Maberly Fair

Maberly Fair is a traditional rural fair celebrating agricultural heritage, community culture, and small-town Ontario traditions within the Rideau Lakes cottage-country region. Held annually in the village of Maberly near Sharbot Lake and Perth, the fair attracts families, local residents, and tourists looking to experience authentic Eastern Ontario fairground entertainment. The fair typically features livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, artisan vendors, midway attractions, classic fair foods, live entertainment, tractor displays, and family-friendly programming. Visitors can enjoy horse shows, community contests, children’s games, and seasonal celebrations that highlight the area’s farming traditions and rural lifestyle. Maberly Fair appeals strongly to travellers exploring cottage-country communities because it offers a more intimate and community-focused atmosphere than larger commercial fairs. Seasonal food vendors, local crafts, and agricultural showcases help create an authentic small-town experience that reflects the region’s cultural identity. The event is especially popular during late summer and early fall when visitors combine the fair with scenic drives, lake vacations, camping trips, and fall-colour tourism throughout Frontenac County and the Rideau Lakes area.