Markham Fair Policy & Services

Pet Policy

To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all our guests, volunteers, and vendors, the Markham Fairgrounds has implemented the following Pet Policy:

🚫 No Dogs or Pets Permitted

For the safety, comfort, and health of all visitors, pets are not permitted anywhere on the fairgrounds. This includes:

• All public areas
• Event spaces
• Walkways
• Green spaces
• Parking lots and vehicles parked on-site

We love animals, but due to the nature of our events and large crowds, this policy is strictly enforced.

Dogs are not permitted on the grounds unless participating in the Agility Competitions or in the Children’s Pet Show on Friday afternoon. Dogs will be admitted a half-hour before your event. Service animals are allowed on the parts of our premises that are open to the public. Service animals required to assist Ontarians with disabilities are accepted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable laws, service animals are welcome on the fairgrounds. A service animal is defined as one that is trained to assist a person with a disability.

Visitors accompanied by a service animal may be asked to confirm that their animal is a working service animal by:

• Presenting documentation from a regulated health professional confirming the need for a service animal, or
• Showing identification or certification from a recognized service animal training organization

Service animals must remain under the care and control of their handler at all times.

Thank you for helping us keep the fairgrounds safe and accessible to everyone.

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Markham Fair Photo & Video Policy 

By attending Markham Fair and/or entering a competition into the Markham Fair, guests acknowledge that their image, likeness, voice, and appearance may be digitally recorded (“Digital Image”) during the event by or on behalf of the Markham and East York Agricultural Society (“MEYAS”) for use by MEYAS for promotional, marketing, archival, and media purposes. “Digital Image” includes video recording, photographs and any image technology.

These images and recordings may be used by MEYAS for purposes of publicity, advertising, sale and promotions including but not limited to use in print materials, websites, digital media, videos, displays and other communications throughout the world without compensation or further notice. 

Guests, media representatives, and content creators must not interfere with event operations, guest experience, performances, exhibits, livestock areas, or restricted zones while taking photos or videos. 

Commercial photography, filming, drone use, or organized media production requires prior approval from Markham Fair management at advertising@markhamfair.ca. 

For questions regarding media access or image use, please contact the Markham Fair management at advertising@markhamfair.ca. 

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Onsite Services

We want your experience at the Markham Fair to be fun, enjoyable and memorable. In addition to Information booths located throughout the Markham Fairgrounds, there are many additional services available onsite to make your day at the Markham Fair the best it can be.

Before your visit, check out the services below and our  FAQs page.

Hand Washing and Sanitizing Stations

For your health and safety, hand washing stations are available throughout the Markham Fairgrounds. Please wash your hands thoroughly after visiting animal exhibits. Additional hand sanitizing stations are available in the General Exhibits Building, the Livestock Building, and throughout the fairgrounds.

ATMS

Need cash? Three conveniently located ATMs are available during all four days of the Markham Fair and can be found in and around Buildings 1 through 4.

Washrooms

For your convenience, washrooms including baby changing stations are available throughout the fairgrounds, including in the Livestock Building, Building 1, and the connecting links between Building 3 and 4.

Fair Information Booths

Our friendly staff are here to help you find your favorite foods, entertainment, shopping, rides, and event locations. Be sure to stop by the Information Booth for a daily event schedule and a fair map to help you make the most of your visit.