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Markham
Fair
Thursday, September
27 to Sunday, September 30, 2012
10801 McCowan Road map
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Markham
Fair is one of Canada oldest country fairs. Since 1844 the fair has
been providing the community with a showcase for talents and products
in a friendly competitive spirit. With over 700 volunteers working on
more than 70 committees, Markham Fair is the largest community based
volunteer organization in Canada.
Markham Fair occurs annually on the weekend before Thanksgiving, and
hosts upwards of 80,000 attendees. Approximately 3,000 exhibitors
will enter more than 12,000 items, which will be judged and put on
display during the fair.
As well as the competitive displays, the community is further brought
together to enjoy various forms of entertainment such as horse pull,
demolition derby, tractor pull, midway rides and displays of farm
animals.
Free Parking.
Adults $15, Seniors $10, Child 12 & under $2, Children 4
and under free.
Fair Hours: Thursday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Markham Fair is located
on the Markham Fairgrounds at 10801 McCowan Road (6 km north of
Highway 7). map
There's
plenty more happening during the Markham Fair, check out the complete
Event List at www.markhamfair.ca.
Images of the 2010 Markham Fair
photos by Charles Lue, GuidingStar.ca
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Admiring the beauty of The Town of Markham Fall Display! |
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Light horse riding competition,
ready to go! |
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bountiful harvest |
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colourful tea cup flower arrangements |
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Largest pumpkin prize winner! Weighing a hefty 700 pounds! |
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Winged Wheels performance by the Toronto Police |
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Going for a thrill ride on a monster truck! |
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Daredevil motorcyclists thrill the
crowd!
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High flying bicycle leapfrog!
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Bowmanville Zoo with
their math whiz pony!
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Enjoying a special ride with
grandma!
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George Reesor operating a vintage
threshing machine
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Toot, toot! Here we come!
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Fishing for the big one!
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Soaring high with PowerStream!
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