Fair Hours
Friday - BUILDINGS CLOSED Free Admission to grounds; Midway opens at 4 pm
Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - 10am-4pm
Monday - 10am-4pm
Gate Admission
Children 5 and Under FREE
Elementary Students - $5.00
All others - $10.00
Tickets available online and at the Gate
Friday - BUILDINGS CLOSED Free Admission to grounds; Midway opens at 4 pm
Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - 10am-4pm
Monday - 10am-4pm
Gate Admission
Children 5 and Under FREE
Elementary Students - $5.00
All others - $10.00
Tickets available online and at the Gate
2025 Event Schedule
Parade
The Dorchester Fair parade is a time honoured tradition.
the parade leaves the Dorchester Arena at 10:30am on Sat October 11th and makes its way east on Hamilton Road to the Fairgrounds.
Fair Olympics
Get ready for the 2025 Fair Olympics at the Dorchester Fair!
Think your crew has the guts and grit to claim the top spot? We do! Gather your friends, co-workers, or family, bring your competitive streak (and your sense of humour) and dive into an afternoon of fun challenges.
Each team must have 5 players (All Ages)
The Dorchester Fair parade is a time honoured tradition.
the parade leaves the Dorchester Arena at 10:30am on Sat October 11th and makes its way east on Hamilton Road to the Fairgrounds.
Fair Olympics
Get ready for the 2025 Fair Olympics at the Dorchester Fair!
Think your crew has the guts and grit to claim the top spot? We do! Gather your friends, co-workers, or family, bring your competitive streak (and your sense of humour) and dive into an afternoon of fun challenges.
Each team must have 5 players (All Ages)
Chili Cook Off
Monday, October 13th
1st Prize: 15lbs of Ground Beef supplied by Breen Acres Family Farms Ltd.
2nd Prize: 5lbs of Ground Beef supplied by Breen Acres Family Farms Ltd.
Pre-registration is required.
Chili to be prepared offsite and delivered to the Dorchester Fair Beer Tent (4939 Hamilton Road, Dorchester between 3-3:15pm on Monday, Oct. 13th.
Each entrant must:
🌶️ Prepare one standard slow cooker of chili
🌶️ Provide chili recipe for display
🌶️ Submit registration by Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8pm
Monday, October 13th
1st Prize: 15lbs of Ground Beef supplied by Breen Acres Family Farms Ltd.
2nd Prize: 5lbs of Ground Beef supplied by Breen Acres Family Farms Ltd.
Pre-registration is required.
Chili to be prepared offsite and delivered to the Dorchester Fair Beer Tent (4939 Hamilton Road, Dorchester between 3-3:15pm on Monday, Oct. 13th.
Each entrant must:
🌶️ Prepare one standard slow cooker of chili
🌶️ Provide chili recipe for display
🌶️ Submit registration by Sunday, Oct. 12 at 8pm