The Lundar Fair
The Lundar Fair is being held on the 3rd weekend of June.2024 Fair – Friday, June 14th & Saturday, June 15th, 2024
The Lundar Fair
The very first Lundar Fair was held in the fall of 1927. Apart from pausing from 1933 to 1953 for the great depression and World War II and for the Global Covid – 19 Pandemic in 2020 and 2021, it’s been held each year. Since then it’s grown into an event that the community looks forward to year after year.
The 70th Annual Fair will be held Friday, June 14th & Saturday, June 15th, 2024.
Admission Prices
Daily | Weekend | |
Adults | $10 | $15 |
17 & under | $5 | $10 |
12 & under | FREE (if accompanied by an adult) | FREE (if accompanied by an adult) |
Preschool |
FREE | FREE |
What’s at the Lundar Fair?
Our events and entertainment change each year, but here’s what you can expect from the Lundar Fair when you go.
Parade
The parade is always held on the Saturday morning of the event. The parade can be viewed along Main Street in Lundar, Manitoba.
The parade draws a wide variety of entries from decorated floats, cars & trucks, horses, decorated bikes, tractors & more.
New classes for 2024 are:
- Family/ New Float will be combined
- All Tractors will be combined
- Scooters, Mini Cars and Battery operated classes
- Antique Motorcycles 1999 and older
- Fancy Costume/Comic Costume
Organizations, Businesses and Individuals need to enter in advance. Fill out the form below to enter.
Tractor Pull
The Antique Tractor Pull is held later in the day on Friday and Saturday. Refer to the program for more information.
Tractor Pull enthusiasts from several communities gather to test both their driving skills and their tractor’s pulling capabilities.
If you’re interested in competing, bring your tractor to the weigh in. Tractors made before 1960 are accepted.
Commercial Vendor Section
Businesses, Crafters, Sales Representatives, Educational Displays & more are invited to book a booth at the Lundar Fair. There is a limited amount of indoor and outdoor booths available, so book early.
For visitors, the commercial display area is a great way to do some local shopping with crafters and independent sales representatives. Located inside the curling rink across from the Home Living Section.
Be sure to also check out the Agricultural Equipment and Services on display outside by the horse ring.
Fireworks
What’s a Fair without fireworks! Join us Friday evening at dusk 10:45 pm at the airstrip just west of town on PR 419.
Make sure to get there early for the best view.
Fireworks display sponsored by:
Baby Show
The Baby Show is held Saturday morning at 9:15 am in the curling rink.
Parents are welcome to enter their babies aged six to eighteen months in the baby show! Winners will be invited to ride on the float in the parade.
Every baby will receive a participation certificate and ribbon.
A trophy and ribbon will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place, in each class.
Class 1 – Girls, over six months and under 12 months
Class 2 – Boys, over six months and under 12 months
Class 3 – Girls, over 12 months and under 18 months
Class 4 – Boys, over 12 months and under 18 months
Class 5 – Girls 18 – 24 months
Class 6 – Boys 18- 24 months
Age requirement as of June 15th, 2024 – Sorry NO exceptions
Home Living Section Exhibits
Keeping up with tradition the Lundar Fair exhibits home living creations in a variety of categories.
Entries from the following classes are judged and displayed in the curling rink: Sewing, Crocheting, Knitting, Photography, Crafts, Home Baking, Canning, Horticulture & Junior Division. Viewing is opening Friday evening and all day Saturday.
We are pleased to have added new categories to our Home Living section. Be sure to look for the Sour Dough and Painted Rocks.
Have a look at our class sections under downloads and start preparing your entries now.
Cattle Classes
The first cattle classes were held in 1969 and continue today showcasing: Registered Beef Breed classes, a Jackpot Heifer show and Pee Wee Showmanship.
Junior Commercial Classes being held again in 2024.
Check out the Cattle Classes under downloads.
The Pen of 3 Heifers are 2023 purebred and/or commercial heifers, shown in pens.
A fun way to judge and you may win some $.
Public Judging is from 10 am – 4 pm Saturday by the Agri-Ed Centre.
Buy a ticket for the 50/50 Draw and vote for your pen of choice.
Come enjoy the MB Shorthorn Summer Show featured this year!
Horse Show
The Lundar Agricultural Society is a founding member of the North Interlake Show Circuit (NISC).
The Horse show has seen many changes over the years and it is always fun to watch the riders and their horses compete in variety of classes.
The 2024 Light Horse Show will be held on Saturday, June 15th starting at 9:00 am.
Horse Classes are under downloads. Be sure to check out the NISC page for rules & regulations.
Other Things at the Lundar Fair
Midway -We are pleased to welcome back Select Shows for another year. Come enjoy a variety of fun rides for the whole family. Tickets and wristbands are available to purchase.
Concerts – Each year the Lundar Ag Society invites different performers to the Lundar Fair. These include daytime shows and evening performances.
Beer Gardens – A place for adults to gather, enjoy a drink, and take in the music.
Family Friendly Activities – There are a variety of activities for kids and families. These change every year, so check the schedule for details.
New for 2024 is our Discovery Zone promoting agricultural fun and activities!
Grab a bite to eat – Food is sold on site and we also have a pancake breakfast and BBQ dinner you can attend.
Petting Zoo
Tiny Treasure Mobile Farm would love you to stop and see the new additions to their Tiny family.
Meet Abby and Zelda our friendly alpacas. Also Jack and Jimmy, their Welsh Harlequin ducks can’t wait to meet you.
Lundar Fair Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Sigfusson Northern Ltd – Fireworks
Sabados Industries
Farm Credit Canada
Access Credit Union
Randy’s Tire
JSK Mechanical
RM of Coldwell & Lundar All Canada Goose Shoot – Saturday Breakfast
Shachtay Sales & Service
Leo’s Sales & Service
Val Hallson & Family
John Cowden
Trailwood Enterprises
Coldwell Lundar Community Foundation Inc
Forbes Bros
Beaman Contracting Ltd
Metro Piling
Silver Sponsors
Roland Air Spray
R & F Freightways
K.J. Eavestroughing & Revolt Electric
Stu Patton
Deals for Days
Randy Moody
David Timer Chartrand
Sig Steel
Fred & Arla Brandson
Lundar Bull Sale
Reykdal Ag & Security
Paterson Grain
Mason Farms
Mazer Group
Lundar Napa Auto Parts & Autopro
Lambert & Mathews Racing Thoroughbreds
Inwood Feeds
Arborg Home Hardware Building Centre
Lundar Legion Ladies Auxiliary #185
Lundar General Store
Enns Brothers
Jason Goodman Construction
Freedom West Insurance
Lundar Innovative Supply