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. 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 include:
Friday, August 8th
- 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 9th
- 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 10th
- 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 website or follow them on Facebook for event updates.
Written by: Kennedy Freeman
