Mission:

CELEBRATING AGRICULTURAL TRADITIONS

Mandate:

To organize and manage an agricultural fair that showcases and celebrates the rural life-style and values of Paisley and the surrounding community in a way that sponsors respectful competition and provides entertainment, education and fun for all.

Core Values:

Planning

We believe in:

• The importance of sharing responsibilities and helping each other
• The need to reflect community interests and values through the displays, the activities, competitions and entertainment
• The need to showcase and acknowledge the quality and diversity of our rural / urban heritage
• The importance of thorough planning and fiscal responsibility through careful budgeting, the setting of fees, and the solicitation of sponsorships and in-kind donations
• Planning in accordance with our constitution, appropriate policies and procedures and with health & safety as the first priority
• Environmental friendliness

Friends, Family and Community

We believe in:

• An event that is accessible, engaging and community driven
• Celebrating with family and friends in a way that engenders pride in who we are and how we live
• The importance of attracting a crowd that is inter-generational and yet equally satisfied with the experience as a whole

Competition

We believe in:

• Creating a competitive atmosphere that is friendly, respectful, fun and fair
• The need to arrange for knowledgeable, accredited and reputable judges that demonstrate fairness and integrity in all categories, and in all cases
• Fostering pride and a genuine sense of accomplishment in all competitors

Education

We believe in:

• The effectiveness of learning by doing
• The fun of finding out about our past, and our present
• Learning from the expertise in our community
• The importance of reflecting and teaching community values & traditions

Entertainment

We believe in:

• Providing variety that contributes to lots of fun and laughter
• The importance of quality wholesome family entertainment that is inclusive, spirited and lots of fun
• Arranging for quality amenities that make for an enjoyable experience at the fair
• Entertainment activities that are as engaging as possible and provide lots to do