Horse Lovers’ Weekend

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Horse Lovers’ Weekend

Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. The event celebrates our special relationship with the noble Canadian Horse, first introduced to Canada in the 1600s (New France at the time). This well-attended three-day festival showcases riding, driving, and working horses with the help of our Village Interpreters and a variety of community partners.

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Dates & Times
September 2, 2023 9:30 am - September 2, 2023 5:00 pm
September 3, 2023 9:30 am - September 3, 2023 5:00 pm
September 4, 2023 9:30 am - September 4, 2023 5:00 pm
Admissions
Adult (19+ years of age) $24 (plus HST)
Student (13-18 years of age) $18 (plus HST)
Youth (5-12 years of age) $15 (plus HST)
Child (0-4 years of age) Free
Military (with ID) $12.50 (plus HST)

Event Information

This event is included in your Upper Canada Village daily programming admission.

Tickets are available for purchase online and purchasing tickets prior to arrival is highly recommended.

Schedule of Activities

10:30 pm

  • Nation Valley Ranch Vaulters (Fairgrounds) SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY
  • Travelling Tiltons Equescurriculum (Cook’s Tavern) MONDAY ONLY

11:30 pm

  • Six-Horse Hitch Demonstration by Ken Reid
  • (Fairgrounds)

11:30 – 1:30

  • Brass Band (Crysler Hall)

12:00 pm

  • Building your Horse’s Confidence by Denyse Rousselet (Hired Man’s House)

12:30 pm

  • Stagecoach Demonstration (Cook’s Livery)

1:30 – 4:30 pm

  • Wagon Rides by Ken Reid (East of Cheese Factory)

1:30 pm

  • The Capital Cowgirls Drill Team (Fairgrounds) SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY
  • Travelling Tiltons Equescurriculum (Cook’s Tavern) MONDAY ONLY

2:30 pm

  • Agricultural Equipment Demonstration (Loucks Farm)

3:00 pm

  • Communicating with your Horse by Denyse Rousselet (Hired Man’s House)

3:30 pm

  • Dance (Ross Barn)

All Day Activities

  • Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (Loading in front of Cook’s Tavern)
  • Horse Powered Drag Saw Demonstration (Ross Farm)
    Tow Scow Ride (Behind Cook’s Tavern or Tenant Farm)
  • Shire Horses with Brian McIntosh (West of Loucks Farm)
  • Musical Entertainment
    Historic Vehicle Display (Cook’s Livery)
  • Horse-Drawn Farm Equipment Display (Loucks Farm)

Vendor Information

This year, we are pleased to offer a vendor zone for enjoyment by guests who attend the event.

We are now accepting applications for vendors.

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Details

Start:
September 2, 2023 @ 9:30 am
End:
September 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm

Location

Upper Canada Village
13740 County Rd 2
Morrisburg, Ontario K0C 1X0 Canada
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