A long standing tradition on Salt Spring, the Fall Fair is an event that everyone looks forward to. Often described as a "real" country fair, the event holds up well to this description. Equestrians show their prowess on horseback, 4H members groom and proudly exhibit their charges, while sheep dogs demonstrate their finely honed skills. A row of food stands, a beer garden, a small midway with games and rides along with an outdoor stage for the areas musicians round out the offerings. Of course what would a country fair be without some produce and baked goods vying for a judges attention and hoping for a best in category ribbon. All this makes up what a country fair should be but something soon strikes you as you stroll through the barns and outbuildings looking at the locally crafted work... the amazing quality. This is one of the things that makes this island fair stand out, the exceptional design and craftsmanship of the artwork.

Getting Here

Salt Spring Island is accessible only by water or air. Regular scheduled ferry service is available from Swartz Bay (Victoria) or Crofton (Duncan) on Vancouver Island as well as from Tsawwassen (Vancouver) on the lower mainland of British Columbia. A short hop in a small plane will also take you to the island from Victoria, Vancouver or even Seattle. Many people access the area (particularly in the summer) by private boat as well. Victoria can be accessed from Washington State via regularly scheduled ferry service.