The annual Carberry Fair is returning to Manitoba on the first weekend of July 2026, bringing new competitive events to the historic fairgrounds located south of Fifth Avenue. Organized by the Carberry Agricultural Society, the event will now feature a corn hole tournament and a show and shine car event alongside its traditional agricultural programming.
These additions build on new activities introduced during the 2025 season. The fair remains a staple of the community, continuing a legacy that began in 1883. While the event celebrates local farming as its central focus, it offers a variety of entertainment including heavy horse competitions, beef shows, and home living exhibits.
The fairgrounds themselves are home to the Carberry Agricultural Society Display Building, an octagonal structure built in 1893 that is recognized for its unique historical significance in the province. Maintaining such a tradition requires significant coordination, with about 10 core board members managing different sections of the fair and relying on local volunteers to keep operations running smoothly.
Under the leadership of President Alan Christison, the society faces the ongoing challenge of rising costs for attractions and prize payouts. Despite these pressures, the organizers remain focused on keeping the event affordable for local families who attend each year to participate in the concerts, parades, and agricultural displays.
