Norfolk County Agricultural Society

MYTH: You have to be a farmer to enjoy the fair ❌🌾

FACT: The fair is for everyone! ✅🎡

Agriculture is at the heart of the Norfolk County Fair, but there’s so much more to experience. From live entertainment and delicious food to midway rides, vendors, competitions, exhibits, and making memories with friends and family — there’s something for everyone to enjoy. ❤️

Whether you’re a farmer, a city visitor, a longtime fair fan, or attending for the very first time, you’re part of what makes the fair special. 🌾✨

What’s your favourite part of the fair? Let us know below! 👇

🌟 COMMUNITY SHOUTOUT! 🌟

It’s Ribfest weekend! 🐷🔥🍖 Head down to the Norfolk County Fairgrounds and enjoy a weekend full of delicious food, live entertainment, family fun and all things BBQ!

Let’s show some love to the organizers, vendors and competitors who help make events like this happen right here in Norfolk County. ❤️

📍 Norfolk County Fairgrounds
📅 August 28th - 30th

Grab your crew, bring your appetite and come out to support Norfolk County Ribfest! 🙌

More than a sponsorship, it’s an investment in our community. 🌾❤️

We’re proud to have Nova Mutual Insurance join us as the new Presenting Sponsor of the Norfolk County Fair.

Their support helps ensure this important tradition continues to thrive for generations to come, bringing families, friends, agriculture and community together year after year.

Thank you, Nova Mutual, for helping us keep the Fair growing! 🎡

Nova Mutual Insurance

No words needed… we want to see your fair day told in emojis only! 🎡✨

Was your day filled with 🎢 rides, 🍟 fair food, 🐴 animals, 🎤 entertainment, or something completely different?

Drop your emoji story in the comments below 👇

Bonus points if we can guess your perfect fair day! 😉

The fair brings out some unforgettable moments… and this one needs a caption 😂🎡

Your mission: Caption this photo! 👇

🌾✨ AG ADVENTURES KIDS CAMP IS HERE! ✨🌾

We’re squeezing in a little extra summer fun! ☀️

Join us for our limited-time Ag Adventures Kids Camp, a special pop-up experience where kids can create, explore & get ready for the fair! 🎨🐄🚜

Over two half-day sessions, kids will have the chance to:
🌱 Explore the fairgrounds
🎨 Create homecrafts they can proudly enter into the Norfolk County Fair
🐴 Discover some of what goes on behind the scenes at the fair
✨ Make memories and have some summer fun!

Sign up: https://forms.gle/JZC3f5s2migGeHJ26

📅 Tuesday September 1st & Thursday September 3rd
⏰ 9AM-12PM
📍 Norfolk County Fairgrounds

Space is limited, so don’t miss this special summer opportunity! 🌾

Come create something for the fair, explore the grounds, and join the Ag Adventures! 🐮🎨

📱🚜 Myth vs. Fact 🚜📱

❌ Myth: Farmers don't use technology.

✅ Fact: Modern agriculture is powered by innovation! Today's farmers use a wide range of technologies, including GPS-guided equipment, drones, weather monitoring systems, soil mapping, and precision agriculture tools to help them make informed decisions and use resources more efficiently.

Agriculture continues to evolve, combining generations of farming expertise with cutting-edge technology to help feed a growing population.

The next time you picture a farmer, think beyond the tractor, today's farmers are also data analysts, problem-solvers, and technology users. 🌾💻

🎟️ ADVANCE TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🎟️

The wait is over! Advance tickets for the 2026 Norfolk County Fair are officially available online! 🎡🐴🌾

Get your tickets ahead of time so you’re ready for all the rides, food, agriculture, entertainment, and fair traditions you know and love. ❤️

📅 October 6–12, 2026
🎟️ Get your advance tickets online now!
norfolkcountyfair.com

Who’s ready for Fair Week?! 👀🎉

NEWS: The Norfolk County Agricultural Society is proud to welcome Nova Mutual Insurance as the new Presenting Sponsor of the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show.

For more than 185 years, the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show has brought the community together to celebrate agriculture, youth achievement, competition, entertainment and the traditions that make Norfolk County special. Welcoming more than 110,000 visitors annually, the Fair remains one of Ontario’s premier agricultural fairs and one of Norfolk County’s most recognized community traditions.

Today’s launch marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

The five-year partnership will see Nova Mutual integrated throughout the Fair experience, including Nova Mutual Day on Saturday, prominent recognition throughout Fair week, community engagement opportunities and a featured role in Saturday evening’s headline concert.

Nova Mutual’s commitment will also extend beyond Fair week, supporting future initiatives focused on strengthening the Fairgrounds and its role as a year-round community gathering place.

🌲 Come join the adventure with 1st Simcoe Scouts! ⚜️

Looking for a fun, hands-on program where your child can build confidence, make new friends, learn new skills and create lasting memories? Scouting has something for everyone!

📅 Parent Information Night: Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6 PM
📍 Junior Farmers Building, Norfolk County Fairgrounds

Weekly meeting times:
🦫 Beavers | Ages 5–7 | Thursdays, 6–7 PM
🐻 Cubs | Ages 8–10 | Thursdays, 7–8:30 PM
⚜️ Scouts | Ages 11–14 | Thursdays, 7–9 PM
🌲 Venturers | Ages 15–17 | Thursdays, 7–9 PM

Come out to the information night and discover what 1st Simcoe Scouts has to offer. 💚

📞 For more information, call or text 226-931-9850