Become an AIAS Member
Anyone can join the Amherst Island Agricultural Society. Support the fairgrounds, get a little something in return, and help keep a community tradition going.
Who Can Join
Anyone. Really — there’s no residency or age requirement to be a member in some form. The Society has three membership categories: Regular, Associate, and Junior. The differences come down to voting rights and eligibility to hold office, and they’re spelled out in full in the Society Constitution.
Download the AIAS Constitution PDFBenefits of Membership
- Discounts on Pavilion and equipment rental rates
- Discounts on some Agricultural Society events
- A say in the Society’s direction — at the AGM and on committees
- The quiet satisfaction of helping keep the fairgrounds, markets, and events alive
And there’s a practical benefit you might not think about: a strong membership helps us secure grant funding. Granting bodies want to see community support behind an organization, and membership numbers are the clearest way to demonstrate it. Every member — at any level — makes it easier for the Society to keep doing this work.
Annual Dues
- $20 per person
- $40 per family (immediate family members)
Our fiscal year runs November 1 to October 31.
How to Join
Payment by e-transfer is preferred — send your dues to: a.i.ag.society@gmail.com
Cash and cheque are also welcome if that’s easier for you.
In the e-transfer message (or a separate email), please include:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your mailing address on the Island (if applicable)
- Which membership category you’re joining (Regular, Associate, or Junior)
- Whether you’re joining for the first time or renewing
- For family memberships: the names of immediate family members included
A board member will reply to confirm your membership. That’s it — you’re in.
Questions
Email us at a.i.ag.society@gmail.com or reach out to any board member directly. We’d be happy to walk you through it.
The Annual General Meeting
All members are welcome — and encouraged — to attend the AGM, held within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year (October 31). It’s where we review the year, approve financials, elect directors, and plan ahead.
2026 AGM: To be announced