The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair The official page for The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Join us for Nov 1 - 10, 2024
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Since its inception in November 1922, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has become the world’s largest indoor agricultural and international equestrian competition. The Royal draws more than 300,000 visitors to Toronto annually to see thousands of unique entries from elite Canadian and International breeders, growers and exhibitors, over 4,500 large and small animals, shows, activities, shopping,

dining and – of course – The Royal Horse Show. Come and experience The Royal, there’s truly something for your whole family.

09/10/2024

In the newest episode, we visit Thaxter Cattle Co. from Manilla, ON, where a young family shares their heartfelt journey to winning the prestigious 2023 Masterfeeds Supreme Beef Champion Female title.

Rooted in their deep love for Canadian agriculture, the Thaxters embody values of hard work, family, and pride in farming. Competing against the best from across the country, their victory is a testament to their dedication.

Tune in to hear their inspiring story! Witness this year's Supreme Championship on Sunday November 3rd with general admission tickets on sale now at royalfair.org

Think your maple syrup has what it takes to earn a Royal Champion Rosette? If you’re new to The Royal, we invite you to ...
09/09/2024

Think your maple syrup has what it takes to earn a Royal Champion Rosette? If you’re new to The Royal, we invite you to enter our Novice/Hobby Maple class! With 200 taps or fewer in 2024, and syrup produced from your own operation this season, this is your chance to showcase your craftsmanship. (Two bottles required). This is your chance to be crowned Royalty among the finest maple syrups in Canada. Enter today by visiting royalfair.org/agriculture
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In the Royal’s Animal Theatre, animals at work and play are the stars of the show. You will be inspired by the skills bo...
09/09/2024

In the Royal’s Animal Theatre, animals at work and play are the stars of the show. You will be inspired by the skills border collies herding sheep on command and the athleticism of the Global Pet Foods SuperDogs®, and so much more! Check out the schedule here: royalfair.org/schedules
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It’s the final week to apply!
09/08/2024

It’s the final week to apply!

📢ATTENTION ALL SENIOR 4-H MEMBERS! There’s only one week left to apply for the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary! Don’t miss your chance to receive a funded trip to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this November.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3WIX4eN

The Royal and the Breeding Sheep Committee are proud to debut NEW qualifiers for the Supreme Champion Ram and Ewe classe...
09/08/2024

The Royal and the Breeding Sheep Committee are proud to debut NEW qualifiers for the Supreme Champion Ram and Ewe classes at the 2024 Royal Sheep Show. This year’s qualifiers will be held at four prestigious fairs: Brome (Quebec), Metcalfe (Eastern Ontario), Lindsay Exhibition (Central Ontario), and Ancaster (South-Western Ontario). Don’t miss the chance to see the best of the best!

🍁🏆 November 1 - 7:00 PM 🏆🍁Join us for opening night as we kick off Canada’s most iconic equestrian event! Get ready for ...
09/08/2024

🍁🏆 November 1 - 7:00 PM 🏆🍁

Join us for opening night as we kick off Canada’s most iconic equestrian event! Get ready for top-class Show Jumping and the thrilling sport of Arena Eventing in an action-packed start to 10 days of world-class sport and entertainment.

This unforgettable performance includes:
• Royal Horse Show Official Opening
• The Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge
• Feature: Silk Aerial Duo “A Bond Like No Other”
• Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship

Tickets for this performance also include general admission to The Fair. Don’t miss out!

Buy tickets at royalfair.org

Be part of Royal history! Reach the engaged visitors of The Royal by placing your ad in the official 2024  . It’s the pe...
09/06/2024

Be part of Royal history! Reach the engaged visitors of The Royal by placing your ad in the official 2024 . It’s the perfect way to showcase your brand to a diverse and passionate audience.

Want to learn more? Contact **[email protected]** today to secure your spot! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of The Royal experience!

We’re excited to announce that ALL Agriculture Show Entries are NOW OPEN  . Whether you’re showcasing livestock, crops, ...
09/06/2024

We’re excited to announce that ALL Agriculture Show Entries are NOW OPEN . Whether you’re showcasing livestock, crops, or culinary creations, this is your chance to be part of the most prestigious event in agriculture.

📚 Competition Books: royalfair.org/agriculture/exhibitors/
💻 Submit Your Entries Online: assistexpo.ca/rawf

⏳ Note: Be sure to refer to the competition book for specific entry closing dates.

Get ready to compete and show the world what you’ve got at The Royal!

 : Hop back to 1949 to this adorable winning pair. Can you guess the breed?Meet rabbits just like this one at The Fair i...
09/05/2024

: Hop back to 1949 to this adorable winning pair. Can you guess the breed?
Meet rabbits just like this one at The Fair in November.
Tickets on sale now at royalfair.org

The annual At-Home Butter Sculpture Challenge is back!The Royal At-Home Butter Sculpture Challenge presented by Gay Lea ...
09/04/2024

The annual At-Home Butter Sculpture Challenge is back!
The Royal At-Home Butter Sculpture Challenge presented by Gay Lea Returns! The Challenge returns for 2024!
The virtual challenge is open to all Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Kids and adults are welcome to create a miniature butter sculpture from one pound of butter.

Once your sculpture is complete (and photo ready!) – snap a pic and share on Instagram using and tagging to enter the contest. Additionally, feel free to email your masterpiece to [email protected]. There are two categories: one for kids 12 and under, and one for everyone else. Please be sure to detail which age category you are entering!

Entries close September 21st, 2024 at 11:59 EST, after which The Royal and a panel of esteemed experts (including our Royal Ambassadors, Dawson & Pacey 😉) will select a group of finalists in each category, who will be announced on September 27th. From there, it’ll be up to Canadians to decide, voting online for their favourite. A winner will be crowned a Royal Champion in each category on October 11th and each will receive a prize package valued at $200CAD plus a family pass to The Fair in November.

Good luck!

Enter this incredible contest put on by our partners at Mad Barn!
09/04/2024

Enter this incredible contest put on by our partners at Mad Barn!

Get ready for a show of strength and elegance in the Heavy Horse Line Classes at The Royal! From the distinctive feather...
09/04/2024

Get ready for a show of strength and elegance in the Heavy Horse Line Classes at The Royal! From the distinctive feathering of the Clydesdales to the broad chests of the Belgians, these breeds are judged on their size, conformation, and breed-specific traits. Come see these gentle giants up close as they compete for the title! General Admission tickets are on sale NOW at royalfair.org!

Cultivate Your Luck! The Royal 50/50 Lottery is Back—Buy Your Tickets Today at rawflottery.org!
09/04/2024

Cultivate Your Luck! The Royal 50/50 Lottery is Back—Buy Your Tickets Today at rawflottery.org!

THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN: Saturday, November 9th at The Royal Horse ShowThe Royal Horse Show championship competition ...
09/03/2024

THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN: Saturday, November 9th at The Royal Horse Show

The Royal Horse Show championship competition culminates this evening with the Longines FEI World Cup™, featuring twenty-four of the top show jumping athletes from around the world competing for the richest purse at The Royal.

Along with awe-inspiring entertainment, an atmosphere like no other and horse show after-parties like no other, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

🎟️ https://www.ticketmaster.ca/longines-fei-world-cup-grand-finale-toronto-ontario-11-09-2024/event/100060BD08C73BFE

This preeminent performance includes:

🐴Hackney Horse World Championships
🐴Royal Championship Six Horse Hitch
🐴Feature: Dual Aerialists & The Royal Dance Team “Celebration of the Horse”
🐴The Longines FEI World Cup™

This event sells out every year and parking will be limited. We recommend arriving no later than 6pm to secure parking and your seats prior to the start of the event. Tickets for this performance include general admission to The Fair.

Longines FEI Jumping

TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE: MEET ME AT THE ROYAL!Experience a million things to do during The Royal’s ten special da...
09/03/2024

TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE: MEET ME AT THE ROYAL!
Experience a million things to do during The Royal’s ten special days!

ALL-NEW TICKET PACKAGES ARE HERE FOR 2024! Purchase in advance to save and experience The Royal your way. Take advantage of our new Discount Days and 3-Day Ticket Packages designed for the whole family.

Get your tickets now at royalfair.org for November 1st to 10th at Exhibition Place —where the best of the Country meets the heart of the city.

Congratulations to the latest   Qualifiers! See you in November!
08/30/2024

Congratulations to the latest Qualifiers! See you in November!

Time to cheer on 🇨🇦Canada🇨🇦 in the Nations’ Cup, kicking off at Spruce Meadows next week!
08/30/2024

Time to cheer on 🇨🇦Canada🇨🇦 in the Nations’ Cup, kicking off at Spruce Meadows next week!

🛠️ Sparks will be flying in the Animal Theatre! Farriers from across Ontario are returning for a second year to compete ...
08/30/2024

🛠️ Sparks will be flying in the Animal Theatre! Farriers from across Ontario are returning for a second year to compete for the title of Royal Champion on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. 🏆 Experts will be on hand to explain the forging process, and visitors will have the chance to ask questions directly to the professionals. Stay tuned for more details! 🔥

Attention Competitors! 🚨🐴Online entries for the   are now open at showmanagementsystem.ca! Be sure to check out the 2024...
08/28/2024

Attention Competitors! 🚨🐴

Online entries for the are now open at showmanagementsystem.ca! Be sure to check out the 2024 Prize List for all the details on classes, schedules, and more.

Reminder: Temporary EC Sport Licences and Single Event Upgrades should be managed directly through your MyEC portal. Ensure everything’s up to date before you enter.

New This Year: As part of our commitment to equine safety, we’ve partnered with Equine Register Canada. Please ensure your horse is registered* in their digital stable prior to competing at this year’s Royal by visiting equineregister.ca/the-royal?share=
*All horses must be registered before arrival on-site.

Meet Amber Marshall at The Royal! Amber Marshall, the star of CBC’s Heartland, is gearing up for another unforgettable e...
08/27/2024

Meet Amber Marshall at The Royal! Amber Marshall, the star of CBC’s Heartland, is gearing up for another unforgettable experience at The Royal! She’s returning on horseback to co-host The Royal Rodeo presented by Ontario Ford Dealers at 2pm on Sunday, November 10th, and will be joining us for the cherished Cowboy Breakfast in the Tanbark Club on Sunday November 10th at 9am.
Stay tuned for more details on her exciting programming for 2024 by visiting royalfair.org/ambermarshall

Tickets go on sale September 3rd, so set your alarms, Amber fans!

Legendairy things are coming...
08/25/2024

Legendairy things are coming...

After 5 long years, Spirit of the Horse is making a grand return to The Royal’s Animal Theatre! 🐴 Join us this November ...
08/23/2024

After 5 long years, Spirit of the Horse is making a grand return to The Royal’s Animal Theatre! 🐴 Join us this November to explore and learn about a fascinating array of breeds and disciplines. This is your chance to reconnect with the majestic world of horses at !
General Admission tickets go on sale September 3rd at 10AM.

08/23/2024

This week of , we wanted to share more of the fan favourites Big Ben & Captain Canada. Listen to Ian Millar's own heart share a little insight into their once in a lifetime relationship in an interview from 2013.

🎉 Exciting news! The Global Pet Foods SuperDogs are returning to   in The Royal’s Animal Theatre! 🐾 Get ready for action...
08/22/2024

🎉 Exciting news! The Global Pet Foods SuperDogs are returning to in The Royal’s Animal Theatre! 🐾 Get ready for action-packed performances that will leave the whole family amazed. Stay tuned for the daily schedule of the Animal Theatre—this is one show you won’t want to miss! 🎪🐶

🎟️ Mark your calendars! Royal Horse Show tickets go on sale September 3rd at 10 am. 🐴 Don’t miss your chance to witness ...
08/22/2024

🎟️ Mark your calendars! Royal Horse Show tickets go on sale September 3rd at 10 am. 🐴 Don’t miss your chance to witness top-tier competition and exciting NEW! entertainment features during each paid performance. Get ready for an unforgettable experience at !

We are thrilled to share Brittany Po***ck’s inspiring words: “I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn in such a fu...
08/21/2024

We are thrilled to share Brittany Po***ck’s inspiring words: “I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn in such a fun and exhilarating environment, all while taking in the competitions, shows, and displays that make up the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.” As the 2023 recipient of the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary, Brittany’s experience highlights the unique opportunities that The Royal offers to youth.

Read more about Brittany’s journey below. 🍀♥️

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn in such a fun and exhilarating environment, all while taking in the competitions, shows, and displays that make up the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.” - Brittany Po***ck, 2023 Recipient of the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary.

Read more about Brittany’s experience at The Royal here: https://bit.ly/3ynY7aG

Do you know a senior 4-H'er who would be interested in attending The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this November? Encourage them to apply today: https://bit.ly/3WIX4eN

Applications close September 15, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

 : In 1994 the coliseum saluted the legendary Big Ben as he entered retirement. Many of our   remember this monumental m...
08/15/2024

: In 1994 the coliseum saluted the legendary Big Ben as he entered retirement. Many of our remember this monumental moment, not a dry eye was to be found.

Did you know Canadians breed some of the best horses in the world? Every year buyers from across North America visit Tor...
08/15/2024

Did you know Canadians breed some of the best horses in the world? Every year buyers from across North America visit Toronto in November to purchase these incredible bloodlines. Witness the awe-inspiring Heavy Horse Breeding Classes at The Royal! See majestic Percherons, Belgians, and Clydesdales strut their stuff in the ring as judges evaluate these giants based on conformation, movement, and breed characteristics. From the powerful build of the Clydesdales to the immense strength of the Belgians, this is a spectacle you won’t want to miss! 🏆

🏆 Only 79 days remain until The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns! Whether you’re a fan of Canada's finest livestoc...
08/14/2024

🏆 Only 79 days remain until The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns! Whether you’re a fan of Canada's finest livestock, the thrill of equestrian sports, or the delicious local food, there’s something for everyone. Start planning your visit now! Tag who you will be attending with below!

The Royal Petting Farm Returns in 2024! Partnering with Triple C Farm, The Royal is excited to bring hands-on animal exp...
08/13/2024

The Royal Petting Farm Returns in 2024! Partnering with Triple C Farm, The Royal is excited to bring hands-on animal experiences to visitors to .

Triple C Farm, located in Ancaster Ontario, is both an animal sanctuary and a centre for skill-building volunteer programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

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Coca-Cola Coliseum, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place 100 Prince's Boulevard
Toronto, ON
M6K3C3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+14162633400

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