FAMILY FUN & SHOWS

Squire McKinnon's Barn

Open throughout the Fair! Get up close to farm animals and learn all about them from the farmers who raise and care for them. Be sure to wash and sanitize your hands after visiting.

Daily- Open until sundown

LOCATION

Squire McKinnon's Barn

PRESENTED BY

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!

For Pricing & More Information, Click Here!

Thursday 4:00-10:00
Friday 2:00-10:00
Saturday 10:00-10:00
Sunday 12:00-6:00

LOCATION

Midway

PRESENTED BY

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.

More Information & Registration

Sunday- 12:00pm

LOCATION

Riverside Exhibition Centre

PRESENTED BY

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Check out Our Prize Books, & Enter Online Here

Daily- Open until Close

LOCATION

Riverside Exhibition Centre

PRESENTED BY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kidzone

Tons of free games and activities for kids await in this agricultural exploration area.

Daily- Open until sundown

LOCATION

KidZone

PRESENTED BY

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

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

Grand River Gymmies

Caledonia youth showcase their gymnastic skills in these fun demonstrations.

Saturday- 1:00, 2:00

LOCATION

Stage One

PRESENTED BY

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

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

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

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

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

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