The Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo is a country fair and agricultural exhibition that features farm animals, concerts and antique displays in early August.
In 2025 the fair celebrates its 153rd year. It’s dates will likely be August 8th to 10th (because it always happens on the weekend after BC Day). Other events that happened that same weekend last year include the Chilliwack Corn Maze, Abbotsford Airshow, and Brewhalla New Westminster. There is also the Shipyards Night Market in North Vancouver, BC Dumpling Festival in Coquitlam, African Descent Festival and a variety of other events.
To learn about the above and other events happening this month, see our August Calendar of Events. To learn about the Chilliwack Fair and Rodeo, continue reading.
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. Chilliwack is close to 100 kms from downtown Vancouver, or just over an hour’s drive (in good traffic).
Fair Hours & Admission
The Chilliwack Fair is usually 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 typically cost $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 to $10 for youth ages 10 to 18. A pass for the whole weekend can cost $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 bouncy castles, as well as cooking and live art demonstrations. There’s also mini golf, a parkour course, carnival games and more. Visitors can enjoy laser tag, face painting and gold panning opportunities. 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 was just a partial schedule for 2024. See the official Chilliwack Fair website for full details.
All-day activities include inflatable play structures, parkour obstacles, gold panning, Stuffy Riders and more.
Friday, August 9th, 2024
- 9:00 am to 11:30 am – 4H Dog Ability
- 10:00 am to 7:00 pm – Vancouver Circus School
- 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Aces Flying Pig Races
- 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Imperial Parties Characters
- 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Steam Threshing Demo
- 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – ‘The Magic Guy’ Gary Savard
- 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm – Tanner Olsen Band (Concert)
- 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Shawn Austin (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 10th, 2024
- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm – Open Sheep Show
- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Chilliwack Pickleball Club
- 11:00 am to 11:30 am – Chilliwack Dance School
- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm – Chef Dez
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Duane Watson Band (Concert)
- 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm – Rodeo Show
- 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm – Stiletto (Concert)
Sunday, August 11th, 2024
- 9:30 am to 11:00 am – Extreme Cowboy Challenge
- 11:00 am to 11:45 am – White Thunder Dance Theatre
- 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm – Rodeo Show
- 2:30 pm – Kids Pedal Tractor Race
- 3:00 pm to 4:00 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. 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
For more information about the agricultural exhibition and competitions, see the Chilliwack Fair & Rodeo website.
To learn about events and other attractions in the community, visit the Tourism Chilliwack website.
To learn more about the region and other things to do in the area, click Chilliwack or the Fraser Valley.
For a list of other major events in the Lower Mainland, check out Vancouver’s August Calendar or click Festivals & Events.
Other events taking place in Chilliwack in August include the following:
