Fall Fair
Fantastic Family Entertainment!
Come and celebrate the start of the fall season at the annual Black Creek Fall Fair! This family friendly, community festival is fun for all ages. The activities include live entertainment, craft and food vendors, petting zoo, kid’s carnival, competitions and community contests and more – all with a focus on rural and agricultural lifestyle.
Pancake Breakfast + BBQ – Artisan Vendors – Logger Games – Dunk Tank – Highland Dancers – Live Music + Entertainment – Kids Carnival – Face Painting – Agricultural Events – Raffle – 50/50 draw – Food Trucks – Silent Auction – Petting Zoo – Blacksmiths – Wood Carver – Exhibition Competitions – Bouncy-House & MORE!
Zander’s Mini Animal Farm Society
The Zander’s Mini Animal Farm Society is a non-profit therapy farm in the Black Creek Community that provides connection, growth, fun and a sense of belonging. Their mission is to provide Farm Therapy to support the mental, physical and emotional health of those most vulnerable in our community. Zander’s mini animal farm society connects, works with and empowers individuals with diverse needs to learn and grow through farm therapy.
The Zander’s family have been operating this cherished farm for many years and established it as a charity organization in 2024. This wonderful family has dedicated their lives to relieving conditions associated with mental and neurological health issues, to address and prevent problems faced by youth and advancing education through a farm training program.
The Zander’s Farm is a miniature animal oasis in the heart of Black Creek. As a therapy farm, this incredible resource is only available through appointment and referral.
In 2024 The Zander’s family shared their wonderful miniature therapy animals with the community at the Black Creek Fall Fair. Providing a Petting Farm dynamic with miniature pigs, goats, sheep and horses. Along with a zucchini car race track, chicken poop BINGO and photo booth. We are thrilled to have them back at the 2025 Black Creek Fall Fair, sharing their love of animals, agriculture, rural living and community spirit.
Vancouver Island Blacksmiths Association
Vancouver Island Blacksmith’s Association (VIBA) is a non-profit society committed to preserving and promoting the craft of blacksmithing in British Columbia. Their diverse membership, ranging from beginners to master blacksmiths, collaborates in an active and supportive community
through demonstrations and workshops. Their home shop is based near Victoria, at Luxton Fairgrounds. VIBA have been featured at the Black Creek Fall Fair for many years, creating an interactive, educational and fun demonstration. We are always excited to welcome them back to our fair grounds to celebrate and learn the art of Blacksmithing!
Tyler Cochrane Chainsaw Art
Professional chainsaw wood carver Tyler Cochrane is making a name for himself internationally. Tyler has been honing his skills at his studio for the past 10 years, creating iconic carvings mainly from red cedar depicting wizards, wood spirits, vikings, bears and much more, depending on what he is asked to carve. His art has caught the eye of people around the world, and he’s sold pieces, some as high as 12 ft., in China, Australia, and across Canada and the U.S. In 2023 Tyler donated a wood spirit carving for our annual Fall Fair Raffle gaining interest and intrigue in the Black Creek Community. As a Vancouver Island Local, We are excited to welcome Tyler to the 2025 Black Creek Fall Fair and witness his creative process through chainsaw art.
This year’s amazing sponsors:
Coastal Community Credit Union
