SEPTEMBER 9TH TO 11TH 2022
CRYSTAL PALACE, PICTON
Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs
“We can’t wait to welcome you to our 185th Picton Fair!”
SEPTEMBER 9TH TO 11TH 2022
Welcome to one of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs
Welcome to the home of one of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs, presented by the Prince Edward Agricultural Society (established 1831) and held annually at the Picton Fairgrounds in Prince Edward County, Ontario.
The first fair in Prince Edward County took place in 1836. Horse races and prize livestock were big draws. For decades, the fair opened with a parade of school children. Through the hard years of the Depression, the fair had to be cancelled but it has continued ever since as an annual event, and has remained a good, old fashioned country fair and a place for old friends to meet and new friends to be made.
From our historical Crystal Palace, (only one of it’s kind left in North America) to first class exhibits of homecrafts, woodcrafts, schools, cattle & horse shows, midway, live music in the Crystal Palace Community Centre All, and our popular “Rising Star” competition. Tractor pull, Demolition Derby & Lawn Tractor racing etc… At the Picton Fair you will find something for everyone and located just 2 hours from Toronto, 3 hours from Ottawa and Montreal.
Location/Times
Picton Fairgrounds
375 Main St. East
Hwy # 49
Picton
Ontario
Tickets
2022 Gate Admissions
- Adult: $10.00
- Student (13-17) $5.00
- Children (12 & under) Free
- Advance Adult Weekend Passes (3 day passes) $25.00 available at the Fair Office
(refer to fairbook for office hours) - ENTERTAINMENT: FREE
- ON GROUND PARKING: FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION
Watch this space for updates
Worlds Finest is now selling Advance Midway Bracelets for Unlimited Rides ( Fair admission rqd ).
Fair Memories
![Posted @withrepost • @foundationpecmh For 14 years, the Prince Edward Agricultural Society has been supporting our County hospital by putting their baking skills to the test.
After pivoting for two years due to COVID-19, the Picton Fair came back stronger than ever in 2022, and with it came the return of the beloved Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge. This event united dozens of bakers and bidders who demonstrated their community spirit, generosity, and commitment to Backing the Build for our new County hospital.
The Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge is an opportunity for businesses or individuals to put their culinary skills to the test by having their entries judged by local celebrities and then have their dessert auctioned off to raise funds to support the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF).
Seventeen entries were submitted and were judged by volunteers including Barbara McConnell, PECMHF’s board chairperson, Ken Menlove, PECMHF board member, and Jenn McKay with Cool 100.
Craig Carson was the volunteer auctioneer. His energy and enthusiasm were contagious amongst the crowd and resulted in this year’s event raising a record-breaking $7,005! These funds will support the major medical equipment purchases needed for the new hospital. Carson’s witty banter resulted in the best-in-show coconut cream pie auctioning off for $1,000!
To read more visit https://www.pecmhf.ca/picton-fair-bake-off-challenge-sets-record
[PHOTO] Pictured in front of Picton’s Crystal Palace from left: Tina Hiddink, secretary/treasurer for the Prince Edward Agricultural Society; Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson; Barbara McConnell, PECMH Foundation chairperson; Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation; Susan Harrington, vice president of the Agricultural Society; Larry Everall, president of the Agricultural Society and Briar Boyce, senior development officer with the PECMH Foundation.](https://pictonfair.ca/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
Directions
Head east on Market St toward Pinnacle St/ON-62 SFollow ON-62 S to County Rd 4 in Prince Edward County for 20km
Continue on County Rd 4. Take Old Belleville Rd to Picton Main St/County Rd 49 for 14km
The fairground is on your left
Follow Ontario 401 Express and ON-401 E to County Rd 40 in Quinte West. Take exit 522 from ON-401 E
Turn right onto County Rd 40 (signs for County Road 40 S/Wooler Road S) for 5.7km
Turn right onto Loyalist Pkwy/County Rd 33/Regional Rd 33 (signs for Picton) for 11.9km
Turn left onto Prince Edward County Rd 1 (signs for County road 1/Prince Edward/Scoharie Road) for 28.1km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Loyalist Pkwy/ON-33 E for 3.6km
ON-33 E turns slightly left and becomes Picton Main St/County Rd 49 (signs for County Road 49) The fairground is on your left
Follow Ontario 401 Express and ON-401 E to County Rd 40 in Quinte West. Take exit 522 from ON-401 E
Turn right onto County Rd 40 (signs for County Road 40 S/Wooler Road S) for 5.7km
Turn right onto Loyalist Pkwy/County Rd 33/Regional Rd 33 (signs for Picton) for 11.9km
Turn left onto Prince Edward County Rd 1 (signs for County road 1/Prince Edward/Scoharie Road) for 28.1km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Loyalist Pkwy/ON-33 E for 3.6km
ON-33 E turns slightly left and becomes Picton Main St/County Rd 49 (signs for County Road 49) The fairground is on your left