The Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo in early August is a country fair and agricultural exhibition that features farm animals, concerts and antique displays.
The fair celebrates its 153rd year in 2025. As it always happens on the weekend after BC Day, its dates this year are August 8th to 10th. Other events that same weekend include the Chilliwack Corn Maze, Abbotsford Airshow and BC Dumpling Festival.
Other events happening in the Fraser Valley later in August include Ribfest Langley, Symphony in the Park, and Bands on the Beach (all of which have free admission or admission by donation).
See our August Calendar of Events to learn about the above and other events happening this month. Continue reading to learn about the Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo.
This article includes the following information about the Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo:
Hours & Admission | Fair Activities | Fair Program Schedule | Chilliwack Rodeo | Atchelitz Pioneer Village | Other Information
The Chilliwack Fair in the Fraser Valley
The event takes place at Chilliwack Heritage Park at 7590 Lickman Road in Chilliwack in the Fraser Valley. The main entrance of the event is at 44140 Luckakuck Way. Chilliwack is close to 100 kms from downtown Vancouver, or just over an hour’s drive (in good traffic).
Fair Hours and Admission
The Chilliwack Fair is open from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm on both the Friday and Saturday, and from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on the Sunday.
Single day passes in 2025 cost $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $10 for youth ages 10 to 18. A pass for the whole weekend costs $30 and children ages 9 and under have free admission.
TIP: If you buy your tickets in advance you’ll save a couple of dollars most years.
Chilliwack Fair Activities
The Chilliwack Fair is a fairly typical small-town country fair so expect to see farm animals both outdoors and in buildings, vendors selling home and garden products, and country fair competitions. There are races, horse shows, agricultural demonstrations, magic shows and various forms of live entertainment.
At the fair there are also pony rides and inflatable structures, as well as cooking and live art demonstrations. There’s also mini golf, a parkour course and carnival games most years. Visitors can enjoy face painting opportunities too. Animals to look at on-site usually include everything from cows to chickens to llamas.
Fair Program Schedule
There are a ton of different activities and displays that take place at the fair. Below is just a partial schedule for 2025. All-day activities include mini games, an outdoor marketplace and more.
Friday, August 8th, 2025
- 10:00 am – Rolla Skate Club
- 10:30 am – Extreme Dogs
- 2:15 pm – Extreme Dogs
- 5:00 pm – Gary Savard (Magic)
- 6:00 pm – Extreme Dogs
- 6:30 pm – Country Cuties (Dance)
- 7:00 pm – Gary Savard (Magic)
- 8:00 pm – Country Cuties (Dance)
- 9:00 pm – Aaron Goodvin (Concert)
SUMMER FUN AT GREENDALE ACRES
Another fun place to visit in Chilliwack in the summer is Greendale Acres. That’s where you’ll find the Chilliwack Corn Maze which runs from August until October.
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
- 11:00 am – Chad Blackey (Concert)
- 11:45 am – Extreme Lumberjacks
- 1:00 pm – Dusty Boots Band (Concert)
- 1:30 pm – Chilliwack Gymnastics and Dance
- 3:00 pm – Chilliwack Gymnastics and Dance
- 3:45 pm – Extreme Lumberjacks
- 7:00 pm – Geoff Moore (Concert)
- 9:00 pm – Dirt Road Rebels (Concert)
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
- 10:00 am –Chilliwack Ringette Club
- 11:00 am – White Thunder Dance Theatre
- 12:00 pm – The Unbranded (Concert)
- 1:30 pm – Rodeo Show
- 2:00 pm – Silver Diamond Country Dances
- 3:00 pm – Arnie Leon’s Eagle Dance
Chilliwack Rodeo
At the Chilliwack Fair there is also a small rodeo which runs for a couple of hours each day.
The VIP Rodeo Section at the Chilliwack Fair offers a premium way to enjoy the BCRA Rodeo on Saturday and Sunday. Guests get reserved seating, exclusive bar service and early access.
The rodeo begins at 6:30 pm on both Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, with opening ceremonies at 6:00 pm on Friday, and wraps up with a 1:30 pm show on Sunday, August 10th. Tickets are $25 for VIP Rodeo access only and do not include entry to the fairgrounds.
Events at the Chilliwack Rodeo most years include bareback riding, barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and calf roping.
Atchelitz Pioneer Village
The Atchelitz Threshermens Association is an organization that preserves farm equipment and other artifacts of historical significance. The organization runs the Atchelitz Pioneer Village which features a small museum, displays of old agricultural equipment and an outdoor village featuring a collection of heritage buildings.
Admission to the Atchelitz Pioneer Village is by donation. Be sure to check it out while you’re at the fair.
Other Information
See the Chilliwack Fair & Rodeo website for more information about the agricultural exhibition and competitions.
Visit the Tourism Chilliwack website to learn about events and other attractions in the community.
Click Chilliwack or the Fraser Valley to learn more about the region and other things to do in the area.
Check out Vancouver’s August Calendar or click Festivals & Events for a list of other major events in the Lower Mainland.
Other events taking place in Chilliwack in August include the following:
