Williamstown Fair

“August 8 – 10, 2025 – Canada’s Oldest Fair Since 1812!“

Join us for a historic celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit at the 2025 Williamstown Fair, happening from August 8th to 10th, 2025! Established in 1812, this fair is Canada’s oldest continuous fair, carrying over 200 years of tradition and rural heritage. Whether you’re a horse lover, livestock enthusiast, or simply looking for a weekend of family fun, the Williamstown Fair is an event you won’t want to miss!

Equestrian Excellence & Horse Show Highlights

The Williamstown Fair is renowned for its incredible horse events, drawing riders and enthusiasts from across the region.

• Light and Heavy Horse Show – Featuring majestic horses of all sizes, competing in various showmanship and performance classes.
• Local Horse Show – A wonderful showcase of talented riders from the community, demonstrating equestrian skill and teamwork.
• Heavy Horse Pull – A thrilling test of strength, where teams of powerful draft horses compete to pull the heaviest loads.
• Western Game Show & English Horse Show – Highlighting both Western and English riding disciplines, showcasing agility, speed, and rider-horse connection.

Livestock Competitions – Showcasing Agricultural Excellence

As a true agricultural fair, the Williamstown Fair takes great pride in its livestock shows, featuring top-quality animals and dedicated farmers.

• 4H Dairy Cows – A celebration of young farmers, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and expert care in raising dairy cows.
• Open Colour Breeds Heifer Show & Open Holstein Show – A competitive showcase of elite dairy cattle, judged on conformation, health, and overall quality.

Classic Cars, Kid-Friendly Fun & Community Spirit

The Antique Car Show will feature stunning vintage and classic vehicles, giving car enthusiasts a chance to admire beautifully restored and well-preserved automobiles from decades past.

The Kid’s Parade is a fun-filled tradition where children can dress up, decorate bikes, and march through the fairgrounds, adding color and excitement to the weekend.

Another highlight for young fairgoers is the Kids’ Tractor Pull, where little competitors can test their strength and determination as they pedal their way to victory in a mini version of the traditional tractor pull.

Live Music & Family-Friendly Entertainment

Throughout the weekend, the fair will host Live Music, featuring local artists, country favorites, and lively entertainment to keep the festival spirit alive. Whether you enjoy classic tunes or toe-tapping country hits, the Williamstown Fair’s entertainment lineup has something for everyone!

A Historic Celebration of Tradition & Community

With a rich history dating back to 1812, the Williamstown Fair continues to be a beloved gathering place for families, farmers, and fair lovers alike. With a perfect mix of agricultural showcases, equestrian events, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment, this fair offers something for everyone.

Mark your calendars for August 8th to 10th, 2025, and be part of the historic 2025 Williamstown Fair – Canada’s Oldest Fair!

History of the Williamstown Fair

From humble beginnings in the streets of Williamstown, recognized by Proclamation and Letters Patent by Francis Gore, Lieutenant Governor in 1808, to the present site in 1812, 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.

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

Having continually focused on exhibits, programs, competitions and entertainment representing the rural agricultural way of life, the St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society annually presents a Fair which has a reputation for being “a heritage fair with a family friendly atmosphere”.

The strength of the Fair has always been the dedication of the volunteer Board of Directors of the Society and the many volunteers, from the community, who assist with the event every year.

While agriculture has seen many changes over the years and life in general has become somewhat busier, the underlying strengths of the rural community can be readily witnessed at Fair time, in the displays, competitions and gatherings of families and friends, in this traditional setting.

With thanks to all who worked for more than 200 years to keep this great tradition alive,

….into our third century we go!