Six Nations’ KymberlyFarmer finishes as a runner up at CNE Fairs competition

by Haldimand Press Staff

September 3, 2026

By Dylan Freeman-Grist
The Haldimand Press

TORONTO—Kymberly Farmer of Mohawk Nation Turtle Clan, representing the Six Nations Agricultural Society, was announced as the second runner-up in the Canadian National Exhibition’s (CNE) 2026 Ambassador of the Fairs competition.

The annual competition, dating back over five decades, invites representatives from agricultural societies across Ontario to compete. Contestants make their way through several rounds of evaluations, including a panel interview process, elevator pitch, and one-minute speech presented in the semi-finals and finals.

TORONTO—Kymberly Farmer, left, reigning Miss Six Nations, was applauded on stage by other contestants during the recent CNE Ambassador of the Fairs Competition. She finished third overall in the competition. —Image courtesy of Harrison Haines and the CNE.

Finishing ahead of Farmer was winner Olivia Avery from Lindsay Agricultural Society in the Kawartha Lakes, and first runner-up Jared Hunter, representing the Kingston Agricultural Society.

Farmer’s podium finish at the CNE is the culmination of her year-long reign as Miss Six Nations.

Crowned in September of last year, the role saw Farmer representing the Six Nations Agricultural Society at official events and ceremonies across Ontario, Canada, and as far as Albuquerque, New Mexico.

“It was really hard for me to step out of my shell. I ran for Miss Six Nations because I can be more of an introverted person,” Farmer said.

“I wanted to give myself an opportunity to say yes to as many things as I could…. The biggest thing I learned is that my community has my back and are so excited to support me in any way they can.”

TORONTO—The CNE Ambassador of The Fairs Competition brings together representatives from agricultural societies across Ontario, including (l-r) Rosie Maguilene Inrig, Markham and East York Agricultural Society; Charlotte Gordon, Erin Agricultural Society; Kymberly Farmer, Six Nations Agricultural Society; Lysha Bast, Cumberland Township Agricultural Society; Ethan Slote, Rockton Agricultural Society; and Jennifer Rentner, Collingwood Agricultural Society. —Image courtesy of Kymberly Farmer.

Farmer’s speech focused on that same community, opting for the theme of agriculture practices in Six Nations.

“I did my speech on corn, beans, and squash and the Three Sisters method of planting and why that’s important to Indigenous people,” said Farmer. “I wanted to really have the opportunity for people who might not know that much about Indigenous agriculture (to learn) – like really a crash course because one minute is so fast, you can’t really fit that much.”

While applications for next year’s Miss Six Nations closed August 28, Farmer encourages young people in Six Nations, Haldimand County, and all across Ontario to take a shot at their local fair ambassadorship program whenever the next opportunity to do so arises.

“Yes, it’s really scary. I will say it is quite nerve wracking to be perceived, to put yourself out there, to be judged.… It is a competition, but do it for the plot,” said Farmer. “It’s a chance for you to get to know your community and to make your community proud as well.”