Every poster, notice and announcement for this year’s exhibition in one place — contests, new events, camping arrival days and thank-yous to the sponsors who make it possible. Click any poster to view it full size.
Our thanks to Go Powersports of Kentville for their generous donation of the SXS for the 2026 Queens County Fair.
Our Sponsors
Antique and classic vehicles are invited to enter the Annual Parade. This year’s theme is “Boots, Buckle & 140 Years of Country Pride.” Call the fair office at 902-682-2567 to enter.
Events Calendar
There will not be an ATM machine on our fair grounds this year. The nearest ATM is at the Clover Farm grocery store in Caledonia. Please plan to bring cash.
All Notices
Exhibitor campers only on Saturday, September 12th. All others arrive Sunday, September 13th or Monday, September 14th. Thank you for your cooperation.
Camping Info
A leaf is $20.00 and serves as a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed. We paint each leaf with their name, year of birth and passing, and their connection to the fair.
How to Order a Leaf
7:00 PM, organized by the NQ Fire Association and sponsored in part by Lantz Truck Body. To register contact Keegan Carver at 902-521-6107.
Fair Schedule
The fair office is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
All Notices
Open Farm Team and Open Single Draft, Harness & Wagon, at 12:00 PM following Best Matched Pair. These classes were missed on the printed schedule.
Fair Schedule
Sweet Sips is bringing their new fall menu to the fairgrounds for all five days of the exhibition.
Food at the Fair
Teams of 6 to 8 haul a tractor 100 feet on a 50-foot rope. Weigh-in 7:00–7:30 PM, event starts 8:00 PM in the Main Arena. Ages 16+.
Fair Schedule
Teams of three race a round bale to the white line and back in the Light Horse Arena. Ages 16+. Hay provided by New Grafton Cattle Company.
Fair Schedule
Bring your biggest pumpkin! Weigh-in is at 5:00 PM at the new Scale House.
All Notices
Balloon animals, laughs and photos on the grounds from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Kids & Family
$200 cash for Best Dressed Light Horse & Rider and $200 for Best Dressed Oxen & Teamster, sponsored by Broken Bow Livestock.
Fair Schedule
Entries accepted at the Main Building between noon and 6:00 PM. Prizes of $30, $20 and $10 for the top three loaves.
Food at the Fair
A timed obstacle course for you and your significant other, 7:00 PM in the Main Arena. Sign-up closes at 6:45 PM. Sponsored by S&J Transportation Systems.
Fair Schedule
Teams of three take on a hilarious farm obstacle course at 8:00 PM in the Main Arena. Sign-up closes 6:45 PM. Ages 16+. Sponsored by Kaulbach Family Funeral Home.
Fair Schedule
Three afternoons of Bingo from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Cards are 50¢ each and the winner takes 50% of all card sales.
Fair Schedule
The ultimate bite for glory at 2:00 PM. Youth Division ages 12–16 and Adult Division 17+. Sign up at the Main Building before the event.
Food at the Fair
Carnival games, prizes and a petting zoo with Nurturing Pastures in the Pavilion, 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Everyone is welcome.
Kids & Family