FAMILY SHOWS

Live magic, circus acts, and crowd favourites the whole family will love. Six shows, all included with your Fair admission — no extra charge.

Family Shows

Live magic, circus acts, and crowd favourites, the whole family will love. Six shows,
all included with your Fair admission — no extra charge.

A cartoon dog riding a unicycle and juggling colorful balls.

Canine Circus

Rescue dogs doing things you won't believe. Tricks, stunts, and tail-wagging entertainment for the whole family. Daily.

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A cartoon pig with pink skin, big ears, a curly tail, and a friendly expression.

Aces Flying Pig Races

Hilarious, fast, and impossibly cute. Three races every day. Pick your favorite!


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A magic trick with a black magician's hat, a magic wand, and sparkling stars.

Grand Illusion Show Featuring Aaron Matthews

Big-stage magic, live comedy, and audience participation. As seen on Disney+ and Canada's Got Talent.

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Colorful clown riding a unicycle, wearing a jester hat and polka dot clothes.

Circus Surreal 

A full circus experience inside the Expo Centre. Stunning acts, non-stop energy, and multiple shows every day.

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A cartoon clown juggling colorful balls against a black background.

DOO-DOO THE CLOWN

Canada's favourite clown. 30+ years of laughs. As seen in Billy Madison. Strolling daily, stage shows on weekends.

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Illustration of an ice hockey player in purple, wearing helmet and gear, in a skating pose with hockey stick.

THE HOCKEY CIRCUS SHOW

Acrobatics, juggling, and hockey stunts rolled into one arena-rocking show. For fans and non-fans alike.

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Grandstand Motorsports

Monster trucks, FMX stunts, and demolition derby at the Grandstand. Four events,
all included with your Fair admission — no extra charge.

A neon-style illustration of a person wearing a helmet falling onto a yellow bicycle.

FMX World Tour Show

Death-defying motocross stunts, including the legendary Backflip. Inside the Grandstand. Two nights only — Sept 17 & 18.

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Stylized illustration of a rugged off-road vehicle in purple and white, positioned against a black background.

Monster Madness

10,000 lbs of monster truck chaos at the Grandstand. Wheelies, freestyle, and Canada's #1 female truck SABOTAGE. Sept 12, 19 & 20.


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Silhouette of a person wearing a helmet riding a scooter.

FMX Showcase

Four elite riders. Daily stunts throughout the Fair. Monday and Tuesday shows add a BMX twist.

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Illustration of two purple cars colliding, with a burst effect at the impact point.
Illustration of two purple cars colliding, with a burst effect at the impact point.

DEMOLITION DERBY

Traditional derby, Figure 8 derby, and multiple heats across three nights. Last car running wins. Sept 11, 13 & 16.

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STIHL Timbersport

The STIHL Canadian TIMBERSPORT Championships is the most important event of the year for any competing athlete — and only the best are invited. Three days of competition across Pro Men, Pro Women, and Rookie divisions. Six disciplines. One shot at a World Championship spot. FREE with fair admission.

Strolling ACTS

Roaming performers bring surprise and laughter wherever they go.
Find them anywhere on the fairgrounds — three times a day, every day of the Fair.

Line drawing of a bathtub with a showerhead, bubbles, and a floating soap bubble, all in purple outline.

THE BATHTUB SINGER

A clawfoot tub, floating bubbles, and big anthems. She strolls the Fair three times a day — listen for the music.

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How to find them

Strolling acts don't have a fixed stage — they roam the entire fairgrounds. Check the daily schedule board for approximate locations; just keep your eyes open. They'll find you.

Outline illustration of a person playing a large drum, holding drumsticks, dressed in a jacket and pants, colored in purple.

BANDALONI THE ONE MAN BAND

One person, one Granpod, unlimited laughs. Find him strolling the grounds three times a day.

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Ready to see the show?

All shows are free with Fair admission. Tickets start at $15 in advance.

★ Kids 10 & under FREE · Adults 65+ FREE ·