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Markham Fair 

Thursday, September 27 to Sunday, September 30, 2012

10801 McCowan Road  map

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
 
Admiring the beauty of The Town of Markham Fall Display!
  
Light horse riding competition, ready to go!
  
bountiful harvest
  
colourful tea cup flower arrangements 
  
Largest pumpkin prize winner! Weighing a hefty 700 pounds!
  
Winged Wheels performance by the Toronto Police
  
Going for a thrill ride on a monster truck!
  
  
Daredevil motorcyclists thrill the crowd!
   
High flying bicycle leapfrog!
   
    Bowmanville Zoo with their math whiz pony!
  
Enjoying a special ride with grandma!
  
George Reesor operating a vintage threshing machine
  
Toot, toot! Here we come!
  
Fishing for the big one!
  
Soaring high with PowerStream!
  

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