Farmers Institute at Cobble Hill

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The Cobble Hill Fair is our hallmark event. Begun in 1909 the Fair showcases all that is great about living in the South Cowichan area.

cobble-hill-fair The Cobble Hill Fair is our hallmark event. Begun in 1909 the Fair showcases all that is great about living in the South Cowichan area. Cobble Hill and the surrounding area was founded on the agricultural industry and we value our roots, our rural nature and our relaxed lifestyle. Every fair is alive with activity and entertainment for the whole family. The Cobble Hill Fair celebrates our past while cultivating our future.

Our Mandate

To promote rural life and the theories and practices of agriculture;
To promote public awareness of the role of agriculture in today's society;
To promote the management and maintenance of the assets of the Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society on behalf of its members;
To promote and celebrate the legacy of agriculture;
To promote and support the education and participation of youth in agriculture.
To help support children, families and seniors of the South Cowichan area;
To provide an opportunity for those in South Cowichan to celebrate their local identity and character;
To celebrate South Cowichan's agricultural roots;
To showcase the agricultural bounty of the South Cowichan area;
To showcase the South Cowichan culture, industries and environment;
To create a greater awareness of the South Cowichan Region;
To come together once a year to have a great time with family, friends and neighbours.