands
Fair Hours
September 6th - 10:00am - 11:00pm
September 7th - 9:00am - 11:00pm
Admission
CASH ONLY ADMISSION
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Adult Weekend Pass: $15
Family Weekend Pass: $25
Available at Bayshore Country Feeds, Owen Sound.
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Friday September 6th, 2023
- Adults: $10 each
- Children ages 5-13: $5 each
- Under 5 years old: FREE
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Saturday September 7th, 2023
- Adults: $10 each
- Children ages 5-13: $5 each
- Under 5 years old: FREE
Midway
There will not be a Midway at our 2024 Fair, we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Location
We are located next to the Julie McArthur Regional Rec Centre in Victoria Park. The address to find the location is
700 10th St. East, Owen Sound
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an ATM at the fair?
Yes there will be an ATM at the fair near the Entertainment Tent.
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Are you allowed to smoke on the fairgrounds?
No, due to city by laws there is no smoking on public property, this includes Victoria Park.
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Are you allowed to bring your dogs and/or pets to the fair?
For the safety of all the different animals and exhibitors at the fall fair we ask that you leave your pets at home please.
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How do we enter the grounds with a trailer?
If you are participating in the Truck and Tractor Pulls or are bringing in Livestock, please enter through the Ministry of Natural Resources Yard off of 7th Avenue East. (1450 7th Ave. E., Owen Sound)
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Where do we park?
There is very limited parking within the grounds of the Fall Fair. Livestock Trailers will park on the grass south of the Cattle Barn and around the track on the west side. Tractors, Trucks & Trailer participating in the pulls are to park around the track as close to the east end as possible. DO NOT PARK ON THE IN FIELD.
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If you are in a vehicle we ask that you please park in the YMCA Parking Lot and walk in or in the grass lot west of the Ministry of Natural Resources Yard just outside the fair gates.
Children's Activities
• Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
• Old MacDonald’s Farm
• Pony Rides**
• Baby Show
• Touch A Truck
• Inflatables
• Games**
• Face Painting**
• Four Flying Paws Dog Performance
• Ice Cream Eating Contest
**May require payment**