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Competitions and Contests

The 2010 Markham Fair Prize Book for Homecraft and Agriculture are now on line. Check out the competition and contests link for all the Sections.

The 2010 Light Horse Show Prize Book is currently being revised and will be posted on line when available.
Remember, the closing date for entry forms is September 16, 2010 by 8:00 p.m. except where otherwise noted for a specific Section.

2010 Sections Recently Released:

• 1.   Antiques
• 2.   Art
• 3.   Christmas Collections
• 4.   Crafts
• 5.   Baking & Preserves
• 6.   Flowers & Plants
• 7.   Needlecraft
• 8.   Seniors
• 9.   Photography
• 10. Special Needs
• 11. Youth (18 & Under)
• 12. School Children
• Crop and Vegetable
• 13.       Grain/Seed/Corn/Hay
• 14.       Potatoes
• 15.       Root and Vegetables Poultry and Small Livestock
• 16.       Poultry - Standard
• 17.       Poultry - Bantam
• 18.       Pigeons
• 19.       Doves
• 20.       Rabbits
• 21.       Eggs
• Dairy Cattle
• 23.       Holstein Cattle
• 26-28. Beef Cattle
• 31-36. Sheep
• 37.       Lambs
• 38-47. Goats
• 48-52. Heavy Horse
• 53.       Horse Pull
• 54-62. 4-H Activities

Thank-you for visiting the 2009 Markham fair and making it a great Success!

On October 1,2,3 and 4, 2009, we welcomed over 50,000 visitors to the Markham Fair!

Our over 100 acre Fairgrounds was filled with Live Entertainment from a Tribute to Hannah Montana, to the roaring Monster Trucks, and evenings of wonderful Fireworks!

Friday evening, the race track was full of excitement as the Truck Pull was taking place, even though the weather was not in our favour. We still had a great crowd. Wheels were spinning in the track mud. The Stands were filled with young families waiting to see who would be the top puller in each class! Saturday evening, the Livestock barn was packed with people watching the Heavy Horse Pull. The winning team was from Quebec!

On behalf of the Markham Fair Board of Directors and over 700 Volunteers, I wish to Thank-you for coming out and making the 2009 Markham Fair a great success!

See you in 2010, and remember… its "always the weekend before Thanksgiving!"

Karen Murphy - President

Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is closed, however we are selling calendars for 2010 at the Fair Office. The calendars feature 12 images of Markham Fair. (one per month) The selling price is $15ea. Quantity is very limited. Drop on by the office to purchase them.(9 AM to 4 PM, Mon-Fri) If there are any left by October 24th, they will be for sale to members at the Annual Banquet.

Help support your agricultural society by purchasing these fine calendars for Markham Fair.

Visit our Markham Fair gift shop during the four days of the fair. We are selling Markham Fair branded apparel. We have hats, shirts, pants and more. We are also selling pens, pencils, mugs and other great gift ideas.

Markham Fair is Canada's largest 4-day fall fair with many entertaining and educational events for all ages. It is always held on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Help us keep our annual tradition going, bring your family and friends and enjoy our "rural heritage". Located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. (see map) Got a question? Send us an e-mail or complete the Contact Form online. We want to hear from you and we'll get back to you quickly. top