Harrow Fair

Colchester South & Harrow Agricultural Society

  • About
    • Fair History
    • Directors and Committees
    • Homecraft Directors
    • News
  • Events & Entertainment
    • Schedule of Events
    • Parade
    • Pie Auction
    • Live Entertainment
    • Horse Shows
    • Border City Barkers
    • 4-H Auction
    • Bossy Bingo
    • ACE Midway
  • Contests
    • Scarecrow Decorating Contest
    • Rooster Crowing Contest
    • People Crowing Contest
    • Cover Page Competition
    • Tractor Pulling Contest
    • Lawn Tractor Races
    • Limerick Contest
    • Bursary Application
  • Adult Competition
    • LIvestock
      • Horse Shows
      • Cattle
      • Sheep
      • Poultry
    • Food
      • Grains & Seeds
      • Fruit & Vegetables
      • Crops & Herbs
      • Baking
      • Canning
    • Flowers
    • Needle Arts
      • Needle Arts
      • Quilts
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Photography
  • Kid Competition
    • 4-H
    • Tiny Juniors
    • Juniors
      • Junior Harvest
      • Junior Flowers
      • Junior Baking
      • Junior Arts & Crafts
      • Junior Needle Arts
      • Junior Photography
    • Intermediates
      • Int Photography
      • Int Arts & Crafts
      • Int Baking
      • Int Needle Arts
    • Special Classes
  • Kids Only
    • Children’s Entertainment
    • Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull
    • Teddy Bear Parade
    • Mom / Dad Calling Contest
    • Essays and Poetry
    • Poster Competition
    • Bursary Application
  • Gallery
  • Info
    • Contact
    • Competition Classes
    • Exhibitor Information
    • Rules and Regulations
    • Maps
    • Vendor Information
    • Resources

Schedule of Events

entries-2Wednesday, August 7th

Poultry entry forms due.

Saturday, August 24th

All other entry forms due.

Wednesday, August 28th

10:00 am – 9:00 pm – Receiving all exhibits to the halls (Please note that the halls will NOT be open before 10:00 am) Goods are to be in place by 9:00 pm.

 

Thursday, August 29th

9:00 am – Judging of all hall exhibits: Needle Arts, Baking, Grains, Seeds, Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, Poultry, Arts & Crafts, Photography
1:00 pm – GATES OPEN to the Public
1:00 pm – ACE midway opens

Buildings open to the Public immediately following the judging and displaying of entries. (Buildings may not open until after 4 pm due to the volume of entries).

 

Opening Day Midway Special
Pay one price bracelet
$35
Thursday, August 31st

4:00 pm – 4-H Sheep/Rabbit Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring. Open Sheep Show to follow.
5:30 pm – Harrow Fair Official Opening, stage
6:00 pm – Pie Auction, Stage
7:30 pm – 4-H Poultry Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
8:00 pm – Timmy Mac Band, Stage

 

Friday, August 30th

9:00 am – 10:00 pm – Buildings Open
9:00 am – 4-H Swine Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
10:00 am – Horse Show, Horse Ring
10:30 am – Teddy Bear Parade, Arena
10:30 am – 4-H Beef Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
Noon – Rumple, Children’s Entertainment, Arena
1:00 pm – Judging Beef Cattle, Show Ring
1:00 pm – ACE midway opens
1:30 pm – Mom or Dad Calling Contest, Arena
3:00 pm – 4-H Swine, Beef, Sheep and Poultry Auction, Show Ring
8:00 pm – Nate Haller, Stage

Saturday, August 31st

9:00 am – 10 pm – Buildings Open
10:00 am – 4-H Dairy Club, Achievement Day, Show Ring
11:00 am – ACE midway opens
11:30 am – Parade

To see the parade route, check out the MAP

1:00 pm – Judging Dairy Cattle, Show Ring
2:00 pm – Lawn Tractor Races, Horse Ring (Western Ontario Outlaws)
2:00 pm – (immediately following Parade) Rooster Crowing Contest (birds), Poultry Barn
2:30 pm – (immediately following Parade) Rooster Crowing Contest (people), Poultry Barn
6:00 pm – Bossy Bingo – 4-H Dairy Club, Show Ring
8:00 pm – Tim and the Glory Boys, Stage

Sunday, September 1st

9:30 am – Church Service, Stage
10:30 am – Buildings Open
Noon – ACE midway opens
Noon – Border City Barkers Agility Show, Show Ring

Noon – Tractor Pull, (Essex Kent Garden Tractor Pullers) Horse ring
1:00 pm – Pedal Tractor Pull, Arena Parking Lot
1:00 pm – Lauren Victoria, Stage
2:00 pm – Border City Barkers Agility Show, Show Ring
5:00 – 6:30 pm – Pick up exhibits from the halls

At conclusion of the Entertainment, draws will be made on prizes donated by various booths at the Fair.

ENFORCED for 2024:

Entry Forms will NOT be accepted after Saturday, August 24th. NO EXCEPTIONS

(Note: The Fair Board reserves the right to refuse any entry form.)

Downloads

Entry forms and prize lists are now updated and available for your use. Time to get ready for the Harrow Fair!

Colouring Contest Picture

Entry Form

Prize List (Full Harrow Fair Book)

ADMISSION:

Adults: $12.00
Children 12 and under: FREE

Weekend Packages: Available at Office for $30.00 (unlimited admission to the grounds for the duration of the Fair)

NEW THIS YEAR!
Debit and credit cards will be accepted at the gates, due to sponsorships by BrokerLink Insurance and Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance

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NO PETS/DOGS ALLOWED ON GROUNDS

Fair Themes

2025 Theme
Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels

2026 Theme
Tractors and Tailgates

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