Fairs & Events

  • Celebrate Agriculture Gala

    October 24, 2019

    A night to celebrate agriculture in Durham Region!

    An evening to celebrate Durham’s agricultural roots! Those in the agriculture community are invited to come out and enjoy delicious food, entertainment, a silent and live auction and a chance to connect with friends in the community. The sixth annual Durham Farm Connections Celebrate Agriculture Gala will benefit agricultural awareness efforts in Durham Region.

    Stay tuned for more details about this exciting event!

  • Grade 3 Annual Event

    April 2, 2020 – April 4, 2020

    This fantastic Grade 3 Annual event, now in its 14th year, is organized and hosted by the dedicated volunteers of the agriculture and education communities. Grade 3 students from schools across Durham Region take part in a half-day program, learning from Durham Region farmers about where their food comes from.

  • Farm Connections Open House

    April 3, 2020

    cowsDurham Region residents are invited to attend the Farm Connections Open House on April 3, 2019, 4:30pm to 8:00pm at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena in Brooklin!

    This annual interactive event provides attendees with an opportunity to learn about agriculture through various stations, including meeting with farmers and livestock; as well as learning about dairy, beef, pork, poultry, sheep, land stewardship, vegetables, apples and crops.

    Bring the whole family and learn about agriculture in Durham Region. Meet local farmers and their animals, learn about how crops are grown and where your food comes from. Meet a Large Animal Veterinarian.
    Live demonstrations of sheep shearing, cow milking, and cheese making will take place every 15 minutes throughout the evening.

    Admission is free but donations non-perishable food item will be gratefully accepted on behalf of the local food bank

  • Brooklin Fair

    May 30, 2020 – June 2, 2020

    Durham Region is fortunate to be home to many exciting agricultural fairs, including some of the longest running fairs in Ontario!

    Visit the Brooklin Fair!

  • Blackstock Fair

    August 24, 2020

    Durham Region is fortunate to be home to many exciting agricultural fairs, including some of the longest running fairs in Ontario!

    Visit the Blackstock Fair!

  • Port Perry Fair

    August 31, 2020 – September 2, 2020

    Durham Region is fortunate to be home to many exciting agricultural fairs, including some of the longest running fairs in Ontario!

    Visit the Port Perry Fair!

  • Orono Fair

    September 5, 2020 – September 8, 2020

    Durham Region is fortunate to be home to many exciting agricultural fairs, including some of the longest running fairs in Ontario!

    Visit the Orono Fair!

  • Uxbridge Fall Fair

    September 6, 2020 – September 8, 2020

    Durham Region is fortunate to be home to many exciting agricultural fairs, including some of the longest running fairs in Ontario!

    Visit the Uxbridge Fall Fair.

  • Sunderland Fall Fair

    September 11, 2020

    Durham Region is fortunate to be home to many exciting agricultural fairs, including some of the longest running fairs in Ontario!

    Visit the Sunderland Fall Fair!

  • Beaverton Fall Fair

    September 13, 2020 – September 14, 2020

    Durham Region is fortunate to be home to many exciting agricultural fairs, including some of the longest running fairs in Ontario!

    Visit the Beaverton Fall Fair!

All about ...

Grain Farming

  • Generates 9 billion in economic output.
  • Six million acres farmed.
  • 97% of farms are family owned and operated.
  • Farmers rotate crops to keep nutrients in the soil.
  • Grains are used for both human and animal consumption as well as many other products you use everyday.