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
Click here for a tentative schedule for the 2025 OAAS Convention.
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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 to register)
Each Ambassador and Chaperone must complete an agreement form, accordingly to their role. Please save and submit the completed forms to: Please complete, sign, and return to oaasambassadors@gmail.com.
Click here for a preview of the 2025 Ambassador schedule.
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PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The OAAS is very grateful for the generous support received in the past and invite partners to renew their support for 2025 and be recognized for their contributions.
The 2025 sponsorship request letter is here. And a one page summary is also available by clicking here.
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GUEST ROOM RESERVATIONS: Room blocks at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel & the
Best Western Parkway Hotel Toronto North, are now sold out. Please see below for more information and alternate hotel options.
***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
Rates: $184.00 – $194.00
Last Day to Book : Monday, January 20, 2025
Click here for booking link.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Toronto-Markham
10 East Pearce St, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0A8
Phone: 905-695-5990
Booking Code: OAA
Standard rooms 1 king bed $189.95 +16% per night
Standard rooms with 2 queen beds $199.95 +16%
Suites with 2 queen beds + pull out sofa bed $229.95 +16%Rate includes Hot breakfast, Free WIFI, Free parking, Indoor heated pool and 24 HR fitness center
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EVENING SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS: The application deadline has now past for the Evening showcase, the OAAS is no longer accepting submissions.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS: 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 deadline has now past for the Family Entertainment showcase, the OAAS is no longer accepting submissions.
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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.
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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.
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WORKSHOPS AND SEMINAR OVERVIEW: Three days of workshops and seminars are offered, only the pre-convention workshops require pre-registered. Click here to preview a listing of sessions.