The fair is going 177 years strong:
A time-honoured tradition in the town of Aylmer is back for its 177th year this weekend.
Running Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, the 2025 edition of the Aylmer Fair promises something for everyone—from midway thrills and cattle shows to food trucks, live entertainment and of course the demolition derby.
Daily admission is $10 for adults (13+), $7 for children ages 4–12, and free for kids 3 and under. A limited number of weekend passes are also available for $25 (adults) and $15 (children)—cash only. Parking is free.
Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, with a packed lineup of agricultural exhibits, a petting zoo, vendor marketplace, beer gardens, and food trucks running all weekend. There’s also a 50/50 draw, with proceeds supporting Elgin County Fire Prevention.
Daily Highlights:
Friday, August 8
Under 12 FREE until 6 p.m.
Midway: 2 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Banger Races: 6:30 p.m.
Free Escape Room: 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Beer Garden: 4 p.m.–midnight
Saturday, August 9
Elgin County 4-H Dairy Show: 10:30 a.m.
Midway: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Demolition Derby: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Dirt Bike Barrel Racing (afternoon)
Kids’ Demo Derby: 6 p.m.
Holstein Show: 6 p.m.
Rug Hooking, Spinning & Weaving: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Blacksmith Display: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Music by Felicia McMinn: 8 p.m.–11 p.m.
Beer Garden: 2 p.m.–midnight
Sunday, August 10
Midway: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Fire Muster & Games: 12 p.m.
Blacksmith Display: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Beer Garden: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
For the full schedule and more information, visit the Aylmer Fair’s official website or follow them on Facebook for event updates.