The Queens County Fair will be returning to the Fredericton area this October, welcoming fall with a bevy of traditional attractions.
The fair aims to highlight local agriculture while also offering entertainment for everyone. Light and heavy horse shows are one of the main attractions, with equestrian exhibitions taking place throughout the weekend. Local horse owners can enter their steeds into competitions and games. Young attendees can get up close to horses and other animals with at the livestock exhibits.
There will be a carnival-style midway and rides, with favourites including Zero Gravity, the Ezpo Wheel and the traditional merry-go-round. This year will feature a number of new rides and attractions. Visitors can also participate in traditional games, including the new QCF Washer Toss tournament, where players throw mechanical washer rings and aim to get them closest to a target. Players enter in teams and can win cash prizes.
The County Fair will include musical performances at night, including a country-themed double-header featuring The Martin Boys and The Divorcees. Fairs like this typically use poster printing and local media advertisements along with other methods to help raise awareness among the community. Other planned activities include hauling matches, an antique tractor display, and woodsman’s competitions.
The 2025 Queens County Fair will take place at 20 Court House Rd in Gagetown in the Fredericton region from October 2 to 5.
