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.
In 2024 the fair happens on July 27th and 28th. That’s the same weekend as the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival, Mission Folk Music Festival, Uptown Live in New Westminster, and Chilliwack Ribfest. There is also the Steveston Grand Prix of Art in Richmond and Celebration of Light Fireworks in Vancouver. Also happening that week are free Winnie the Pooh Plays at Place des Arts in Coquitlam, plus lots of other fun things too.
To learn about what else is happening this time of year, see our July or August calendars of events. To learn about Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest, continue reading.
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 has been running for well over 100 years.
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, check it out!
Where and When
The event 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 2024 the fair takes place on the weekend of July 27th and 28th. Saturday hours are from 10:00 am until 10:30 pm, whereas Sunday hours are from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.
Since 2022, the fair has taken place at the same time and place as the European Festival. That means there’s even more things to enjoy! The European Festival offers a great variety of European foods, as well as live entertainment. Admission is also free!
Entertainment Schedule
Below is the live music and entertainment schedule for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest in 2024.
(Note: Schedule times, performer and concert details are subject to change.)
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
- 10:35 am – Welcome
- 10:45 am – The Wild Mocassin Dancers
- 11:20 am – Step By Sim & Dancemarch
- 11:40 am – Craig the Magician
- 12:15 pm – Blueberry Pie Contest
- 1:00 pm – Eurofest Flag Parade
- 1:30 pm – Craig the Magician
- 2:05 pm – Silver Diamond Line Dancers
- 2:25 pm – Craig the Magician
- 2:55 pm – Silver Diamond Line Dancers
- 3:15 pm – Blueberry Pie Contest
- 3:45 pm – The Tailfins
- 4:30 pm – Music Trivia and Prizes
- 4:45 pm – Jackson Hollow
- 5:30 pm – Country Cuties Dance Team
- 5:45 pm – The Appaloosa Band
- 6:30 pm – Country Cuties Dance Team
- 6:45 pm – Whiskey Blind Band
- 7:30 pm – Country Cuties Dance Team
- 7:50 pm – Karen Lee Batten
- 8:40 pm – Country Cuties Dance Team
- 9:00 pm – Chris Buck Band
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
- 10:00 am – Church Service
- 11:40 am – Threewheel Auto Jansz Band
- 12:25 pm – Music Trivia and Prizes
- 12:35 pm – Double Overtime Band
- 1:35 pm – Music Trivia and Prizes
- 1:55 pm – Totally Twain
- 3:30 pm – Blueberry Pie Contest
- 4:15 pm – Music Trivia and Prizes
- 4:25 pm – Eurofest Performance
Amusement Rides
The midway at the event usually includes a Ferris Wheel, bumper cars and a small number of other typical amusement rides.
In 2024 the rides are scheduled to run from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm on the Saturday and from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on the Sunday. The rides are also available from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, July 26th.
All-day ride wristbands typically cost $38 on the Saturday and $28 on the Sunday. Individual ride tickets cost $1.50 each. Little kid rides require three or four tickets and more serious attractions require between four and six tickets. Exact details for 2024 are TBC, but they should be pretty similar to last year.
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 technically 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 or so 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.
Other Information
To learn more about the event, click Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest.
For information about the region, as well as a list of other area events over the course of the year, click Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge.
For lists of other events taking place in the Lower Mainland, check out any of the following:
