ABOUT US
C.A.F.E. is a charitable organization established in 1924 and funded primarily by its members. The organization represents a broad spectrum of fairs from small community rural fairs to large urban exhibitions. In addition, the membership includes provincial associations that represent agricultural societies from across the nation, industry service providers and affiliate associations who have a direct interest and link with the Canadian fair industry.
MISSION
CAFE is committed to fostering excellence through innovative leadership with partners and key stakeholders, providing meaningful resources, collaborating to increase national awareness and ensuring a sustainable future for the fair and event industry.
VISION
To be the recognized champions driving a vibrant and diverse national community of fairs and events.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Each member of the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions is expected to:
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Abide by the rules of CAFE as set out in its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws;
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Uphold the reputation and good standing of CAFE;
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Act with integrity and respect others;
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Act, support, respect, and abide by the appropriate laws and in general that apply to personal conduct;
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Promptly pay membership fees as part of continued membership and keep information updated;
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Will not knowingly hold, assume, or accept a position in which interests conflict with commitment or role to CAFE;
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Will not make any statement on behalf of CAFE or purport to represent CAFE through any public medium, including digital social media, unless authorized to do so by CAFE; and must reject and will not make any offer of bribery or unethical inducement;
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Conduct all business with CAFE and its partners with professionalism and respect
PRESIDENT
Amanda Frigon
Manager of Special & Major Events, Edmonton Northlands
BOX 1480
Edmonton, AB T5J 2N5
T: 780-471-7210
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board is made up of staff and volunteers of fairs, exhibitions and agricultural societies, as well as a representative of the provincial associations and service member representatives. A list of past presidents can be found here.
VICE PRESIDENT
Phil Shuchat
Spot On Entertainment INC
UNIT 12 – 700 Finley Ave
Ajax, ON L1S 3Z2
T: 514-937-9965
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCES
Dean Thomson
Okotoks Agricultural Society
BOX 1 Site 2 RR2
Okotoks, AB T1S 1A2
T: 403-669-6953
EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Jeff Strickland
Pacific National Exhibition
2901 E Hastings St
Vancouver BC V5K 5J1
T: 604-252-3643
DIRECTOR
Darren Dean
West Coast Lumberjack Show LTD
4002 Forbidden Plateau RD
Courtenay, BC V9J 1P9
T: 250-830-4065
DIRECTOR
Judy McFaul
Russell Agricultural Society
41 Parklands Avenue
Russell, ON K4R 1A2
T: 613-445-4161
DIRECTOR
Sandra Jackle
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd
1700 Elphinstone St.
Regina, SK S4P 2Z6
T: 306-527-2947
DIRECTOR
David Messier
Exposition Agricole et alimentaire de St-Hyacinthe
2670 Beauparlant
Saint-Hyacinthe QC J3G 3J6
T: 514-973-9635
DIRECTOR
Tim Carson
Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies
7000 113 St – JG O’Donogue Bldg – Room 100A
Edmonton AB T6H 5T6
T: 780-427-2174
DIRECTOR
Jane Matthews
Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' Blvd, Exhibition Place
Toronto ON M6K 3C3
T: 416-263-3836
theex.com
DIRECTOR
Kryssie Thomson
Alberni District Fall Fair
8585 Bothwell Rd.
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 9B6
T: 250-730-2416
DIRECTOR
Tamara Martens
Hanover Agricultural Society
Box 441
Grunthal, MB R0A 0R0
T: 204-688-3584
DIRECTOR
Jim Laurendeau
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SE
Calgary AB T2G 2W1
T: 403-261-0297
2019-2021 STRATEGIC PLAN
PILLAR I: MEMBERSHIP VALUE
Building trust with our stakeholders as we grow and expand our value through industry education and strategic partnerships. CAFE will achieve this by:
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Building strong provincial partnerships. Valuable and appropriate resources are offered by our national organization that are complementary to the provincial suite of services, ultimately driving new membership synergies.
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Fostering growth. Expand the organization’s financial capacity and prominence through the development of a more inclusive approach specific to growth.
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Offering best in class programming. Our programs at the highest level celebrate achievement, youth mentoring and develop member skills and expertise by being unique in scope and of national scale and impact.