Abbotsford Agrifair Announce Cory Cassel as New Fair Manager

Abbotsford – Abbotsford Agrifair has announced the hiring of Cory Cassel as the new fair manager.

Agrifair president Bob Street said that with Cassel’s 25+ years of experience in the event industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and natural abilities to the position.

As a dedicated community builder, Cory has had a hand in bringing community events such as Canada Day celebrations, concert series and festivals to life throughout the Lower Mainland. In addition to managing venues like The Stage in Mission and publishing What’s On! Magazines in both Mission and Abbotsford, Cory has played a role in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for organizations like Rotary, the Fraser Valley Youth Society and Mission Hospice.

“We are so pleased that Cory has accepted the fair manager position, and we are confident that he will be a great asset to the organization,” Street said.

“Planning is underway now for this year. We will have some exciting announcements in the weeks and months ahead so please stay tuned.”

Cassel is also no stranger to the world of agricultural fairs having been a 4-H member as well as a contract worker with the PNE Fair Agriculture department. He says he is excited to get started with Agrifair.

“I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work continuing the tradition of Abbotsford Agrifair and celebrating agriculture in the Fraser Valley,” he said.

The 115th Abbotsford Agrifair takes place at Exhibition Park from August 2nd to 4th.