Agriculture plays an important role in the history of the region and the economic future. Fairs across the region not only celebrate harvests, but the people who live here as well by showcasing the hard work of agricultural workers and artisans.
Jessica Clement with the Ashcroft and District Fall Fair Association is preparing for the 2016 Ashcroft and District Fall Fair on September 11. There has been an agricultural exhibition in Ashcroft since 1889. Agriculture has been part of Ashcroft’s history for a very long time with the current Fall Fair being an integral part of that history.
“Accessing the grant funding from Northern Development this year has allowed us to make the fair’s admission ‘by donation’. We’re really excited to see people come from around the region to participate and are hoping the change in admission impacts attendance!”
The Village of Ashcroft’s economy largely relies on industry as a driver. Primary industries in Ashcroft are mineral extraction and agriculture. Ashcroft acts as a residential base and service centre for many industrial businesses in the area.
Other fairs recently funded by the Fabulous Festivals and Events program include the Nechako Valley Exhibition, the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair, the Lillooet Apricot Tsaqwem Fest and the Lake District Fall Fair.
