CALEDONIA—The 2025 Caledonia Fair delivered unforgettable fun this past weekend for thousands of families from Haldimand and beyond.
From Thursday, September 25 through Sunday, September 28, 2025, tens of thousands of people poured through the gates to enjoy everything the fair has to offer – from traditional agricultural exhibits, 4-H showmanship, and midway rides to live music, local food, homecrafts, and family fun. Sunny skies and warm autumn temperatures set the stage for a perfect fall fair weekend.
“We are absolutely thrilled with how this year’s fair turned out. From the incredible weather to the enthusiastic crowds and the hard work of our volunteers, everything came together beautifully,” said Caledonia Agricultural Society President Jodie Easson.
CALEDONIA—Cayuga Secondary School, McKinnon Park Secondary School in Caledonia, and Dunnville Secondary School showing their best teamwork during the Highschool Challenge on the evening of Friday, September 26, 2025 of the Caledonia Fair. —Haldimand Press photo by Sonny Pirrera. 
Ella Hedley showing her heifer in the conformation class. Ella’s heifer won Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Project Animal in the Haldimand 4-H Beef Club show on Saturday, September 27. 
CALEDONIA—River Range Dairy of Caledonia (Jeff and Becky Smith and family) preparing for the heavy horse show on Saturday, September 27 at the Caledonia Fair. River Range Dairy took first in this class. 
Cassa from Mount Hope sits in the OPP miniature cruiser, which was part of the Touch a Truck area on Sunday, September 26. 
Emily of Caledonia with a rubber duckie that might win her a prize in the midway. 
Aspen and Brian of Burlington after a win on the midway, ready to ride the ferris wheel. 
2025-2026 Paris Fair Ambassador, Grace Aulsebrook-Smith, and 2025-2026 Caledonia Fair Ambassador, Zoë Tjepkema, visiting the Squire McKinnon Barn and all the animals inside. 
Aliyah of Cayuga representing Squirrelly Acres of Burgessville in the Youth Driver Class in the heavy horse show on Saturday, September 27.
Behind the scenes, volunteers were the heartbeat of the Caledonia Fair, from planning the event to running competitions and exhibits to maintaining the fairgrounds throughout the weekend. Their passion and commitment not only preserve local traditions but also ensure each visitor has a safe, memorable, and welcoming experience.
“It’s a true reflection of what a community can accomplish when we work together. On behalf of the Agricultural Society, I want to thank everyone who came out to support the fair – your energy and participation are what make this event so special year after year,” Easson continued.
The much-loved High School Challenge drew plenty of cheers and school spirit from the crowd. Students from local high schools showcased their teamwork, energy, and determination as they faced off in friendly competition. Cayuga Secondary School emerged as the 2025 champion.
A highlight of the weekend was the Fair Fortune 50/50 draw, which reached an incredible total prize value of over $100,000. This draw is part of a collaborative effort among seven of southern Ontario’s top fall fairs: Caledonia, Paris, West Niagara, Binbrook, Ancaster, Norfolk County, and the Rockton World’s Fair.
With every ticket purchased, fairgoers not only got the chance to win big, but also helped support important causes like local agricultural education, environmental conservation, and the arts.
The prize value will continue to grow as the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show approaches October 7-13 in Simcoe.
