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173rd Sydenham Fall Fair

The 173rd Sydenham Fall Fair is an annual school-based agricultural event held in Owen Sound, Grey County, Canada. Established in 1853, it features livestock and pet shows, machinery displays, homecraft exhibits, and educational activities designed to teach students about farm life and agriculture.

Date
Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2026
Location
Owen Sound, Grey County
Status
Ongoing
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173rd Sydenham Fall Fair

Event summary

Highlights

  • School-based agricultural education
  • Livestock and pet shows
  • Homecraft, vegetable, and crop exhibits
  • Farm machinery displays
Held at the Sydenham Campus, the fair utilizes both the school's gym and Grey County’s Sydenham Campus gym. Indoor activities include displays of cub cars, beaver buggies, homecraft, vegetable, and crop exhibits, along with educational and Lego activities. Outdoors, a show ring hosts pet shows featuring dogs, rabbits, and even hamsters, as well as livestock shows with sheep, goats, cattle, and Belgian horses. The event also showcases machinery displays of farm tractors and implements and offers interactive activities with organizations such as the Egg Farmers of Ontario, Hydro One, and Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services. With over 800 students typically participating, the fair emphasizes learning about agriculture and career opportunities within Grey County. It is believed to be Canada's oldest continuously running school-based fair.

Practical details

Location described by the source
Sydenham Campus
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Owen Sound, Grey County

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