compete or PERFORM ON THE CAROUSEL STAGE
Be a Part of our Community Celebration
Western Fair Wants You!
A returning favourite – the community stage, returns as The Carousel Stage! Find daily entertainment with competitions and live performances that will keep the whole family smiling! From corn shucking to fiddle stepping - there’s something for everyone! Join us daily and be part of the excitement, or sign up to compete and take the stage yourself!
Plus - prizes for first, second, and third are up for grabs! Stay tuned for more details!
daily fair competitions
Friday, September 11 @ 6:30 PM
Knot So Fast -Contestants will need to untie knots from a length of rope as fast as possible - Fastest time wins!
Saturday, September 12 @ 6:30 PM
Poop the Potato: Participants race to carry a potato from a chair to a bucket, between their legs, in this funny group game. The first team to have everyone successfully deposit their potato and return wins, creating memorable moments for families or parties. (Teams of three)
Sunday, September 13 @ 6:30 PM
Cow Call Idol: Contestants will have to do their best impression of everyone's favourite barnyard animal. Most lifelike wins!
Monday, September 14 @ 6:30 PM
The Shuck Stops Here: Contestants will need to shuck cobs of corn as quickly as possible in a series of rounds.
Tuesday, September 15 @ 6:30 PM
The Great Mom Holler: Contestants will be judged on their best "Moooom!" to get her attention - Judged on volume, clarity, and humour (Ages 6-12)
Wednesday, September 16 @ 6:30 PM
Pair Pressure: Contestants will be faced with a basket of mixed socks and must race to find all the perfect pairs as fast as possible!
Thursday, September 17 @ 6:30 PM
Hammer Time: Armed with nothing but a hammer, contestants must race to drive nails through a board - fastest time wins!
Friday, September 18 @ 6:30 PM
Whisker Wars: Do you have impressive facial hair? Groom it, style it, decorate it, and show it off! Judged on complexity, originality, and accuracy.
Saturday, September 19 @ 6:30 PM
The Big Peel: Contestants will need to peel apples as quickly as possible in a series of rounds.
perform with your group on stage
We are looking for performances to dazzle and entertain fair-goers this year! All performances will take place on the new Carousel Stage in the J-AAR Expo Centre lobby, and will have a 45 minute time block. All performers will receive free entry to the 2026 Western Fair on the day of their performance.