TODAY - Mayor John Tory and the 2019 Royal Ambassador officially open the 97th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
The 97th annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair officially opens today - ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
November 1, 2019 [TORONTO] - Today, Canada's farm-country descends upon Exhibition Place with the opening of the 97th annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. To mark the start of this year’s Fair, The Royal will host an official grand opening ceremony with Mayor John Tory and the 2019 Royal Ambassador, an adorable (yet feisty) mini-horse, Lil’ Ben.
WHAT:
Official ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the 97th annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
WHO:
- John Tory, Mayor of Toronto
- Robert Flack, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
- Charlie Johnstone, CEO, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
- Lil’ Ben, Mini-Horse, the 2019 Royal Ambassador
- Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
WHEN:
- Friday, November 1, 2019
- 10:00 AM EST - Mayor John Tory to arrive at The Fair, greeted by RCMP and Lil’ Ben
- 10:15 AM EST - Official ribbon cutting ceremony begins inside Heritage Court
WHERE:
Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON
- The Mayor's Arrival: Heritage Court Entrance, western doors located at 19 Nunavut Rd.
- Ceremony: OLG Entertainment Stage, Heritage Court, Enercare Centre
2019 ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR HIGHLIGHTS:
- The RCMP Musical Ride - (November 1-3) - An iconic symbol of Canada returns after 10 years, featuring 32 horses and riders that highlight the heritage and traditions of the RCMP.
- Burnbrae Farms Culinary Academy - Cook alongside some of Toronto’s top chefs including Chef Michael Bonacini, Alida Solomon, Trevor Lui and Cory Vitiello in these hands-on cooking sessions daily throughout the 10 days of The Fair.
- Spotlight on Local presented by Metro - Sample delicious local foods from all over Ontario, including Royal Grand Champions!
- Chef Matt Basile will also be on-site on Friday morning for interview opportunities about Spotlight on Local.
- The Royal Horse Show - See Olympic-caliber riders and horses compete at the highest level in Show Jumping, Indoor Eventing, Dressage and more. PLUS a special appearance by celebrated Canadian Olympic Equestrian athlete Ian Millar, as he retires from International competition.
Click here for more Royal information and high-res images.
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For questions and to confirm attendance, please contact:
Ali Azzopardi | ali@craftpublicrelations.com | 416-606-5060
Duncan Peng | duncan@craftpublicrelations.com |647-865-2552