Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Rolls Into Mid‑Week With Big Crowds and Bigger Performances
The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair kept the Keystone Centre buzzing on Tuesday, with packed barns, strong showings in the cattle and horse rings, and families filling the arena for a full day of entertainment. Crowds turned out early for the heavy horse classes, the SuperDogs, and the always‑popular petting zoo, while the Ag Action Stage and Manitoba Canine Association demos drew steady foot traffic throughout the day.
Tuesday’s evening program delivered one of the fair’s marquee moments — the Show Jumping Grand Prix qualifier, where riders from across the Prairies competed for spots in the week’s championship rounds. The Royal Farmyard also saw its busiest day yet, with school groups and families taking in livestock demos and hands‑on ag education.
Looking Ahead to Wednesday
Wednesday’s schedule brings another full slate of entertainment, including:
• Show Jumping Speed Class in the Westoba Arena
• Heavy Horse Hitch classes returning in the afternoon
• SuperDogs encore performances
• Ag education programming for families and school groups
• Live music and roving performers throughout the Keystone
• Evening horse events leading into the week’s major finals
Vendors, food booths and ag exhibitors remain open throughout the day, with organizers expecting another strong turnout as the fair moves toward the busy Easter weekend.
