Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge Country Fest

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest is a fair with amusement rides, farm animals and entertainment at the Albion Fairgrounds in Maple Ridge in July.

Admission is free and the event features a carnival midway and market vendors. There are also animal shows, antique tractors and other family-friendly things to see and do.

Other events that happen around the same time are the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival and Chilliwack Ribfest (the first of which features both ticketed and free concerts and the second of which has admission by donation).

See our July or August calendars to learn about what else is happening this time of year. Continue reading to learn about the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest.

This article contains the following information about Country Fest:

Where and When? | Entertainment Schedule | Amusement Rides | Tips & Advice | Other Information

Country Fair at the Albion Fairgrounds

The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest is an annual community event that celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2026! It’s been a staple in the community for well over a century.

At the fair there are usually local bands, a pie-eating contest, horse shows, a beer garden, food trucks, kids’ activities and even a community church service for those who are interested.

The fair also has sheep shearing and sheep dog demonstrations, market stalls and a magic show, plus a Ferris Wheel and other amusement rides most years.

The event is a pretty typical small town country fair with lots of farm animals and people from the community. If you’re in the area, it’s a fun place to check out.

This year the theme at the fair is “Party Like it’s 1901: 125 Years of Fair Fun”

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Where and When?

The Country Fest takes place at the Albion Fairgrounds at 23448 Jim Robson Way which is about 10 minutes southeast of downtown Maple Ridge. Some of the events and activities are outside and others are indoors.

In 2026 the fair is on the weekend of July 24th to 26th. Friday hours are from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, while Saturday hours are from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm. Sunday hours are from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.

Entertainment Schedule

Below is the live music and entertainment schedule for the 2026 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest (as of late June). More could be added as the event draws nearer.

(Note: Schedule times, performer and concert details are subject to change.)

Friday, July 26th, 2026

5:10 pm – Tyson Aubin Dance
5:45 pm – Danielle Ryan
6:15 pm – Lumberjack show
7:00 pm – Appaloosa

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

10:35 am – Welcome & Prayer with Kwantlen First Nation Elder Kevin Kelly
10:45 am – Mayor and MLA speech
11:00 am – The Wild Moccasin Dancers
11:15 am – Lumberjack show
12:00 pm – Downtown Bollywood
12:15 pm – Blueberry pie eating contest
12:45 pm – Young artist performances
1:30 pm – Bonnie Kilroe: Celebrity Imposters Show
2:15 pm – Lumberjack show
3:00 pm – BBQ contest
3:30 pm – Matt Kennedy
4:15 pm – Country Cuties Dance Team
4:35 pm – Dakota Pearl
5:20 pm – Country Cuties Dance Team
6:25 pm – SPURS Dance Team
7:00 pm – American Rock Legends
8:30 pm – Country Cuties Dance Team
9:00 pm – JoJo Mason

Sunday, July 26th, 2026

10:00 am – Church Service
11:45 am – Feelin’ Alright
12:45 pm – Lumberjack show
1:30 pm – Silver Diamond Line Dancers
1:45 pm – Blueberry pie eating contest
2:15 pm – Jackson Hollow
3:00 pm – Lumberjack show
3:45 pm – Silver Diamond Line Dancers
4:00 pm – BBQ contest
4:30 pm – The Rundown Band

In addition to the above, there’s also a public skate at Planet Ice on the Saturday from noon until 4:00 pm, and a home gardening exhibition on the same day from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. The exhibition runs again at the same time on Sunday, alongside the Gymkhana Games inside the horse ring from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Maple Ridge Country Fest Midway — Midway Rides at the Albion Fairgrounds

Amusement Rides

The midway at the event usually includes a Ferris Wheel, bumper cars and a small number of other typical amusement rides.

In 2026 the rides run from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm on the Friday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm on the Saturday, and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on the Sunday.

All-day ride wristbands typically cost around $38 on the Saturday and $28 on the Sunday. Individual ride tickets cost about $1.50 each. Little kid rides require three or four tickets and more serious attractions require between four and six tickets. Exact ticket prices for the 2026 event are to be confirmed as of late June.

Tips & Advice

Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your visit to the fair when you visit next time.

TIP #1: Amusement ride tickets are non-refundable, but also never expire.

TIP #2: The fair normally runs until 6:00 pm on the Sunday. Chances are pretty good, though, that the place will be fairly quiet around then, with the amusement rides finishing an hour or two earlier. The live music finishes at around 5:30 pm, so after that people will be starting to pack up.

TIP #3: It can get hot in Maple Ridge in late July, and there isn’t a lot of shade at the Albion Fairgrounds. Take a hat and sunscreen, plus drink lots of fluids to keep hydrated.

TIP #4: The beer garden is especially inviting for adults in hot weather. Just remember not to drink and drive – plan ahead how to get home.

TIP #5: There is on-site parking at the Albion Fairgrounds. The place can fill up, though. Arrive early and carpool if you can. There is also a fair bit of free parking at the Albion Sports Complex at 23778 104th Avenue. The sports complex is on the other side of the fairgrounds. It takes about three minutes to drive there, but it’s just a five-minute walk from there back to the fairgrounds. There is also sometimes a free shuttle service.