Giddy Up - The Royal is Back
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Returns for its 100th Anniversary Celebration
After a two-year hiatus, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has returned to Exhibition Place, for a milestone year: its 100th anniversary. The Fair runs from Nov 4-13, celebrating the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country.
A reminder: media accreditation is available, give us a call 647-539-3994 or stop by the Media Salon (Salon 101 in the south-west corner of the Enercare Centre) if you'd like to arrange curated experiences for media features. We'd love to help you get the most out of your visit! Interviews + Live Eyes are available!
With tomorrow being opening day you know it's going to be jam-packed with fun events you won't want to miss!
Here's what you need to know for tomorrow's opening day:
Official Grand Opening Ceremony
To celebrate “A Century of Champions”, The Royal will host an official grand opening ceremony with the Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Premier Doug Ford, Minister Lisa Thompson, Mayor John Tory, and Chief R. Stacey Laforme of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, alongside this year’s Royal Ambassador, Winston.
WHAT:
- Official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the 100th Anniversary of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
WHO:
- The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell
- Premier Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
- The Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Mayor John Tory, Mayor of Toronto
- Chief R. Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- Shelley Peterson, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Royal
- Charlie Johnstone, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal
- The 2022 Royal Ambassador, Winston the draft horse
WHEN:
- Friday, November 4, 2022
- 10:45 a.m. EST - Hon. Dowdeswell, Premier Ford, Minister Thompson & Mayor Tory to be greeted by Winston outside the entrance to Heritage Court
- 11:00 a.m. EST - Official ribbon cutting ceremony begins inside Heritage Court
WHERE:
- Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd., Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Arrival: Heritage Court Entrance, western doors located at 19 Nunavut Rd.Ceremony: OLG Entertainment Stage, Heritage Court, Enercare Centre
Chef Michael Bonacini his Culinary Skills
The Burnbrae Culinary Academy is back with daily cooking classes throughout the 10 days of the fair. Michael Bonacini will host a media food tour of the culinary offerings at this year's fair following the opening ceremony and is available for interviews upon request.
The SuperDogs are Back
Need some fun Friday content, SuperDogs are back! Fast-paced, interactive, heart-warming and hilarious, experience the fun of these amazing dogs!
The Country Comes to The City
Ever blow-dried or milked a cow? Pet a baby goat or seen a dog do a backflip? Me either! Let's chat about setting up a truly unique media experience.
Come Meet 2022's Royal Ambassador
Talk to us about setting up an on-air meet and greet with 2022's Royal Ambassador Winston!
