Friday August 8th:
AARON GOODVIN
The Chilliwack & District Agricultural Society proudly presents AARON GOODVIN – Live on Friday, August 8th!
Catch the double-platinum, chart-topping country star after the Rodeo (approx. 9PM) – included with your gate admission!
With hits like “Lonely Drum” and credits writing for Luke Bryan and Jon Pardi, Aaron Goodvin brings energy, heart, and award-winning songwriting to the Chilliwack Fair stage. Don’t miss this unforgettable night!
FOLLOW AARON ON SOCIAL MEDIA @aaronjgoodvin
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HEADLINER https://aarongoodvin.com/
APPALOOSA
The Chilliwack & District Agricultural Society proudly presents APPALOOSA – Live on Friday, August 8th!
Appaloosa – Live at the Chilliwack Fair
Kick off your Rodeo evening with a high-energy performance from Appaloosa at 4:30 PM, included with your gate admission!
Appaloosa is a dynamic four-piece band known for their engaging country-rock sound and crowd-pleasing performances. From club stages to concert crowds, they bring nonstop energy and talent.
Band Members:
- Jake Stolz – Lead Guitar & Vocals
- Courtney Hunt – Lead Vocals
- Chris Frie – Bass Guitar & Vocals
- Chris Murray Driver – Drums
Don’t miss this incredible live show as part of your Chilliwack Fair experience — the perfect way to get fired up before the Rodeo!
Learn more about Appaloosa:
appaloosaband.com
Facebook.com/appaloosaproductions
Saturday August 9th
DIRT ROAD REBELS
Dirt Road Rebels is an eight-piece country band based out of the Fraser Valley in the Vancouver lower mainland. The band consists of vocalist Sierra MacDougall, vocalist Justin Kyle Lake , backing vocalist Ika, Bassist Michael Vanderlands, drummer Al Sharples, steel guitar and slide guitarist Joe Broomin, fiddle player Isaac Zee, and lead guitarist Randal Bachand.
Catch Dirt Road Rebels at 9:00 PM after the Rodeo
Originally formed in Gold Bridge British Columbia, Dirt Road Rebels are making waves in the country music scene with their high-energy live shows and catchy original songs. With a setlist that spans from 1990s country to today’s hits, Dirt Road Rebels has something for everyone.
Whether they’re playing at a local honky-tonk or a major music festival, Dirt Road Rebels always puts on a show that will leave you wanting more.
Learn more about the Dirt Road Rebels
CHAD BLACKEY
Chad Blackey lives in Yarrow with his family. He plays in a couple of local bands (Go Bragg and Retrobot) with his friends.
CATCH CHAD LIVE ON THE MAIN STAGE AT 11:00AM!
When he’s not busy doing that, you can often catch him around the local pubs and breweries playing solo gigs with his acoustic guitar.
He likes to play songs from the 60’s thru to the 90’s. Everything from Paul Simon to Neil Young, CCR to Oasis, Bowie, Cash and deeper tracks. He aims to please.
DUSTY BOOTS BAND
Get ready to kick up your heels with The Dusty Boots Band — Vancouver’s top Country and Classic Rock cover band! From timeless classics to today’s biggest hits, they deliver a high-energy mix of country and rock anthems that keep the dance floor packed all night long. Whether it’s a honky-tonk party or a rockin’ good time, The Dusty Boots Band brings the perfect soundtrack to every event.
Catch DUSTY BOOTS BAND on the Main stage at 1:00PM.
THE MAYBELLES
The Maybelles x Pretty Good Together – Live at the Chilliwack Fair
CATCH THEM LIVE AT 3:00PM!
Born and raised in Chilliwack, BC, The Maybelles have been delighting audiences across the Fraser Valley since 2016. Known for their rich three-part harmonies and stellar live band, they pay tribute to the greatest hits of the ‘60s and ‘70s.
For the Chilliwack Fair, The Maybelles are teaming up with Pretty Good Together—a dynamic duo known for their feel-good, crowd-pleasing tunes. Together, they’re set to deliver an unforgettable afternoon of music, nostalgia, and fun!
Website: www.maybellesmusic.ca
Instagram: @maybellesmusic
Facebook: themaybelles
K.O’S
Kick off your Rodeo evening with a high-energy performance from K.O’S at 5:00 PM, included with your gate admission!
GEOFF MOORE
Join Geoff Moore at our Indoor Stage Saturday 9th at 7:00pm!
Chilliwack’s own Geoff Moore brings an authentic acoustic country sound to the main stage, blending the heart of traditional country with a modern folk twist. Influenced by the likes of Eric Church and Zach Bryan, Geoff’s lyrics hit deep while his melodies bring the crowd to their feet.
His debut single “Bench Road” made waves on the Artists In Isolation album, and in spring 2024 he released his first EP:
Whiskey, Dive Bars & Gibson Guitars — a gritty, heartfelt nod to life in small-town BC.
From open mics to festival stages, including the Gone Country Festival in 2023, Geoff’s journey is one powered by passion, purpose, and a love of storytelling. Don’t miss this homegrown talent lighting up the Chilliwack Fair stage.
Instagram: @geoffmoore77
Sunday August 10th
THE UNBRANDED
The Unbranded are an original country band formed in the farmlands in Chilliwack B.C. Influenced by the sounds of Bakersfield and the outlaw attitude of Texas.
The Unbranded are HANDSDOWN Chilliwack’s best country band.
Catch them live at12:00PM for on our MAIN STAGE for the long overdue SUNDAY CONCERT!!!
Instagram: theunbrandedband
Facebook: Theunbrandedband
The 2025 Entertainment
Atchelitz Threshermen’s Association
The Atchelitz Threshermens Association Pioneer Village will be open and included with your admission to the Chilliwack Fair!
You can walk around in the past in their Pioneer Building, see equipment and household items from our past in the warehouse, see a vintage steam engine tractor, participate in the candy scramble, watch the Parade of Power, eat at Gramma’s Grill, ride in the Barrel Wagon Ride, take part in the peddle tractor race, and see the volunteers give demonstrations, including threshing!
Come visit and help them celebrate their 40th anniversary!
Pig Racing
Oink! Oink! The pigs are back!
Aces Flying Pig Races is a high-energy, family-friendly show that’s been delighting crowds at fairs and festivals across the country. Watch adorable piglets—named after celebrity icons like Squealy Rae Jepsen and Kevin Bacon—race around the track in a fast-paced, humorous competition. With entertaining commentary, interactive kid-friendly moments, and fun pig facts between races, it’s a unique blend of laughter and excitement. Perfect for all ages, Aces Flying Pig Races is a must-see crowd favorite!
Extreme Lumberjacks
Extreme Lumberjacks touring coast to coast showcasing the amazing sport of Lumberjacks. This show will be bringing its humor, animation, excitement, and fun most of all! Get ready to experience a crowd that is full of laughter and smiles as this lumberjack show brings their very best to the Chilliwack Fair.
Schedule:
To be Announced.
ALL NEW – Extreme Dogs
Extreme Dogs tours the nation promoting animal rescue and pet adoption. These high flying, extreme sport, wickedly talented Canine athletic super star animals capture the hearts of hundreds of thousands coast to coast. Whether for CFL and NFL Halftimes, Corporate and special events, Theme Parks, Performing Arts venues, and of course fairs and festivals nationwide, this is the most sought after dog show of its kind touring today. The show features world champion trainers and highest level of Canine and star trainers touring.
You can find Extreme Dogs on Social Media
Facebook: halftimedogshow
Instagram: @extremedogshow
Tractor Pull
The Tractor Pull is back and ready to burn some rubber!
Experience these powerful tractors put on a show and cross the finish line all while pulling some heavy weight!
Come watch the tires spin and the mud fly with the Tractor Pull competition.
Schedule:
To be announced
Yukon Dan – Gold Panning
Dan Moore, better known as “Yukon Dan”, is a professional gold panner who spent many years in the wilds of the Yukon perfecting the craft of gold-panning!
It’s from these experiences that he has developed this unique, hands-on presentation about gold panning. He teaches his award-winning style and techniques to students and audiences of all ages while offering a glimpse of what it took to be a successful panner in the heady days of the gold rush!
You’ll get to pan just like Dan!
Canadian Military Education Centre
Come see the Canadian Military Education Centre for all 3 days of the Fair!
Displays of local Military Heritage and you might get to see a tank crush a car!
Virtual Reality FUNZ
Virtual Reality FUNZ will be bringing three Virtual Reality Games and Rides – Fun for ALL AGES! (4&up).
Bring your family and friends in for a fun time!
Imperial Parties Characters
Disciplined and loyal, our Trooper stands ready to defend the Empire with unwavering dedication. Wearing sleek armor and carrying advanced weaponry, he epitomizes strength and courage, inspiring awe in all who behold him.
With a rugged demeanor and a mysterious aura, our Bounty Hunter roams the galaxy in search of adventure. Dressed in weathered armor and armed with gadgets, he brings an air of danger and excitement to any party.
Coming from a galaxy far far away, these Star Wars Characters are ready to entertain and meet you!
Vancouver Circus School
We are so excited to have the Vancouver Circus School back this year!
They can dance, walk high up in the sky, float through the air, and do many more amazing things!
Lucky for you, they can help teach you how to do all of that alongside them!
Mark your calendars and start practicing how to juggle!
Schedule:
To be announced.
Stuffy Riders
Stuffy Riders are bringing their fun and cuddly electric ride-on animals to the Chilliwack Fair! Kids can hop on and cruise around on these adorable motorized plush creatures all weekend long.
Photobooth
Photography will be bringing their camera, backdrop, and fun props for you to capture a memory with you and your friends and family at the Fair!
And the best part is it’s FREE!
Available all weekend!
Chef Dez
Chef Dez is a certified Red Seal Chef, Culinary Chef Dez is a certified Red Seal Chef, Culinary Instructor, Food Columnist, and Author of nine cookbooks. He has served as the Corporate Chef for BC Egg since 2000 and was the Western Canada Representative for Big Green Egg from 2014 to 2023. A dynamic presence both on stage and in the kitchen, Chef Dez has built his career through live and televised cooking shows, as well as engaging hands-on classes. He has been a returning chef at the Chilliwack Fair for several years, delighting audiences with his passion for food, approachable teaching style, and belief that cooking should always be fun, informative, and joyful.
Chef Jenna
Chef Jenna is a Red Seal Certified Chef bringing fresh energy and passion to the Chilliwack Fair in her first year with us. With a strong culinary background and a love for creating memorable food experiences, she’s excited to share her skills and connect with the community through fun, approachable cooking demonstrations that celebrate the joy of being in the kitchen.
Chef Sergio
Chef Sergio has been a featured chef at the Chilliwack Fair for the past few years, bringing his warmth, skill, and creativity to the stage. When he’s not delighting fairgoers with his culinary demonstrations, he works as a baker at Anita’s Bakery, where he combines traditional techniques with a passion for quality, handcrafted goods.
Chef Anna
Chef Anna is a seasoned baker with a passion for creating delicious, comforting treats, and this marks her second year with us at the Chilliwack Fair. She brings her expertise and love for baking from her work at Benanna Bakery, where she crafts mouthwatering goods that reflect both skill and heart.
To see the Indoor Stage Schedule please visit our Schedule page.
The Magic Guy – Gary Savard
It’s time for magic!!!
Get ready to be amazed and amused by The Magic Guy Gary.
Fun for the whole family!
We are excited to see what tricks Gary has up his sleeves this year at the Chilliwack Fair!
Silver Diamond Country Dancers
The Silver Diamond Country Dancers are a Country Dance Team and love to dance and have fun.
This group of dancers are talented, energetic and very enthusiastic. They dance, teach and entertain at most local parades, fundraisers & country events around the lower mainland.
Come see them as they preform at the Chilliwack Fair!
The Country Cuties
The Country Cuties dance team are rockin’ in their leather chaps and cowboy boots and are a team of individuals who perform in communities throughout the Lower Mainland and Province. They provide entertainment thru their various dances and bring you Line Dancing with Attitude! The Team has been entertaining crowds for over 18 years!!
Each members time is donated to learning the dances and art form. Their performances have been enjoyed at large venues such as the Abbotsford Canucks games, Cloverdale Rodeo, Maple Ridge Country Fest, Rockin River Music Festival, Langley Good times Cruise in, Marriott Music Festival, Penticton Peach Fest, Aldergrove Fair, Chilliwack Rodeo, to smaller venues such as weddings, birthday parties, private events as well as several parades thru the year to everything in between. Nothing is to big or to small!
They even teach line dancing lessons at some events!
The team can be contacted via email countrycutiesdance@gmail.com or by phone 778-789-6850 for bookings and rates!
Guys ‘n’ Gals Square Dance Club
The Guys ‘n’ Gals Square Dance Club is coming from Aldergrove to put on an incredible square-dancing performance for us!
Chilliwack Ringette Club
Ringette is played on ice like hockey and utilizes the strategies of basketball and lacrosse.
They will be performing a demonstration for us without the ice.
It’s going to be a great show!
Happy Tappers
The Happy Tappers are a local tapping group that is going to put on a great show for us!
Chilliwack Dance School
The Chilliwack Dance School is bringing some incredible performers to entertain you on the indoor stage!
Arnie Leon – Indigenous Eagle Dance
A cherished tradition at the Chilliwack Fair, we are honoured to once again share this powerful expression of Indigenous culture and spirituality.
Join us as Arnie Leon performs the sacred Eagle Dance. A deeply meaningful tradition in many Indigenous cultures. The eagle, revered as a spiritual messenger, holds the rare and symbolic ability to move between heaven and earth. Its flight represents a connection between the physical and the spiritual, the earth and the Creator.
Through graceful movement, traditional regalia, and the heartbeat of the drum, Arnie channels the spirit of the eagle—bringing to life a story of strength, vision, and reverence.
Come witness this sacred dance and celebrate the enduring traditions that continue to soar.
White Thunder Spirit Dance
White Thunder Dance Theatre has performed for The Wild Salmon Rally, Simon Fraser University Aboriginal Day, Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival in addition to numerous cultural events. Group leader Gary Abbott is a Champion First Nations Hoop Dancer who truly captions the spirit of Canada’s Aboriginal People.
Gary has shared his Native traditions with countless visitors to British Columbia and has performed at many corporate events including the opening of the new Vancouver Convention Centre.
Infinity Cheer Elite
Infinity Cheer Elite is coming to give a jaw-dropping performance!
They strive to provide a safe and caring environment for their athletes to learn and grow.
Creative Outlet of Performing Arts
Since 2004 The Creative Outlet has offered an ever-expanding array of Arts programs for kids, youth and adults in dance, drama, musical theatre, choir, art, music, magic and more to provide Chilliwack’s youth a creative outlet for their energy and imaginations, resulting in increased self-confidence, self-awareness, interaction with others, public speaking,
reading skills, quick-thinking and problem-solving.
The Chilliwack Rodeo
The Chilliwack Rodeo brings thrilling, family-friendly action to the heart of the Fraser Valley each August during the Chilliwack Fair. Sanctioned by the British Columbia Rodeo Association (BCRA), this high-energy event features bull riding, barrel racing, bronc riding, roping events, and more—plus junior and peewee competitions. With crowd-favourite events like mutton bustin’ and stick-horse races, it’s a celebration of Western heritage that keeps fans coming back year after year. Don’t miss three days of adrenaline, tradition, and unforgettable moments in the dirt!
Face Painting
The ever-popular face painting booth is back again this year!
Come by early so you can show off your beautiful artwork all day long!
Available all weekend!
Live Muralist – Tommy Green
Witness Art in the making!
Tommy Green is mixed-media abstract, lino print wildlife artist. He graduated with Bachelor of Fine Art with distinction, majoring in Visual Arts, specializing in Drawing & Painting, Print Media & Mixed Media, Sculpture and Extended Media, from the University of the Fraser Valley. In the Spring of 2023, he was invited to join the Federation of Canadian Artists making him a Nationally Recognized Canadian Artist. Tommy works with vibrant colours and shapes in his mural work wanting to add a little bit of more colour to the world. Tommy works with anthropomorphism, relying on the symbolism and meaning we have given the animals to create an emotional connection. Through the use of animal portraiture he aims to give the animals a platform to let them be seen as important and valuable. Something that is worthwhile to preserve and protect. He hopes he has been able to impart some of the love, fascination and concern that he has for these animals and their habitats.
Available all weekend!
LEGO® by Brickville Designs
We’re excited to welcome LEGO® by Brickville Designs to the Chilliwack Fair! Known for their incredible large-scale creations and intricate builds, Brickville Designs brings a world of imagination and engineering to life with LEGO bricks. Fun for all ages, their interactive display is sure to inspire builders young and old—don’t miss this crowd-favourite attraction!
Horse Show
We will have different shows happening all weekend long!
There will be Jumping, Ranch Riding, Pole Bending, Handy Pony, Speed Barrels, an Extreme Cowboy Challenge, and more!
We can’t wait to see all the riders and horses put on a great show!
Farm Buddies and Friends
Get Agricultured and learn about your favorite farm animals!
You’ll even get the chance to pet and interact with the animals as well!
And sometimes even Wild Friends!
Available all weekend!
Pony Rides
The Laughing Stock Ranch is coming to the Fair this year and bringing some ponies with them!
Pony rides are the perfect activity for your little ones to enjoy!
Schedule:
To be announced.