Dundas Plowing Match logo — white plow emblem
Tractor plowing a field at the Dundas Plowing Match, deep furrows in red PEI soil
Fair visitors gathered at the Dundas agricultural fairgrounds, rural PEI setting
Horse and rider at the Dundas Plowing Match horse show, barn lighting, rural PEI setting
August 28 – 30, 2026Dundas, Prince Edward Island

Come Back
to the Fair.

It will bring back fond memories. The Provincial Plowing Match & Agricultural Fair — three days of plowing, livestock, heritage, and family tradition.

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Count Down To The Fair

August 28 – 30, 2026 · Dundas, Prince Edward Island

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1941
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Annual Visitors

The Provincial Plowing Match
and Agricultural Fair

Every year, the Provincial Plowing Match and Agricultural Fair (Dundas Plowing Match) in Prince Edward Island draws thousands of visitors who come to experience the charm of a traditional country fair. This beloved event offers a nostalgic "down-home" feel, complete with various agricultural competitions, heritage demonstrations, and a host of family-friendly activities.

Located in Dundas, PEI, the fair is a celebration of local culture and agricultural heritage. Attendees can enjoy plowing competitions featuring tractors, antique machinery, and even horse-drawn plows. The event also includes livestock shows, horse pulls, and a variety of horticultural and handicraft displays. For entertainment, there's a vibrant mix of local music, dance performances, and a lively parade.

In addition to the competitive events, the fairgrounds feature an array of attractions such as a petting zoo, and numerous food stalls showcasing locally produced foods. Kids can participate in fun activities like pony rides, face painting, and pedal power pulls.

This event is not just about agriculture; it's also a community gathering that highlights the best of PEI's rural life and traditions. From heritage performers to cooking demonstrations featuring local ingredients, the Dundas Plowing Match offers something for everyone, making it a must-visit event each August.

Horses and riders at the Dundas Agricultural Fair horse show ring, green PEI countryside in background
85+
Years of Tradition

Plowing Competitions

Tractors, antique machinery, and horse-drawn plows compete for top honours.

Livestock Shows

Cattle, horses, poultry, and more — showcasing PEI's agricultural best.

Live Entertainment

Local music, ceilidh, step dancing, and a vibrant community parade.

Family Fun

Pony rides, face painting, pedal pulls, petting zoo — kids' paradise.

Feed Your
Country Soul

Experience the Dundas Fair, like you did when you were young! We still have that "Down Home" feel of an old-time country fair.

Green tractor plowing deep furrows in red PEI earth, overcast sky, dramatic lighting from above
Feature Event

Plowing Competitions

Tractor, antique tractor, horse and oxen plowing — the centrepiece of the fair since 1941. County and Provincial championship classes open to the Maritimes.

Draft horse team being hitched and braided at the Dundas fair, dim barn interior, handlers in work clothes
Horse Shows

Horse Shows & Pulls

Draft, light, miniature and Haflinger horses. Team hitch, unicorn, 4 and 6-horse hitch classes.

Live entertainment performance at the Dundas fair
Entertainment

Live Entertainment

Local music, ceilidh, step dancing, PEI youth talent contest, country dance, and the annual parade.

Children on pony rides at the Dundas fair, bright sunny day, green grass, parents watching nearby
Family Activities

Fun for the Whole Family

Horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, bubble gum contest, pedal power pull, face painting, balloon twister, Island inflatables, Bessie bingo, and much more.

Heritage draft oxen demonstration at the Dundas fair, handler guiding oxen with yoke, field setting
Heritage

Heritage Demonstrations

Horse & oxen plowing, discing, seeding, thrashing, skidding, antique farm equipment museum.

Island food stalls at the Dundas fair, locally produced foods on display, visitors browsing, warm afternoon light
A Taste of PEI

Island Food & Flavours

Home-cooked meals prepared on site using locally grown and produced products. "Savour the Flavours of PEI" cooking demonstrations. Island-made ice cream and Island-made meats and sausages.

Free admission for children 12 years old and under. Weekend campers welcome during the Fair, in assigned camping area. Certain conditions apply.

Dundas Plowing Match sponsor logos displayed at the fairgrounds, banner in green and gold
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Support the Fair

Without the help of sponsors and donations the Fair could not happen. We want to thank all of our sponsors for all of their support.

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Interior of the Dundas convention hall set up for an event, tables and chairs arranged, warm indoor lighting
Facility Rentals

Host Your Event in Dundas

Convention centre, dining hall, livestock barns, show rings, outdoor stage — centrally located in eastern PEI off Rte 4 and Rte 2.

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Vendor & Merchant Booth Rentals

Showcase your products to thousands of fair visitors. Contact us to find more information on renting booth space.