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
Adults - $10.00
High School Students - $10.00
Elementary Students - $5.00
Children 5 and Under FREE
Tickets available online and at the Gate

TICKETS

2026 EVENT SCHEDULE

Parade
The Dorchester Fair parade is a time honoured tradition.
the parade leaves the Dorchester Arena at 10:30am on Sat October 10th and makes its way east on Hamilton Road to the Fairgrounds.

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.

​1st Prize - $100 in GIFTCARDS to local businesses

EACH TEAM NEEDS:
5 Players (All ages welcome!)
1 Team Captain (our go-to contact by email) 
Team captains will receive full event details one week before the games begin - so rally your squad, pick a fun team name, and get ready to play, laugh, and maybe even take home the glory!

REGISTER - FAIR OLYMPICS

Chili Cook-off
Dorchester Fair Beer Tent
Monday, October 12th 
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1st Prize: 15lbs of Ground Beef
2nd Prize: 5lbs of Ground Beef

Pre-registration is required. 

REGISTER - CHILI COOK OFF