Visitor Information

Event Schedule

• Will be posted in September 2020

General Information

• Cash back (ATM) is available from any World’s Finest Shows midway ticket booth
• An ATM is available in the Exhibition Hall

First Aid/Lost Children/Police/Fire/EMS

• Located all weekend at the Giant Flag Pole near parking at the North end of the Grounds

When

• Friday, October 9, 2020 – Monday, October 12, 2020
• Thanksgiving Weekend

Where

• Brigden Fairgrounds, Brigden, ON
• GPS Address: 2435 Courtright Line, St. Clair, ON
• Google Maps Link

Admission

• Adults: $10.00    Friday only: $5.00 until 5pm / $10 after 5pm
• Elementary School Aged: Free

Parking

• 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

Midway/Rides

• By World’s Finest Shows
• Opens Daily At 10:00 AM
• Closes Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 PM (but may close earlier depending on the number of visitors in the midway). Closes Monday at 4:30 PM
• If you prefer to purchase Advance Tickets in person, they will be on sale on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 until 5 p.m. – ONE DAY ONLY for IN PERSON.
• Generally, kids rides take 2 coupons per rider and adult rides take 3 coupons per rider
• Online Coupon Special – Now until Thursday, Oct 10 at 11:59pm – visit worldsfinestshows.com
  • You will be presented with “Download” link(s) upon completion of your order. The download links will also be within the confirmation email you receive after purchase.
  • NOTE: If your tickets do not arrive in your inbox, please check your Spam/Junk folder(s) as sometimes our emails end up there.
  • For those asking about the savings….. Normal Pricing would be:
    • Single coupons $ 2
    • 10 coupons $ 18
    • 22 coupons $ 36
    • 40 coupons $ 55

Monster Truck Rides None For 2019

• Running Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Located inside the main entrance

Mini Train Rides Pending For 2020

• Running Saturday, Sunday and Monday around the grounds

Child Identification Program Pending For 2020

• Running Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm
• Located under the flag beside the OPP Trailer

Helicopter Rides Pending For 2020

• Running Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Located in the back (east) of the parking lot
• For an approx. 6 minute ride the cost per person is $60 per adult, $40 for children 12 and under and it’s a 3 passenger helicopter. (Prices updated October 2019)
• Payment is made prior to boarding — no advance tickets. Cash, Visa or Mastercard accepted — no debit available.

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
• Pastry and ice cream making demonstrations
• Lunch Counter Hours
  • Friday/Saturday/Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Monday: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Building Hours

• Friday & Saturday – Open at 9:00AM and Close at 8:00PM
• Sunday – Open at 9:00AM and Close at 6:00PM
• Monday – Open at 9:00AM and Close at 4:30PM
• Exhibit Removal Begins No Earlier Than 4:30PM

Fairgrounds Map – Click to Enlarge