Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest

06/18/2026

Volunteers are the beating heart of the Country Fest, and we'll need all hands on deck to make our 125th fair the greatest yet!

If you want to join our faithful group of volunteers and lend a helping hand at this year's fair, this post is for you. Volunteer sign-ups are open now, and for those less aquainted, we will be holding an information session in one month's time, giving you all a rundown on how exactly you can help out.

Email us at [email protected] to learn more. No commitments are necessary to attend! We can't wait to see you all there.

📅July 17th, 2026 - 6:30PM
📍23448 Jim Robson Way - Albion Fairgrounds

06/14/2026

Did you know that the Country Fest once had its own holiday?

All the way back in 1902, due to the overwhelming popularity of the fair the previous year, school children across the community were granted a school holiday just so they could attend the Fall Fair.

You may notice that we used to call it the ‘Fall Fair’. The fair that is now the Country Fest was actually held in September up until the 1950s (the same time at which it moved to its current home at the Albion Fairgrounds). Even after being moved up to July, the ‘Fall Fair’ would not change its name until 1998.

While the Country Fest has seen many changes in names, locations, and times over the last 125 years, the organization behind it has never changed. The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association has been the driving force behind all incarnations of the Country Fest since 1901.

Photo: Maple Ridge High School, early 1940s (Maple Ridge Museum).

06/06/2026

⏰We’ve grown a lot!

Did you know that only around 50 families lived in Maple Ridge when it was incorporated way back in 1874? The land included in the municipality originally encompassed what is now Pitt Meadows, stretching all the way from the Pitt River in the west to the Stave in the east. The people living in Maple Ridge were mostly homesteaders and farmers, and mostly lived near the water, using the Fraser as their ‘highway’.

Only 27 years later, the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Agricultural Association was born to hold Fall Fairs to “encourage the cultivation of the soil and general development of all agricultural resources of the district”. The first Fall Fair in 1901 featured familiar competitions for livestock, field and garden produce, and more. There were almost 500 entries into these competitions, showing the huge leap in those calling our community their home in only a few decades.

In those days, agricultural fairs were more than a place for the farmers of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows to proudly show off their livestock and home goods, they were a 'gathering place' for the entire community. This is a tradition we seek to continue with our many community events, one of which - Pitt Meadows Day - takes place tomorrow, June 6th!

Sources: Maple Ridge Museum, mapleridgelocal.com

06/05/2026

📍 Do you want to show the community what your business has to offer? The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Country Fest is your place!

🎡 Every summer, the fair attracts over 20,000 visitors with live stage entertainment, 4-H competitions and displays, delicious food truck fare, and, of course, our bustling vendor marketplace. We host everything from Henna Tattoos to local Beef Jerky to Roofing services.

🖊 If you think your business will fit in at our fair, reach out now! Application forms are available at our website (link in bio!), and our team is always here to answer questions, by DM or by email at [email protected]!

05/20/2026

We're still in search of a dedicated, hard-working 4-H Event Coordinator. No experience is required, but knowledge of 4-H and Event Planning is a plus.

If you're looking for a summer job, apply today! Send us an email introducing yourself, or apply directly through Indeed. We can't wait to hear from you!

05/15/2026

🔥 If you love the Country Fest, you'll love the Cloverdale Rodeo, on this weekend! 🎤 Live music, 🎡 amusement rides, 🎪 local vendors, and, of course, 🐂 rodeo performances - if you can name it, it's there.

We are so happy to be supporting fellow agricultural events. We sponsor fencing for 4-H Livestock at the fair.

Learn more about the Cloverdale Rodeo in the post below. It's on now: 📍 May 14-18 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds

The dirt flies, the gates swing open, and the countdown is officially on 🤠🔥

The Cloverdale Rodeo returns May 14–18, 2026 for five action-packed days in the Stetson Bowl — featuring sell out performances year after year. If you want to catch the biggest moments in the arena, now’s the time to secure your seats.

From heart-pounding rides to lightning-fast turns around the barrels, this is where rodeo tradition meets nonstop adrenaline 👇
🐂 Bull Riding presented by Super Save Group
🐎 Ba****ck Riding presented by Coors
🌵 Saddle Bronc presented by Sunbelt Rentals
🏇 Barrel Racing presented by Willowbrook Motors

2026 Rodeo Performance Schedule:
🔥 Friday, May 15 — 7:30 PM (Pool A)
🔥 Saturday, May 16 — 2:00 PM (Pool A)
🔥 Saturday, May 16 — 7:30 PM (Pool B)
🔥 Sunday, May 17 — 2:00 PM (Pool B)
🏆 Monday, May 18 — 2:00 PM Rodeo Finals

Looking to elevate your rodeo weekend?
The Wild Mustang VIP Rodeo Experience is back and bigger than ever for 2026 🤠✨
Enjoy:
⭐️ Expanded three-tier VIP viewing area
⭐️ Reserved tables for groups of 4 or 6
⭐️ Premium elevated views of the arena
⭐️ Food by Horse & Rider Pub + VIP bar access
⭐️ Covered seating + VIP amenities

And before every performance, kick things off at the Rodeo Tailgate Party presented by Willowbrook Motors 🎶🍻

Hosted by Cowboi Cole and Julia Vos, the tailgate features live music, contestant interviews, giveaways, cold drinks, and all the energy you need before the gates swing open. Starting 1.5 hours before each rodeo performance and included with your rodeo ticket.

🎟️ Rodeo performances sell out every year — don’t wait to grab your tickets: https://www.showpass.com/cloverdale-rodeo-country-fair-2026/

05/12/2026

The 2026 B.C. Country Music Awards served up big wins for some local talent!

Madeline Merlo grew up in Maple Ridge and has long been part of the local music scene. At the BCCMAs she brought home Entertainer of the Year, as well as Top Performing Album for "One House Down" and Top Performing Single for "Broken Heart Thing".

Danielle Ryan was raised in the country life in Pitt Meadows and her music shows her deep connection to her community. She won Interactive Artist of the Year and received nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for her hit "Cross Your Mind".

A veteran in Canadian Country, Tom McKillip was nominated for a Special Instrument Award for his talent on the Saxophone as part of This incredible musician calls Maple Ridge his home and was recently inducted into the B.C. Country Music Hall of Fame.

We are so glad to share a community with such passionate artists, and we congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition. For those who love country, be sure to not miss our lineup this July! See you there!

Check out more at BC Country Music Association

04/29/2026

🎤 We're so excited to welcome JoJo Mason to the Country Fest stage this year!

The question that drives JoJo Mason’s approach to both
music and life is simple: “Why not?” Over the past decade in
the Canadian country music scene, he has been on a
relentless pursuit to find his unique voice, connect with fans,
and stay true to himself. Along the way, JoJo has earned six
Top 10 singles, achieved CRIA Gold certification for “Better
On You,” received multiple CCMA Award nominations, and
surpassed 50 million career streams.

JoJo is as busy as ever, releasing his long-awaited Gold EP and winning Video of the Year at the BC Country Music Association Awards. This July, he brings his fresh sound to the Country Fest!

KLB Entertainment

04/25/2026

📢 One week out from the Ridge Meadows Home Show! 📢

🏠 Over 300 exhibitor booths showcasing everything you need to renovate, decorate, and landscape your home, with a marketplace for useful household gadgets.

🌭 A celebrated Food Truck Festival with eats from all over the world, guaranteed to quench your appetite.

🎪 A multitude of carnival games and rides from Shooting Star Amusements.

🎫 The free-admission Family Fest, with magical features for kids, pets, and people of all ages. Here you'll find mini-golf, live stage entertainment, face painting, and so much more.

Come down to the Fairgrounds next weekend for all this and more!
Check out all the details at https://www.ridgemeadowshomeshow.com/

📅 May 1-3, 2026
📍 Albion Fairgrounds (Planet Ice), Maple Ridge
Don't miss out, there is something for everyone!

04/05/2026

We hope you’re all enjoying the warm spring sun and the time off for the long weekend. Happy Easter from the Country Fest Team!

Vector art by: Yulia Gapeenko and Soraya Hongsa