August 7, 8 & 9 2026

Williamstown, Ontario  •  Since 1812

Canada’s Oldest Annual Fair

The Williamstown Fairgrounds is a beautiful site featuring majestic pine trees and beautiful heritage style buildings. Set in the center of the historic Village of Williamstown, it provides the ideal setting for “Canada’s Oldest Annual Fair”.

Kids at the Williamstown exhibit hall

Visit the Fair

If this is your first time coming to Williamstown, or if you’d just like to look around. These are some helpful guides.

Horse Performing

Rodeo

Join us for the first Williamstown Rodeo on July 4 & 5 2025

Musician

Entertainment

Check out when and where everything is happening throughout the weekend!

Join the Competition!

Let your kids get creative and make their very own scarecrows! Encourage them to be resourceful in the materials they use; old clothing, odds and ends found around the garage, natural materials, etc. 

Home & Garden

Our directors, judges, exhibitors and fair-goers love to see all the unique and wonderful entries that we receive each year and cannot wait to see what this year’s entries have in store!

History

Find out why the Williamstown Fair continues to be the annual gathering place for thousands of area residents of our rural community, as well as many visitors from afar.

Places

There’s always something going on in one of the many fairground tents and buildings.

Heritage Breeds Tent

Midway

All Canadian Entertainment will join us with a full mechanical midway!

The Meeting Place public house

The Meeting Place

Community connections, event rentals, there’s always something going on here.

Heritage Hall

Heritage Hall

On fair weekend history and heritage organizations will be telling their stories, through exhibits and displays.

Heritage Hall

Sir John Johnson Building

Discover the Keepers Animal Sanctuary and meet some of their incredible creatures from all around the world.

Heritage Hall

Food Vendors

Come check out local vendors and artisans in an old style country market setting.

Volunteers Welcome!

We’re always looking for volunteers to help on fair weekend and beyond. If you love the Williamstown fair like we do, please join us!

Connect with us!

4 days ago

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Last weekend I attended the OAAS convention and was so honoured to represent the Williamstown Fair! Can’t wait for what’s to come as your Williamstown Fair Ambassador! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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That’s a wrap on the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Convention!Our SLVAS team is heading home inspired and energized, with so many great ideas to bring back to the Williamstown Fair. The sessions, speakers, and conversations have given us plenty of exciting plans to build on for the year ahead.We are incredibly proud of our Ambassador, Cassie Belle McIntosh, who represented our fair with true class and enthusiasm throughout the event. She showcased not only leadership and poise, but also a wonderful sense of fun — even picking up a fiddle in true Glengarry style and entertaining the crowd! 🎻✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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🎉⏰ Last Chance! Early Bird Sale Ends Tonight ⏰🎉Tonight is your final opportunity to grab Williamstown Fair Weekend Passes for just $50 — the lowest price of the year and a $10 savings.🎟️ Prices increase to $55 tomorrow and $60 at the gate, so don’t wait until the clock strikes midnight.Whether you’re treating yourself or finishing off a holiday gift, now’s the time to lock in the best deal.📅 Early Bird Sale Ends: Tonight (Dec 31)👉 Buy now: store.williamstownfair.caStart the New Year with summer plans already in hand — we can’t wait to see you at the Fair! 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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