180th Richmond Fair Sept. 19-22 at the Richmond Fairgrounds

4 min read September 19, 2024

The 180^th Richmond Fair is taking place at the Richmond Fairgrounds Sept. 19-22.

Each year the fair features events such as agricultural shows, demolition derby, live entertainment, rock climbing, games, rides and more providing days worth of fun and entertainment for the whole family.

It promotes agricultural awareness within the City of Ottawa, a city with the largest agricultural land base and agricultural economy in Canada. The fair offers a venue for those in the community to showcase their arts, crafts, livestock, produce, and much more!

Over 30 different committees are involved in planning the Richmond Fair and other fair sanctioned events hosted on the fairgrounds throughout the year.

The Richmond Fair is supported through fundraising events, donations and partnerships from individuals and businesses throughout our community.

Richmond Fair Schedule

Thursday, September 19th:

Gates and midway open at 4:00pm;

Lawn tractor pull at 7:00 pm and

Outdoor entertainment from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Friday, September 20th:

Gates open at 10:00 am and the young children-related entertainment starts at Kiddyland as well as in the Agricultural Awareness building;

The results of the Homecraft competitive exercises are on display as of 10:00 am in the Richmond Curling Club Arena;

The Open Junior Dairy Show starts at 10:00 am and the Dairy Pre-4H class starts at 11:30 am;

Seniors are invited to attend the Fair starting at 11:00 am;

The Tea Room is opened in the Dining Hall from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm;

The midway opens at 12:00 pm;

The Open Dairy Show starts at 1:00 pm;

The Pavilion bar opens from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm;

The famous Demolition Derby starts at 7:00 pm; and

The outdoor entertainment starts at 7:00 pm until 12:00 am.

Saturday, September 21st:

Gates open at 9:00 am and the young children-related entertainment starts at Kiddyland as well as in the Agricultural Awareness building;

At 10:00 am, the Saddle & Harness Horse Show as well as the Heavy Horse Show line classes commence;

At 10:00 am the Homecraft displays open in the Richmond Curling Club Arena;

At 11:00 am the annual Richmond Fair Parade starts from the South Carleton High School and makes its way to the Fairgrounds;

The midway opens at 11:00 am;

The Tea Room is opened in the dining hall from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm; At 1:00 pm the Heavy Horse Show hitch classes start in the big Heavy Horse Show ring;

From 1:00 to 7:00 pm the Pavilion bar is open; and

The evening entertainment tent is open from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am.

Sunday, September 22nd:

Gates open at 9:00 am and the young children-related entertainment starts at Kiddyland as well as in the Agricultural Awareness building;

4-H Beef Showmanship starts at 9:00 am

The Open Horse & Pony Show starts at 9:30 am while the Miniature Horse Show starts at 10:00 am;

At 10:00 am the Homecraft displays open in the Richmond Curling Club Arena;

At 10:30 am, the non-denominational church service commences in the Pavilion;

The Sheep Show starts at 10:30 am in front of the Heavy Horse Barn;

The Beef Cattle Show starts at 11am

The midway opens at 11:00 am;

The Tea Room is opened in the dining hall from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm;