Membership Benefits

Fairs & Exhibitions Insurance Program
An exclusive insurance program has been developed through partnership with Capri Insurance to fairs, exhibitions and qualifying associate and affiliate members of the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs & Exhibitions.

Evaluation Program
An in-depth evaluation program conducted by trained evaluators allows fairs and exhibitions to improve their standards of performance while promoting agriculture in an entertaining and educational way.

Annual Conference
Our annual conference is an opportunity for fairs, exhibitions, commercial, associate and affiliate members to come together to network, exchange information and learn from the educational workshops and sessions  offered.

Awards Program
The BCAAFE encourages excellence in our industry through our annual awards program.  Categories are offered in all levels of membership.  Recipients are recognized at the Annual Conference each year. 

Fair Schedule
25,000 copies are printed and distributed throughout BC's visitor centers, on ferry routes and terminals, Chamber of Commerce offices and through our members.  It lists valuable information such as fair dates, contacts and phone numbers for our visitors and the service industry at large. The schedule information is also included on the BCAAFE web site.

Livewire
This quarterly newsletter is filled with industry related information and is our communication tool within the industry.  The newsletter is distributed in both hard copy and electronic mail. 

Annual Membership Directory
The annual directory provides detailed contact information for each member of the Association.  The directory is compiled in early February and is distributed in hard copy and by electronic mail throughout the province and nationally. 

Partnerships
BCAAFE develops partnerships with such organizations as BC 4-H, Ag In The Classroom, Horse Council of BC, BC Safety Authority, etc. which benefit all.

Web Site
Developed and maintained to provide up to date information about our industry.  Assists in promoting our members and provides links to all of our members sites.

Workshop and Sessions
BCAAFE has and will continue to orchestrate workshops and seminars for training and development of volunteers and staff throughout the province.

Represents
BCAAFE represents its members at the national level as a member of the Provincial Executive Committee with CAFE (Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions) and at the international level as a provincial associate of the IAFE (International Association of Fairs & Expositions).

Funding and Projects
BCAAFE researches ongoing funding and project opportunities, in which member fairs will share the benefits.

Management Services
The BCAAFE full time office under the direction of the Executive Director offers support to all fairs and exhibitions.