NO DOGS, PETS OR ANIMALS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS, UNLESS REGISTERED FOR EXHIBITING OR SHOWING. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GIVEN FOR WORKING SERVICE ANIMALS. Due to recent regulatory amendments to O. Reg 567 (Rabies Immunization) under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Moore Agricultural Society reserves the right to request immunization records while on the grounds. [click to read more]
- 2025 Fair Dates – When is the 2025 Brigden Fair?
- Thanksgiving Weekend. – Friday, October 10th – Monday, October 13th.
Location – how do I find Brigden Fairgrounds?
- Brigden Fairgrounds: 2435 Courtright Line, Brigden, ON N0N 1B0
- Office: Moore Agricultural Society, 2976 Brigden Rd, Brigden, ON N0N 1B0
- Google Maps Link
Hours – what hours is the fair open?
- Exhibit Buildings
- Friday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Monday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Homecraft Lunch Counter in Exhibition Hall (Arts & Crafts Building)
- Friday/Saturday/Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Monday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
- World’s Finest Shows Midway
- See below under midway details
ATM – is there an ATM available?
- Cash back is available from any of the World’s Finest Shows midway ticket booths
- An ATM is available in the noth end of the Exhibition Hall (arts and crafts building)
- Point of Sale available at the entry gates & at the Homecraft Fair Kitchen
Admission – how much does it cost for entry?
- Friday: $5.00 until 5pm / $20 after 5pm
- Saturday-Monday: $10/ Adult
- Elementary School Aged Fri-Mon: Free
Where can I find First Aid/Lost Children/Police/Fire/EMS?
- All are located at the Giant Flag Pole near the parking at the north end of the fairgrounds
Parking – where can I park?
- Free parking on the fairgrounds
- Please park on the fairgrounds instead of on the town streets
- People mover wagons are often available for those with walking difficulties
- Handicap parking is available near the buildings
Information about helicopter rides
Zimmer Air Services Inc.
Helicopter Rides & Safety
$85 Per Adult (Ages 12 and up)
$65 Per Youth (under 11 years old)
(Cash, MasterCard, or Visa Accepted) We will accept U.S. money at par
It is not safe for toddlers to be in the helicopter. Youth who are tall enough to sit in a booster-style seat in their car are able to take a helicopter ride. A Booster Seat is available to keep seat belts off their neck and to allow the youth to see out of the window.
The pilot makes the final decision on passenger seating and may refuse certain passengers for weight or other safety issues.
Friday: noon – dusk
Saturday: 9 am – dusk
Sunday: 9 am – dusk
Monday: 9 am – 4 pm
**weather dependent**
Details for the following will be posted once they become available:
- Midway information
- Child Identification Program
Junior/Fruits & Vegetables Building
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- School Displays
- Educational Features
- 4-H & Junior Farmers Displays
- Heaviest Pumpkin
- Giving Back to the Community
- Industrial Arts
- Home Department – Canning
Exhibition Hall/Brigden Fair Lunch Counter
- Crafts
- Quilts
- Flowers
- Baking
- Photography
- Youth Classes
- Brigden Fair Lunch Counter with homemade pies and lunch
- Lunch Counter Hours
- Friday/Saturday/Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Monday: 9:00am – 3:00pm