New Liskeard · Temiskaming Shores · Northern Ontario

New Liskeard Fall Fair.

Horse teams, exhibit tables and a northern harvest gathering.

The 2026 edition is historical.

The organizer still advertises September 17–19, 2026. Those dates, prices and program details are historical. The next fair dates, admission, hours and visitor arrangements have not yet been verified. Check current society announcements and the next OAAS update.

Know before you go

Visitor Information

📍 Location: The organizer’s directions list 11 May Street, Temiskaming Shores. Its PO Box 1239 is a mailing address. Confirm the next fair’s visitor gates and individual access needs; general street/public parking differs from limited exhibitor parking.
🗓 Next fair dates: Next edition: dates and visitor arrangements not yet verified. Check organizer announcements and the next OAAS update.
🎟 Admission and hours: Check the next fair’s official program for admission, daily hours, tickets and separately priced activities before travelling.
🌐 Organizer and contact: New Liskeard Agricultural Society

Make the most of the day

Plan Your Visit

⏱ Allow several hours. Choose your visit around the next confirmed program, with time to explore exhibits and take a food break.

🌾 Look a little closer. Ask about the preparation behind an entry. Follow visitor guidance and ask permission before photographing people or animals.

👨‍👩‍👧 For families: Check the next published program for suitable activities, food breaks and quieter spaces. Programs can change between editions.

♿ Parking and accessibility: Confirm parking, entrances, washrooms and individual access needs with the organizer before your visit.

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The experience

A fair beside the northern farming landscape

A horse-drawn wagon brings patient preparation into view: turnout, handling and the partnership between people and animals.

The retained New Liskeard collection also records a fair welcome, midway rides and sheep judging. Give each part of a fair its own time. An exhibit table may prompt a conversation about growing or making, while the show ring reveals work that began long before visitors arrived. The fair connects the town with the farming landscape of Temiskaming. These photographs record earlier visits; check the next published program before assuming that an attraction or class will return.

Did You Know?

The organizer’s history identifies the first fair as September 22–23, 1904, under the Temiskaming District Agricultural Society. It also records interruptions and later revival, rather than an uninterrupted annual run.

Explore the skills behind Ontario’s agricultural fairs in our Agritourism Guides.

This story describes fair traditions and archive visits. Confirm the next program before relying on particular classes, activities or visitor arrangements.

About the Fair

A Temiskaming Shores Tradition Celebrating Agriculture, Homecraft & Community Spirit Since 1904

The New Liskeard Fall Fair, proudly hosted by the New Liskeard Agricultural Society, has been a hallmark of life in Temiskaming Shores since 1904. Across generations, the fair has brought together rural families, town residents, and visitors from across northeastern Ontario to celebrate agricultural excellence, homecraft creativity, and the strong community spirit that defines the Temiskaming region.

A Fair Rooted in Farming, Settlement & Northern Growth

The fair began when New Liskeard was a young but thriving agricultural frontier community. The region’s fertile clay belt attracted settlers, dairy farmers, and homesteaders who quickly built a vibrant rural economy. Agricultural societies were essential to early northern life, helping farmers improve livestock, share knowledge, and strengthen social bonds.

Early fairs featured dairy cattle judging, grain exhibits, vegetables, preserves, quilts, sewing, and demonstrations of practical homesteading skills. These traditions remain at the heart of the fair today.

Agriculture at the Heart of the New Liskeard Fall Fair

Agriculture continues to anchor the fair, proudly showcased through a wide range of exhibits:

Dairy and beef cattle
Sheep, swine, poultry, and small livestock
Field crops, grain, hay, vegetables, and garden produce
Woodworking, rural crafts, and homesteading displays

These exhibits reflect the dedication and expertise of farm families who have shaped Temiskaming’s agricultural identity for generations.

The homecraft divisions, including preserves, baking, sewing, quilting, knitting, floriculture, photography, arts, and junior entries, highlight the creativity and domestic traditions that enrich northern rural life.

Youth Participation & Generational Continuity

The New Liskeard Fall Fair has long placed emphasis on youth involvement. Through 4-H clubs, school exhibits, junior categories, and agriculture-focused learning opportunities, young participants develop:

Leadership and teamwork
Practical farm and homecraft skills
Creativity and confidence
Agricultural literacy
A sense of community belonging

Generational participation, where multiple generations exhibit or volunteer, helps keep the fair vibrant and meaningful.

Driven by Volunteers & Community Dedication

The New Liskeard Agricultural Society, supported by an exceptional network of volunteers, works tirelessly to organize the fair. Their commitment, maintaining fairgrounds, coordinating divisions, assisting exhibitors, and celebrating local heritage, reflects the strong community spirit that has always defined New Liskeard.

A Celebration of Temiskaming’s Rural Identity

The fair proudly showcases the region’s most enduring values:

Agricultural excellence
Homecraft traditions
Youth engagement
Volunteer leadership
Generational pride
Community unity

A Tradition That Endures

Through a history that has included interruptions and revival, the New Liskeard Fall Fair remains a treasured celebration, honouring the agricultural heritage, creativity, and community spirit that continue to enrich New Liskeard and Temiskaming Shores.

About the Community

New Liskeard, Ontario: A Welcoming Temiskaming Shores Community Where Agriculture, Lake Views & Northern Spirit Come Together

Located on the northern shore of Lake Temiskaming, New Liskeard is a vibrant and friendly community within Temiskaming Shores, known for its agricultural strength, lakeside beauty, and welcoming northern character. With rich farmland, historic neighbourhoods, and a dynamic community spirit, New Liskeard offers a blend of rural charm and small-town energy unique to northeastern Ontario.

A Community Built on Agriculture, Rail & Early Northern Development

New Liskeard grew rapidly in the early 1900s after the arrival of the railway and the opening of the region’s fertile clay belt to settlement. Dairy farms, grain operations, logging camps, and flour mills helped shape the area’s early economic foundation.

Historic storefronts, barns, farmsteads, and preserved neighbourhoods continue to reflect the community’s deep agricultural and pioneer heritage.

A Landscape of Lakes, Rolling Fields & Northern Horizons

New Liskeard enjoys a picturesque natural setting framed by:

Beautiful Lake Temiskaming
Rolling farmland stretching across the clay belt
Forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitat
Open northern skies and long horizon views
Peaceful concession roads perfect for scenic drives

This blend of agriculture and northern landscape gives the community its distinctive character.

A Community Defined by Activity, Hospitality & Local Pride

New Liskeard residents are active participants in community life and support:

Local businesses, markets & artisan producers
Recreation programs, sports groups & youth initiatives
Cultural events, music festivals & seasonal celebrations
Agricultural organizations & rural associations
Volunteer groups and service clubs

This strong local engagement strengthens New Liskeard’s warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Heritage Preserved Through Generations

The community honours its past through:

Restored heritage buildings
Local museums and archives
Century farms and rural homesteads
Traditions rooted in agriculture, northern living & family identity

These heritage elements help maintain New Liskeard’s strong sense of place.

Agriculture Remains a Central Part of Local Life

The surrounding region supports a robust agricultural sector that includes:

Dairy, beef & mixed livestock farming
Hay, grain, corn & soybean production
Market gardens & rural food producers
Farm-based artisans & homesteaders

This agricultural strength is proudly celebrated each year at the New Liskeard Fall Fair, the community’s most beloved rural tradition.

A Natural Companion to the New Liskeard Fall Fair

Together, New Liskeard and its fair highlight:

Rural heritage
Youth engagement
Homecraft excellence
Volunteer commitment
Generational pride
Community unity

A Community Where Lakeside Views, Rural Roots & Northern Warmth Flourish

Whether exploring lakeside trails, supporting local farms, strolling through historic neighbourhoods, or celebrating enduring traditions like the New Liskeard Fall Fair, the community offers a memorable Temiskaming Shores experience, where northern beauty, agriculture, and community spirit come together beautifully.

These original community photographs are archive views. Confirm current locations, opening times and public access independently; respect private property.

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