Metchosin Farmers' Institute

Welcome to the Metchosin Farmers Institute Website. The Metchosin Farmers Institute (MFI) is an organization chartered under the Farmers Institute Act. We have been in existence for over 100 years with the goal of promoting agriculture and agricultural activities in the area. The Metchosin Farmers Institute owns and is located on the Luxton Fairgrounds, 1040 Marwood Avenue, in Langford, BC. MFI acts as host organization to numerous groups and service organizations (See links above) including the Luxton Antique Farm Equipment Club, the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths, Triangle Little League, and South Island Rough Riders Gymkanna Club. We are home to the Luxton Pro Rodeo every Victoria Day long weekend in May, and the Luxton Fall Fair every September. There are a number of facilities on the fairgrounds which can be rented by the public for a wide range of events. Venues include a riding ring with with re-configurable stock chutes and extensive bleacher seating, Luxton Hall, suitable for dances, lectures and large meetings, a poultry and small animal barn and large open-air areas. Picnic tables, washroom facilities, and garbage collection are also available for a nominal fee. For more information, prices, and availability, please contact our booking coordinator.