Applications for the Ambassador of the Fairs Program are now open. Apply today!

Ambassador of the Fairs

Program Info

In 2025, young representatives from fairs across Ontario competed to become the Ambassador of the Fairs. This year-long title takes the winner across Ontario as a representative of the CNE and all agricultural fairs.

Since its inception in 1971, more than 3000 young people from 100 communities throughout the province have taken part in this illustrious contest.

2025 Competition Results

Congratulations to our 2025 Ambassador of the Fairs Winner Lexi Johnston from the Listowel Agricultural Society!

First Runner up: Jada Dawson, from the Caledonia Agriculture Society

Second Runner up: Marshall MacCannell, from the Stratford and District Agriculture Society.

Semi-Finalists:

  • Ainsley Leblanc, from the Milverton Agricultural Society
  • Lindy Kingston, from the Beaver Valley Agricultural Society
  • Abigail Dove, from the Brooklin Agricultural Society
  • Graham Howard, from the Lucknow Agricultural Society

Congeniality award winner: Kelty McNeice, from the Sutton Agricultural Society

Application Details

The official entry forms for Participants and Agricultural Societies must be completed and received by the CNE Agriculture Department by April 30, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 season!

For participant info and access to application forms click here.

For rules and regulations please click here.

Thank you for your co-operation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carmen Harany, Agriculture Program Manager at (416) 263-3835.

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