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Saanich Fair Western Canada's oldest agriculture fair. The Saanich Fairgrounds has been home to the annual Saanich Fair since 1868.
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Held by the North and South Saanich Agricultural Society every Labour Day weekend, we invite you to come experience our fair.

🌱 The Future of Farming on Southern Vancouver Island Matters!🌽With the provincial election just around the corner, we in...
10/18/2026

🌱 The Future of Farming on Southern Vancouver Island Matters!🌽

With the provincial election just around the corner, we invite farmers, agricultural producers, ALR landowners, and everyone who cares about the future of local agriculture to join us for a special "Agricultural All-Candidates Forum".

📅 Thursday, October 22 7:00pm Start
📍 Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton

Co-hosted by the North & South Saanich Agricultural Society and the Southern Vancouver Island Farmers Institute, this nonpartisan forum will focus on the issues that matter to our agricultural community - from farmland protection and water availability to the economic viability of farming and the future of local food production.

We've invited political parties fielding candidates across the South Island to participate and share their positions and priorities on agriculture.

Come hear where the parties stand, ask questions, and help put agriculture front and centre in this provincial election.

🌾 Please share this invitation widely! The future of farming affects all of us.

📩 For more information, contact:
[email protected] or [email protected]



Conservative Party of BC
BC NDP
BC Green Party
BC
BC
Heritage Party of BC

A big thank you to British Columbia Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions for bringing the BC Fairs Learning...
10/17/2026

A big thank you to British Columbia Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions for bringing the BC Fairs Learning Exchange to the Saanich Fairgrounds!

It was wonderful to welcome representatives from agricultural fairs across British Columbia for an opportunity to connect, share experiences, exchange ideas and learn from some excellent presenters.

One of the biggest takeaways of Day 1 was a reminder that agricultural fairs are so much more than just a few days of fun each year. They bring communities together, celebrate agriculture and local traditions, support youth and volunteers, and create connections that have a lasting impact well beyond the fairgrounds.

Thank you to everyone who is attending and contributing to the conversations, and to BC Fairs for organizing such a valuable gathering. We are delighted to host you and look forward to Day 2, and to putting some of those great ideas into action!

🍂🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Saanich Fair! 🧡🍁Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate the people, fa...
10/11/2026

🍂🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Saanich Fair! 🧡🍁

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate the people, farms and traditions that make the Saanich Peninsula such a special place to call home.

We're fortunate to live in a community with such deep agricultural roots, where local farmers and producers work hard to grow the food we enjoy and help preserve the rural character of our beautiful Peninsula.

At the Saanich Fair, we're especially thankful for the farmers, exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors and community members who come together each year to celebrate our agricultural heritage and keep this cherished tradition going strong.

Wishing everyone across the Saanich Peninsula and beyond a happy Thanksgiving filled with good food, family, friends and gratitude for the community we share. 🧡

❤️ WE’D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK!Did you join us at the 2026 Saanich Fair this weekend? As we start looking ahead to next year...
09/09/2026

❤️ WE’D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK!

Did you join us at the 2026 Saanich Fair this weekend? As we start looking ahead to next year, we want to hear about your experience.

What did you love? What could we do better? What would you like to see at the Fair in 2027?

We’ve created a short Fairgoer Survey to gather all of your feedback in one place. If there’s something you’d like us to know, PLEASE SHARE IT THROUGH THE SURVEY - these are the responses we’ll be reviewing as part of our post-Fair evaluation and planning for next year's Fair.

👉 TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: https://forms.gle/6FEBMZ4p1Z1E1cr19

Thank you for being part of the Saanich Fair and for taking the time to help us make it even better. We can't wait to see you again Labour Day weekend 2027! ❤️

A huge thank you to the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council and their incredible parking crew for helping keep the Saanich Fair m...
09/08/2026

A huge thank you to the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council and their incredible parking crew for helping keep the Saanich Fair moving this weekend! ❤️

With a record around 48,000 people joining us over the three days - and the vast majority arriving by car - managing parking is no small job. Their hardworking crew did an incredible job welcoming Fairgoers, managing the enormous flow of traffic, and helping thousands of vehicles safely and efficiently make their way in and out of the Fairgrounds each day.

We are so grateful for this important partnership and for the fantastic team who helped make a very busy Fair weekend run smoothly.
HÍSW̱ḴE - thank you! 👏

09/07/2026

👑 What. A. Show.

Queen: It's A Kinda Magic absolutely rocked the Saanich Fair tonight! 🔥And the audience did too! ❤️

Were you there?! 🙌

🎡 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! 🎡The Saanich Fair opens THIS SATURDAY! Before you head our way, here are a few things that are hel...
09/04/2026

🎡 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! 🎡

The Saanich Fair opens THIS SATURDAY! Before you head our way, here are a few things that are helpful to know before you go:

🕘 Fair Hours
Saturday: 9 am–9 pm
Sunday: 9 am–9 pm
Monday: 9 am–5 pm
🎟️ Tickets: Buy your admission tickets online in advance and have your ticket/QR code ready when you arrive, or purchase admission at the gate.
💳 Payment: Cash, debit and credit cards are accepted at the gates. Individual food and marketplace vendors may have their own payment methods, and there are no ATMs on site.
🐶 Leave your pets at home. Dogs are not permitted on the Fairgrounds and must not be left in vehicles. Certified service animals are permitted.
🎒 Bag Checks: For the safety of our guests, volunteers, exhibitors and animals, bags may be subject to random inspection upon entry.
🚗 Parking is FREE! And new this year, we've divided our parking into three zones - Orchard & Berry Patch, Animals and Harvest - with matching signs throughout each area. Take a quick photo or make a note of the sign near your vehicle. Because after a full day at the Fair, “I'm pretty sure we parked over there somewhere…” isn't much help. 😂
🚲 Coming by bike? We have a FREE bike valet service available throughout Fair weekend.
🍺 Outside alcohol is not permitted, and the Fairgrounds are smoke and vape-free throughout the property.
👶 Families with little ones will find two Infant Maintenance Tents for feeding, diaper changes or simply taking a break.
🌦️ Rain or shine, the Fair goes on! Much of the Fair is outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
And that's just the quick version!

There's lots more helpful information on our Know Before You Go webpage, including ticket prices, accessibility, re-entry information, accessible parking and more:

👉 PLEASE READ ALL OF OUR KNOW BEFORE YOU GO INFORMATION HERE: https://saanichfair.ca/saanich-fair/vendors/know-before-you-go/

We can't wait to welcome you to the 158th Saanich Fair! ❤️🐴🌻
🎡 September 5–7

🌻 THE HEART OF THE SAANICH FAIR ❤️There is so much to see and do at the Saanich Fair, but at the heart of it all are the...
09/03/2026

🌻 THE HEART OF THE SAANICH FAIR ❤️

There is so much to see and do at the Saanich Fair, but at the heart of it all are the thousands of exhibits entered each year by members of our community.

Flowers and vegetables. Baking and preserves. Art, photography and needlework. Quilts and fibres. Field crops and giant pumpkins. Junior exhibits, 4-H, animals, agriculture and so much more.

And this year, entries are UP! 🎉 We have more than 6,000 entries coming into our departments this year.

Every single one represents someone in our community who grew something, raised something, baked something, made something, created something - and decided to bring it to the Fair. Thank you to every one of you who entered. ❤️ We hope even more of our visitors are encouraged by our exhibits to enter NEXT year!

But there is another enormous group of people behind all those exhibits. Our Department Convenors volunteer for months leading up to the Fair, organizing their departments, preparing classes and displays, coordinating entries and judging, and putting in countless hours to make their areas something special for Fairgoers to experience. And they are always happy to answer your questions!

And alongside them are so many volunteers who help receive entries, set up displays, assist with judging, answer questions and keep everything running throughout Fair weekend. And if you see one of them this weekend, give them a smile - they're some of the many people working hard behind the scenes who make the Fair happen. ❤️

To all of our Convenors and department volunteers: THANK YOU! The Saanich Fair simply could not happen without you. ❤️

And while you're exploring the exhibits this weekend, don't miss our History Room and Looking Back in Time displays. The History Room in particular is a really fascinating look into the history of Central Saanich and our community - and it's one of those places you can easily walk into for a quick look and end up staying much longer than you planned!

For 158 years, the Saanich Fair has been a place for our community to come together and share what we grow, raise, make, bake and create. We're so excited to see what you've brought us this year. 🌻🥕🎨🧵🐑🐴

🎡 Saanich Fair • September 5–7

🐴 BIG HORSES, SMALL BUT MIGHTY MINIS - AND LOTS TO SEE! 🐴Whether you're a lifelong horse lover or just curious to see wh...
09/03/2026

🐴 BIG HORSES, SMALL BUT MIGHTY MINIS - AND LOTS TO SEE! 🐴

Whether you're a lifelong horse lover or just curious to see what's happening, you'll want to spend some time at the Saanich Ring this weekend!

Over all three days of the Fair, the ring will be busy with an amazing variety of horses, riders and performers.

⭐ Stellar Steppers
🤸 Manestream Vaulters
🤠 Coastal Cowgirls
🐴 Our Small but Mighty Mini Horse Show, with driving, jumping and more
🏇 And our Main Horse Show, featuring both English and Western riding classes

And don't just watch from the sidelines! There will also be opportunities to meet and greet some of the minis and horses throughout the weekend. ❤️

We are very grateful to Crockatt Contracting, our generous Saanich Ring sponsor, for helping us bring all of this equestrian activity to Fairgoers this year. Their support helps keep the Saanich Ring a busy and exciting part of Fair weekend and all year round, and we sincerely thank them for supporting the Saanich Fair and our community.

From tiny hooves to talented riders and everything in between, there will be lots to see in the Saanich Ring! 🐴❤️

🎡 Saanich Fair • September 5–7

Address

1528 Stellys Cross Road
Saanichton, BC
V8M1S8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

250-652-3314

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