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The application process to request a hospitality suite for the 2025 OAAS Convention is now open. (Feb. 20-22. Sheraton Parkway Hotel, Richmond Hill, ON). The process is an APPLICATION PROCESS. You are NOT GUARANTEED a suite by completing this form.
There is more demand than supply, so the OAAS will be reviewing the application forms carefully, before making the selection.
We understand that not everyone will receive a suite and we do apologize.
Please complete the APPLICATION FORM by April 15th. A notice will be received by May 1st with the final confirmation.
Thank you
The 2nd annual OAAS - Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship“ awarded to six Ontario students involved in their local agricultural societies
Stirling, ON (October 18, 2023) The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) is pleased to announce the awarding of the second annual OAAS - Central Canada Exhibition Scholarships, with an increase of six recipients for 2023. Congratulations to Julie French (Albion Bolton), Emily Lennox ( ), Emma Oulette (Brigden), Reegan Sawyer (Glencoe), Bella Todd ( ) and Jordan Wills (Dresden).
The OAAS - Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship was launched in 2022 and in partnership together, the OAAS and the Central Canada Exhibition Association (CCEA), created a scholarship program recognizing youth who have been actively involved in their home agricultural societies and fairs.
Sixteen (16) applications from nine (9) districts throughout Ontario were received for the inaugural year. Evaluation criteria for the scholarship included local agricultural society, community and school involvement, letters of reference, proof of post secondary enrollment and an essay outlining “their future plans for contributing as a volunteer within their current or future community.”
July 19 2026 - OMAFRA Ag Careers Information Webinar
Presenters are Alex DeWit, Stephen Morris and Anuraj Gill
There has been a delay in providing information following the webinar last week. OMAFRA assured me things will be online and ready to share soon. (the webinar is posted under the “webinars/info” tab on our website.
In the interim, you can log on to the Promoting Agriculture Careers Initiative order form found here.
Through this link, you can order the materials for your society, As part of the normal reporting, you will be asked to attest to the setting up of the booth, if you do, you will receive the $500/fair day with your regular annual funding.
As much as possible, please ensure that you submit your request 10 business days before your event to ensure delivery on time.
More detailed information will be made available soon from OMAFRA please note this is an OMAFRA-run program, not the OAAS.
If you have any questions or experience any issues, please contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CANVA 101 on May 2nd at 7 pm
May 17th NO MIDWAY? NO PROBLEM! How do we ensure that people keep coming through the gates? Guest is Haley Rose President of Parham Agricultural Society District 3
May 24th OAAS Youth Committee presenting information for on Youth Programming for your agricultural societies.
May 31st, 7pm Presentation from Shawn LaPalm around INSURANCE.
June 7th, 7pm LIVESTOCK TRACEABILITY regulations and how you can submit your concerns.
June 14, 7pm VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION AND TRAINING - Learn where to start when orienting and training your volunteers, and how to keep them learning to ensure volunteers can safely and effectively perform their duties.
May 11th
Presented by the Ann Barker from TicketPro and Daniel Caruse of Showpass
Topic: The Value of Cashle$$ " What that means for your Events"
PPT
May 4th
Presented by the OAAS Programs Committee
Topic: Overview of the OAAS First Impression Program
May 4th
Presented by the OAAS Programs Committee
Topic: Overview of the OAAS First Impression Program
April 27th
Topic: OAAS New Youth Program
Presented by OAAS Youth Committee
Handbook word document
Handbook PDF
April 20th
Topic: Vendor Insurance Risk Management: 101
Presented by Shawn LaPalm Co-operators and Sunnie Shannon DUUO
Co-operators PPT
DUUO Vendor Insurance PPT
Sample Vendor contracts - Thank you to the Ag Societies for providing samples
Vendor Waiver Release Agreement sample
Vendor Agreement sample
Vendor Contract sample
Vendor Agreement Form sample
Charity Contract sample
April 13th recording
This webinar will address – Social media “Cyber and Privacy Breach best practices”; educate about common scams and provide risk management tips to protect your organization
The guest is Mr. Ian Fraser is, the AVP, Tech/Cyber & Professional Line at Sovereign Insurance.
OAAS 175th Central Canada Exhibition Association Scholarship Application
2024 online application information is open Click here
The application deadline is July 31, 2024
Youth Program Videos
Volunteering Video
Mentors and Youth Video
Ambassador Video
New Information Postcard Feb 2024 click here
Handbook word
Handbook PDF
Webinar, Youth recording Click here
Take a Seat, Make a Friend Video
Youth Committee Presentation
Governance PPT for Youth Board
Reflection Questions Take A Seat Make A Friend