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SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 2, 2022
ATTRACTIONS & ENTERTAINMENT
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!
If you'd like to submit your act for consideration at the next Caledonia Fair, click here.
4 Cylinder Demolition Derby
4 Cylinder Demolition Derby
Enjoy the smash, crash, and thrill of the 4 cylinder demolition derby!
To Learn more or enter your car in the Demolition Derby, click here.
Friday- 7:30
LOCATION
Grandstands
PRESENTED BY
Straight Stock Demolition Derby
Straight Stock Demolition Derby
Enjoy the smash, crash, and thrill of the straight stock demolition derby!
To Learn more or enter your car in the Demolition Derby, click here.
Saturday- 7:30
LOCATION
Grandstands
PRESENTED BY
Passport Program
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. Complete online by clicking here, or pick up a paper copy at the Information Booth!
Daily- Open until Close
LOCATION
Information Booth
PRESENTED BY
Pro Stock Demolition Derby
Pro Stock Demolition Derby
Enjoy the smash, crash, and thrill of the Pro-Stock demolition derby!
To Learn more or enter your car in the Demolition Derby, click here.
Saturday- 7:30
LOCATION
Grandstands
PRESENTED BY
Midway Rides & Games
Midway Rides & Games
Ontario’s premiere midway provider. We provide world-class fun to over 50 fairs, festivals, and events each year. Exciting games, delicious food, and thrill rides, and kids rides. Thursday is Pay-One-Price Wristband Night!
Thursday 4:00-10:00
Friday 12:00-10:00
Saturday 10:00-10:00
Sunday 12:00-6:00
LOCATION
Midway
PRESENTED BY
Kidzone
Kidzone
Tons of free games and activities for kids await in this agricultural exploration area.
Daily- Open until sundown
LOCATION
KidZone
PRESENTED BY
The High School Challenge
The High School Challenge
Haldimand's High Schools challenge each other to a series of special relay competitions in this just-for-fun event presented by Tim Horton's Caledonia.
Friday- 5:00
LOCATION
Grandstands
PRESENTED BY
Cool & Classic Car Cruise
Cool & Classic Car Cruise
Check out cool and classic cars at our annual car cruise. If you have a vehicle to show- enter at the East gate. The drive and one passenger will receive free admission.
Thursday- 6:00-9:00
LOCATION
Horse Ring
PRESENTED BY
Meet Your Local Farmer
Meet Your Local Farmer
Grab some delicious free samples as you learn how farmers produce your favourite food and retail products.
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
11:00-4:00
LOCATION
Big White Tent
PRESENTED BY
SuperDogs
SuperDogs
The Superdogs have performed around the World! Watch these special pups perform their outrageous and exciting Wild-Wild-WOOF Show!
Thursday- 5:00, 7:00
Friday & Saturday- 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00
Sunday- 11:00, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00
LOCATION
Beside the Big White Tent
PRESENTED BY
Touch-a-Truck
Touch-a-Truck
Get up close and explore construction and farm equipment, trucks, and heavy machinery.
Sunday 12:00-5:00
LOCATION
End of Midway beside Squire McKinnon's Barn
PRESENTED BY
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies
Join the Directors of the Caledonia Agricultural Society and invited dignitaries as they celebrate the official opening of the Fair.
Thursday- 7:00
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Team T & J
Team T & J
Team T&J is a live experience and an interactive journey of self-exploration, creativity, and participation that encourages kids to see and feel what it means to come together and stick2gether!
Friday & Saturday- 10:30, 12:30, 2:30
Sunday- 1:00, 2:00, 3:00
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Mad Science
Mad Science
Enjoy zany shows featuring live on-stage scientific experiments by your favourite mad scientists.
Friday- 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Saturday- 11:00, 1:00, 3:00
Sunday- 12:00, 2:00, 4:00
LOCATION
Riverside Stage
PRESENTED BY
Little Ray's Reptile Zoo
Little Ray's Reptile Zoo
Explore some of the unique mechanisms of self-defence that have evolved. Why are ferrets so flexible? How do tarantulas protect themselves from predators? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exploration of amazing animal adaptations and instincts.
Thursday- 5:00
Friday & Saturday- 10;30, 12:30, 4:00, 5:30
LOCATION
Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Circus Jonathan
Circus Jonathan
Jonathan Seglins also known as Circus Jonathan is an award winning comic, unicyclist, juggler, renown clown, circus instructor, master balloon sculptor, stiltsman, wire walker, equilibrist, actor, professional court jester, acrobat, variety entertainment producer. His performances, production and instruction have been enjoyed across Canada and in 12 countries around the world.
Saturday (Riverside Stage): 12:30, 1:30, 3:30.
Sunday (Stage One): 2:30, 4:00, 5:00
LOCATION
Stage One & Riverside Stage
PRESENTED BY
Bandaloni
Bandaloni
The Original One-Man-Band Experience! Bandaloni rocks the Fairgrounds at every performance.
Friday- 10:30, 12:00, 2:00.
Saturday- 10:30, 12:00, 2:00.
Sunday- 11:00, 1:00, 3:00.
LOCATION
Riverside Stage
PRESENTED BY
Lucas Wilson - The Illusionist
Lucas Wilson - The Illusionist
Four-Time Guinness World Record Holding Illusionist Lucas Wilson performs an action-packed show full of excitement.
Friday & Saturday- 11:30, 1:30, 3:30
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
The Hockey Circus Show
The Hockey Circus Show
The Hockey Circus Show is a family friendly hockey tribute show that combines acrobatics, juggling, and one-of-a-kind circus stunts into 3 periods of "arena" rocking fun.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 6:00, 7:30, 9:00
LOCATION
Riverside Stage
PRESENTED BY
The Circus Lumberjack Show
The Circus Lumberjack Show
Tim Burr is a Crazy Canuck who wood rather show off his circus skills than do hard work eh! Hilarious and engaging, audiences can’t help but fall for this All-Canadian funny feller! Let’s hope he doesn’t fall on them… Tim Burr!!!
Friday, & Saturday: 5:30, 7:30, 9:00
LOCATION
Riverside Stage
PRESENTED BY
HN-Reach/ Early ON Parenting Station
HN-Reach/ Early ON Parenting Station
Haldimand-Norfolk Reach and EarlyON Child & Family Centre provide a free, quiet area for families to relax during the Fair. The Parenting Station features change tables, nursing areas, and sensory activities for young children. Location in the Education Room inside the Riverside Exhibition Centre and open throughout the Fair.
Daily- Open until Close
LOCATION
Education Room- Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Mark LaForme
Mark LaForme
Mark is a Canadian Legend who performed for a number of years in Stompin' Tom Connors' band. Experience this talented singer/songwriter on stage at the 150th Caledonia Fair!
Friday- 7:30
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Steel City Rovers
Steel City Rovers
The Steel City Rovers perform dynamic and expressive music that is a unique composite of traditional Celtic music and North American styles including bluegrass, folk and roots.
Saturday- 7:30
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Andre & The J-Tones
Andre & The J-Tones
You're sure to enjoy the jazz-energy produced by this sensational group.
Thursday- 7:30
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Sterling Stead
Sterling Stead
Settle in for an evening of classic tunes from music-genius Sterling Stead!
Saturday- 7:00
LOCATION
Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Pipe Down
Pipe Down
Come out and join PipeDown for a Rockin', Rollin', Two Steppin', Hand Jivin', Line Dancin', Moon Walkin', all kinds of Dancin' Night!!!
Friday- 4:00
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Karaoke with DeDe
Karaoke with DeDe
Join DeDe for casual karaoke. Belt out your favourite tunes, or listen to fantastic local voices.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday- 6:00pm
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Mike Stoneman, Piano Man
Mike Stoneman, Piano Man
Mike Stoneman provides top-class tunes in this entertaining one-man show.
Friday- 7:00
Sunday 5:00
LOCATION
Friday- Riverside Exhibition Centre
Sunday- Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Liam McGlashon
Liam McGlashon
Liam showcases his fiddling skills in these casual performances.
Saturday & Sunday- 2:00, 3:00
LOCATION
Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Phil Botting Band
Phil Botting Band
Enjoy some local country music with the Phil Botting Band!
Saturday- 4:00
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Doppelganger- Ken Waltham & Jim Lambert
Doppelganger- Ken Waltham & Jim Lambert
To meet Ken Waltham and Jim Lambert for the first time, you'd swear they were brothers, but besides their love for performing a great acoustic song in their unique style, both are from very different backgrounds.
Sunday- 10:30
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Shaun Mulrain
Shaun Mulrain
Shaun is a professional entertainer, luthier, and guitar teacher from Brantford, entertaining for 30 years.
Thursday- 7:00
LOCATION
Riverside Exhibition Centre Stage
PRESENTED BY
Grand River Gymmies
Grand River Gymmies
Caledonia youth showcase their gymnastic skills in these fun demonstrations.
Saturday- 1:00, 2:00
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
150th Anniversary Parade
150th Anniversary Parade
A special parade in commemmoration of the Fair's 150th Anniversary will feature antique and vintage vehicles, farm equipment, a marching band, and more! The Parade will begin at Squire McKinnon's Barn and travel down the old horse-racing track in front of the Grandstands. It will then loop around the Exhibition Centre and return to Squire McKinnon's Barn past the Grandstands. Free Birthday Cake will be handed out at the Grandstands following the parade.
Sunday- 1:00pm
LOCATION
Squire McKinnon's Barn - Grandstands - Exhibition Hall
PRESENTED BY
The Heritage Games
The Heritage Games
Watch as community organizations compete in a series of heritage relays including tug of war, crosscut sawing, straw bale rolling, and more! Fantastic cash prizes are awarded to each participating team.
Sunday- 2:00pm
LOCATION
Grandstands
PRESENTED BY
Ecumenical Church Service
Ecumenical Church Service
Worship God in this outdoor Ecumenical Church service presented by the Churches of Caledonia.
Sunday- 10:00
LOCATION
Stage One
PRESENTED BY
Baby Show
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.
Sunday- 12:00pm
LOCATION
Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Haldimand 4-H Livestock Achievement Program
Haldimand 4-H Livestock Achievement Program
Watch as local 4-H members prepare and show livestock in judged showmanship and conformation programs.
Saturday-
Rabbits 9:30am
Dairy Cattle 10:30am
Beef Cattle 12:00pm
Grand Champion Livestock Showmanship 3:00pm
LOCATION
Cattle Ring
PRESENTED BY
50/50 Fair Draw
50/50 Fair Draw
Purchase tickets for our annual Fair Draw- you can win up to $5,000.00 while supporting the Agricultural Society!
Daily- Open until Close
LOCATION
Information Booth & Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Quilt Draw
Quilt Draw
Purchase tickets for our annual Quilt Draw- you can win a beautiful Quilt from the Caledonia Grand River Quilter's Guild, with all proceeds supporting the Agricultural Society.
Daily- Open until Close
LOCATION
Information Booth & Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Homecraft Exhibition
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!
Daily- Open until Close
LOCATION
Riverside Exhibition Centre
PRESENTED BY
Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits
Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits
Explore the Poultry Barn to see prize winning chickens, pigeons, and rabbits!
Daily- Open until Close
LOCATION
Poultry Barn
PRESENTED BY
Youth Show (Horses)
Youth Show (Horses)
Watch as local farmers prepare and show their horses and livestock in judged competitions.
Friday- 11:00
LOCATION
Grandstands
PRESENTED BY
Heavy Horse Show
Heavy Horse Show
Watch as local farmers prepare and show their horses and livestock in judged competitions.
Saturday- 9:45
LOCATION
Horse Ring
PRESENTED BY
Goat Show
Goat Show
Watch as local farmers prepare and show their horses and livestock in judged competitions.
Saturday- 10:00
LOCATION
Cattle Ring