The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is back this year, just in time for Spring Break! Here's everything you need to know:

 

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Regular Gate Admission Pricing:

Adult 18-59 $20.00
Senior 60+ $18.00
Youth 13-17 $18.00
6 – 12 years $9.00
3 Day Pass $53.00
6 Day Pass $100.00
Admission Specials

Monday, March 27 is Hero Appreciation Day. FREE admission for all current serving Military, Fire, Police and EMS members and 50% off gate admission for their families. (ID must be presented on arrival to the fair)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday is only $12.00 after 5 PM
Advance tickets are available for purchase online and at the Provincial Exhibition’s temporary office located at the Keystone Centre, Pioneer Room open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. Admission is also payable at the gate, Cash, Debit & Credit Cards are all accepted. All prices include GST. Free parking on the Keystone Centre grounds with purchase of gate admission.

Admission is payable at the gate, Cash, Debit & Credit Cards are all accepted. All prices include GST. Free parking on the Keystone Centre grounds with a purchase of gate admission.

 

Competitions

Moonlight Calcutta
Close to the end of Fair week on the Friday night, the horse/rider combinations that will be participating in the Saturday night Grand Prix are “sold” by auction to the public in attendance in the Star FM viewing lounge. The purchaser(s) of the winning combination share a predetermined percentage of the proceeds of the sale.Get a group together, pool your money and try your luck on picking out a winner.This is guaranteed to make your Grand Prix watching just a little more exciting!

Pork Quality
The Pork Quality Competition Class is limited to 30 head. Carcasses judged on weight and quality by an independent expert. 2017 Pork Quality Results Prizes are awarded to the top five (5) Carcasses. 50% of the prize money must be donated to a charity designated by the producer and the winning hog carcass will be donated to the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts for teaching purposes. The 2nd – 4th place winning hog carcasses will be donated to food banks.

 

SCHEDULE

Monday, March 27th : 

~ Admission after 5 PM is only $12! ~

6:30 - 9 AM Sunrise Breakfast at the MNP Hall ($5 for Breakfast and stay the day at the fair for FREE Non-perishable food donation appreciated for Samaritan House)

8 AM Hunter Jumper Horse Show Opens at the Westoba Ag Centre
8:30 AM Main Arena Horse Show Opens at the Westman Place Main Arena

9 AM Food and Lifestyle Trade Show Opens & and the Royal Farm Yard: 9 AM - 7 PM

12:30 PM Hypnotist Colin Christopher followed by Spin Cycle at the Amphitheatre

12:45 PM Light Draft Teamfollowed by Single Harness Pony at the Westman Place Main Arena
11 AM Spin Cycle Comedy Act at the Amphitheatre
1:45 PM President’s Choice Super Dogs followed by Ladies Team & Single Roadster Pony at the Westman Place Main Arena
3:30 PM Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop at the Westman Place Main Arena

4 PM Kim Fargo’s Heavy Horses followed by Farrier Stuart Lambert & The Science of the Super Dogs at the TD AG Action Stage
4 - 5 PM Enbridge Royal Experiences at the Westman Place Main Arena
12:30 PM Lord Strathcona’s Horse Demo followed by Meadowind Miniatures, Whirling Wind Stables & Cattle Show Demo at the TD AG Action Stage
11:30 AM The Janzen Boys Trio followed by Doodles the Clown and Christina the Crazy Hooper at the MNP Hall
4 - 5 PM Enbridge Royal Experiences - Our L’il Barnyard at the Westman Place Main Arena
4:30 PM Through the Judges Eyes Horse Clinic at the Westoba Ag Centre
3 PM Doodles the Clown followed by Hypnotist Colin Christopher at the Amphitheatre
3 PM The Janzen Boys Trio followed by Christina the Crazy Hooper at the MNP Hall


6:20 PM OPENING CEREMONIES IN WESTMAN PLACE MAIN ARENA:

  • Barrel Racing
  • Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop 
  • Show Jumping
  • Four Horse Tandem Team
  • Calf Scramble
  • Ladies Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving
  • Men’s Heavy Cart
  • Super Dogs

Start times are approximate. Schedule is subject to change

 

Tuesday, March 28th : 

~ Admission after 5 PM is only $12! ~

7:30 AM Hunter Jumper Horse Show Opens Westoba Ag Centre
9 AM Main Arena Horse Show Opens Westman Place Main Arena

10 AM Food & Lifestyle Trade Show Opens & Royal Farm Yard: Open 10 AM - 7 PM

11:30 AM Doodlesfollowed by Spin Cycle & Hypnotist Colin Christopher Amphitheatre
NOON The Janzen Boys Trio followed by Christina the Crazy Hooper MNP Hall
1 PM Junior Heavy Teamfollowed by the Hackney Pony Pleasure & Heavy Draft Team Westman Place Main Arena
1 PM Doodles the Clown followed by Spin Cycle Westman Place Main Arena
1 PM Kirk Stierwalt Cattle Demo followed by Meadowind Miniatures & Whirling Wind Stables TD AG Action Stage
2 PM Hypnotist Colin Christopher followed by Doodles & Spin Cycle MNP Hall
2:30 PM President’s Choice Super Dogs followed by English Pairs Westman Place Main Arena
3 PM Western Horse Clinic Westoba Ag Centre
3:30 PM Amateur 4 Horse Hitch Westman Place Main Arena
4 PM Kim Fargo - Heavy Horse TD AG Action Stage
4:30 PM Hypnotist Colin Christopher Amphitheatre
4 PM - 5 PM Enbridge Royal Experiences - Meet the Miniature Horses Westman Place Main Arena
5 PM The Janzen Boys Trio followed by Christina the Crazy Hooper MNP Hall
5:30 PM The Science of the Super Dogs TD AG Action Stage
6:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES IN WESTMAN PLACE MAIN ARENA

  • Manitoba Cup Show Jumping
  • Four Horse Tandem Team
  • Calf Scramble
  • Barrel Racing
  • Youth Heavy Cart
  • Super Dogs
  • Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop
  • Single Harness Pony

 

Start times are approximate. Schedule is subject to change

 

Wednesday, March 29th:

~ Admission after 5 PM is only $12! ~

7 AM Hunter Jumper Horse Show Opens Westoba Ag Centre
8 AM Main Arena Horse Show Opens Westman Place Main Arena

10 AM FOOD & LIFESTYLE TRADESHOW OPENS & ROYAL FARM YARD OPEN 10 AM - 7 PM

11 AM Pork Quality Competition followed by the Pork Quality Luncheon MNP Hall
11 AM Hypnotist Colin Christopher followed by Spin Cycle & Doodles Amphitheatre
11:30 AM Six Horse Tandem Teamfollowed by Junior Driving (Harness) & Hunter Classic Westman Place Main Arena
12:30 PM Whirling Wind Stablesfollowed by Kirk Stierwalt Demo, Kim Fargo’s Heavy Horse & Meadowind Miniatures TD AG Action Stage
1:30 PM Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate followed by Spin Cycle & Doodles Amphitheatre

2 PM Christina the Crazy Hooperfollowed by the Janzen Boys trio MNP Hall
2 PM 8 Horse Tandem Westman Place Main Arena
2:30 PM President’s Choice Super Dogs presented by Manitoba Hydro Westman Place Main Arena
3 PM Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate followed by Spin Cycle & Doodles Amphitheatre
4 PM Christina the Crazy Hooper followed by the Janzen Boys trio MNP Hall
4 - 5 PM Enbridge Royal Experiences - MB High School Rodeo Westman Place Main Arena
4:30 PM Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate Amphitheatre
4:30 PM Farrier Stuart Lambert followed by the Science of the Super Dogs TD AG Action Stage

6:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES IN WESTMAN PLACE MAIN ARENA

  • Super Dog/Horse Relay Show Jumping
  • Six Horse Tandem
  • Miss Piggy Scramble
  • Lord Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop
  • Ladies Heavy Cart
  • Single Roadster Pony


44th Annual Fiddler’s Contest at 7 PM in the Amphitheatre

Start times are approximate. Schedule is subject to change

 

Thursday, March 30th 

7:30 AM Hunter Jumper Horse Show Open Westoba Ag Centre
9 AM Main Arena Horse Show Opens Westman Place Main Arena
9- 10:30 AM FREE Pancake Breakfast at the MNP HALL
10 AM Food & Lifestyle Trade Show & Open Farm Yard: Open 10 AM - 7 PM

10 AM Klondike Showmanship Cattle Show TD AG Action Stage
11 AM Hypnotist Colin Christopher followed by Spin Cycle & Doodles Amphitheatre
11:30 AM The Janzen Boys Trio followed by Christina the Crazy Hooper MNP Hall
12:30 PM Youth Heavy Horse Decorating followed by Meadowind Miniatures TD AG Action Stage

1 PM Youth Heavy Horse Showmanship followed by Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop Westman Place Main Arena
1:30 PM Family Entertainer Al Simmons Amphitheatre
2 PM Single Roadster Pony Championship followed by Tandem Heavy Team Westman Place Main Arena
2 PM Prospect Steers & Market Steers Cattle Show followed by Whirling Winds Stables TD AG Action Stage
2:30 PM President’s Choice Super Dogspresented by Manitoba Hydro Westman Place Main Arena
3:30 PM Hypnotist Colin Christopher followed by Doodles the Clown Amphitheatre

4 PM Christina the Crazy Hooper followed by the Janzen Boys trio MNP Hall
4 - 5 PM Enbridge Royal Experiences - Our L’il Barnyard Westman Place Main Arena
4:30 PM Family Entertainer Al Simmons Amphitheatre
5:30 PM Canadian Northern Lights Drill Team followed by The Science of the Super Dogs TD AG Action Stage

6:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES IN WESTMAN PLACE MAIN ARENA

  • ATCO Cup Show Jumping
  • Miss Piggy Scramble
  • Lord Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop
  • Super Dogs presented
  • Junior Driving Championship (Harness)
  • Four Horse Team Championship


Live Steer Sale at 7 PM TD AG Action Stage

 

 Friday, March 31st

8 AM Hunter Jumper Horse Show Opens Westoba Ag Centre
8:30 AM Main Arena Hunter Jumper Show Opens Westman Place Main Arena


10 AM FOOD & LIFESTYLE TRADESHOW OPENS & ROYAL FARM YARD OPEN 10 AM - 7 PM

10:30 AM Western College of Veterinary Medicine TD AG Action Stage

11:00 AM All Breed Junior Heifer Show TD AG Action Stage
11:30 AM The Janzen Boys Trio followed by Jherrad Cumming Band & Christina the Crazy Hooper MNP Hall
11:30 AM Doodles the Clown followed by Spin Cycle & Hynotist Colin Christopher Amphitheatre
12:45 PM Eight Horse Championshipfollowed by Single Harness Pony Championship & DHC Rail Class Westman Place Main Arena
1 PM Christina the Crazy Hooper followed by Janzen Boys trio & Jherrad Cumming Band MNP Hall
1 PM Doodles the Clown followed by Spin Cycle & Hypnotist Colin Christopher Amphitheatre
2:30 PM President’s Choice Super Dogs presented by Manitoba Hydro Westman Place Main Arena
3:30 PM Doodles the Clown followed by Spin Cycle & Hynotist Colin Christopher Ampitheatre
4 PM Christina the Crazy Hooperfollowed by the Janzen Boys trio MNP Hall
4 PM Whirling Wind Stables followed byCanadian Northern Lights Drill Team & Meadowind Miniatures MNP Hall
4 - 5 PM Enbridge Royal Experiences - Wagon Ride Westman Place Main Arena
4:30 PM NAERIC Horse Sale Preview Westoba Ag Centre
5:30 PM The Science of the Super Dogs TD AG Action Stage

6:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES IN WESTMAN PLACE MAIN ARENA

  • Challenge Show Jumping
  • Children’s Costume Class
  • Lord Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop
  • Super Dogs presented
  • Ladies Hackney Pony Pleasure Championship
  • Six Horse Championship Classic A - followed by the Moonlight Calcutta


Ryan Keown - BARN BAR (FREE GATE AFTER 8 PM)

 

Saturday, April 1st

8 AM Hunter Jumper Horse Show Opens Westoba Ag Centre
8 AM Main Arena Horse Show Opens Westman Place Main Arena

10 AM Food and Lifestyle Trade Show and Open Farm Yard: Open 10 AM - 7 PM

11:30 AM Kim Fargo’s Heavy Horsesfollowed by Meadowind Miniatures & the Celebrity Showmanship Classic at the TD AG Action Stage
11:30 AM The Janzen Boys Trio followed by Chris Ghidoni & Christina the Crazy Hooper MNP Hall
11:30 AM Doodles the Clown followed by Spin Cycle & Hynotist Colin Christopher Amphitheatre
1 PM Unicorn Classfollowed by Single Harness Pony Championship Westman Place Main Arena
1 PM Doodles the Clown followed by Spin Cycle & Hypnotist Colin Christopher and again at 3PM Amphitheatre
2 PM Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop Westman Place Main Arena
2 PM Chris Ghidoni Band followed by Christina the Carzy Hooper MNP Hall
2:30 PM President’s Choice Super Dogspresented by Manitoba Hydro Westman Place Main Arena
3 PM Royal Lady Jackpot Cattle Show followed by Lord Strathcona’s Horse Demo TD AG Action Stage
4 - 5 PM Enbridge Royal Experiences - Wagon Rides Westman Place Main Arena
4:30 PM Canadian Northern Lights Drill Teamfollowed by Western College of Veterinary Medicine TD AG Action Stage
5 PM The Janzen Boys Trio MNP Hall
5:30 PM The Science of the Super Dogs TD AG Action Stage

6:30 PM OPENING CEREMONIES IN WESTMAN PLACE MAIN ARENA 

  • MTS Grand Prix Show Jumping
  • KT MacPherson Award Presentation
  • Hackney Pony Pleasure Champ
  • President’s Choice Super Dogs presented by Manitoba Hydro
  • Lord Strathcona’s Horse Mounted Troop
  • Canadian Tire Six Horse Championship Classic B
  • Aggregate 6 Award Presentation

 

Clubbing Fraggles at the BARN BAR (FREE GATE AFTER 8 PM)

Start times are approximate. Schedule is subject to change

 

Horse Shows

Sunday, March 26th 

12:00 0.9 Clear round Jumper
1.0 Clear round Jumper
1.15 Clear round Jumper
1.2 Clear round Jumper
4:30 PM Ladies Barrels

Monday, March 27th
9:00 AM 0.70m Training Hunter
Short/Long Stirrup Hunter (0.70m)
Evergreen Hunter (0.75m)
Pre Child/Pre Adult Ami (0.75m)
0.85m (2'9") hunter
Sr. Low Hunter (0.9m)
Jr. Low Hunter (0.9m)
1.0m (3'3") Hunter
Training Hunter LG pony (0.85m)
Combined Pony Hunter LG
Training Hunter MED pony (0.75m)
Combined Pony Hunter MED
Training Hunter SM pony (0.7m)
Combined Pony Hunter SM
Evergreen Hunter US
1.0m (3'3") Hunter U.S
Pre Child/Pre Adult Ami US
Road hack
4 yr Young Horse
5 yr Young Horse
6 yr Young Horse

You can find the Horse Show Schedules for the rest of the week by clicking here .

 

Cattle show schedule

Cattle Show Schedule – located at the AG ACTION stage in the Royal Farm Yard
Tuesday, March 28 1 – 2 PM Stierwalt Demo
Wednesday, March 29 1 – 2 PM Stierwalt Demo
Thursday, March 30 10 AM – Noon Klondike Showmanship
2 – 4 PM Prospect Steers/Market Steers
7 PM Carcass and Calcutta Awards/Live Steer Sale
Friday, March 31 1 – 4 PM All Breed Junior Heifer Show
Saturday, April 1 1 – 2 PM Celebrity Showmanship
3 – 4 PM Royal Lady Jackpot

 

volunteer information

Volunteers are a critical part of all their events. Without your support, they couldn’t provide the events that mean so much to our community. If you are interested in become a fair volunteer, contact them. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent. Their Volunteer Coordinator will be happy to discuss options for involvement.

115 – 10th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4E7
Open Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 12:00pm, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

icon-infoPhone: 204-726-3590 / Fax: 204-725-0202 / Toll Free: 877-729-0001
info@provincialexhibition.com

 

You can find a list of trade shows at the fair by clicking here .

Exhibitor information can be found here.

 

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Sources: http://royalmanitobawinterfair.com/