September 10th - 12th, 2026
Victoria Park - Owen Sound
VISITOR INFORMATION
What you need to know about
the 174th Owen Sound Fall Fair
THURSDAY - September 10th, 2026
4:00pm
• Licensed Beer Gardens opens in Entertainment Tent
• Family Time Amusements Midway Opening
7:00pm
• Test & Tune Local Truck & Tractor Pulls on the track
FRIDAY - September 11th, 2026
10:00am
• Grey County 4-H Showdown - Beef Show in the Barn
11:00am
• Homecraft Competition & Demonstrations
in the Julie McArthur Arena Ice Surface
• Licensed Beer Gardens open in Entertainment Tent
12:00pm
• Special Music by Jackie Ralph in the Entertainment Tent
1:00pm
• Seniors Card Party in the Entertainment tent
4:00pm
• Family Time Amusements Midway opening
5:00pm
• Grey County 4-H Showdown - Sheep Show in the Barn
• Beef BBQ in the Entertainment tent
7:00pm
• Friday Night Truck Pulls on the track Presented by Tuggy's Gas & Variety
SATURDAY - September 12th, 2026
9:00am
10:00am
• Grey County 4-H Showdown - Dairy in the Barn
• Family Time Amusements Midway Opening
11:00am
• Homecraft Competition & demonstrations
in the Julie McArthur Arena Ice Surface
• Baby Show in Entertainment Tent
• Licensed Beer Gardens open in Entertainment Tent
12:30pm
• Kids Pedal Tractor Pull in the Julie McArthur Arena Ice Surface
2:00pm
• Antique Tractor Pull on the track
3:00pm
• Ice Cream & Pie Eating Contests in Entertainment Tent
6:00pm
7:00pm
• DEMOLITION DERBY on the Track Presented by Stewart's Towing
TO ENJOY OVER THE COURSE OF THE FAIR
• Old MacDonald's Farm
• Vendors
• Food Trucks & More
ALL ABOUT THE FAIR
Schedule of Events
Fair Office Hours
September 8th 10:00 am - 6:00pm in the Fair Office Trailer next to the grandstands
September 9th 10:00am - 2:00pm in the Fair Office Trailer next to the grandstands, & 3:00pm - 8:00pm at Homecraft Exhibit Drop off in the Julie McArthur Arena Ice Surface
During Fair Hours in the Fair Office Trailer next to the grandstands
Fair Hours
September 10th - 4:00pm - 10:00pm
September 11th - 10:00am - 11:00pm
September 12th - 9:00am - 11:00pm
Admission
This year we are trying a new way of having our tickets!
Save money by getting your EARLY BIRD TICKETS!
Early Bird Tickets available til August 15th, end of day.
Don't fret if you miss the early bird, you can still save by getting your Weekend, Family and Day Passes in advance! Advance Ticket sales through our online ticketing platform (Front Door+) will be available until end of day on Labour Day.
Regular Admission Pricing:
Day Passes:
• Adults: $15 each
• Children ages 5-13: $10 each
• Under 5 years old: FREE
• Family Day Pass: $25 (for 2 adults, 2 kids)
3 Day Weekend Adult Pass: $25
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE HERE
Midway
There will be a midway this year at the 2026 fair, Family Time Amusements will be joining us. Check them out on Facebook
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
• Baby Show
• Inflatables**
• Games**
• Ice Cream Eating Contest
**May require payment**