Saanich Fair 2026: Dates, Location & What to Expect in Saanichton, BC

The Saanich Fair 2026 takes place September 5–7, 2026, at the Saanich Fairgrounds in Saanichton, British Columbia, on the Saanich Peninsula just north of Victoria. One of Greater Victoria’s longest-running community traditions, the Saanich Fair combines agriculture, livestock, entertainment, food, competitions and midway rides into a three-day Labour Day weekend celebration.

Whether you live in Greater Victoria, are visiting Vancouver Island, or are considering moving to Saanich or the Saanich Peninsula, the Saanich Fair is a great opportunity to experience the agricultural and community-oriented side of the region.

When Is the Saanich Fair in 2026?

The 158th Saanich Fair is scheduled for September 5, 6 and 7, 2026, over the Labour Day long weekend.

Saanich Fair 2026 Details

• Dates: September 5–7, 2026
• Location: Saanich Fairgrounds
• Address: 1528 Stelly’s Cross Road, Saanichton, BC
• Region: Central Saanich, Saanich Peninsula
• 2026 Theme: “Small But Mighty,” featuring Mini Horses

The fair is organized by the North & South Saanich Agricultural Society, which dates back to 1868.

Where Is the Saanich Fair?

The Saanich Fair is held at the Saanich Fairgrounds in Saanichton, a community within the District of Central Saanich on Vancouver Island.

The location makes the fair convenient for residents throughout Victoria, Saanich, Cordova Bay, Sidney, North Saanich and the surrounding Saanich Peninsula.

For people who are new to Greater Victoria, it is also an excellent excuse to explore the Peninsula and discover just how quickly Victoria’s urban neighbourhoods transition into farmland, acreages, equestrian properties and rural communities.

What Is There to Do at the Saanich Fair?

The Saanich Fair is an agricultural fair, but there is much more to see than farming exhibits.

Visitors can expect a combination of livestock, agricultural displays, homegrown produce, horticulture, competitions, food vendors, live entertainment, family activities and midway rides.

Agriculture remains an important part of the event, giving visitors an opportunity to see animals and learn more about farming on the Saanich Peninsula.

For families with children, the combination of animals, entertainment and amusement rides makes the fair an easy Labour Day weekend activity close to Victoria.

How Much Does the Saanich Fair Cost?

The Saanich Fair currently lists general admission at:

• Adults: $12
• Children ages 6–12: $6
• Children under 6: Free

Midway rides require separate tickets.

Admission prices, entertainment schedules and operating hours can change, so visitors should check the official Saanich Fair website at SaanichFair.ca before attending.

Why Is the Saanich Fair Important to the Saanich Peninsula?

The Saanich Fair has been part of the community since 1868, making it one of the region’s longstanding annual traditions.

Its history reflects something that people unfamiliar with Greater Victoria don't always realize: agriculture is still an important part of the Saanich Peninsula.

Travel north from Victoria through communities such as Gordon Head and Cordova Bay and the landscape gradually changes. Central Saanich and North Saanich offer farms, equestrian properties, acreages, roadside produce stands and large rural properties alongside traditional residential neighbourhoods.

The Saanich Fair celebrates that agricultural heritage while bringing residents from across Greater Victoria together for the Labour Day weekend.

What Is It Like to Live Near the Saanich Fairgrounds?

The communities surrounding the Saanich Fairgrounds offer a different lifestyle from more urban areas of Victoria.

Central Saanich is particularly attractive to buyers looking for a combination of rural surroundings and access to everyday amenities. Housing ranges from traditional single-family homes and newer developments to larger properties, acreages and rural estates.

Neighbouring North Saanich offers an even more rural atmosphere in many areas, while nearby Sidney provides shopping, restaurants, services and a walkable seaside town centre.

Residents can still access downtown Victoria while enjoying the beaches, trails, farms, parks and open spaces that characterize the Saanich Peninsula.

Is the Saanich Fair Worth Visiting?

If you are looking for things to do in Victoria or Saanich over the Labour Day weekend, the Saanich Fair is absolutely worth adding to your list.

It offers something increasingly rare: an event that brings together the urban and rural sides of Greater Victoria in one place.

You can see livestock, learn about local agriculture, enjoy the midway, grab something to eat and experience a community tradition that has been taking place on the Saanich Peninsula for more than 150 years.

Thinking About Living in Saanich or the Saanich Peninsula?

Events such as the Saanich Fair provide a glimpse into what makes Greater Victoria's individual communities so different from one another.

From the established residential neighbourhoods of Gordon Head and Cordova Bay to the farms and acreages of Central Saanich and North Saanich and the seaside community of Sidney, buyers can choose from remarkably different lifestyles within a relatively compact region.

As a Victoria BC REALTOR®, I help buyers understand not only the properties available but also the neighbourhoods, amenities and lifestyle that come with them.

If you're considering buying a home in Saanich, Central Saanich, North Saanich or elsewhere in Greater Victoria, I'm happy to help you explore which community best fits the way you want to live.

Dawn Stokkeland, REALTOR® | eXp Realty
Victoria, BC & Surrounding Areas
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