2024 Fair Schedule
Join us for the 174th Annual Ancaster Fair
September 19-22, 2024
There’s something for everyone at this year’s Fair.
Main Stage Acts
NorthFIRE Circus with Dr. Draw
Thursday | 6:45 pm
Friday | 8:45 pm
Saturday | 6:15 pm
Saturday | 8:45 pm
A Fire and electric violin show like no other! NorthFIRE is a high energy show, with beautifully choreographed fire acts that will amaze. Featuring a diverse set of highly skilled variety circus performers and featuring fire hoops, poi, staff, acrobatics and fire breathing. This show features our amazing electric violin player Dr. Draw. An incredible performer and brilliant musician, the combination of electric violin and fire is a must see! Let NorthFIRE turn sparks into magic, before your very eyes.
Allison Daniels
Friday | 6:00 pm
A quarter finalist on “La Voix” (Quebec’s version of the Voice), Allison Daniels has graced stages with the likes of Country Legends Tim Hicks and Keith Urban. Playing a set of Country Covers as well as her own original music with a sound impossible to pigeonhole. Allison Daniels brings a seamless blend of rock, traditional country, and swampy blues, with hints of country pop haunting the edges to the Ancaster Fair Mainstage.
The Illusionist: Lucas Wilson
Friday | 11:45 am School Fair Stage
Saturday | 5:30 pm Main Stage
Sunday | 12:00 pm Main Stage
Lucas Wilson is Canada’s only four time Guinness World Record holding illusionist. Lucas presents a unique magic show that is action packed, featuring original illusions and lots of audience participation.
Spencer Burton: The Mountain Man
Sunday | 2:00 pm
An Ontario boy raised across the great expanse of Canada, Spencer Burton carries with him an insatiable wanderlust and deep respect for nature. The Mountain Man is his album for kids created with his family in mind.
Thurday, September 19
4:30 pm
National Champion Guernsey Show
Show Arena
5:00 pm
Exhibit Buildings & Grounds Open
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
(Ride Bracelets $35 )
Beer Tent Opens
The Vaudevillian
School Fair Stage
6:00 pm
Demonstration Six Horse Hitch
AEC
Bandaloni
Roaming
6:45 pm
NorthFIRE Circus - Duo Fire Show
Main Stage
7:00 pm
Opening Ceremonies
AEC
7:30 pm
Demolition Derby
Derby Ring
10:00 pm
Grounds Close
11:00 pm
Beer Tent Closes
Friday, September 20
9:00am
Exhibit Buildings & Grounds Open S.W. Championship Jersey Show
Show Arena
9:30am
Haflinger Horse Show
AEC
10:00am
Sheep Shearing
Ag. Demo Bldg
10:15am
Bandaloni
Roaming
10:30am
Soil Erosion
Ag. Demo Bldg
10:45am
Dairy Education
Ag. Demo Bldg
11:00am
NorthFIRE Circus
Roaming
Ultimutts
Dog Demo Area
Fair Fun
Ag. Demo Bldg
Microwave Cooking for Kids
Marritt Hall
Cattle Sorting
South Ring
11:45am
Lucas Wilson Illusionist
Mainstage
Alpaca
Ag. Demo Bldg
12:00pm
Summit Station Dairy Cheese Curd Making
Ag. Demo Bldg
Canning with Janet
Marritt Hall
Demonstration Six Horse Hitch
AEC
12:15pm
Boat House Crew
School Fair Stage
12:30pm
Bandaloni
Roaming
Dairy Educator
Ag. Demo Bldg
12:45pm
Alpaca
Ag. Demo Bldg
1:00pm
Fair Fun
Ag. Demo Bldg
Haflinger Horse Show Resumes
AEC
Microwave Cooking for Kids
Marritt Hall
1:30pm
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
Ultimutt
Dog Demo Area
1:45pm
Soil Erosion
Ag. Demo Bldg
3:00pm
Sheep Shearing
Ag. Demo Bldg
5:00pm
Demonstration Six Horse Hitch
AEC
Little Rays
School Fair Stage
6:00pm
Allison Daniels
Mainstage
Pie Eating Contest
Ag. Demo Bldg
NBHA Canada Jackpot
AEC
7:00pm
Fair Fun
Ag. Demo Bldg
7:30pm
Demolition Derby
Derby Ring
8:45pm
NorthFIRE Circus - Duo Fire Show
Mainstage
10:00pm
Exhibit Buildings Close
11:00pm
Beer Tent Closes
Saturday, September 21
9:00am
Exhibit Buildings & Grounds Open
Sheep Show
Livestock Tent
9:30am
Ancaster 4-H Dairy Calf Club
Show Arena
Hunters & Novice Hunters
North & South Rings
Heavy, Light & Roadster Horse Show
AEC
10:00am
Baby Show (10-18 months) Registration
Ag. Demo Bldg
Poultry & Waterfowl Judging Starts
Hossack Bldg
Pidgeon & Rabbit Judging Starts
Hossack Bldg
Ladies Lead & Wool Competition
Livestock Tent
Miss Ladies Lead
Livestock Tent
Youth Sheep Show: Costume Class
Livestock Tent
10:30am
Baby Show (10-18 months)
Ag. Demo Bldg
11:00am
Baby Show (3-9 months) Registration
Ag. Demo Bldg
Back to Our Roots Youth Dairy Show
Show Arena
12:00pm
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
Main Stage Beer Tent Opens
Baby Show (3-9 months)
Ag. Demo Bldg
12:30pm
Bandaloni
Roaming
12:45pm
Dairy Education
Ag. Demo Bldg
1:00pm
Fair Fun
Ag. Demo Bldg
Maple Syrup Grading Demonstration
Marritt Hall
1:30pm
NorthFIRE Circus
Roaming
Ultimutts
Dog Demo Area
1:45 pm
Lion’s Heart MMA
School Fair Stage
Soil Erosion
Ag. Demo Bldg
2:00pm
Bandaloni
Roaming
Dairy Educator
Ag. Demo Bldg
3:00pm
Evolution Martial Arts
School Fair Stage
Fair Fun
Ag. Demo Bldg
3:15pm
Hot Sauce Competition
Main Stage
3:30pm
Ultimutts
Dog Demo Area
4:00pm
Little Rays
School Fair Stage
Sheep Shearing
Ag. Demo Bldg
5:00pm
Summit Station Dairy - Cheese Curd Making
Ag. Demo Bldg
Llama Show
AEC
5:30pm
Lucas Wilson Illusionist
School Fair Stage
6:15pm
NorthFIRE Circus and Dr. Draw
Main Stage
Pie Eating Contest
Ag. Demo Bldg
7:00pm
Fair Fun
Ag. Demo Bldg
7:30pm
Demolition Derby
Derby Ring
8:45pm
NorthFIRE Circus - Duo Fire Show
Main Stage
10:00pm
Exhibit Buildings Close
11:00pm
Beer Tent Closes
Sunday, September 22
9:00am
Dairy Goat Show
Livestock Tent
9:30am
Community Church Service
School Fair Stage
Miniature Horse Show
South Ring
Heavy Horses
AEC
10:00am
Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00am
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Rides Open
NorthFIRE Circus
Roaming
Canadian Horse
AEC
Back to Our Roots Youth Beef Show
Show Arena
Beef Show to immediately follow the Youth Show
11:30am
Lisa Naves Dance Co
School Fair Stage
12:00pm
Main Stage Beer Tent Opens
Lucas Wilson Illusionist
Main Stage
Soil Erosion
Ag. Demo Bldg
12:30pm
Bandaloni
Roaming
Dairy Education
Ag. Demo Bldg
1:00pm
Sheep Shearing
Ag. Demo Bldg
Maple Syrup Grading Demonstration
Marritt Hall
Harness Draught Horse Competition
AEC
1:30pm
Ultimutts
Dog Demo Area
2:00pm
Studio 5, 6, 7, 8
School Fair Stage
Spencer Burton: The Mountain Main
Main Stage
Summit Station Dairy - Cheese Curd Making
Ag. Demo Bldg
2:30pm
Bandaloni
Roaming
3:30pm
Ultimutts
Dog Demo Area
4:30pm
Bandaloni
Roaming
5:00pm
Beer Tent Closes
5:30pm
Homecraft Quilt Draw & 50/50 Draw
Main Stage
6:00pm
Exhibit Buildings Close
