2025 Fair Schedule
Join us for the 175th Annual Ancaster Fair
September 18 - 21, 2025
There’s something for everyone at this year’s Fair.
Main Stage Acts
Kendra Kay
Friday | 8:45 pm
Known as Canada’s “country girl,” she delivers high-energy performances and heartfelt storytelling. With charting singles, award nominations, and major festival appearances, she’s quickly becoming a rising star in Canada’s country music scene, winning over fans nationwide.
Dayna Reid
Saturday | 8:45 pm
With soulful vocals and heartfelt songwriting, she blends modern country and pop for a fresh, dynamic sound. An emerging Canadian artist, she’s earning attention for her captivating performances and authentic style, leaving a lasting impression wherever she plays.
Screeched Inn
Friday | 5pm, 6pm & 7pm
Bringing the heart and feel of home to every show, this lively group blends Irish roots, Newfoundland traditions, and rich harmonies with playful banter. Led by brothers Dan and Thom Speck, joined by multi-instrumentalists Sean Battams and Michael O’Grady, their performances are spirited and unforgettable.
Anthony Tullo
Friday | 5:30 pm & 7pm
Blending Americana rock with country roots, he brings a bold, energetic style to the stage. A CMAO Top Five Rock Country Artist and film producer, he’s performed for audiences of 10,000 and continues to grow his presence across Ontario’s music scene.
Thurday, September 18
4:30 pm
National Champion Guernsey Show - Show Arena
5:00 pm
Exhibit Buildings & Grounds Open
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
(Ride Bracelets $40 )
Beer Tent Opens
6:00 pm
Demonstration Six Horse Hitch - AEC
Bandaloni - Wandering
Opening Ceremonies - AEC
7:30 pm
Demolition Derby - Derby Ring
10:00 pm
Grounds Close
11:00 pm
Beer Tent Closes
Friday, September 19
9:00am
Exhibit Buildings & Grounds Open
S.W. Championship Jersey Show - Show Arena
9:30am
Haflinger Horse Show - AEC
10:00am
Sheep Shearing - Ag. Demo Bldg
Comedy in Motion - School Fair Stage
Bandaloni - Wandering
10:30am
Agricultural Demonstration - Ag. Demo Bldg
11:00am
Ultimutts - Dog Demo Area
Microwave Cooking for Kids - Marritt Hall
Cattle Sorting - South Ring
Michael Conway Magic - Main Stage
11:30am
Fair Fun - Ag. Demo Bldg
Canning with Janet - Marritt Hall
12:00pm
Summit Station Dairy Cheese Curd Making - Ag. Demo Bldg
Demonstration Six Horse Hitch - AEC
12:30pm
Bandaloni - Wandering
Agricultural Demonstrations - Ag. Demo Bldg
Canning with Janet - Marritt Hall
1:00pm
Haflinger Horse Show Resumes - AEC
Microwave Cooking for Kids - Marritt Hall
Comedy in Motion - School Fair Stage
Michael Conway Magic - Wandering
1:30pm
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
Ultimutt - Dog Demo Area
1:45pm
Agricultural Demonstration - Ag. Demo Bldg
3:00pm
Sheep Shearing - Ag. Demo Bldg
4:00pm
Ultimutt - Dog Demo Area
4:30am
Bandaloni - Wandering
Michael Conway Magic - Main Stage
5:00pm
Demonstration Six Horse Hitch - AEC
Comedy in Motion - School Fair Stage
5:30pm
Anthony Tullo - Main Stage
6:00pm
Carluke Orchards’ Pie Eating Contest - School Fair Stage
NBHA Canada Jackpot - AEC
6:30pm
Fair Fun - School Fair Stage
Michael Conway Magic - Wandering
7:00pm
Anthony Tullo - Main Stage
7:30pm
Demolition Derby - Derby Ring
8:45pm
Kendra Kay - Mainstage
10:00pm
Exhibit Buildings Close
11:00pm
Beer Tent Closes
Saturday, September 20
9:00am
Exhibit Buildings & Grounds Open
Sheep Show - Livestock Tent
9:30am
Ancaster 4-H Dairy Calf Club - Show Arena
Hunters & Novice Hunters - North & South Rings
Heavy, Light & Roadster Horse Show - AEC
10:00am
Baby Show (10-18 months) Registration - Ag. Demo Bldg
Poultry & Waterfowl Judging Starts - Hossack Bldg
Pigeon & Rabbit Judging Starts - Hossack Bldg
Ancaster Wool Ambassador Competition - Livestock Tent
Jr. Ancaster Wool Ambassador Competition - Livestock Tent
Youth Sheep Show: Costume Class - Livestock Tent
Lions Heart Martial Arts - School Fair Stage
Funny Waiter - Main Stage
10:30am
Baby Show (10-18 months) - Ag. Demo Bldg
Ultimutts - Dog Demo Area
11:00am
Baby Show (3-9 months) Registration - Ag. Demo Bldg
Back to Our Roots Youth Dairy Show - Show Arena
Studio 5678 - School Fair Stage
Michael Conway Magic - Main Stage
11:30pm
Baby Show (3-9 months) Registration - Ag. Demo Bldg
12:00pm
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
Main Stage Beer Tent Opens
Baby Show (3-9 months) - Ag. Demo Bldg
Chuck Wagon Races - AEC
Fair Fun - School Fair Stage
Ginger St.James - Main Stage
Maple Syrup Grading Demonstration - Marritt Hall
12:30pm
Michael Conway Magic - Roaming
12:45pm
Agricultural Demonstration - Ag. Demo Bldg
1:00pm
Boat House Crew - School Fair Stage
Bandaloni - Wandering
Ultimutt - Dog Demo Area
1:30pm
Funny Waiter - Main Stage
1:45 pm
Agricultural Demonstration - Ag. Demo Bldg
2:15pm
Lisa Naves Dance Company - School Fair Stage
3:00pm
Hot Sauce Competition - Main Stage
3:15pm
Fair Fun - Ag. Demo Bldg
3:30pm
Ultimutts - Dog Demo Area
4:00pm
Sheep Shearing - Ag. Demo Bldg
Bandaloni - Wandering
4:30pm
Michael Conway Magic - School Fair Stage
Funny Waiter - Wandering
5:00pm
Summit Station Dairy - Cheese Curd Making - Ag. Demo Bldg
Llama Show - AEC
Screeched Inn - Main Stage
6:00pm
Carluke Orchards’ Pie Eating Contest - School Fair Stage
followed by Fair Fun
Screeched Inn - Main Stage
6:30pm
Michael Conway Magic - Wandering
7:00pm
Bandaloni - Wandering
Screeched Inn - Main Stage
7:30pm
Demolition Derby - Derby Ring
8:45pm
Dayna Reid - Main Stage
10:00pm
Exhibit Buildings Close
11:00pm
Beer Tent Closes
Sunday, September 22
8:00am
Dairy Goat Show - Livestock Tent
9:30am
Multi-Denominational Church Service - School Fair Stage
Miniature Horse Show - South Ring
Heavy Horses - AEC
10:00am
Exhibit Buildings Open
10:30am
Funny Waiter - Main Stage
11:00am
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
Bandaloni - Wandering
Canadian Horse - AEC
Back to Our Roots Youth Beef Show - Show Arena
Beef Show to immediately follow the Youth Show
Ultimutts - Dog Demo Area
11:30am
Carluke Orchards’ Pie Eating Contest - School Fair Stage
12:00pm
Main Stage Beer Tent Opens
Fair Fun - School Fair Stage
Chuck Wagon Races - AEC
Agricultural Demonstration - Ag. Demo Bldg
Maple Syrup Grading Demonstration - Marritt Hall
12:30pm
Behind the Woodpile - Main Stage
1:00pm
Boat House Crew - School Fair Stage
Sheep Shearing - Ag. Demo Bldg
Ultimutts - Dog Demo Area
Bandaloni - Wandering
1:30pm
Funny Waiter - Wandering
2:00pm
Evolution Martial Arts - School Fair Stage
Behind the Woodpile - Main Stage
Summit Station Dairy - Cheese Curd Making - Ag. Demo Bldg
3:00pm
Ultimutts - Dog Demo Area
Bandaloni - Wandering
3:30pm
Fair Fun - School Fair Stage
4:30pm
Funny Waiter - Wandering
5:00pm
Beer Tent Closes
5:30pm
Homecraft Quilt Draw & 50/50 Draw - Main Stage
6:00pm
Exhibit Buildings Close
