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Fair Dates: October 1 - October 4, 2009

from left: Ian Proudfoot, Vice-President & Regional Publisher of YRMG, Michelle Irwin, Manager of Markham Fair, Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of the Town of Markham.

Markham Fair Facilities Host for Markham Home Show

Local dignitaries and distinguished guests were gathered at the annual Markham Home Show presented by the York Region Media Group. The home show is on from March 6 to 8, 2009.

Check out the home show website for more information: markhamhomeshow.com

Thank You for Visiting and Making the Markham Fair so Successful

On October 2nd to 5th, the 2008 Markham Fair welcomed more than 74,793 visitors onto the grounds to enjoy four days of good old fashioned family fun! 

The center ring had crowds gathered each day for such events as the demolition derby, and the Truck and Tractor pull, freestyle motorcross, not to mention the spectacular fireworks display on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Who could resist meeting Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego on Sunday morning or visiting Old Mac's Barn with all the baby animals! There were crowds everywhere!

Markham's Fair showcased five of the toughest bad boys in the Monster Truck Circuit. The grandstands were packed with spectators for the largest outdoor Monster Truck Madness show featuring the legendary BIGFOOT. Cars were crushed as the trucks competed to see who could perform the best wheel stands with their 1,800 plus horse power machines. The fans were shaking from the sounds of these monsters.

This year's Markham Fair saw the return of a Cavalcade of Horses. A daily parade consisting of different breeds of horses and ponies, starting with a miniature horse, then Quarterhorse, Appaloosa, Canadian, and Palomino. Next came the ponies, namely, Shetland and Welsh, culminating with the three draft (heavy) breeds, Belgian, Clydesdale and Percheron. What a pleasing sight to children of all ages as well as the young adults, and of course our many Senior Citizens. What a great opportunity to witness vast sample of horses doing what they were raised to do - ride and/or drive.

In the spirit of fair and open competition, there were thousands of exhibitors and competitors entering everything from pumpkin pies to horses, which has always made Markham Fair a place worthy of long distance travel by many a competitor within Ontario and even as far away as Quebec.

Let's not forget that the midway, with such rides as the Cannonball, the Fireball, the Swing Carousel and the Haunted Mansion, along with all the games were as popular with the crowds as ever.

The Markham Fair Board would like to take this opportunity to thank those visitors, along with our staff, volunteers, sponsors and exhibitors, for making the 2008 Markham Fair such a huge success!!

Check out Jennifer Valentyne and the Live Eye Crew from CityTV's BT on location with a visit at Markham Fair on October 2. Visit Jennifer's blog.

What to See or Do During the Fair?

Thursday Official Opening, Demolition Derby, Holstein Show, FMX Bike Demonstration Light Horse Show, Indie Band Night
Friday Tractor and Truck Pull, Friday Music Show, FMX Bike Demonstration Giant Screen Video Dance, Teen Talent Show
Saturday Heavy Horse Show, Light Horses & Ponies Show, Six Horse Hitch, Old-Time Fiddlers Contest, Heavy Horse Pull Competition, Largest Outdoor BIGFOOT Monster Truck Madness Giant Fireworks
Sunday Western Horse Show, Meet & Greet with Dora the Explorer ™, Children's Pedal Tractor Pull, Spelling Bee, Standardbred Racing (pari-mutual betting), Largest Outdoor BIGFOOT Monster Truck Madness
Daily Wonderful Wandering Entertainers throughout the grounds including Doug The Great, Silver Elvis, Trulee Odd Show, Dr. Bandoli, Kobbler Jay, Elephant Rides. Plus... Reptilia, Parades, Duck & Pig Races, Pony Rides, Newborn Farm Animals at Old MacDonald’s Farm, Maple the Cow, Face Painting, Live Country & Rocks Bands, Concert Bands, Toronto Police Mounted Unit, Medieval Times, Agriculture and Homecraft Displays and Demonstrations, Licensed Entertainment at Wine and Beer Tents, Midway by World's Finest Shows, Monster Truck Rides. Fabulous Food , Commercial Concessions
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Markham Fair is Canada's largest 4-day fall fair with many entertaining and educational events for all ages. It is always held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Help us keep our annual tradition going, bring your family and friends and enjoy our "rural heritage". Located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. (see map) Free Parking. There's plenty more happening during the Markham Fair, check out the complete Event List. Got a question? Send us an e-mail or complete the Contact Form online. We want to hear from you and we'll get back to you quickly. top