Facilities

Facilities

Markham

Fair Grounds, located in York Region, can accommodate a variety of functions

and gatherings. We are the host location for large trade and consumer

shows as well as corporate celebrations, concerts, banquets and other

special events. We welcome inquiries from event planners, exhibitors,

and visitors.

Site Features

Location

We are located 20 minutes from Toronto’s Pearson International

Airport.

It is a 35 minute drive from downtown Toronto.

The Markham Fair Grounds are 10 minutes north on McCowan from highway 407.

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Parking

Free on-site parking for up to 8,000 vehicles

Exhibition Halls

The Markham Fair Grounds has 4 interconnected exhibit halls ranging from 8,000

to 15,000 sq. ft., plus a 30,000 sq. ft Livestock arena complex. Totaling

over 90,000 sq. ft of indoor space.

Exhibition Halls feature:

• Large foyer entrances

• Cash machines

• Large overhead drive-in doors

• Cement Flooring

• Modern metal-halide lighting systems

Livestock Arena Complex – Building 6

30,000 sq. ft. of open space

Ideal for concerts, livestock sales, trade and consumer shows, themed corporate

functions, religious events and much more. Fixed bleacher seating for up to

1,500 people plus potential for additional floor seating where required.

On-site Event Service Providers

On-site electrical, referenced catering and cleaning services

Full Kitchen Facilities

Chest Freezer, 3 upright refrigeration units, 2 domestic ranges, separate entrance,

lots of counter space.

Wheelchair Accessible

Wheelchair accessible entrances, wheelchair availability and barrier-free

Public Washrooms

Public washrooms are conveniently located throughout the facility.

Baby Changing Counters

Baby changing counters are located in washrooms in Building 1, 3 and 4.

Markham Area

Over 5,000 hotel guestrooms nearby

Great restaurants, attractions and shopping malls

Other features

Conveniently located cash machines and pay phones

Website

Don’t miss the opportunity to inform over 2,000 people each month about your

event. Your event listing will be displayed on the Markham

Fair Year Round Events listing. This listing has been designed to provide your event with

maximum exposure to potential attendees and exhibitors. Your event listing

will prominently display a description of your event along with contact information

including a link to your website.

 

 

 

Statistics at a Glance

• Over 300,000 visitors each year

• Over 90,000 sq. ft. of flexible exhibit and meeting space

• 4 interconnecting exhibit halls ranging from 8,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq.ft.

• 2 loading dock and 9 drive-in doors… easy access for move-in and

move-out of all buildings

• High ceiling clearances ranging from 15 ft. to 30 ft.

• Free on-site parking available for up to 8,000 vehicles