For almost 100 years, the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE) has focused on helping industry reach its full potential. We do this by organizing professional development, advocating for our industry’s interests and providing unique learning opportunities. We currently reach to 743 fair and exhibition organizations and countless service providers across Canada. The Canadian fair and exhibition industry sees more than 35 million visitors each year through their 17,000+ events, with an estimated economic impact of $2.9 billion on local communities, the majority of those being rural. Canadian fairs and exhibitions have been a substantial and integral part of the fabric of Canadian life for centuries and many have been in existence prior to Canada’s confederation. These time-tested fairs and exhibitions are premiere Canadian events that established and continue to maintain our national identity.