The Royal Winter Fair 2024

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‘The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is Canada’s premier showcase for excellence in livestock, crops and food.’

Again this year we had the great honour of being able to cover some of the events of The Royal Winter Fair as media friends, and boy did things line up – it was also grade 9 Take Your Kid to Work Day. It was a pleasure to be able to share with my equestrian daughter all that The Royal has to offer, while also showing her what I get to do for work.

It was a full day, we started early and caught the GO train to take us to Exhibition Place – the Coca-Cola Coliseum and Enercare Centre were bustling with visitors to downtown Toronto, all eager to see the sights, sounds (and smells!) that only an agricultural fair can offer. I wanted to make this the best, well-rounded day, to see and experience as many parts of The Royal as possible (Hint: there is A LOT to see – if possible, make it a multiple day experience)

Seeing an event the size of The Royal Winter Fair through the eyes of a 14 year old was enlightening. As adults we often forget how magical and fun an event like this is, and it was really exciting to experience her reaction to all of the shopping, livestock, events, education booths and dog show – just to name a few – because the list is long.

We took every chance to pet every animal in the petting zoo, ride the mechanical bull and the equestrian simulator – we even checked out the butter sculpting. I saw the biggest pumpkin of my life, and we cheered on the SuperDogs while enjoying an ice cream. We walked, and walked, shopped and shopped – whats one more sparkly halter for the collection, right?

It was a great experience to sit and watch the horse shows – for us it was about the Hunter/Jumper events. The Junior/Amateur 1.30m and Final Junior/Amateur 1.30m National Championships were amazing, and very inspiring for a young equestrian dreaming of high jumps and clear rounds.

Since its inception in 1922, The Royal has grown to be the largest indoor agricultural and equestrian event in the world with over 300,000 visitors every year. Known as one of the most notable equestrian events in the world, athletes come from many different countries to compete in The Royal Horse Show.

This agricultural celebration happens every November (1-10, 2024) and celebrates the very best food, livestock and horsemanship this country has to offer.

“A win at The Royal means something, regardless of whether you’re pickling, jamming, raising beef or driving six-horse hitches.”

For more information about 2025 dates and news visit: www.royalfair.org

Photo Credit: The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

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