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INTRODUCTION

Agricultural fairs have had a long history in British Columbia since the first fair was held in Victoria in October of 1861!  Fairs and exhibitions have been an integral part of communities across BC for these many years providing a community focal point for the celebration and promotion of local agriculture and food.

The "Provincial Agricultural Fairs Association" was created by the Department of Agriculture in January of 1910.  One hundred years later, the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions, now better known as BC FAIRS, continues to provide leadership, resources, networking and educational opportunities for its membership.

2010 marks our 100th Anniversary as a non-profit provincial association representing agricultural fairs and exhibitions throughout British Columbia! 

BC's agricultural fair and exhibitions welcome over 1.5 million visitors through their gates each year, they are a vital part of our provinces heritage and culture; they are agri-tourism destinations that provide millions of dollars to their local economies.  Fairs and Exhibitions play an important role in the personal development of youth through the promotion of 4-H programs, provide fund raising opportunities for many other non-profit and charitable organizations within their communities, as well as, showcase and celebrate BC's diverse agricultural industry!

The 2010 Anniversary Fair Guide is now available! 
To download a copy now, click here!  If you would like a copy sent to you, please contact the BC Fairs office by phone 778-574-4082
or by email at jbsaw@bcfairs.ca

BC FAIRS NEWS

Janine B Saw
Executive Director

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MISSION STATEMENT

To provide leadership, resources and services to agricultural fairs, exhibitions and related events so they can effectively celebrate the diversity and importance of local agriculture in communities throughout British Columbia.