AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

2023/2024

The Barrie Fair Ambassador Program

The Ambassador Program at the Barrie Fair selects individuals to represent and promote the fair, along with the Essa & District Agricultural Society to the community and it’s visitors. Our Ambassador’s main tasks are promotions, welcoming guests, assisting with events and functions, educational outreach, community engagement and representing our organization. We also offer a specialized scholarship program for the winning contestants.

About The Ambassadors

Senior Ambassador

Abigail Giffen

Abby grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Minesing. She was instrumental in the recent switch from dairy cattle to now raising dairy and meat goats. She oversees herd management including animal health and welfare as well as handling all the online marketing for the family farm.

Abby currently attends the University of Guelph studying Animal Biology and Biochemistry. She plans to go to veterinary college to be a large animal veterinarian.

As the 2019-2020 Barrie Fair Junior Ambassador, Abby found the ambassador program to be a tremendous learning experience! Abby wants to further her development of public speaking and networking skills, and to be more involved in the fair as the Senior Ambassador.

At the fair this year she gave speeches on behalf of the agricultural society, fair and ambassador program and networked with vendors. She also interacted with the fair visitors, raising awareness about the scholarship and leadership opportunities the ambassador program brings to youth. She also took time to enjoy the midway and pull events.

Abby looks forward to meeting new people and learning more about our local agricultural community as the 2023/2024 Senior Ambassador.

Junior Ambassador

Lauren Cowen

Lauren grew up in the Town of Innisfil. Since a young age she has had an interest in the family farm, especially the sheep. From the first time she was able to, Lauren has been involved in the 4-H Sheep club and has developed a passion for showing sheep. Lauren is also an avid horseback rider and competes periodically at local events.

Off the farm, Lauren plays violin and euphonium and has performed with local bands and orchestras. Lauren currently attends a local high school. She has plans to study veterinary medicine in post-secondary schooling and become a large animal veterinarian.

In 2018 Lauren participated in her first fair – the Barrie Fair! This is where her love for showing sheep began. Her favourite parts of the fair are the sheep show, meeting new friends, as well as renewing old friendships. She looks forward to learning more as the 2023/2024 Junior Ambassador.

Looking to inquire about the Ambassador Program?
Please contact:
[email protected]

You may also get in touch with the office by email at:
[email protected] or (705)-726-1200