Day one
Thursday 24
| 4:00 p.m. | Gates open |
|---|---|
| 5:00 p.m. | Homecraft judging |
| 7:00 p.m. | Opening ceremonies |
| Evening | Midway opens |
24 to 27 September 2026
Carp Fair 2026
Four days of livestock and homecraft judging, the parade, the midway and the grandstand at the Carp Fairgrounds — closing with the 50/50 draw on Sunday afternoon.
Provisional programme
The structure below shows how the four days run. Exact times and the full list of classes and attractions are confirmed by the fair committee and published closer to the date.
Day by day
Gates, judging, grandstand and the draw — in the order they happen.
Day two
Friday 25
| 9:00 a.m. | Livestock shows begin |
|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. | Midway and exhibition halls open |
| 4:00 p.m. | Junior department judging |
| 7:30 p.m. | Evening grandstand |
Day three
Saturday 26
| 10:00 a.m. | Parade through the village |
|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. | Heavy horse pull |
| All day | Produce and homecraft halls |
| 7:30 p.m. | Evening grandstand |
Day four
Sunday 27
| 9:30 a.m. | Church service on the grounds |
|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. | Exhibitor awards |
| 5:00 p.m. | 50/50 draw |
| Evening | Fair closes |
Visitor information
Getting to the grounds, and what to expect when you arrive.
Where it is
Carp Fairgrounds, 3790 Carp Road, Carp, ON K0A 1L0. The grounds are in the village of Carp, west of Ottawa.
Parking
Parking is on the fairgrounds. Details are published by the fair committee closer to the date.
Accessibility
Accessibility information is published by the fair committee before each fair.
The 50/50 draw closes the fair
The 2026 Carp Fair – JACKPOT is drawn at 27 September 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET on the grounds. You do not need to be at the fair to buy a ticket, and you do not need to be present to win.
Buy 50/50 tickets — from $5
Lottery Licence #RAF1560186. You must be 18 years of age or older and physically located in Ontario to purchase. Play responsibly — ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600.