Ontario Fairs
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2019 Convention
At the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites and Conference Centre
See you Feb. 14-16, 2019
Please Contact
Kathryn Lambert,
Convention Administrator
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Phone: 519-287-3553
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Welcome
Welcome to the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies. The OAAS is the provincial association representing over 200 Agricultural Societies from across the province. Its mission is a resource for its Members, by providing leadership through communication and education, and encouraging the promotion of a rural way of life in Ontario.
In Ontario Agricultural Societies are governed by the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act. Their purpose is seen as being a community organization mandated with preserving and celebrating the rural way of life in Ontario. As the provincial association, the OAAS primary focus is to assist its Members in achieving their own respective goals.
The OAAS is governed by a Board consisting of a Provincial Director from each of the fifteen districts in the province. These 15 Board Members, with four Executive Members provide leadership to the association.
With respect to staff resources, the OAAS is managed by Vince Brennan, Office Manager and Kathryn Lambert, Convention Administrator.
The highlight of the year for the OAAS is the annual convention, which takes place in mid-February. The convention, which brings together upwards of 1000 delegates from all across the province, provides the OAAS Members with education, information, and networking opportunities that are meant to improve the operations of the individual Agricultural Societies.
The OAAS encourages visitors to this website to visit the many pages inside and learn about the organization, its Members and the great job that Agricultural Societies are doing in Celebrating Rural Ontario.
2017 CAFE NATIONAL AWARDS
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2017 NATIONAL AWARDS
At the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions Annual Awards banquet last night, a total of eight recipients were honoured with Canadian Fair Awards. I’m pleased to announce that five of them were presented to Ontario individuals.
Congratulations to Shawville Fair for winning the Innovation Award,
Winners for Future Leaders Award are; Jessica Vanderschee, Norfolk County Fair and Abbey McFaul, of Russell Fair,
Canadian Fair Champion Award was presented to Cathy Redden, Past President of OAAS and Darren Little, Markham Fair
and the last Award of the evening goes to our very own Kathryn Lambert who was awarded the Roll of Honour Award.
For photos and details click here.
Rural Ontario Leaders Awards
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Below is a letter from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
Rural communities are an essential part of our cultural and economic fabric and our government is committed to ensuring they remain vibrant places where our children can learn, grow, work and play.
That's why our government is launching the Rural Ontario Leaders Awards, to help celebrate the achievements of those who are dedicated to helping improve the quality of life and economic development of rural Ontario. The Rural Ontario Leaders Awards will recognize and celebrate rural residents, communities, regions, and businesses, who demonstrate leadership in building a stronger rural Ontario.
Bernardin confirms their contest sponsorships for 2017
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Attached are details of the Bernardin Home Canning Award sponsorships for 2017
If you are unable to open the file and/or would like to receive a hard copy via mail, provide Bernardin's with an address and they will send it out to you.
Complete and return to them the enclosed Bernardin Confirmation Form, indicating the competitions you wish to participate in.
Please indicate your shipping address and delivery will be arranged for the Bernardin prize package 2-3 weeks prior to the start date. Remember you must submit to Bernardin's your prize winner's declaration form after the event.
Download Bernadin Home Canning Awards Information
For recipes and helpful hints on Home Canning visit: Bernardin's website.
Read more: Bernardin confirms their contest sponsorships for 2017
OAAS announces change in President and newly downsized Board
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Stirling, Ontario, February 19, 2017. Russell Agricultural Society representative and past Board Member from District 1, Judy McFaul, was installed as the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) President for a one-year term at the annual Convention in Toronto February 16 to 18, 2017. Over 150 voting Agricultural Societies confirmed McFaul's position and also accepted a newly revised Constitution.
"We are pleased that our membership supports the recommended changes presented to them," said McFaul. "Board Members and Districts have been working towards a new structure, and we appreciate their vision and hard work."
Read more: OAAS announces change in President and newly downsized Board