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Brooklin Spring Fair

Where people come to celebrate agriculture, community, and fair! Held the first weekend in June, it is a cherished tradition that brings our community together.

Did you know that the Brooklin Spring Fair started in 1911? It was a one day event held by community residents on the site of Grass Park in Downtown Brooklin. The Fair was originally held on May 24 to showcase the highest quality of livestock in all of Southern Ontario. The local youth participated in running races and other sporting events. Fair day finished with a community dance. Admission to e

arly Fairs was .25c for adults, .10c for children, .25c for rigs and .50c for cars. In 1914 the Fair moved to Meadowcrest Farm (Meadowcrest Subdivision) which was owned by John Vipond. Our first President was the Great-grandfather of Gary Young, Thomas Hall, who was a farmer in Brooklin. During the First World War, the Board donated all Fair proceeds to the Red Cross to support our soldiers. Since 1921 the Fair has been operating at its current location, Luther Vipond Memorial Arena and Community Park. Some of the long standing families involved with the Fair include: Batty, Ormiston, Vipond, Grandy, Duff, Patterson, Medland, Disney, Jackson, Holliday, and Dryden. One of the highlights of 1923 was that members of the Fair Board and community residents collected field stones and constructed the Park’s stone entrance gates. These still mark the entrance of the Community Park on Winchester Rd. Sporting activities in the 30s and 40s expanded to include lacrosse, football, and softball games as well as horseshoe pitching. The Fair grew to a two day event, held the first weekend in June because it usually rained on May 24. The construction of a new arena in 1948, allowed for more indoor events such as the Ladies and Children’s Exhibits and a Fiddle Competition. In the 70s, the Fair expanded to three days adding Bed & Bathtub Races, Square Dancing, Police Tug of War, Horse Pull, and a rabbit show. Our ’Dairy Princess Competition’ has evolved and today is called the ‘Brooklin Spring Fair Ambassador Contest’ which allows for both male and female participants. The Brooklin Spring Fair expanded to its current four day format in the early 1980s. It now includes a Midway, Demolition Derbies, a Truck and Tractor Pull and other entertainment. For the last 12 years the Fair has organized a fun, interactive Education Day for local Grade 3 students to learn about agriculture and conservation. Each year over 30,000 people enjoy the Fair. Our remarkable success and longevity can be attributed to the efforts and dedication of many volunteering individuals, community organizations and generous sponsors.

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

The Brooklin Spring Fair family is deeply saddened by the passing of Rebecca English, one of our former Fair Ambassadors.

Rebecca will always hold a special place in the history of our Fair and in the hearts of those who had the opportunity to know her. We are grateful for the time she spent representing the Brooklin Spring Fair and for the memories she helped create along the way.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Rebecca’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Forever a part of our Brooklin Spring Fair family. 🤍

08/24/2026

🎉 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AMBASSADOR, SAMANTHA! 🎉

We are so incredibly proud of Samantha for placing TOP 7 in this year’s CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Program! 👑💙 What an amazing accomplishment and such a wonderful way to represent the Brooklin Spring Fair!

And congratulations to Olivia from Lindsay Ex on becoming this year’s CNE Ambassador of the Fairs! 👑 We wish you an amazing year ahead in this incredible role!

Please join us in celebrating both of these amazing ambassadors! 👏✨

Brooklin is so proud of you, Samantha! 💙🐄

08/21/2026

GOOD LUCK, SAMANTHA!

The Brooklin Spring Fair is so proud to cheer on our Ambassador, Samantha, as she heads to the CNE to compete in the Ambassador of the Fairs Program! 🎡🐄👑

Samantha, we know you’ll represent Brooklin and our fair family with so much pride, enthusiasm and heart. Enjoy every moment, make memories, and most importantly—have fun! ❤️

We’re all behind you and cheering you on every step of the way! 🎉

Good luck, Samantha! Bring a little bit of Brooklin with you! 🍀💙

BrooklinProud

07/19/2026

Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦

Nothing says summer quite like a cold ice cream on a warm day... especially at the fair! ☀️🎡

Now we have an important question...
🍫 Chocolate
🍦 Vanilla
🍓 Strawberry
🌈 Something a little more adventurous?

Tell us your go-to ice cream flavour in the comments! 👇 Bonus points if you share your favourite fair ice cream memory.

07/14/2026

Apparently today is Cow Appreciation Day, and here at the Brooklin Spring Fair, we never shy away from appreciating our cows!

From the dairy or beef barn to the show ring, cows are an important part of our agricultural heritage and one of the many reasons we celebrate farming and rural traditions each year.

So today, we're giving a big shoutout to all the farmers, exhibitors, and of course, the cows that help make our fairgrounds a little more moo-velous.

Drop a 🐮in the comments if you'd stop to say hello to these fair favourites!

07/10/2026

🍟🎉 Happy National French Fry Day! 🎉🍟
Let's settle a fairground debate...
How do you like your fries? 👇

🧂 Classic
🍅 Loaded with ketchup
🧀 Covered in cheese
🍖 Fully loaded
🍟 Straight from the midway and too hot to eat right away

One thing's for sure—fair food just wouldn't be the same without a basket of fresh-cut fries! ❤️

Tell us your go-to fry order in the comments!

07/04/2026

Has it really been over a month since the 2026 Brooklin Spring Fair? 🎡💙

The rides have packed up, the grounds are quiet, and we've caught our breath—but we're still smiling as we look back on an incredible weekend filled with community spirit, friendly competition, laughter, and memories.

What's your favorite memory from this year's fair? Share it in the comments below! 👇

📷 Share your favorite fair photos with us—we'd love to see the fair through your eyes.

07/01/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

Today, we celebrate the people, communities, and traditions that make Canada such a special place to call home.

As we gather with family and friends, we are proud to be part of a community that values connection, volunteerism, agriculture, and local traditions—values that are at the heart of the Brooklin Spring Fair.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Canada Day filled with laughter, celebration, and plenty of red and white! ❤️🤍

Happy Canada Day from all of us at the Brooklin Spring Fair! 🍁

06/30/2026

🧵🎨✨ A look back at the incredible talent showcased in our 2026 Homecraft!

From beautifully decorated cakes and homemade preserves to stunning quilts, photography, artwork, knitting, and more, every display reflected the creativity, skill, and dedication of our exhibitors.

📸 Which Homecraft exhibit caught your eye this year? Or, if you entered, tell us what you exhibited—we'd love to hear about it!

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67 Winchester Road East
Whitby, ON
L1M1B5

Telephone

+19056557093

Website

http://www.brooklinspringfair.com/

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