Tiverton • Municipality of Kincardine • BruceGreySimcoe
The Tiverton Fall Fair is a long-standing agricultural fair celebrating livestock exhibitions, homecraft competitions, horse shows, agricultural displays, and family-friendly entertainment. Hosted by the Tiverton Agricultural Society, the fair has been a proud rural tradition for more than 165 years, bringing together families, farmers, and visitors to celebrate the agricultural heritage of Bruce County.
Visitor Information
📍 Location: Tiverton Fairgrounds, 61 Ross Street, Tiverton, Ontario
🎪 Event Type: Agricultural Fair
👨👩👧👦 Best For: Families, livestock enthusiasts, horse lovers, agricultural exhibits, and community entertainment
🗓 2026 Dates: October 2–4, 2026
🌐 Official Website: Tiverton Agricultural Society
Plan Your Visit
⏱ Time Needed: Plan a full day enjoying livestock competitions, exhibits, entertainment, and family activities.
🎡 Fair Highlights: Community parade, midway rides, saddle horse show, lawn and garden tractor pull, truck and tractor pull, antique tractor display, homecraft exhibits, Tiny Tot Ambassador Competition, pie and cake auction, craft show, and live entertainment.
🐄 Agricultural Experiences: Livestock exhibits, horse competitions, agricultural displays, horticulture, baking, preserves, photography, quilting, and extensive homecraft competitions.
🎠 Family Activities: Children’s pet show, kids’ pedal tractor pull, midway rides, games, food vendors, laser tag, family entertainment, and educational exhibits.
📅 Annual Timing: Early October
Celebrating Agriculture in Bruce County
The Tiverton Fall Fair has been celebrating the agricultural traditions of Bruce County for generations. Organized by the Tiverton Agricultural Society, the fair continues to promote agriculture, education, volunteerism, and community spirit while preserving the rural traditions that have long defined this part of Ontario.
Visitors can explore livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, homecraft displays, horse shows, and educational demonstrations while enjoying classic fair attractions including the community parade, midway, antique tractor display, and truck and tractor pull. These events highlight the importance of farming while creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
Held each autumn, the Tiverton Fall Fair brings together residents and visitors to celebrate the harvest season while showcasing the strong agricultural roots and volunteer spirit that continue to make Bruce County one of Ontario’s leading farming regions.
Did You Know?
The 2026 Tiverton Fall Fair celebrates its theme, “165 and the Fields Come Alive,” recognizing more than 165 years of agricultural tradition in the community. The fair continues to be one of Bruce County’s signature annual events.
About the Fair
A Bruce County Tradition Celebrating Agriculture, Homecraft & Community Spirit Since 1880
The Tiverton Fall Fair, proudly hosted by the Tiverton Agricultural Society, has been a cherished celebration in Bruce County since 1880. For well over 140 years, the fair has brought together rural families, neighbours, and visitors to honour agricultural excellence, creative homecrafts, and the strong community spirit that defines Tiverton and the surrounding region.
A Fair Rooted in Early Settlement & Rural Life
When the Tiverton Fall Fair first began, the village was a growing agricultural centre, supported by family farms, small industries, and community enterprises. Agricultural societies played a vital role in rural Ontario at that time—helping farmers improve livestock, share farm knowledge, and strengthen neighbourly ties.
Early fairs featured livestock judging, crop displays, preserves, needlework, quilts, and demonstrations of essential homesteading skills. Many of these traditions continue to shape the fair today.
Agriculture at the Heart of the Tiverton Fall Fair
Agriculture remains the fair’s foundation, showcased through a wide variety of exhibits:
- Dairy and beef cattle
- Sheep, goats, poultry, and small livestock
- Field crops, hay, grain, root vegetables, and garden produce
- Woodworking, rural crafts, and homesteading displays
These exhibits highlight the skill and dedication of the farm families who have shaped Bruce County’s rural identity for generations.
The homecraft divisions, including preserves, baking, quilting, sewing, knitting, floriculture, photography, arts, and junior categories, celebrate the creativity and domestic traditions that remain essential to community life.
Youth Participation & Generational Continuity
The Tiverton Fall Fair has always placed strong emphasis on youth involvement. Through 4-H clubs, junior classes, schoolwork exhibits, and agricultural education programs, young participants develop:
- Leadership
- Practical farm and homecraft skills
- Creativity and teamwork
- Confidence and pride
- A connection to heritage and rural traditions
Generational involvement, where whole families participate year after year, keeps the fair vibrant and meaningful.
Powered by Volunteers & Community Dedication
The Tiverton Agricultural Society, supported by passionate volunteers, works tirelessly to maintain the fair’s traditions. From planning exhibits and preparing the grounds to coordinating divisions and promoting local heritage, their efforts reflect the strong spirit of community that defines Tiverton.
A Celebration of Bruce County’s Rural Values
The Tiverton Fall Fair proudly showcases:
- Agricultural excellence
- Homecraft and handmade traditions
- Youth involvement
- Volunteer leadership
- Generational roots
- Community unity
A Tradition That Endures
More than a century after its founding, the Tiverton Fall Fair remains a beloved celebration, honouring the agricultural roots, creativity, and community values that continue to enrich Tiverton and rural Bruce County.
