Local youths will be competing in the 41st annual Ambassador of the Fairs Competition at the 2012 Canadian Nation Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto.
More than 70 Fall Fair winners from across Ontario, men and women aged 18 to 25, will showcase their knowledge of Ontario agriculture and be judged on poise, self-confidence and public speaking.
As the Ambassador of the Fairs, the winning competitor participates in a series of official duties during the 18-day run of Canada’s largest fair, while simultaneously representing their individual fair and community.
“A long standing tradition, this is one of our most established events at the CNE,” said CNE general manager David Bednar. “It’s a great way to bring together individuals and communities from across the province over the course of three days.”
The final round of the Ambassador of the Fairs competition will be held on Aug. 19 at 2pm in the Queen Elizabeth Building.
The CNE is Canada’s largest fair and one of the top 10 fairs in North America. Founded in 1879, the CNE celebrates its 134th year in 2012, when it takes place from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3.
Each year over the course of its late summer run, the CNE attracts approximately 1.3 million people.
On average, it generates an economic impact of $58.6 million on the Greater Toronto Area and $80 million on the province of Ontario each year.
For the past two years, the CNE has been awarded Eco Logo certification, confirming it as the “greenest” fair in North America, and the most “environmentally friendly” large scale event on the continent.
The CNE Horse Show and Casino opened before the fair, on July 30. HorseCapades opened on July 31.
To learn more about the CNE’s events and admissions, visit www.theex.com.
