Visit the Fair
The Ancaster Fair is held annually the third weekend after Labour Day.
Every year the Ancaster Agricultural Society hosts a weekend full of family fun, agricultural education, and amazing attractions – and you’re invited!
ADMISSION & HOURS
Gatehouse Hours
Thursday, September 19: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, September 20: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday, September 21: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, September 22: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday Night
Adults & Seniors (60+)
$5.00
with donation of a non-perishable food item
Kindergarten to Grade 8
$5.00
Pre-School Children
FREE
Ride Bracelet
$35.00
Friday Night
Adults
$15.00
Seniors (60+)
$10.00
Kindergarten to Grade 8
Until 4:00 pm
FREE
Kindergarten to Grade 8
After 4:00 pm
$5.00
Pre-School Children
FREE
Saturday & Sunday
Adults
$15.00
Seniors (60+)
$10.00
Kindergarten to Grade 8
$5.00
Pre-School Children
FREE
Weekend Pass
Adults
$35.00
Seniors (60+) & Youth (13-17)
$25.00
Child (5-12)
$10.00
HST included
No cash accepted at the Gatehouse
No entry is permitted after the gates close.
Buildings will be open until 10:00pm Thursday/Friday/Saturday, and until 6:00pm on Sunday.
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
Getting to the Fair
PARKING
Parking is available for free on the Ancaster Fairgrounds.
TRANSIT
Buses are available from Meadowlands through Ancaster and King Street opposite MacNab. See schedule and plan your route here.
DIRECTIONS
Take the 403 to exit 55 (Copetown), head South on Route 52 / Trinity Road (3rd Lights West of the Ancaster Walmart)
Please do not drop off people on the road.
There is no charge to drive through and use the drop off area.
GATE TICKETS
We encourage visitors to purchase entrance tickets in advance (scanned at the gate with your smart device or printed page).
Tickets will be available for sale at the Gatehouse with Debit or Credit ONLY.
No cash will be accepted at the Gatehouse.
Thursday Food Donation Special
Thursday’s Gate Admission is just $5 when you bring any high need item for donation to the Ancaster Community Services pop up!
Ancaster Services will be on-site accepting donations of high need items:
Thursday & Friday, 4pm to 8pm
Saturday, 9am to 1pm
RIDE PASSES
All Midway tickets are sold separately IN PERSON ONLY via World’s Finest Shows via cash, debit, Visa or Mastercard.
Thursday only: Ride All Night Pass $36 subject to change by midway provider without notice
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday rides are available via coupons purchased onsite.
Coupon pricing available here.
Please note:
There are no mega passes for this event
All ride passes are final sale
Passes available at the Fairgrounds only
Contact World’s Finest Shows directly for more information.
ACCESSIBILITY
All buildings are ground level.
Touchless auto entry at AEC front door, Concession foyer and Marritt Hall’s 3 front doors.
There is also an accessible ramp in front of Marritt Hall.
AEC has a low profile area with cut out boards for accessible viewing.
Accessible Parking spaces are available in the first row of the parking lot with a short walk.
Terrain is asphalt and smooth gravel (asphalt millings).
If you require special accommodation please contact our office.
