The AEAQ's mission is to promote and support the development of its members on the province of Quebec scale, by practicing a leadership role. These entertaining, educational and unique fairs are not only emerging as large family celebrations, but represent the place to exchange and share with farmers and producers. Since the 19th century, those fairs are dedicated to the development of agriculture and food processing. From May to September, more than 1,1 million visitors visit the fairs to understand agriculture and to see and pet farm animals. Current activities: rides, races show, petting zoo, animals contests, agrofood, farm machinery, exhibitors and traders, music shows, equestrian competitions, gymkhanas, rodeos and more!