🍁 144th Annual Fair 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

Huntsville Fall Fair 2026: “Come Have Fun!”

144 years of agricultural tradition in the heart of Muskoka

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Agricultural exhibits, a baby contest, a petting farm, and a fan-favourite Demolition Derby — the Huntsville and District Agricultural Society has been putting this fair on for 144 years, and it still fills the fairgrounds every September.

🎪 Midway 🌽 Agricultural Exhibits 💥 Demolition Derby 🐐 Petting Farm

💡 There’s no on-site public parking — plan to use the free shuttle from McCulley-Robertson Sports Complex or one of the other pickup points around Huntsville.

Why Go Schedule Essentials Getting There Tips FAQ

✨ Why This Fair Is Worth the Trip

The Huntsville and District Agricultural Society has been running this fair for 144 years, making it a genuinely deep-rooted tradition in Muskoka’s cottage country. Held every September at the Huntsville Fairgrounds on Ravenscliffe Road, it draws exhibitors and visitors from across the region for a weekend that blends old-fashioned agricultural competition with a modern midway and motorsports.

At its core, the fair still celebrates local talent the way it always has: quilting, vegetables, flowers, canning, woodworking, and photography exhibits fill the halls, alongside a Baby Contest that’s become a beloved fixture of fair weekend. The Gable Bro’s midway runs all three days with rides suited to a range of ages, and a petting farm gives younger visitors a hands-on introduction to farm animals.

The weekend builds to its biggest draw on Sunday afternoon: the Demolition Derby, which visitors and past attendees consistently point to as the highlight of the fair. Recent years have seen the derby’s return boost attendance noticeably, according to visitor feedback, and it remains the signature event that closes out the fair each September. Add food vendors, artisan booths, and agricultural exhibits spread across the grounds, and it’s a fair built for a full weekend of exploring, not just a quick afternoon visit.

The fairgrounds sit right in Muskoka’s cottage country, which means a visit can easily fold into a longer weekend of fall colour touring, lake views, and small-town shopping in downtown Huntsville. The Society itself is entirely volunteer-run, funded through sponsorships and gate admission, and that community-first spirit comes through in the fair’s programming — from the agricultural meetings held throughout the year to the sponsor recognition that fills the fairgrounds each September.

🗓️ Weekend Schedule

Events and schedule are subject to change. Gate hours and confirmed highlights are below; a detailed program of exhibits and competitions is published closer to the fair via the official Prize Book.

📋 The Essentials

🎪 What to Expect Around the Grounds

A sample of the recurring attractions and exhibits:

Baby Contest Petting Farm Homecraft & Quilting Exhibits Vegetable & Flower Competitions Photography Exhibits Artisan Vendor Booths Gable Bro’s Midway

🚗 Getting There & Parking

The Huntsville Fairgrounds sit at 407 Ravenscliffe Road in Huntsville, in the heart of Muskoka, roughly 2 hours north of Toronto and easily reached from Highway 11.

No on-site parking: Park instead at McCulley-Robertson Sports Complex, 300 Williams Street, Huntsville. Accessible parking is available directly on the fairgrounds.

Free shuttle: Pickup points include Huntsville Place Mall (by Metro), Walmart, Town Hall on High Street, Main Street West by the train station, and McCulley-Robertson Sports Complex, with buses running roughly every 30 minutes.

💡 A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Go

🚌 Plan on the shuttle — there’s no on-site parking. Leave extra time to catch the free shuttle from one of the pickup points around town, especially on the busy Sunday derby afternoon.

💥 Get there early Sunday for the derby. It starts at 1:00 PM and is consistently the most talked-about event of the weekend.

🎫 Sunday costs more than Friday or Saturday. At $15 versus $10, factor that into your visit if you’re planning multiple days.

🐾 Leave pets at home. Only registered service animals with certification are permitted on the grounds.

🎡 Buy a midway bracelet if the kids want to ride more than a couple of times. At $45 for unlimited rides, it can be a better value than paying per ticket.

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