Come to the Hanover Fair, August 7, 8, and 9, 2026

Homecraft Competitions - Livestock Shows

Heavy Horse Pull - Live Entertainment - FREE Family Fun and Children's Entertainment

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Family night at the Hanover Drive-In - $15.00 per car sponsored by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society. Come early – games, face painting, lots of family fun!

Friday, July 24, 2026

Ambassador Competition ~ The Carriage House Event Centre
All are welcome! ~ Live Music ~ Refreshments

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Tug-Of-War Charity Event

You’re Invited!

The Hanover, Bentinck and Brant Agricultural Society is excited to announce the return of a classic Fair event, the Tug-Of-War Competition. 

Who: You and 5 teammates (teams can be no larger than 6 people)

What: A Tug-Of-War Competition (official game rules attached)

Where: Hanover Raceway, Infield

When: Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Why: The winning team will receive $700 to donate to a Grey-Bruce charity of their choice; 

          The second place team will receive $300 to donate to a Grey-Bruce charity of their choice.

How: Register your team today by contacting 

          secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org or 519-889-0477

Registration Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026

(A minimum of four teams are required for the competition to run.)

*Minimum Age to Compete: 18 Years Old*

Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society is Seeking New Board Members

Apply to be on our Board of Directors
Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society (HBBAS) is seeking individuals to join its Board of Directors. Board membership offers an outstanding opportunity for talented individuals to volunteer their expertise and time in the service of our many stakeholders. Our directors are dedicated individuals, engaged in making a positive contribution to the future of our communities.

The Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society has been serving our communities since 1864. We proudly present the Hanover Fair each August, and we are the owner/operator of the Hanover Raceway.

Our Mission
To support the Agricultural and Horse Racing Communities by offering programs, facilities, events and sponsorships in a financially sustainable and transparent manner.

Our Vision
To maintain H.B.B.A.S. as a financially stable, community contributor supporting harness racing and agricultural promotion including the Hanover Fair.

Organizational Chart

Ideally, applicants will reside within the catchment areas served by Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society, which includes the communities surrounding Hanover, West Grey, and Brockton. Prior governance experience is an asset. In addition, applicants will preferably have experience in one or more of the following areas: law, finance, human resources, and/or information technology.

Application forms are listed below. If you have any questions, please contact Doreen Schultz, at secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org or 519-889-0477. Completed applications and resumes will be accepted via mail or e-mail:

Mailing Address
Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society
265 5th Street
Hanover, ON
N4N 3X3
E-mail
secretarytreasurer@hbbas.org

Application Form

More Information on the HBBAS Board of Directors
HBBAS is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board meets a minimum of six times per year, with various committees meeting as needed throughout the year.
Elected members (12). We are striving to develop a skills-based Board at HBBAS. In addition to our Board of Directors, we support a number of committees dedicated to the operational functions of the Society.

Ex-officio members (1)
The Board includes an appointed representative from the Town of Hanover.

Board Members:
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must hold a current membership with the Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society ($5.00 annual fee)
• Must fulfill a skills-based need on the Board
• Must not be a member of HBBAS staff, spouse of staff or professional staff

Process for Election:
We will advertise as needed to fill vacancies based on the skills that are required. Applicants are screened by a Committee of the Board (Executive Committee) and may be invited to join the board as an Associate Director prior to becoming a full Director as outlined in our Constitution and Bylaws.

We are currently seeking individuals interested in joining the organization as an Associate Director at our Annual Meeting in January, with the possibility of becoming a full Director after one year of service.

Learn more about HBBAS:
Website – hanoverfair.ca
Constitution
Strategic Plan 2023-2027

How can you get involved?

There are many ways to get involved with the HBBAS and the Hanover Fair.

Here are some volunteer job descriptions to help you find the right fit!

Download our Volunteer Recruitment Package below

Fair Volunteer Positions - Help out at the Fair!

There are lots of ways to help out with our Fair, from spending just a couple of hours in the Exhibit Hall or the Children’s Tent, to becoming a member of our Fair Committee and helping with the planning and preparation throughout the year.

 Fair Volunteer Organizational Chart

The following job descriptions may give you an idea of where you would like to start!

• Fair Committee Member
• Children’s Tent Attendant
• Pet Show Attendant
• Teddy Bear Picnic Assistant

• Homecraft Assistant
• Exhibit Hall Attendant

• Information Booth Attendant

• Setup/Take down volunteer (Fair Roadie)
• Site maintenance volunteer
• Fair Runner

Other Volunteer Positions

There are lots of committees at work within our organization. What committee sparks your interest?

• Ambassador Committee Member
• Raceway Committee Member
• Hall Committee Member
• Finance Committee Member
• Barn Committee Member
• Scholarship Committee Member
• Governance Committee Member

 Board of Directors - Terms of Reference

To influence the operations of our organization at the Board table, you may want to consider joining our Board of Directors. The Board meets on the Third Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Raceway.

Want to find out more about HBBAS and how you can get involved?

Speak to one of our Board Members or contact our Secretary/Treasurer. 

We’d love to have you join us!

The Board of Directors approved the Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society’s Strategic Plan 2023-2027 at their Regular Board Meeting on March 15, 2023.

The new strategic plan supports the direction of the Society for the next four years with seven goals, each focusing on areas specific to growth and development of the organization. Through the Strategic Planning process, with consultant Jason Kipfer of Explorer Solutions, the members also solidified the mission, vision and values of the Society.

The seven goals identified in the plan are:

1. Increasing HBBAS awareness and community presence
2. Developing clear organizational policies and procedures
3. Ensuring HBBAS financial sustainability
4. Strengthening Board and volunteer recruitment and retention
5. Completing the operational transformation of the new Hall
6. Increasing community involvement in the Fair
7. Establishing the Hanover Raceway as a destination location and experience

President of the HBBAS, Adam Chalmers, remarks, “The contributions of our members have made this plan full of meaning and purpose, and I look forward to seeing it come to life over the coming years.”

The Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society was established in 1864. We are a not-for-profit organization that operates the Hanover Raceway, and proudly presents the Hanover Fair in support of our mission to “support the Agricultural and Horse Racing Communities, by offering programs, facilities, events and sponsorships in a financially sustainable and transparent manner.”

The Hanover, Bentinck & Brant Agricultural Society (HBBAS) has been serving our communities since 1864. We proudly present the Hanover Fair each August, and we are the owner/operator of the Hanover Raceway.

Our Mission

To support the Agricultural and Horse Racing Communities by offering programs, facilities, events and sponsorships in a financially sustainable and transparent manner.

Our Vision

To maintain H.B.B.A.S. as a financially stable, community contributor supporting harness racing and agricultural promotion including the Hanover Fair.

Organizational Chart

Strategic Plan