Festivals in Ontario – Upcoming Celebrations

North America’s largest classical repertory theatre, presenting the works of William Shakespeare and other great writers ... More Details

Blyth Festival’s 2025 season features powerful storytelling, Canadian voices, and bold new works tthat ake centre stage. Nestled in the heart of rural Ontario, the Blyth Festival continues its proud tradition of bringing compelling, homegrown theatre to life ... More Details

Jackson-Triggs, one of Canada’s leading wine producers, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the most extensive Jackson-Triggs Concert Series performances, that continue into mid-September for the first time since debuting in 2001. The Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre is an intimate, outdoor venue that delivers exceptional sound and proximity to some ... More Details

Festival of Fountains – The Night Gardens introduces guests to a highly visual immersive visitor experience to indulge all your senses! This interpretive storytelling experience of music, water, and lighting invite guests to experience the scenic botanical beauty at Whistling Gardens 22 acre multi-award-winning botanical gardens ... More Details

For 171 years, the Spencerville Agricultural Society has proudly connected rural traditions with modern community life, celebrating the best of Canadian agriculture, heritage, and heart. We are passionate about creating teachable moments, unforgettable memories, and a true celebration of rural living for all ages. Held annually on the second weekend ... More Details

The Arthur Fall Fair is an annual celebration of community and agriculture held every year on the weekend after Labour Day ... More Details

The Orono Fair is a 4-day event enjoyed by young and old alike! Located within an hour of Toronto, we attract a diverse array of visitors. The Orono Fair offers a full midway, livestock shows & competitions, Homecraft displays plus so much more! Come out and enjoy the energy of the Demo Cross and Truck Pull events, or ... More Details

For over 180 years Cambridge has in many ways been defined by our celebration of local culture and diversity at the annual Cambridge Fall Fair. With an eclectic mix of nostalgic flair and modern entertainment, the Fall Fair has a little something for everyone in your family ... More Details

The fair is an exciting five days with ample amount of activities such as: Livestock Shows, Beef & Dairy Shows, Heavy & Light Horse Shows, 4-H & Interclubs, Swine & Lambs, many more Livestock events, Exhibits, Art, Domestic Science, Women’s Institute Displays, Floriculture, Fruit, Vegetables, Junior Classes, Needlework and so ... More Details

A festival of Balfolk music and dancing, held at Fraser Lake Camp near Bancroft, Ontario in the Canadian Shield. The 7th annual Big Branch Festival features Balfolk music, song, and dance workshops, lots of jamming, and folk dancing late into the night to music by amazing bands from France and ... More Details

Update: "We are sorry to share that the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Mississauga will not be happening as planned. After careful consideration, the GOCF team has made the difficult decision to postpone our show scheduled for September 11th-13th, 2026. We know there was a lot of excitement around the ... More Details

Join us for an unforgettable weekend. The fair will feature an expanded midway, food trucks, indoor + outdoor market vendors, demolition derby and tractor pulls, wrestling, various live performances and interactive activities, home crafts, live animals & 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲!! The West Niagara Fair is a community meeting place and provides 3 ... More Details

Downtown Fergus will be transformed into a Victorian steampunk festival extravaganza. With juried vendors, fashion shows, a scavenger hunt and much more ... More Details

Celebrate at Uxbridge Fall Fair. Highlights: Cruise-In Car Show Midway Tractor Pull Demolition Derby Homecraft Contests Junior Contests Heavy Horse Pull Food Vendors Heavy Horse Show Sheep Show Goat Show 4H Lawn Tractor Pull and more! Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : Adults (14 years and ... More Details

The Tavistock Fair 2026 Theme: Autumn Leaves and Pumpkins Please Enjoy Tavistock’s fair weekend with silent auctions, book sales, midway rides, arcade games, and kids’ activities. Highlights include the parade, livestock shows, road hockey, fire circus shows, bubble soccer, rock climbing, petting zoo, band Whiskey Sunset, and exhibition fastball. New ... More Details

The Georgetown Fall Fair celebrates its 179 year with concerts, Truck Pull, Agricultural Education Tent, Family Friendly Midway, Petting Zoo, Free Children's Games and Activities, Entertainment, Homecraft Exhibits, local vendors and an assortment of Food Concessions. ~ Theme: Making Farming Fabulous ~ Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH ... More Details

Join us for a weekend of family fun - truck & tractor pull, exhibits, vendors, live entertainment, livestock shows, free kids’ zone & inflatables, and much more! ... More Details

Ten days of rides, food, music, animals and memories. London's most beloved tradition is back this September ... More Details

Hamilton's music and arts festival fusing music with art installations, fashion, performance, literature, theatre, and artisanal craft. Supercrawl’s diverse multi-disciplinary program of sound, performance, visual and media arts is staged along a pedestrian-only creative corridor in the heart of downtown ... More Details

Come learn about your food source, have an afternoon of fun and friendship with the Aberfoyle Agricultural Society. There's something for everyone at the 2026 Aberfoyle Fall Fair! 2026 Fair Theme---It's Harvest Time! Antique Tractor Pull Garden Tractor & ATV Pull Petting Zoo Zucchini Car Races Pet Show Marketplace Vendors ... More Details

Harvest festival is the annual autumn festival dedicated to electronic music, self-expression, community. The rolling hills, waters, sculptures and forests of Midlothian Castle are once again our place to gather and celebrate season’s change by the fire, under the stars and on the dance floor ... More Details

The three-day outdoor festival features three stages at Port Credit Memorial Park, presenting over 40 Canadian and International acts, along with performances from over 20 musical acts during its free Saturday afternoon street party. The park is fully licensed, offers food vendors, an artesian market, two free stages and one ... More Details

Philippine Festival showcases local talent that includes a slice of the neighbouring communities with participation from children, youth, adults, seniors, business, professionals, and newcomers. Filipino food, pastries and desserts will be on hand, and the trellises of Celebration Square will be adorned with arts and crafts from a variety of ... More Details

On September 12, RoadTrip Music Festival makes its debut in Downtown Kingston. Part music festival, part street party, the event invites visitors to spend the day exploring the city before gathering in Springer Market Square for an evening concert featuring Peach Pit, Gabriel Jacoby, Kasador, and Katie Tupper. Throughout the ... More Details

The free-to-attend family-friendly neighbourhood street festival will entertain and delight visitors with DJs, live music, street performers, artisan stalls and shops, food trucks, pop-up patios and restaurants, a Kids Zone, a closing parade and more - representing and celebrating cultures from Canada and around the world ... More Details

The Kiwanis Club of Stratford brings you this two-day event, a celebration of Ontario Garlic. Come and talk with local Ontario Garlic Producers. See a variety of vendors including garlic growers, artisans, wine, beer, spirits, cheese and honey. Sample products at many of the vendors ... More Details

Come out to the Friendly Town of Almonte for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 28th Annual Fibrefest. Local guilds will demonstrate spinning, knitting, weaving, rug-hooking, lacemaking, smocking, and quilting, while our vendors will be selling finished fibre goods and textile supplies from across the province, including quilt shops and alpaca ... More Details

Dozynki is a celebration of thanksgiving after a bountiful harvest dating back to 16th century Poland. It remains a long-standing tradition in Polish communities throughout the world, including right here, the Kitchener-Waterloo region! ... More Details

Paisley Agricultural Society Mission "Celebrating Agricultural Traditions'. The Entire Family Will Enjoy the Famous Heavy Horse Show, 4-H Beef & Dairy Invitational Shows, Homemade Food, Interactive Games, Entertainment & Interesting Exhibits. Offering Small Town Exuberance & Warm Hospitality! ... More Details

Sunderland Fair is celebrating 173 years this September with the theme, ​Holy Cow, It's Fair Tim. Sunderland Fall Fair is the oldest fair in Durham Region. Through our events and activities, we seek to celebrate our community’s agricultural heritage and demonstrate the often forgotten links between the land and the food ... More Details

Join us for an autumn celebration at the Brussels Fall Fair, where the spirit of the season comes alive. This year, the Brussels Agricultural Society is celebrating its 163rd Fall Fair with its 2026 theme of Grow It, Sew It, Show It ... More Details

Celebrate modern Indigenous arts at the annual Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival, a local grassroots festival showcasing diverse Indigenous arts from Turtle Island and beyond ... More Details

SweetWater turns the spotlight to the piano with Keys of Life, a festival filled with piano‑centred programmes, including multiple dazzling two‑piano showcases, intimate chamber concerts, and genre‑bending collaborations across Owen Sound, Leith, and Thornbury. Over six days, audiences can: Immerse themselves in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition for two pianos ... More Details

Lineup: Limp Bizkit Cypress Hill The Dirty Nil + many more! ... More Details

The Wainfleet Fall Fair is an annual event taking place the third weekend in September. The fair offers an entire weekend of celebrations with contests for young and old alike, capturing the essence of the rural community Wainfleet. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets: Thursday Arena & ... More Details

The Port Hope Fair has Agricultural, Homecraft & Children’s Exhibits, Midway, Demolition Derby, Stage Entertainment, 4-H & Livestock Competitions, Pony Pulls, Vintage Tractor & Antique Cars, Truck Pull and Tractor Pull, Agricultural education and displays. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : Weekend Pass – does not ... More Details

Bring your family and friends out to enjoy a day at the 172nd Binbrook Fall Fair ... More Details

Theme: ‘A Barn Good Time’! Thursday night has Home Craft entry drop-off, midway opening, and the Heavy Horse Pull! Friday night continues with its Opening Ceremonies, the Ambassador Program and Big Creek Tractor Pullers! Saturday showcases the Hunter/Jumper horse show, Home Craft exhibits, kids entertainment, Dairy, Beef, Sheep and Rabbit ... More Details

Celebrating 182 years. A weekend of fun and entertainment for the whole family. The Richmond Fair is by far the largest spectator event held annually within the surrounding community. The fair offers a venue for those in the community to showcase their arts, crafts, livestock, produce, and much more! Each ... More Details

Fun, games, competitions, amusement rides, food, horses, cows, sheep and chickens, shows, all sorts of vendors: the Brampton Fall Fair has something for everyone! Friday: Enjoy Taylor's Story, an exciting Taylor Swift tribute concert featuring all your favourite hits. Saturday: Feel the thrill of the Demolition Derby, with roaring engines ... More Details

Located at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk is a celebration of music, dance, and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on multiple stages. Lineup: September 16: Alabama Shakes, Marcus King Band, Ashley MacIsaac, Steph Strings, Emily Jean Flack, Nicolas Pellerin & Les Grands Hurleurs September 17: Cameron Whitcomb, Stella Lefty, The White ... More Details

Electronic music festival featuring an incredible lineup including Disco Lines, Loud Luxury, BUNT., Ian Asher, and more. Come for an unforgettable day of live music, great vibes, and nonstop entertainment. VIP includes: - Dedicated Entry / Line Express Entry - VIP Bars - VIP Bathrooms - VIP Viewing Area GA ... More Details

Misty City Music Festival will bring together some of the best artists in country and rock for an unforgettable two-day experience, located in the heart of Niagara Falls. Featuring two stages and performances across both days, Misty City promises to offer an abundance of world-class live music for everyone to ... More Details

Whether you're a veteran fair goer or first time attendee there's something for everyone at the Fair. Come for a day, an evening or the whole weekend. The Fergus Fall Fair features livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, a midway and an entertainment tent with shows for all ages ... More Details

The Grand River Arts Festival is a celebration and exhibition of visual arts, music, and theatre, held on the historic grounds of Glenhyrst Art Gallery in Brantford, Ontario. This annual event showcases the creative talents of local and regional artists, offering a rich tapestry of performances and displays that highlight ... More Details

Annual literary festival for all ages in an idyllic outdoor setting near Guelph. The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is a magical celebration of literature in a warm, welcoming, and unique setting ... More Details

One of the most anticipated events of the year! Experience one of the most outrageous festivals in Southwest Ontario. Dress up in your favorite wizardry or steampunk cosplay costume and join us for a weekend filled with fun! Expect more buskers, live performances, games, downtown businesses open to serve you ... More Details

The 2026 edition of the Embro Fair is here! Fair Theme: Where Community Meets. Car Show, Wuchre Tournament, Baby Show, Pet Show, Used Book Sale, Pony Rides, Zucchini Races and more! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Exhibit entries accepted in arena SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 5:00 – ... More Details

The Donnybrook Fair in Walsh has been held every year from 1857 until the present. Children enter their arts, crafts and locally grown agricultural commodities to compete for prize money and ribbons. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets: Adult $10 Senior $8 Under 12 Free How to ... More Details