2025 Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) Annual Convention
February 20-22, 2025
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel and Suites
600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1B2
(905) 881- 2121
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GUEST ROOM RESERVATIONS: Room blocks at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel & the
Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North, will be open on Tuesday October 1st, at 9am. (the Sheraton & Best Western hotels are adjoining, under one roof)
To book online: (links will become active on October 1st, at 9am)
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1717099834910&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.66054.html?groupId=J80PH7Q5
The Sheraton Parkway Hotel, invites you to make reservation online using the links above, (most convenient method). You may also reserve by telephone by calling 1-800-668-0101, however please expect longer than usual waiting times when the reservation lines open October 1, 2024 at 9 am EST.
***IMPORTANT* **A maximum of 2 reservations per guest name are permitted for this group block. Should more than 2 reservations be made using the same name, the Reservations Team will reach out to offer a name change. Should a response not be received within 3 business days, any reservations in excess of the maximum of 2 (in the same name) will be cancelled without further notification. Please note that this group has a special cancellation policy of 14 days prior to arrival (disregard cancellation policy in confirmation email as it cannot be changed). Should cancellations be received within 13 days of arrival, a one night room and tax penalty will be charged per room cancelled.
WAITING LIST: There are two waiting lists setup to assist with guests who are still looking for hotel rooms. Ag Societies without a registered Ambassador, click here. Ag Societies with a registered Ambassador, click here. The OAAS will work through the list and contact you, if a room becomes available.
ALTERNATE HOTELS: Room blocks are setup at:
Courtyard & Residence Inn Toronto Markham
65-55 Minthorn Blvd. Markham, ON L3T 7Y9
Phone: 905-707-7933
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto-Markham
10 East Pearce St, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0A8
Phone: 905-695-5990
EVENING SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS due October 11th. Click here for more details.
The evening showcase is an opportunity for live entertainment to showcase their talents for 20 minutes, on the main stage, on either Friday February 21st or Saturday February 22nd.
The application fee for Evening Showcase is $575 + HST, in addition to the OAAS Service Provider annual fee for 2025. The application fee is return, if act is not selected.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS due October 11th (or until full). Click here for more details. The Family Entertainment Showcase is an opportunity on Friday February 21st, from 9am-11:45am to showcase for 20 minutes their talents. The Family Entertainment Showcase acts are geared towards family and children audiences. The Family Entertainment Showcase takes place in the Grand York Ballroom, on the Main Level, on the main stage.
The application fee for Family Entertainment Showcase is $100 + HST, in addition to the OAAS Service Provider annual fee for 2025.
CONVENTION TRADESHOW is always a sold out venue at the convention, taking place on Friday February 21st, from 9am-4pm. For more details click here.
The fee for exhibit space is $575 + HST, in addition to the OAAS Service Provider annual fee for 2025. The booth size is 10ft x 8ft, and the fee includes: drapery, table, 2 chairs, hydro and 2 lunch tickets.
OAAS SERVICE PROVIDERS provide good and services to the agricultural societies. Payment of an annual fee is required to participate at the convention as a tradeshow vendor, showcase performer or to network with delegates on the convention floor. For more details regarding becoming an OAAS Service Provider click here.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION RATES & DATES:
Convention registration is now open. Click here to register for the 2025 OAAS Convention.
Registration will only be accepted online. The early bird rates are: 3-day rate is $185 & 1-day rate is $160, which will be accepted until Saturday February 1, 11:59pm. The rate after the early bird date will increase to $210 for the full 3-days & $185 for the one-day rate. Registration completed after February 18th will be: $235 for the 3-day rate and $205 for a one day, all fees are subject to HST.
The Ambassador Program is being offered at the 2025 Convention. Over the three days, the Fair Ambassadors will participate in a combination of specific Ambassador programming and regular convention programming. Each Ambassador is REQUIRED to have a chaperone, who is a convention registered delegate. The Ambassador Program fee is $105, which can be completed on the main convention registration page. Click here for a preview of the 2025 Ambassador schedule.