Did you know?
The Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador Program is a community tradition! It was established in 1979 and has evolved over time.
Sarah Shaw
2025/2026 Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador
The Ambassador Program strives to promote excellence and instill leadership, confidence and initiative in young individuals within our community. Participants will gain valuable communication, interview and leadership skills.
The 2026/2027 Fergus Fall Fair Ambassador competiton will take place on September 13, 2026 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Eligibility: Open to any person between the ages of 17 and 25 as of August 1, 2026.
The Ambassador will represent the Fergus Agricultural Society by learning about and promoting agriculture at various events throughout Centre Wellington for one year. The Ambassador will also participate in the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs Competition in August 2027.
Each contestant will be required to:
- Prepare a poster display board about themselves
- Propose a new event or educational activity for future fairs.
- Participate in a short interview with a panel of judges
- Deliver a two to three-minute prepared speech
- Answer an impromptu question
All Ambassador contestants will receive a gift for participating.
The winner will also receive a $500 scholarship to support their future endeavors. This can be used toward post-secondary education, leadership training or professional development opportunities. The scholarship is awarded as a recognition of the recipient’s dedication to personal community involvement and agricultural advocacy.
Virtual Info Night: Join Jade and Sarah for an information night on June 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. on Google Meet.
Please contact the Ambassador Committee to register as a participant or for more information.
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