Annual General Meeting January 17, 2023
The Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society will host it's Annual General Meeting on Tuesday January 17, 2023, at 7:30pm.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 519-364-4443.
2023 Hanover Fair - August 12 & 13!
Come to the Hanover Fair August 12 and 13!
Homecraft Competitions - Ambassador Competition - Livestock Shows
Heavy Horse Pull - Live Entertainment - FREE Family Fun and Children's Entertainment
Chain Saw Carving Demonstration
Thursday August 3, 2023 TENTATIVE
Family night at the Hanover Drive-In - $10.00 per car sponsored by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society. Come early – games, face painting, lots of family fun!
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday August 10, 2023 | |
6:00pm-9:00pm | Homecraft & Junior Exhibitors drop off exhibits and entry forms ~ Exhibit Hall |
Friday August 11, 2023 | |
9:00am-Noon | Judging of Homecraft & Junior Exhibits ~ Not open to the public |
Saturday August 12, 2023 | |
10:00am-4:00pm | Exhibits open for viewing ~ Exhibit Hall |
10:00am-8:00pm | Grand River Inflatables - fun for all ages |
10:00am-4:00pm | FREE Children’s Activities and Agricultural Education in the Children’s Tent ~ Infield |
11:00am-6:00pm | Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack |
10:00am | Hanover 4H Sheep Club Achievement Day ~ Barns south of track |
11:30am-1:00am | Food Booth by Serendipity Eatery |
12:00pm | Registration for Horseshoe Tournament ~ Contact Josh Ziegler 519-889-0930 ~ Horseshoe pits south of racetrack |
12:30pm | Judging of Brown Swiss 4H Show Begins, Open Show at 1:00pm ~ barns south of track |
1:00pm | Invitational Youth Sheep Show ~ barns south of track |
1:00pm | Judging of Jersey Show ~ barns south of track |
1:00pm | Horseshoe Tournament begins |
1:00pm | Registration for Pet Show ~ Children’s Tent |
1:30pm-1:45pm | Pet Show begins |
2:00pm – 1:00am | Beer Garden Open |
4:00pm-6:00pm | Tug-of-War Competition |
6:00pm | Crowning of 2023/2024 Ambassadors |
6:30pm–1:00am | LIVE MUSIC EVENT |
Sunday August 13, 2022 | |
9:30 - 10:30am | Registration for Beef Show |
11:00am-3:00pm | Grand River Inflatables |
11:00am-3:00pm | Exhibits open for viewing ~ Exhibit Hall |
11:00am-1:00pm | Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Racetrack |
11:00am | Judging of Beef Cattle ~ Barns south of racetrack |
11:00am | Teddy Bear Picnic in the Children’s Tent |
11:00am-3:30pm | FREE Children’s Activities and Agricultural Education in the Children’s Tent ~ infield |
11:30am-3:00pm | Food Booth by Serendipity Eatery |
12:00pm – 3:00pm | Beer Garden Open |
1:00 pm | Heavy Horse Pull ~ on Racetrack in front of Grandstand |
2:00pm | 4H Supreme Showman |
3:00pm | Exhibitors ~ Removal of Exhibits from In Exhibit Hall |
2022 Fair Book & Class Lists
Download Here!
Printed copies available for pickup at:
Hanover Raceway
Hanover P&H Centre
Hanover Public Library
North Wellington Co-Op Hanover
(complete fair book)
Individual Class Lists and Entry Forms
Homecraft Class List includes:
Class F Roots, Fruits & Vegetables
Class G Flowers
Class H Culinary Arts
Class I Home Canning
Class J Home Crafts
Class K Developmentally Challenged
Class L Antiques
Class M The Young at Heart
Class N Woodworking
Junior Prize List includes:
Class 4 Junior Vegetables
Class 5 Junior Flowers, Plants & Arrangements
Class 6 Toddler
Class 7 Preschool
Class 8 Kindergarten
Class 9 Grades 1 & 2
Class 10 Grades 3 & 4
Class 11 Grades 5 & 6
Class 12 Grades 7 & 8
Class 13 OAAS Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition
Class 14 Amateur Photography Grades JK to 1
Class 15 Amateur Photography Grades 2/3
Class 16 Amateur Photography Grades 4 to 6
Class 17 Amateur Photography Grades 7/8
Class 18 Junior Specials
Class 19 High School Grades 9 to 12
Livestock Competitions
IMPORTANCE NOTICE RE: LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS
All exhibitors will be required to sign a Liability Waiver before entering any livestock competitions. The waiver will be included on the back of the entry forms. We encourage you to view the waiver prior to fair weekend for your information.
Ambassador of the Fair

Ambassador Competition
This could be you!
Senior Ambassador (Ages 17-21)
Junior Ambassador (Ages 10-14)
Li’l Ambassador (Ages 7-9)
- Senior Ambassador is awarded a $2000 scholarship towards post secondary education at the end of their reign
- Contestants must reside in the Town of Hanover, West Grey or Brockton (the former Bentinck and Brant Townships)
- Each contestant will be required to complete an interview, Jr. and Sr. Contestants will also prepare a 2-3 minute speech on one of the following topics: Urban Agriculture, Youth and their role in agriculture, Agriculture in Grey Bruce. Lil Ambassadors will speak about themselves for 1 minute (name, age and something they like about the fair or something unique about themselves.)
- All Contestants must be available to carry out their duties during the fall fair. Ambassadors will also represent the Hanover Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society at various functions within the community throughout the year.
- Ambassadors have the opportunity to attend two district meetings of the OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies), one in the fall and one in the spring.
- Senior Ambassadors also have the opportunity to attend the OAAS Convention in February in Toronto, and based on eligibility may compete in the CNE Ambassador Competition in August.
An ambassador is a youth leader for our Agricultural Society and community, representing at various local events throughout the year. The program assists youth with improving public speaking skills, engaging in new experiences, leadership experience and it all looks fantastic on a resume.
There are 3 different age groups for our ambassador program. Competitors can be male or female, thus allowing all young people the chance to experience this wonderful program.
The categories are as followed:
Lil Ambassador ages 7 to 9 (as of Aug. 1st)
Jr Ambassador ages 10-14 (as of Aug 1st)
Sr. Ambassador ages 17-21 (as of Aug 1st)
Entry Deadline ~ Extended to July 31, 2022
For more information on how to enter the Ambassador Competition, please contact Amanda Peckham at 519-364-1570
The Charlie & Mildred Martin Memorial Bursary/Scholarship 2022

DEADLINE EXTENDED - The Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society is pleased to offer this bursary/scholarship program to provide financial assistance for students within Hanover, West Grey & Brockton who are entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary agricultural, agri-business, or environmental program. Two $2,000 awards will be presented to two students entering an eligible full-time apprenticeship, diploma or degree program starting in the twelve month period beginning September 1st, 2022. Award winners will be presented their scholarships in August at a date to be determined.
Applications may be obtained from our website (www.hanoverfair.ca). Completed applications should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Applications and supporting documents must be received no later than July 31, 2022 in order to be considered by the Scholarship Selection Committee. Successful applicants will be notified by email.
Eligibility:
- The student must be a permanent resident within our membership area of Hanover, West Grey & Brockton
- The applicant must have a proven record of involvement in the community showing interest in the field of agriculture and/or the environment
- Applicants must provide:
- Their completed application form
- A transcript of their marks (may be a photocopy);
- Proof of their volunteer service (i.e., a photocopy of the applicant’s secondary school volunteer service record or a list of volunteer service activities including hours, approximate dates and contact information);
- Proof of enrolment in a full-time agricultural, agri-business or environmental postsecondary program. (If this is not yet available, proof of enrolment must be provided prior to scholarship/bursary funds being released.)
- Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.
Download the complete application form here:
About Charlie and Mildred:
It is an honour to dedicate the Agricultural Society Scholarship and Bursary in the name of Charlie and Mildred Martin.
Charlie and Mildred were active volunteers and board members with the Agricultural Society for more than 40 years. Charlie served as President in 1968 and continued to sit as a Director on the Board until 2013 and to take an active role in the planning and administration of the Society. Mildred served two terms as Homecraft President, from 1968-1971 and 1997-2005, and served as a director until 2011. Charlie has also served on the board of directors for the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) District 10 on several occasions throughout these 40 years, and both Charlie and Mildred continued to faithfully represent HBBAS at OAAS District 10 meetings throughout their years with the society. They were active members of the society well into their retirements and continued to be instrumental in the success of the Hanover Fall Fair for those many years, working long hours to assist with the set up and supervision of the homecraft displays at the fair.
It is impossible to list Charlie and Mildred’s many works and contributions to the community over nearly 50 years, or to imagine the countless hours spent working throughout the year, and year after year, to ensure that the Hanover Bentinck & Brant Fall Fair continued to be a success and a much anticipated annual event for the entire community.
For many fair goers and exhibitors, as well as society members, Charlie and Mildred provided familiar faces behind the scenes, and yet their work through HBBAS is just a small part of the contributions they made to our community. Since settling in Hanover to raise their family they were involved in many organizations. Charlie spent many years delivering “Meals on Wheels”, and Mildred was active with the St. John’s Ambulance for many years. They were also both active in their church, and Mildred made many quilts for the Ladies Auxiliary for donations and fundraising. Mildred also spent many years volunteering with the Legion Ladies Auxiliary, helping to cater many dinners over the years, while Charlie was also a Legion member. Charlie coached minor hockey and was on the executive for the Hanover Barons. All of this time and commitment to our community was undertaken while raising 5 children, and with Charlie at times working three jobs. They were certainly an example for all of us today who think we are too busy to help!
We love the Hanover Fair!
Hear from members of Hanover Council and HBBAS board members about why they love the Hanover Fair.