Burford • County of Brant • Hamilton Halton Brant
The Burford Fall Fair is a long-standing agricultural fair celebrating livestock exhibitions, homecraft competitions, midway attractions, agricultural education, and family-friendly entertainment in the historic community of Burford. Hosted by the Burford Agricultural Society, the fair has been a Thanksgiving tradition for generations and continues to showcase the rich agricultural heritage of the County of Brant.
Visitor Information
📍 Location: Burford Fairgrounds, 6 Park Avenue, Burford, Ontario
🎪 Event Type: Agricultural Fair
👨👩👧👦 Best For: Families, livestock enthusiasts, agricultural exhibits, midway rides, and community entertainment
🗓 2026 Dates: October 3–4, 2026 (New Fair Dates)
🌐 Official Website: Burford Agricultural Society
Plan Your Visit
⏱ Time Needed: Plan a full day exploring livestock exhibits, agricultural competitions, midway attractions, demonstrations, and family activities.
🎡 Fair Highlights: Midway rides, livestock competitions, horse shows, homecraft exhibits, children’s activities, tractor events, commercial exhibits, live entertainment, and community displays.
🐄 Agricultural Experiences: Beef and dairy cattle, horses, sheep, poultry, horticulture, field crops, baking, preserves, flowers, and extensive homecraft competitions.
🎠 Family Activities: Midway rides, petting zoo, children’s entertainment, games, food vendors, live demonstrations, and family-friendly attractions.
📅 Annual Timing: Early October
Celebrating Agriculture in the County of Brant
The Burford Fall Fair has been bringing together farmers, families, exhibitors, and visitors for well over a century. Organized by the Burford Agricultural Society, the fair continues to promote agriculture, education, and community involvement while celebrating the farming traditions that remain central to life in the County of Brant.
Visitors can explore livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, homecraft displays, horse shows, and educational demonstrations while enjoying midway rides, entertainment, and classic fair food. The fair blends traditional agricultural competitions with modern family attractions, making it a popular destination for visitors of all ages.
Held each autumn, the Burford Fall Fair continues to celebrate the harvest season while preserving the rural traditions and volunteer spirit that have helped make Ontario’s agricultural fairs an important part of community life.
Did You Know?
The Burford Fair traces its origins back to 1858 and has been held at the present fairgrounds since the late 1800s. What began as a one-day community fair has grown into one of the County of Brant’s signature agricultural celebrations.
About the Fair
A Brant County Tradition Celebrating Agriculture, Homecraft & Community Pride Since 1858
The Burford Fall Fair, proudly hosted by the Burford Agricultural Society, has been one of Brant County’s most enduring rural traditions since 1858. For more than 165 years, the fair has brought together neighbours, farm families, and visitors to celebrate agricultural excellence, creative homecrafts, and the strong community spirit that defines Burford and the surrounding countryside.
A Fair Rooted in Pioneer Agriculture & Community Growth
The Burford Fall Fair began during a time when the township was flourishing with family farms, mills, and rural industries. Agricultural societies played a central role in community life, helping farmers improve livestock, share farming innovations, and strengthen social bonds.
Early fairs included livestock judging, grain and vegetable displays, preserves, quilting, sewing, and demonstrations of essential homesteading skills. These historic traditions continue to shape the fair today.
Agriculture at the Heart of the Burford Fall Fair
Agriculture remains the foundation of the fair, proudly represented through diverse exhibits:
- Dairy and beef cattle
- Sheep, goats, poultry, and small livestock
- Grains, hay, field crops, vegetables, and garden produce
- Rural crafts, woodworking, and homesteading demonstrations
These exhibits highlight the expertise and commitment of the farm families who continue to shape Brant County’s agricultural heritage.
The homecraft divisions, including preserves, baking, quilting, sewing, knitting, floriculture, photography, arts, and junior categories—celebrate the creativity and domestic traditions central to rural life.
Youth Participation & Generational Connection
Youth involvement is a defining feature of the Burford Fall Fair. Through 4-H clubs, school exhibits, junior competitions, and agricultural learning opportunities, young participants build:
- Leadership and confidence
- Practical farm and homecraft skills
- Creativity and teamwork
- Agricultural knowledge
- A deep connection to local heritage
Generational participation helps ensure that fair traditions stay vibrant and meaningful year after year.
Fueled by Volunteers & Strong Community Dedication
The Burford Agricultural Society, supported by dedicated volunteers, works tirelessly to preserve and enhance the fair. Their efforts, planning exhibits, preparing grounds, supporting participants, and celebrating rural traditions, reflect the strong community spirit that has always defined Burford.
A Celebration of Brant County’s Rural Identity
The Burford Fall Fair proudly highlights:
- Agricultural achievement
- Homecraft creativity
- Youth engagement
- Volunteer leadership
- Generational heritage
- Community unity
A Tradition That Endures
More than 160 years after its founding, the Burford Fall Fair remains a cherished celebration, honouring the agricultural roots, creative spirit, and community pride that enrich Burford and rural Brant County.
