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Navigate the Fairgrounds with Ease
Easily locate and explore your favourite events, exhibitions, and thrilling rides throughout the carp fairgrounds with our detailed fairgrounds map!
Free Parking is Available!
Parking on the fairgrounds is not permitted for any reason. However, we provide free general public, accessible, and VIP parking at the Parking Field located at 3629 Carp Road, Carp ON.
A complimentary bus shuttle service is also available on the following dates and times:
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Thursday 5-12
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Friday 830-1
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Saturday 830-1
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Sunday 830-7
The bus shuttles depart from the parking field to the fairgrounds at either Gate 2 or Gate 5. To return to the parking field, catch a bus shuttle from Gate 2 or Gate 5.
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Parking on the fairgrounds is not permitted for any reason. However, we provide free general public, accessible, and VIP parking at the Parking Field located at 3629 Carp Road, Carp ON.
A complimentary bus shuttle service is also available on the following dates and times:
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Thursday, September 21st:
5PM –11PM -
Friday, September 22nd:
8:30AM – 11PM -
Saturday, September 23rd:
8:30AM – 11PM -
Sunday, September 24th:
8:30AM – 7PM
The bus shuttles depart from the parking field to the fairgrounds at either Gate 1 or Gate 2. To return to the parking field, catch a bus shuttle from Gate 4 or Gate 5.
Other Amazing Activities to Do in Carp!
Explore Carp's charm with a range of activities waiting for you! From vibrant farmers' markets, and cozy restaurants, to scenic vineyards, museums, golf courses, fun bingo games, and more. It's all here for you to enjoy in this wonderful community.
For more information on the diverse activities you can do in Carp, visit the Village of Carp BIA website or the Village of Carp website
FAQs
Got Questions About Carp Fair? Check Out Our FAQs Below!
The Carp Fair 2026 will take place from September 24th to 27th, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you! Stay tuned for updates and upcoming events.
Carp Fair is located at 3790 Carp Road, ON K0A 1L0, Canada. It's easily accessible from major roads and highways.​
Yes! We offer a variety of parking options at Carp Fair, including general parking areas as well as shuttle services.
For sure! Carp Fair is a charming little town to enjoy a perfect day escape with plenty of delightful activities. Discover museums, restaurants, a microbrewery, a golf course, farmers markets, and more!
Visit our fair schedule page at Carp Fair to view the complete lineup.
Check Out the 2026 Fair Schedule
Discover an exciting array of events at Carp Fair: live entertainment, tractor parades, captivating horse shows and so much more! Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with fun and excitement.
All Weekend
Storybook Farm
Animal Petting Farm
All Weekend
W. Erskine Johnston Arena
Family Circle
All Weekend
Outdoor Tent - Storybook Farm
Agricultural Awareness
All Weekend
Exhibit Hall - By Gate 1
Homecraft Exhibits
All Weekend
Antiques Area - Behind Curling Club Arena
Working Antiques Displays
All Weekend
Behind Heavy Horse Ring - across from Show Barn
McLaughlin Clydesdale Heavy Horse Interactive Tent
All Weekend
Outside Argue Show Pavilion
Carp Fair General Store
Saturday - 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Sunday - 11am, 2pm, 4pmW. Erskine Johnston Arena
SuperDogs
Friday-Sunday
Outdoor Rink - Behind Arena
Aces Flying Big Races
3PM-4PM
Special Needs Midway Hour - Pre-registration required
6PM
Gates Open
7PM
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
Demolition Derby
6PM-11PM
Robertson Amusement Rides - $2.00 Rides
8PM-11PM
Beer Gardens Open - Live Entertainment (19+ Event - No additional ticket required)
8PM
Live Entertainment - The Ryans
9AM
Gates Open
9AM-11PM
Robertson Amusement Rides (Ride Bracelets)
9AM
Center Ring
Heavy Horse Halter Classes
8AM
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
Hunter Horse Show
10AM
Argue Show Pavilion
4-H Dairy Achievement Program
11AM
Argue Show Pavilion
4-H Beef Achievement Program
11AM
Antiques Area
Antiques Tractor Parade
1PM-6PM
Beer Gardens Open - Music by Pure Country 94 (All Ages Welcome - No Additional Ticket Required)
1:30PM
Argue Show Pavilion
Dairy Show: Holstein & Coloured Breeds Heifer Show
3PM
Goldie Mohr Barn
Goat Show
6PM-8PM
Beer Gardens closed for evening set up
6PM
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
Tom Bishops Wild West Show
7PM
Center Ring
Ontario Four Horse Hitch Series Finals Powered by Stinson Farms
7PM
Argue Show Pavilion
Heavy Horse Pull
8PM
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
Tom Bishops Wild West Show
8PM-1AM
Beer Gardens Open - Live Entertainment (19+ Event - Additional ticket required)
9PM
Beer Gardens
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Rainwater Whiskey
10:30PM
Beer Gardens
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Jade Eagleson
9AM
Gates Open
9AM-11PM
Robertson Amusement Rides
9:30AM
Western Horse Show
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
9:30AM
Heavy Horse Teams & Cart Classes
Center Ring
10AM
4-H Rabbit Achievement Program
Dome Barn
11AM
Junior Beef Showmanship - Hereford Charolais & Other Breeds to follow
Argue Show Pavilion
11AM
Tractor Balancing
Antiques Area
1PM
North American Classic 6-Horse Hitch
Center Ring
12PM
Live Music - Antiques
Antiques Area
12PM
163rd Carp Fair Ceremonial Parade
Center Ring
1PM-6PM
Beer Gardens Open (All Ages Welcome - No Additional Ticket Required)
1PM
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Kyle Felhaver Band
Beer Gardens
1PM
4-H Market Hog Achievement Program
Dome Barn
2PM
Live Auction
Antiques Area
3PM
Excavator Competition
Antiques Area
4PM
Live Music - Antiques
Antique Cavanagh Stage
6PM-8PM
Beer Gardens close for evening set up
6PM
Tom Bishops Wild West Show
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
7PM
Ottawa Valley Hitch Series Final - Powered by Stinson Farms
Center Ring
8PM
Lawn Tractor Pull
Argue Show Pavilion
8PM
Tom Bishops Wild West Show
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
8PM-1AM
Beer Gardens open - Live Entertainment (19+ Event - No additional ticket required)
9PM
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Small Town Socials
Beer Gardens
10:45PM
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Silver Creek
Beer Gardens
9AM
Gates Open
9AM-6PM
Robertson Amusement Rides
9AM
Center Ring
4-H Horse Achievement Program
10AM
Dome Barn
4-H Sheep Achievement Program
10AM
Argue Show Pavilion
Junior Beef Showmanship - Aberdeen, Simmental, Fullblood Simmental, Supreme Champions, Market Steers & Heifers to follow
10AM
Cole Family Light Horse Ring
Miniature & Pleasure Driving Horse and Pony Show
11AM
Argue Show Pavilion
Beef Show - Aberdeen Angus, Simmental, Fullblood Simmental, & Supreme, Market Steers and Heifers to follow
11AM
Antiques Area
Tractor Tow Competition
12PM
Antiques Cavanagh Stage
Live Music - Antiques
12PM
Dome Barn
Sheep Show
1PM
Center Ring
North American Classic 6-Horse Hitch
1PM-6PM
Beer Gardens Open - Music by Pure Country 94 (All Ages Welcome - No Additional Ticket Required)
2PM
Beer Gardens
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Custom 300
3:30PM
Beer Gardens
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: David Wilcox
4PM
Antiques Cavanagh Stage
Live Music - Antiques
4PM
Argue Show Pavilion
4-H Showmanship Showcase Showdown
5PM
Center Ring
50/50 Draw
6PM
163RD CARP FAIR CLOSE UNTIL NEXT YEAR!