08/21/2026
COUNTRY LIVING DAYS ARE BACK!
August 24–27, 2026
A Sussex tradition is making a comeback!
The Town of Sussex is excited to partner with the Kings County Agricultural Fair to bring back Country Living Days.
As the Agricultural Fair gets underway, Sussex will be adding even more family-friendly activities to the festivities. Come celebrate this returning tradition and make some NEW Country Living Days memories!
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📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 24
Corporate Challenges
🥔 Potato Sack Race Corporate Challenge
6:00 p.m.
📍 Princess Louise Park Field — across from Jubilee Hall
Ready to hop, race and have some fun?
Grab your burlap sack and compete for bragging rights!
- One participant per organization
- Registration required
📧 Register: [email protected]
💪 Tug of War Corporate Challenge
6:30 p.m.
📍 Princess Louise Park Field — across from Jubilee Hall
Get your team together and put your strength to the test!
- Teams of 8 participants
- Winners advance to the next round
- Team registration required
- Registration deadline: August 21
📧 Register your team at [email protected]
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📅 TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
🎉 Kids Dress-Up Parade
6:00 p.m.
Kids, it’s your turn to join the parade!
Children are invited to dress up and take part in the 4-H Country Living Days Parade.
Wear anything fun:
- Your favourite character
- A sports jersey
- A colourful costume
- Themed clothing
- An outfit that shows off your personality
Participants are asked to line up behind the 4-H participants and animals before the parade begins.
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📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
🧸 Teddy Bear Picnic
10:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Burton Park — 8 Leonard Drive
Grab your favourite teddy bear or stuffed friend and join us for a morning of activities, games and plenty of smiles!
🎭 Mascot Day
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Kings County Agricultural Fair — Princess Louise Park
Get ready to meet some familiar and friendly faces!
Local businesses, organizations and community groups are invited to bring their mascots to the Fair for an afternoon of family fun and photos.
Have a mascot that would like to participate?
📧 Register at [email protected] or simply join us on the day!
🫧 Bubble Party
1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Burton Park — 8 Leonard Drive
Get ready for bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles!
Come ready to play, laugh and enjoy some bubbly fun!
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📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
🚗 Country Living Days Car Show
6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 8th Hussars Sports Centre Parking Lot — 8 Leonard Drive
Come out and check out a great lineup of vehicles as part of Country Living Days 2026!
- Cars of all kinds
- Unique and classic vehicles
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- A fun evening for the whole family
🎉 Come Celebrate Country Living Days!
Four days of family fun, community activities and Sussex tradition await!
Event Link - https://facebook.com/events/s/-country-living-days-at-the-ki/2291750028243295/
