2021 Erin FairEvents Schedule
Thanksgiving Weekend
October 8-11, 2021
GATES OPEN:
4 pm Friday
8:00am Saturday
8:00am Sunday
9:00am Monday
Ticket Pricing | Fair Parking Map
2021 Erin Fall Fair Changes
The 2021 Erin Fall Fair will be required to make some important changes in order for the fair to run smoothly and, more importantly, safely for everyone.
Below is some important information we would like everyone to understand about this year’s fair. We thank all our visitors, exhibitors, vendors and volunteers in advance for their patience and understanding. If we all work together, we can enjoy this wonderful community event this Fall.
Is there a capacity limit on the Erin Fairgrounds?
YES! We will have a capacity restriction in accordance with public health regulations. There will be signage posted at each building and seating events and volunteers will be working to ensure capacity restrictions are managed.
Do I need to purchase a ticket in advance?
Advance ticket purchases are encouraged as walk-up entry will be available but based on allowed capacity. If we are at capacity, we will not be able to sell admission tickets. Please note – only debit and credit will be accepted as payment at the gate. We are unable to accept cash at the gate.
What happens if the grounds are at capacity when I arrive, even if I bought a ticket online?
If the grounds are at capacity we will need to close the gate until we are under capacity. This means that guests may need to wait until enough guests leave before they are allowed in. As tickets are good for any day, any time, guests can also try another time.
However, our fairgrounds are large and our capacity limits are sizeable enough that we do not anticipate this being a regular issue throughout the weekend. In all the years of the Erin Fair, we have not had many instances in which our capacity has been reached.
Please note also our capacity is subject to regular changes depending on the public health guidelines at the time of the fair. For example, we may need to shift from 75% capacity to 50% capacity. We will be tracking number of scans entered and number of guests leaving in order to know the capacity. If the grounds are nearing capacity, we will be posting regularly on our social media pages to try to get the word out so that our patrons can plan their trip as much as possible.
How much are the tickets for 2021?
Online prices for our admission tickets have not changed from the 2019 ticket prices:
Adult: $12.00 plus fees = $13.50
Children (ages 5-12): $5.00 plus fees = $6.05
Children under 5: Free
Gate Prices, only Debit and Credit will be accepted*, and dependent on capacity**
Adult: $18.00
Children (ages 5-12): $8.00
Children under 5: Free
*We are unable to accept cash at the gate for admission.
**If the grounds are at capacity, we will not be able to sell admission tickets.
Do I need to show proof of vaccination at any time during the Erin Fair?
We are following all Public Health regulations and, at this time, are not required to determine the vaccination status of our guests. The large hall which normally showcases our homecraft exhibits and café will not be open to the public this year and so there will not be any indoor spaces. However, the current situation changes regularly and this means that so do the regulations. If there is any change in this we will put out communication on our social media sites and websites.
How do capacity limits at seated events affect my day?
Seated events will be a big challenge for us for maintaining capacity. Access to the bleachers for track events will be on a first-come, first-served basis and when we are at capacity no additional spectators can be admitted until there is space. We ask for everyone’s cooperation and understanding as this could be difficult to maintain. We will also be broadcasting the track events at other locations around the fairgrounds in order to accommodate those that would like to view the event but were unable to get a spot in the bleachers.
Do I need to wear a face covering?
Face coverings will be required at all times while on our fairgrounds. We are asking all our guests to please respect this public health regulation and make every attempt to stay a safe distance of 2 metres from those outside of your household.
How will the Festival Gardens (aka Beer Tent) be run this year?
We are so excited to be able to host our very popular Festival Gardens again this year. However, we will need to operate it much like a restaurant or patio in order to maintain proper health and safety standards. There will be tables and chairs available. All patrons, after having their ID checked upon entry, will need to seat themselves at an available space with their family. Once seated, patrons may remove their masks. Masks are required in the Festival Gardens whenever you are not seated at your table.
What other safety protocols have been put in place?
a. There will be no exhibits in the Hall this year as physical distancing is a challenge in this building
b. There will be no café in hall, but the Homecraft team will be taking advanced orders of Apple Dumplings and pies.
c. Online virtual tickets are the preferred purchasing option, but tickets can be purchased at the ticket trailer using debit or credit only. No cash will be accepted at the ticket trailer.
d. Enhanced safety and cleaning protocols for our cleaning teams
e. Hand sanitizers are located at every entrance and exit to buildings and throughout the grounds.
f. Re-entry will not be available this year and stamps will not be issued at the exit to manage capacity.
Special Events and Entertainment
Robertson's Amusements (Midway)
Opens Friday 5:00pm-11pm
Saturday/Sunday 11am-11pm
Monday 11am-4pm
☀
Agricultural Awareness Tent
(starting Saturday)
☀
Antique Tractor Display
(starting Saturday)
☀
Festival Garden
(starting Friday 5:00pm)
Friday October 8, 2021
★
Truck Pull
(Track 5:00pm)
♛
Ambassador Competition
(Outside Stage 5:00pm)
♫
Campfire Poets
(Festival Garden 7:00pm)
Saturday October 9, 2021
★
Horse Pull
(Track 12:00pm)cancelled due to weather
★
Tractor Pull
(Track 6:00pm)
♫
Brown's Garage
(Festival Garden 7:00pm)
Sunday October 10, 2021
★
Ontario Xtreme Cowboy
(N. Horse Ring 9:00am)
★
Drive In Bingo
(Infield of Track 7:00pm)
separate ticket or add on to admission ticket required
♫
Practically Hip
(Festival Garden 7:00pm)
Monday October 11, 2021
★
Demo Derby
(Track 11:00am)
NEW DAY/TIME for 2021 ONLY
Demo Area
Baby Chicks & Different Breeds of Chickens
Rabbits
Dairy Cow / Calf
Beef Cow / Calf
Pigs
Horses (different breed each day)
Sheep
Goats
Farm Products Tent
Wellington Milk Producers
Maple Syrup Producers
4th Line Cattle Company
Credit Valley Farms
Midway operated by Robertson Amusements
No pre-sale ride tickets offered this year, and no wristband Friday
Ride tickets are priced as follows:
$1.75 per ticket
16 for $25
26 for $40
Most rides require 1 to 3 tickets per person
Midway Hours
Opens Friday 5:00pm-11pm
Saturday/Sunday 11am-11pm
Monday 11am-4pm
Daily Events Schedule
4:00pm
GATES OPEN
5:00-11:00pm
Robertson's Amusements (Midway)
Festival Garden
4:45pm
Homecraft Awards (Outdoor Stage)
5:00pm
★ Truck Pull (Track)
5:00pm
♛ Ambassador Competition (Outdoor Stage)
7:00pm
♫ Campfire Poets (Festival Garden)
ALL DAY
Robertson's Amusements (11am-11pm)
Festival Garden (11am-11pm)
Ag Awareness Exhibits
Antique Tractors
8:00am
♞ Hunter Show (N. Horse Ring)
9:00am
Antique Tractors
10:00am
♫ The Rogersons (Outdoor Stage)
Jersey Show (Show Barn)
11:00am
EAS Horse Heritage Awards Ceremony (Ag Awareness Tent)
Baby Show (Outdoor Stage)
Sheep Shearing Demo
12:00pm
Fire Guy (Outdoor Stage)
♞ Horse Pull (Track)cancelled due to weather
1:00pm
Junior Dairy Show (Show Barn)
Kids Pedal Pull (Outdoor Stage)
Pet Show (Outdoor Stage)
Sheep Shearing Demo
2:00pm
♫ Bryce Butcher (Outdoor Stage)
3:00pm
Fire Guy (Outdoor Stage)
Sheep Shearing Demo
4:00pm
♫ Bryce Butcher (Outdoor Stage)
5:00pm
Fire Guy (Outdoor Stage)
6:00pm
★ Tractor Pull (Track)
7:00pm
♫ Brown's Garage (Festival Garden)
ALL DAY
Robertson's Amusements (11am-11pm)
Festival Garden (11am-11pm)
Ag Awareness Exhibits
Antique Tractors
8:30am
♞ Welsh Ponies (Delaney Ring)
9:00am
♞ Ontario Xtreme Cowboy (N. Horse Ring)
4H Poultry Show (Show Barn)
Antique Tractors
10:00am
Rabbit & Cavy Show (Show Barn)
Antique Tractors
11:00am
Fire Guy (Outdoor Stage)
2:00pm
Kids Pedal Pull (Outdoor Stage)
7:00pm
★ Drive In Bingo (Infield of Track)
separate ticket or add on to admission ticket required
♫ Practically Hip (Festival Garden)
NOTE: looking for demo derby? Please see Monday!
ALL DAY
Robertson's Amusements (11am-4pm)
Festival Garden (11am-4pm)
Ag Awareness Exhibits
Antique Tractors
9:00am
♞ Open Horse Show (N. Horse Ring)
10:00am
Open Junior Beef Show (Show Barn)
Goat Gaggle (Outdoor Stage)
11:00am
★ Demo Derby (Track)
NEW DAY/TIME for 2021 ONLY
12:00pm
Goat Gaggle (Outdoor Stage)
3:00pm
Goat Gaggle (Outdoor Stage)
4:00pm
Midway, Festival Gardens & Fairgrounds Close
SEE YOU IN 2022!