Caledonia Victoria Day Celebration!
FREE ADMISSION ALL WEEKEND LONG!
The World's Finest Shows Midway will be in full swing as the unofficial start to summer in Caledonia! From Friday May 15 through Monday May 18th, 2026, you'll find an amazing assortment of family and thrill ride attractions, games, and delicious food on the Midway!
On Friday, May 15th, join us at 9pm for a FREE outdoor showing of Grease (1978) to celebrate the grand re-opening of Scoops Diner!
Movie rain date Saturday, May 16th.
On Sunday, May 17th, join us from 2pm-7pm for a vendor market in the Riverside Exhibition Centre! We'll finish the evening with live music at the Grandstands and a huge display of fireworks over the Fairgrounds!
Fireworks rain date Monday, May 18th.
WHEN?
Friday May 15
Midway Rides 5pm-10pm
Free Movie Night: Grease (1978) 9pm
Saturday May 16
Midway Rides Noon-10pm
Sunday May 17
Midway Rides Noon-10pm
Vendor Market 2pm-7pm
Live Music 7pm- Dusk
Fireworks Dusk
Monday May 18
Midway Rides Noon-6pm
WHERE?
Caledonia Fairgrounds
151 Caithness St. E., Caledonia
World's Finest Shows Midway
Step right up to the heart-pounding excitement of the World’s Finest Shows Midway! Whether you're a thrill-seeker, a young adventurer, or just here for the cotton candy and nostalgia, the midway offers something for everyone.
✨ A Carnival Experience Like No Other
As Ontario’s premier midway provider, World’s Finest Shows brings a dazzling variety of rides, games, and entertainment designed to delight all ages. From sky-high rides that will take your breath away to gentle kiddie rides that make lifelong memories, there’s no shortage of excitement.
🎯 Midway Games & Classic Treats
Test your skills at classic midway games and try your luck at great prizes! Don't forget to grab your favourite snacks — cotton candy, caramel corn, and candy apples await.
🕒 Midway Operating Hours
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday Noon-10pm
Sunday Noon-10pm
Monday Noon-6pm
🎟️ Pricing & Specials
Single Tickets $1.50
10 Tickets $15.00
22 Tickets $32.00
40 Tickets $55.00
Rides require 3-5 coupons per person, per ride.
UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS AVAILABLE DAILY: $25.00 per person
Must be applied by World's Finest Shows Staff, and only valid on the day purchased.
Chaperones/ parents will require either tickets or a wristband for rides.
Ferris Wheels & Fireworks!
SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026
Join us beginning at 7pm at the Grandstands for an evening of live music!
At dusk (about 9:15pm) Kerr Boom Fireworks will launch a fireworks extravaganza in the sky above the Fairgrounds.
We'd appreciate your cash donations to help cover the cost of fireworks- our volunteers will be out collecting in colourful Victoria Day pails. Every dollar helps!
Fireworks Rain Date: Monday, May 18th, 2026.
Ferris Wheels & Fireworks Market
Sunday, May 17
From 2pm-7pm, shop 'til you drop inside the Riverside Exhibition Centre!
Over 45 vendors will be set up with a variety of products available.
Free Admission!
2026 Vendors Include:
7th Fashion
Hats, keychains, jewelry, jibbitz
Art by Tanika
Hand made cards, soaps, pottery
Bird Lane Soap
Handcrafted soap, lotions, hair care, shower steamers, bath bombs, bath soaks, lip care, car diffusers, toilet bombs.
Knots And Dots
The product line includes handcrafted colorful
earrings, neckpieces, hair accessories, bracelets, rings, brooches
Rona’s Shoe Charms
Keychains, shoe charms, bracelets, necklaces, purses, charm purses, decorative balloons, lifesaver swords
Waggles and Sass
Handmade dog treats
Creative Studio Designs
Handmade greeting cards for all occasions, 3 dimensional, various paper techniques, card accessories, diamond art cards and accessories
Designs by Hannah
Custom Cricut crafts
Frigid Bitez
Prepackaged Freeze Dried Treats
Marissa's Jewelry
Hand made jewelry and accessories especially dried real flowers pressed in resin
Strangegirl Creations
I sell a variety of mystical, witchy and wellness products including spell candles, incense, herbs, essential oils and jewelry
Wilma’s Wardrobe
Discover our enchanting Beaded Pet Collars - a perfect blend of charm and functionality! 🐾✨ Inspired by my rescue pup, Wilma, each collar is a unique work of art.
Scoops Diner
Will be open all weekend long from 11am-10pm daily serving up your favourite diner classics including: Homemade Hamburgers, Sizzlin' Hot Dogs, Crispy French Fries, Hand-Spun Milkshakes, Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream Cones,
and Delicious Sundae Treats!
Grand Opening
Celebration!
Fire up the jukebox and roll down those windows—Scoops Diner is back, and we’re celebrating in true retro style! 🎶🚗💕
Join us Friday May 15th for our Grand Re-Opening Bash, where the burgers are sizzling, the milkshakes are thick, and the vibes are straight out of the 1950s. To top it all off, we’re transforming the lot into an outdoor movie experience and screening the ultimate classic…
✨ GREASE ✨
Sing along to your favourite hits like Summer Nights and You’re the One That I Want under the stars, surrounded by neon lights and vintage diner charm. Whether you're a T-Bird, a Pink Lady, or just here for the fries, this is one night you won’t want to miss.
🎬 Outdoor Movie Starts at 9pm
🍔 Classic Diner Eats & Sweet Treats from 11am-10pm
🎉 Retro Vibes • Family Fun • Nostalgia Galore
So grab your friends, bring a lawn chair, and get ready to hand-jive the night away—because Scoops Diner is back, and it’s cooler than ever. 💃🕺
MOVIE RAIN DATE: Saturday, May 16th
This presentation of Grease (1978) is licensed by Criterion Pictures