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Canada's largest 4-day agricultural fair 💛💙
Celebrating 182 years October 1, 2, 3, & 4, 2026!
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Everything you see here is butter. 🧈

Two nights of miniature butter sculpting at the Markham Fair: a live demo from a champion butter sculptor, followed by the sculpting showdown. With categories for kids, teens, and adults, there’s something for everyone. Themes include Farm, Food, or Fair—what will you create?

Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2 at 7:00 pm
📍 Local Food Stage, Agri-Food Tent

Theme: Farm, Food or Fair. What will you make?

⏱ Kids (6–12): 20 minutes
⏱ Teens (13–17): 30 minutes
⏱ Adults (18+): 45 minutes

Prizes in every age group — and the sculptures stay on display all weekend, so everyone gets to see what you made. 🏆

✍️ Register by Tuesday, September 29. Spaces are limited.
Link in bio, or markhamfair.ca/butter-sculpturing-competition

Swipe to see what people actually made. 👉

The Markham Fair runs October 1, 2, 3, & 4. 🎟 Tickets online now — code MF182 for $5 off adult & youth admission.

#MarkhamFair #ButterSculpting #ButterSculpture #AgriFood #LocalFood #MarkhamON #YorkRegion #FallFair #OnlyAtTheFair by @markhamfair
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🚗💥 Demolition Derby is BACK at Markham Fair 2026, and registration is NOW OPEN!

Pre-register and your $60 entry fee gets refunded when you show up on event day. That means FREE entry. But only if you pre-register AND submit your fee upfront. Don't wait!

🆕 This year we're adding TWO brand-new classes:
🔥 2 Man Extreme Stock Trucks. We'll be the first Canadian Fair to feature this class!
🔥 Demo Cross. This is replacing the Figure 8

Classes available to register:
🏁 Windshield Compacts
🏁 Junk Run
🏁 Old School Full Size
🏁 2 Man Extreme Stock Trucks
🏁 Demo Cross
🏁 Power Wheels

👉 Register through the link in our bio.

Spots are limited — get your car in the game! 🏆 by @markhamfair
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📖 THE 2026 PRIZE BOOK ENTRIES ARE OPEN! 📖

Entries opened August 1 and close Thursday, September 17 at 8:00 pm sharp. 🗓️

Whether it's the biggest pumpkin you've ever grown, a quilt you've been working on all winter, your secret family banana bread recipe, or a photo you can't stop looking at — there's a section waiting for you. 🎃🧵🥧📸

This year's theme is "Harvest Time" and our colours are Forest Green and Gold. Look for the special theme classes throughout the book!

✅ Browse the Prize Book at https://www.markhamfair.ca/prize-book/ (link in bio)
✅ Enter online 👉 https://www.assistexpo.ca/markham-fair
✅ Or pick up a paper entry form at the Fair Office

Don't wait until the last minute. We can't accept entries or changes after September 17. 🌾

182nd Markham Fair | October 1, 2, 3, 4, 2026

#MarkhamFair #HarvestTime #PrizeBook #Markham #Stouffville #FallFair #Homecraft #YorkRegion by @markhamfair
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Friday night, the ground shakes. 🚜

The @OTTPA truck and tractor pull is back at Markham Fair. Sled hooked, throttle wide open, and every machine pulling until it can't pull any further.

📅 Friday, October 2
🕖 7:00 pm
📍 Markham Fair

On the card: Hot Stock and Super Stock 4x4s, Street Semis, Single Engine Modified, Modified Vintage, and Modified Farm at 7,000, 8,000 and 10,500 lb.

Get there early, the grandstand fills up fast.

Ticket link in bio

#MarkhamFair #MarkhamFair2026 #OTTPA #TruckAndTractorPull #TractorPulling #Markham #YorkRegion #OntarioFairs by @markhamfair
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Come watch the cowboys and cowgirls of @grassrootsextremecowboy compete through ranch type obstacles @markhamfair this coming Friday in the infield horse ring! Riders are on course at 9am!

#markhamfair #grassrootsextremecowboy #grassrootsextremecowboyatmarkhamfair taken in Markham Fair by @markhamfair
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Tomorrow. 🎡 Gates open for four days of Markham Fair. 

Today is the LAST DAY to buy admission tickets with the $5 off promo. 
Use code MF182 for $5 off adult & youth admission (link in bio) by @markhamfair
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Six children, hand in hand.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the children who never came home and honour the Survivors, families and communities still carrying this history.

Wall hanging by Carol DeGeer. 🧡 Every Child Matters. by @markhamfair
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The countdown is on! 🔥 Only a few more days until we’re back at the Markham Fair!

Come find Smokin and grab your favourite BBQ while you’re there. 🍖🔥

📅 October 1–4
📍 Markham Fairgrounds, Markham, ON
⏰ Thursday–Saturday: 9 AM–10 PM
⏰ Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM

Who’s coming by? 👀 taken in Markham Fair by @markhamfair
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Two more sleeps. October 1, 2, 3, & 4!

🎟 Tickets online now. Use code MF182 for $5 off adult & youth admission. by @markhamfair
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Somewhere out there is a rabbit with a genuinely twitchy nose, and we would very much like to meet him 🐰

The Children's Pet Show is back! Friday, October 2 in the Entertainment Tent. Registration at 4:00, judging at 4:30, open to kids 14 and under.

Thirteen classes, including Waggiest Tail, Cat the Judge Would Most Likely Take Home, Most Unusual Pet (no pet rocks or insects), and Best Costume. Each pet can enter up to three.

Pets on a leash or in a carrier, please.

🔗 Link in bio to register

#MarkhamFair #MarkhamFair2026 #ChildrensPetShow #MarkhamOntario #WhitchurchStouffville #YorkRegion #OntarioFairs #PetsOfInstagram by @markhamfair
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One of Markham’s favourite fall events is BACK! 🎡🍂

The @markhamfair returns October 1–4 with four days of midway rides, fair food, farm animals, live entertainment, shows, competitions and so much more!

Whether you’re coming for the rides, the food, the animals or just that classic fall fair feeling, this is one local favourite you don’t want to miss!

🎟️ Admission:
Adults/Youth: $25
Seniors (60+): $15
Children 12 & under: $10
Children 4 & under: FREE
Family Pass (2 adults + up to 3 children): $60
4-Day Pass: $50
Parking: FREE

📅 October 1–4, 2026
📍 Markham Fairgrounds

Thursday–Saturday: 9 AM–10 PM
Sunday: 9 AM–6 PM

Save this for your weekend plans and send it to someone you’re taking to the Fair! 🎠

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The cutest event on the schedule is back 👶

Bring your little one up on stage for their very first Markham Fair. A quick hello to the crowd, a photo you'll keep forever, and maybe a ribbon to go with it.

📅 Saturday, October 3
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Entertainment Tent

Before you register:
• Pre-registration is required. No day-of sign-ups
• Baby must be born between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026
• Baby must be a resident of Markham or Whitchurch-Stouffville
• Limited spots available
• Registration closes Friday, October 2 at 4:00 PM EST

Register at markhamfair.ca (direct link in bio)

#MarkhamFair #MarkhamFair2026 #BabyContest #MarkhamOntario #WhitchurchStouffville #YorkRegion #OntarioFairs by @markhamfair
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