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.
Carryall rides (Cook’s Tavern)
Tow Scow Rides (Behind Cook’s Tavern or Tenant Farm)
Shire Horses with Brian McIntosh (Loucks Farm)
Learn Horseback Riding with the Rookie Riders program (Providence Chapel)
Ojibwe Spirit Horses by Madahoki Aboriginal Experiences (Loucks Farm)
Historic Vehicles (Cook’s Livery)
Horse-Drawn Farm Equipment (Loucks Farm)
Plowing Demonstration (Loucks Farm)
Musical Entertainment
Wagon Rides by Ken Reid (Cheese Factory) – 1:30-4:30
10am | Drag Saw demonstration (Ross Farm)
10:30am | Nation Valley Ranch Vaulters (Fairgrounds)
11am | Grain Reaping demonstration (School House)
11:30am | Six-horse hitch demonstration by Ken Reid (Fairgrounds)
12pm | Introduction to Equine Therapy by Ashfield Farm (Crysler Hall)
12:30pm Stagecoach Presentation (Cook’s Livery)
1pm | Ojibwe Spirit Horse Talk by Madahoki Aboriginal Experiences (Loucks Farm)
1:30pm | Capital Cowgirls Drill Team (Fairgrounds)
2pm | Drag Saw demonstration (Ross Farm)
2:30pm | Threshing demonstration (Loucks Farm)
3pm | Introduction to Equine Therapy by Ashfield Farm (Crysler Hall)
3:30pm | Ojibwe Spirit Horse Talk by Madahoki Aboriginal Experiences (Loucks Farm)
*Please note: we will be giving the horses breaks throughout the day.
Dates & Times |
August 31, 2024 9:30 am - August 31, 2024 5:00 pm |
September 1, 2024 9:30 am - September 1, 2024 5:00 pm |
September 2, 2024 9:30 am - September 2, 2024 5:00 pm |
Admissions |
Included in Village admission |
|
Family (Up to 2 Adults and 3 Youth/Student) |
$80 (plus HST) |
Adult (19-64) |
$25 (plus HST) |
Senior (65+) |
$23 (plus HST) |
Student (13-18) |
$19 (plus HST) |
Youth (5-12) |
$16 (plus HST) |
Child (0-4) |
Free |
Military (with ID) |
20% Off |
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