What To Do This Weekend in Trent Hills: Sept 11-13, 2026

It is a big mid-September weekend in Trent Hills. The country fair in Warkworth is the centrepiece, and Campbellford has its own day of music and market. Here is how to make the most of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Friday, September 11: Fair Opening Night

Friday is when the Warkworth Fall Fair opens its gates at the Warkworth Fairgrounds, 24 East St. in Warkworth. Gates run until 8 p.m. on Friday, with a full midway and live entertainment into the evening. Admission is $15 for adults on Friday; kids in public school get in free all weekend.

Earlier in the day, the Warkworth Market at the Mews runs on Friday afternoon into early evening at 27 Main St., with local farmers, makers, and artists. It is a relaxed way to stock up on good food before the busy weekend.

For dinner, grab a table in downtown Campbellford. The Dockside Bistro on Queen Street and Capers Tap House on Bridge Street West are local favourites, and our Campbellford neighbourhood guide is a handy walk through the downtown dining and shopping scene.

Saturday, September 12: Market, Music, and the Fair

Start Saturday at the Campbellford Farmers' Market, open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of River and Front Street South, across from TD Bank. It runs every Saturday through the end of October with locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, and artisan finds.

Then make your way back toward downtown for Porchella, a free outdoor music festival running from 12 to 4 p.m. across Campbellford. Local porches become stages, with performers playing to the street, and the Campbellford Public Library hosts sets in its courtyard. Bring a lawn chair and wander from set to set.

In the afternoon, head back to Warkworth for the fair's full Saturday. The beer gardens open with live music from 12:30 p.m., and you will find sheep shearing, a horse show and pull, the talent show, the firefighters challenge, and plenty of midway rides. Fair admission is $10 on Saturday.

For a different kind of show, Church-Key Brewing Company at 1678 County Road 38 in Campbellford hosts The ILK live at 1 p.m. It is a converted barn brewery with a warm tasting room, a good spot to meet friends for a pint and some music.

Sunday, September 13: Fair Closing Day

Sunday is the last day of the Warkworth Fall Fair, so catch anything you missed. The Percy Agricultural Society serves a pancake breakfast under the big top from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., and the day brings a car show, truck and tractor pulls, 4-H and beef livestock shows, and the midway. Admission is $10 for adults.

If you would rather spend Sunday outdoors, the trails around Campbellford are still a great choice in mid-September. Ferris Provincial Park on County Road 8 has the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, and the Rotary Trail follows the Trent-Severn Waterway for about six kilometres. For more on why this area works so well as a place to live, read what makes Campbellford special for home buyers.

That was your weekend in Trent Hills for September 11 to 13. The country fair in Warkworth, porch concerts in Campbellford, the farmers' market, and a brewery show filled Friday through Sunday. The next edition is live: see what to do this weekend in Trent Hills for the coming weekend. Browse the full blog for more local reads, and check the Trent Hills events calendar before any visit.