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4 THE BRANDON SUN • ROYAL MANITOBA WINTER FAIR • MARCH 26-31, 2018

Spectators watch the MTS Grand Prix during the 2017 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. (File)

Greetings from the RMWF co-chairs

On behalf of the Provincial your attendance is also helping
Exhibition of Manitoba and such a worthwhile cause. The
the organizing committee, we equestrian events at the Winter
welcome our patrons, Fair are world class and we are
exhibitors, and sponsors to the honoured to have such a high
111th Royal Manitoba Winter calibre of exhibitors join us
Fair. every year. These athletes have
The Royal Manitoba Winter worked hard to reach this level
Fair is one of only two fairs in of competition and provide
Canada (Brandon and excellent entertainment for all
Toronto) which has been ages.
granted a “Royal” designation We are once again proud to
by the Royal Family. The City bring you a wide array of
of Brandon and the Provincial family entertainment, from the
Exhibition, together with the ever-popular SuperDogs to a
government of Manitoba, Wayne Buhr Dennis Yanchycki host of other acts including
worked hard to create the before tractors were developed? showcase sustainable farm The Backyardigans, Fred
Keystone Centre complex, one At the fair, you have the practices, pioneer new ways to Penner, The Magical Daredevil
that would rival that of a city opportunity to see and touch improve agriculture in Comedy Show, and The Birds
many times larger than many different farm animals, Manitoba, and are actively of Prey. For the adults, our
Brandon. learn how the many foods you involved in improving the Barn Bar showcases great
It is an ideal facility from eat are produced, and learn the quality of life in their bands every evening from
which to host the fair, where importance of preserving our communities. Thursday to Saturday.
we are able to showcase precious land and the Last year, for the seventh Thank you to our sponsors,
various aspects of farm life and agricultural way of life. This year in a row, the Royal exhibitors, volunteers, and you
a whole lot more! fair truly brings farm life to the Manitoba Winter Fair, through our patrons, for making this
Where else can you witness city. a partnership arrangement event possible. See you at the
a real baby chick being born New this year, we are proud with several local businesses fair March 26 through 31!
one minute, and then the next to introduce the BMO and producers, provided 1,500
visit one of the gentle giant Manitoba Farm Family pounds of pork for local food Wayne Buhr and
heavy horse breeds, responsible Award, designed to recognize banks and soup kitchens. So Dennis Yanchycki, co-chairs
for working the farmland long those farm families that you can feel good knowing Royal Manitoba Winter Fair