Theme Days

Monday – Canadian Forces Day

On Monday the Royal Manitoba Winter honours the brave men and women of the Canadian Forces! Make sure you pick up a yellow ribbon to show your support. Monday night’s Opening Ceremonies will have a Military theme, with videotaped messages from members of 1RCHA stationed in Afghanistan. Special guests will be: His Honour Lt Governor Philip Lee, representatives of CFB Shilo and members of the Cadet Corps.
If you are interested in becoming a Navy League Cadet, Sea Cadet, Air Cadet or Army Cadet be sure to stop by their booth in the Blue Hallway!
SPECIAL FOR MONDAY ONLY! Personnel with Military ID will receive 50% off the gate admission price.

Tuesday – Youth Day

Tuesday is a celebration of youth at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair! Special youth clinics will be offered on the topics of Hunter Riding and Fitting and Showing Cattle. Miss Manitoba 2010 will be on hand in Opening Ceremonies that evening along, with a group of young Manitoba 4-H members.
Manitoba 4-H will be undertaking some special activities in the new “Agtivity Zone” (Kinsmen Arena) and throughout the day Junior Classes will be highlighted during the shows in Westman Place. Don’t miss the unique Childrens’ Costume Class in Tuesday evening’s program.
The kids will have a chance to do their own button art project on Tuesday with volunteers from the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba at their booth in the Blue Hallway. And, Weiming Zhao, a local artist with a show currently at the Art Gallery, will be on hand to assist with sketching and maybe even painting a Royal Manitoba Winter Fair piece!

Wednesday – Volunteer Recognition Day

On Wednesday the Royal invites visitors to join in a tribute to community volunteers! Be with us during our Opening Ceremonies as local volunteers are showcased and celebrated.
Your organization can also recognize your volunteers by purchasing tickets (group rates available) and sending them off to the Fair as VIPs that night. (Organizations with 10 or more volunteers present will receive announcer recognition in Westman Place) Please contact Jennifer Skiehar at (204) 726-3590 ext. 1003 or email her at jenniferskiehar@brandonfairs.com for additional information and group rates.

Thursday – Homecoming Day

In conjunction with Manitoba Homecoming 2010, the Royal invites former residents, exhibitors visitors and volunteers to ”Come on Home” and reconnect with friends and family! Various areas of the fair will feature special Homecoming activities and classes. Don’t miss the official presentation of a new Homecoming 2010 Jump in the Opening Ceremonies.
A Homecoming Celebration will be held on Thursday evening in the Barn Bar, located in the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence. Be sure to drop in to socialize, enjoy live music by Keytar Hero and enter to win prizes.

Friday – Cancer Awareness Day

All of us have been affected, either directly or indirectly, by cancer. Friday is a day to celebrate those who have survived their battles and to raise awareness of the work that is being done and still needs to be done. Visit the Canadian Cancer Society at their booth in the Blue Hallway and watch as over 100 Cancer volunteers participate in the Opening Ceremonies. The ladies from Waves of Hope will be coming and demonstrating their Dragon Boat techniques! We encourage you to wear your pink ribbon or pink clothing to support awareness of Breast Cancer!

Saturday - MTS Day at the Fair

Saturday, April 3, MTS Day at the Fair, will be a day of Olympic proportions at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Cindy Klassen, Canada’s greatest Olympian and MTS spokesperson, will be making an appearance.

Klassen will be on hand to sign autographs at the MTS Tradeshow Booth located in the Manitoba Room on Saturday, April 3 from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
In 2006, Manitoba’s own Klassen, became just the eighth Winter Olympian to collect five medals at a single Olympic Games when she won a gold, two silvers and two bronze medals in Turin. Klassen also won a bronze medal at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City – making her the most decorated Canadian Olympian in history.
Don’t miss this opportunity to drop by and meet Canada’s greatest Olympian – a Manitoba girl, home for the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.

Special Homecoming Greetings

2010 is a great year to come home to the fair, and many famous Manitobans are returning! But there are some who couldn’t make it, at least not in person! Watch the Jumbotron in Westman Place on Monday for greetings from members of our Armed Forces in Afganistan and a special homecoming greeting from Gold Medal Olympian Jon Montgomery every day.