About the Fair

A Northern Tradition Celebrating Agriculture, Homecraft & Community Spirit Since the Early 20th Century

The Englehart & District Fall Fair, presented by the Englehart & District Agricultural Society, is one of Northeastern Ontario’s longstanding community celebrations. For generations, families from Englehart and surrounding townships have gathered each year to honour their agricultural heritage, showcase creative talents, and strengthen community connections across the Tri-Town region. The fair remains a meaningful tradition that reflects the resilience, pride, and rural identity of Northern Ontario.

A Fair Rooted in Early Settlement & Northern Growth

The Englehart & District Fall Fair emerged during the early 1900s, when rail expansion and settlement patterns were transforming the region. Homesteaders were clearing land, building farms, and creating the foundations of rural communities that still stand today.

Agricultural societies were established to support local farming development, encourage skill-building, and provide social cohesion in this frontier environment. Early fairs showcased livestock, produce, crafts, and domestic arts, helping connect families spread across wide northern distances.

Agriculture at the Heart of the Englehart & District Fall Fair

Despite Englehart’s origins as a railway and forestry community, agriculture has always played a foundational role in the region. The fair continues to highlight this strength through exhibits featuring:

• Dairy and beef cattle
• Sheep, goats, poultry, and small livestock
• Field crops, hay, root vegetables, and garden produce
• Woodworking, rural crafts, and homesteading skills

These displays celebrate the determination and skill of families who have farmed the northern landscape for generations.

Homecraft divisions, including baking, preserves, sewing, quilting, knitting, floriculture, photography, and junior arts, showcase the creativity and domestic traditions central to rural northern life.

Youth Participation & Generational Continuity

Youth involvement is an essential part of the Englehart & District Fall Fair. Through 4-H programs, school exhibits, junior categories, and agricultural education activities, young people learn:

• Leadership and teamwork
• Practical farm and homecraft skills
• Creativity and self-expression
• Agricultural literacy
• A strong sense of community heritage

Multigenerational participation at the fair is a hallmark of the region’s communal identity.

Sustained by Volunteers & Northern Spirit

The Englehart & District Agricultural Society and its volunteers work tirelessly to keep the fair thriving. Their year-round dedication, organizing exhibits, preparing fairgrounds, supporting exhibitors, and preserving tradition, reflects the strength and cooperative spirit that define rural communities in Northeastern Ontario.

A Celebration of Northern Ontario’s Rural Identity

The fair continues to honour the values that shape Englehart and its surrounding townships:

• Agricultural resilience
• Creative homecraft traditions
• Youth engagement
• Volunteer commitment
• Generational pride
• Strong community spirit

A Tradition That Endures

Through growth, change, and the passing of generations, the Englehart & District Fall Fair remains a cherished northern Ontario tradition, celebrating agriculture, creativity, and community connection across the region.

About the Community

Englehart, Ontario: A Northern Hub Built on Railways, Forests, Farmland & Community Strength

Located in Timiskaming District, Englehart, Ontario is a small northern town known for its railway heritage, forested landscapes, agricultural roots, and strong community spirit. As an important regional centre along Highway 11, Englehart blends northern resilience with small-town warmth, offering a peaceful environment surrounded by the natural beauty of the boreal forest.

A Town Born of Railways & Northern Ambition

Englehart was founded in the early 1900s as a major division point on the Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Railway (now Ontario Northland). The town sprang to life around the rail yards, drawing workers, settlers, and entrepreneurs who helped shape its early growth.

Though rooted in transportation and forestry, Englehart developed agricultural connections as pioneers established farms along river valleys and fertile northern clearings.

Historic buildings, railway landmarks, and longstanding farms still reflect the town’s origins.

A Landscape of Forests, Rivers & Open Northern Horizons

Englehart is surrounded by striking northern scenery:

• Boreal forests rich with wildlife
• Quiet rivers, lakes, and wetlands
• Rolling farmland and rural homesteads
• Open sky vistas and dramatic northern light
• Scenic country roads connecting nearby communities

This landscape contributes to the peaceful, spacious character that defines life in this part of Ontario.

A Community Known for Its Warmth & Togetherness

Englehart’s greatest strength lies in its people. Residents support:

• Local service clubs
• Agricultural and rural organizations
• Cultural and heritage groups
• Youth sports and recreation
• Seasonal celebrations and community traditions

Volunteerism and collaboration help the town thrive.

Heritage Preserved Through Generations

Englehart maintains a strong connection to its past through:

• Railway heritage sites
• Historic residential neighbourhoods
• Multi-generation family farms
• Local stories passed down through families

These elements help shape the town’s unique identity.

Agriculture Continues to Play an Important Role

Despite its northern location, Englehart supports a variety of agricultural activities, including:

• Dairy and beef farming
• Field crops such as hay, grain, and legumes
• Mixed livestock operations
• Market gardening and northern food production

This rural foundation is proudly celebrated each year at the Englehart & District Fall Fair.

A Natural Companion to the Englehart & District Fall Fair

Together, Englehart and its fair highlight the region’s strongest qualities:

• Rural heritage
• Northern resilience
• Youth involvement
• Volunteer commitment
• Homecraft creativity
• Community pride

A Community Where Nature, Heritage & Northern Spirit Come Together

Whether exploring forested trails, connecting with friendly residents, admiring open northern landscapes, or celebrating beloved traditions like the Englehart & District Fall Fair, Englehart offers a memorable northern Ontario experience, where resilience, heritage, and community warmth flourish.