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.

In 2025 the fair takes place on July 26th and 27th. This year’s theme is Barnyard Boogie.

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 2025 the fair takes place on the weekend of July 26th and 27th. Saturday hours last year were from 10:00 am until 10:30 pm, whereas Sunday hours were from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. 2025 details are to be confirmed.

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 was the live music and entertainment schedule for the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest in 2024. The 2025 lineup will likely be comparable.

(Note: Schedule times, performer and concert details were 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

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 2024 the rides were 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 were 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.

Hours and ticket prices for the 2025 event are to be confirmed.

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 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.