
Important Notice for Prize Payouts!
Due to the postal strike, prize payouts from the 2025 Markdale Fall Fair can be picked up at the Adam Hill Building at King Edward Park (75 Walker St, Markdale) on:
Thursday October 2nd from 5pm to 8pm
Saturday October 4th from 9am to 12pm (noon)
Thank you for your cooperation and patience!

Markdale Fall Fair Update!
Thank you to our sponsors and donators.
Special Thanks to:
– Grey Highlands Public Library
– Municipality of Grey Highlands
– Maxwell Sheds
– Grey Northern Powerline Inc.
-Rural Net
– Ice River Sustainable Solutions
– Snider’s Sydenham Auction and Appraisal Services Inc. / Rockford Auction Centre
their support enabled the Markdale Agricultural Society to pivot and reimagine this year’s fair. Thank you!!
50/50 Lottery Winner Drawn!
Huge Thank You to everyone who supported our 50/50 Lottery Draw by purchasing tickets. We are so proud to announce we sold over $4400 worth of tickets, which gave a jackpot of $2242.50 to the winner.
Click the link below for the winning ticket!
Who We Are
The Markdale Agricultural Society is a vibrant community of volunteers who share a profound passion for agriculture and our local area. As a volunteer-run organization, we dedicate ourselves to nurturing and promoting agricultural awareness, while also enhancing the quality of life within our community. Our volunteers are the heart of our society, bringing together diverse experiences and a shared commitment to stewardship, conservation, and community enrichment. The Markdale Agricultural Society is dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation of agriculture and enhancing the quality of life for those in our agricultural community. Our mission is centered on understanding and addressing the unique needs of the agricultural sector through innovative programs. We host engaging agricultural exhibitions with competitions and award prizes to celebrate excellence in farming practices. Additionally, we are committed to the conservation of natural resources and the beautification of our rural landscape. We actively support and provide venues for community activities that enrich rural living.
Our Sponsors







































Our Fall Fair
Our 167th Markdale Fall Fair, on August 22nd-23rd, was a great success! Thank you to our Sponsors, Donators, Board Members, Ag Society Members, and the local community for your continued and unwavering support.
We are proud to announce our 2025 Senior Ambassador – Brooke Thompson, and Junior Ambassador – Kadyn Den Haan.
Celebrating the Bounty of Grey County
Ambassador Competition

Become a Vendor
Interested in registering as a vendor at our next Fall Fair? From food trucks to special attraction performers, we’d love to see you at the fair.
Our Board of Directors

Wayne Shier

Elaine Smyth

Reuben McCallum

Ruth Ann Hellyer

Heather McTaggart

Nancy Strutt

Megan Teeter

Janie Hanna
Cultivating Community, Harvesting Tradition
Markdale Agricultural Society
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