Ontario Fairs & Dates in August,  September and October

Harvest festivals and fun fairs run through the fall & autumn season until the end of October and in some areas into November.  Enjoy the fall foliage colors with  fall colours (colors) road trips.  

Oldest Fall Fair in Ontario

The origin of fall fairs in Ontario goes back to the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair in Kawartha Lakes (at least as claimed on the Bobcaygeon website. This year they are celebrating 152 years taking us back to 1858. However, the Markham Fall Fair was started in 1844.

Fall Fairs History in Ontario

The nature of harvest season agricultural fairs fall fairs has changed since the 1800’s when the harvest ended and farmers came together, to talk about yield and techniques usually set up in the forum of an agricultural society. Many fairs are Summer Agricultural Fairs. There were always competitions, as to best yields and talks of the best “bull”, all evolving into fall fair competitions, for the best corn relish, or cherry pie, or best Rose, or rabbit, or antique or home made quilt. Today the fall fairs still bring together the farming community and the public with many fun events, 100 mile foods and produce, activities, homemade products, including arts and crafts, and the competitive side and tradition of deciding who has the best at the “Fall Fair”. A getaway best buy is a fall fair that can always be combined with a fun family getaway weekend vacation.

September 2012

Week of August 31-September 9

Meaford & St. Vincent Fair
August 31- September 2, 2012
Featured Accommodation:  Walter’s Falls The Falls Inn

Burk’s Falls Fall Fair
September 2-3, 2012
Featured Accommodations in Burk’sFalls & Magnetawan:
Ahmic Lake Resort - Ahmic Harbour, Pickerel Lake Cottage Resort, Quiet Bay Log Motel, Woodland Echoes Resort

Kinmount Fair 
August 31- September 2, 2012

Perth Fair 
August 31- September 2, 2012
More information & Accommodation
Land O Lakes Destination
More information & Accommodation
Ontario Highlands Destination

Magnetawan Fair
August 31- September 2, 2012
Featured Accommodations: Ahmic Lake Resort, Ahmic Lake Woodland Echoes Resort, Quiet Bay Log Motel & Cafe
Information on the Municipality of Magnetawan

Powassan Fair
August 31- September 2, 2012
Featured Accommodation:  Booth Landing Campng & Cottages

Orangeville Fair
August 31- September 2, 2012
Information on Orangeville Hotels, Inns, Resorts 

Owen Sound Fair 
September 6-8, 2012
Featured Accommodation:  Walter’s Falls The Falls Inn

Beaver Valley Fair
September 8-9 , 2012
Thornbury

Picton Fall Fair
September 7-9, 2012

Orillia Fair
September 7-9, 2012
Featured Accommodations: Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre , Carriage Ridge Resort, Comfort Inn, Attractions: Dave Beckett Studio/Gallery Attractions: Hardwood Ski and Bike

Cookstown Fair
September 8, 20112
Featured Alliston Accommodations:
Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Red Pine Inn and Conference Centre

Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2012
September 1 – October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand.  The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free online event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience!
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa
More Information on Ottawa Valley Destination

McKellar Fall Fair
September 8, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Parry Sound, ON

Renfrew Fall Fair
September 5-9, 2012
More Information on Ottawa Valley Destination

Bruce Mines
September 6-9,, 2012
Featured Accommodation:  Sault Ste. Marie
North to Adventure - Mar Mac Lodge, Lodge Eighty Eight, White River Air, White River Outfitters

Severn Bridge Fair
September 8, 2012
Featured Accommodation:  Bayview Wildwood Resort,

Week of September 10th -16th

Harvest Festival 2012
near Burk's Falls
September 14-16 2012
Come celebrate the season’s change and fall colours by the fire, on the dance floor and under the stars amongst the rolling hills, waters, sculptures and forests of Midlothian Castle.
Featured Accommodations in Burk’sFalls & Magnetawan:
Ahmic Lake Resort - Ahmic Harbour, Pickerel Lake Cottage Resort, Quiet Bay Log Motel, Woodland Echoes Resort

Kingston Fair 
September 13-16, 2012
more information on Land O Lakes Destination

Oro Fair
September 14-15, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels
in Barrie,ON, Orillia, ON

Haliburton County Fair (Minden)
September 17-18, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Haliburton, ON 
Minden, ON
More information on the Haliburton

Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2012
September 1 – October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand. The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free online event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience!
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa
More Information on Ottawa Valley Destination

Beeton Fall Fair
September 14-16, 2012
Featured Alliston Accommodations:
Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Red Pine Inn and Conference Centre

Bracebridge Fair
September 14-16, 2012
Featured Accommodation:  Touchstone on Lake Muskoka
Attraction:  Santas Village

Week of September 17th -24th

Lindsay Central Exhibition 
September 19-23, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Kawarthas

Great Northern Exhibition
Collingwood, Ontario
September 21-23, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Collingwood /  Blue Mountains , ON

Carp Fall Fair 
September 20-23, 2012 Highlands

Huntsville Fall Fair
September 21-23, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  in Huntsville , ON

Lindsay Central Exhibition 
September 19-23, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Kawarthas

Great Northern Exhibition
Collingwood, Ontario
September 21-23, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Collingwood /  Blue Mountains , ON

Carp Fall Fair 
September 20-23, 2012 Highlands

Huntsville Fall Fair
September 21-23, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels  in Huntsville , ON

Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2012
September 1 – October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand. The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free online event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience!
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa
More Information on Ottawa Valley Destination

Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2012
September 1 – October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand. The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free online event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience!
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa
More Information on Ottawa Valley Destination

Week of September 24th – 30th

Coldwater Fair
September 27-30, 2012                                    
Information on Coldwater--Port Severn 
Information Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Bobcaygeon Fair
September 27-30, 2012
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels in Kawarthas

Barrie Fair
September 27-30, 2012
New Location:  Thornton, ON  Essa Township

Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2012
September 1 – October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand. The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free online event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience!
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa
More Information on Ottawa Valley Destination

October 2012

Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and Arts and Crafts Show and Sale
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Midland
October 6-7, 2012|
Celebrate the Fall Season with the Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and the return of the popular Arts & Crafts Show and Sale.  Harvest activities and displays, the history of corn, Native foods, and more!  The quality Arts & Crafts Show features outstanding artisans offering a diverse range of craft and food items.  Admission to the show is included in the price of admission to the historic site.
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Midland Ontario on Georgian Bay.

Apple Harvest Festival
Blue Mountain Village, Thornbury & Clarksburg
Thanksgiving Weekend
October 5-8, 2012
Every thanksgiving, celebrate the harvest in Ontario's largest apple growing region
There's no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend and no better place to explore the countryside, harbour towns and fall colours! Free activities throughout the Blue Mountain area from the Village to Thornbury & Clarksburg. Live Music, The Apple Pie Trail, street performers, hiking, biking, trails, gallery tours and much, much more!
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Blue Mountains / Collingwood

Elmvale Fall Fair
Thanksgiving Weekend
October 4-6, 2012
Enjoy the midway or the tractor pull.  Watch the competition in the cattle or horse rings.  Browse through the award winning baked goods, crafts, needlework, school displays, preserves, field crops, photography or floral exhibits.  Come enjoy the Heavy Horse, Cattle and Sheep Shows along with the Farm Animal Display and the Small Animal Show.
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in Barrie, Wasaga Beach

Thanksgiving Weekend
October 6-8, 2012
Accommodation at inns, resorts, hotels in in Peterborough area. 

Bala Cranberry Festival 
Bala
October 12-14, 2012
Savour the tastes of this annual berry fest – from 
sweet cranberry crepes to tangy cranberry chili.
Accommodation at resorts, inns, hotels near Bala, Port Carling, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst

Ontario Literary Festival International Festival of Authors on the Road
The  annual International Festival of Authors (IFOA) continues is the road  from October 16-November 2, 2012.    Festival locations north of Toronto  include Thunder Bay, Barrie,  Midland, Orillia, Owen Sound, Parry Sound,  for a total of 6 cities accessible via Highway 400 North.

Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble 2012
September 1 – October 31, 2012
The Rural Ramble is a celebration of rural living at its best. Every year thousands of visitors flock to the region to bask in the glow of the brilliant fall colours and experience the Ottawa Valley first hand. The 2012 Rural Ramble will be a free online event, running from September 1st to October 31st, allowing Rural Ramblers' to customize their own fall touring experience!
Book your hotel and resort accommodation in Barry's Bay,  Pembroke and Petawawa
More Information on Ottawa Valley Destination
Norwood Fair

November 2012

"Sugar Plum Fair"
Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Alliston, ON
Saturday November 10th: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday November 11th: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission $3 / person. Children under 12 are FREE
Get your Christmas shopping done early. The aAnnual Sugar Plum Craft Show is held in our very own Trade Centre. The spectacular show features over 95 artisans and crafters with a unique line-up of handmade items. This is a great way to spend the weekend and experience some of the finest artisans and crafters from Ontario. Join us for the day or make it a weekend with one of our getaway packages.
www.nottawasagaresort.com