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) |
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
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)