"We are really happy to invite everyone to the Keystone Centre. That venue allows us to bring everyone under one roof now in January. So, no matter what the weather is like outside once you get inside there are 550 exhibitors for you to take in," says Ag Days Media Coordinator, Teresa Hildebrand. "Everything that's related to agriculture you'll find under our roof!"
There are lots of things to see every day and each day is different than the day before, says Hildebrand.
"One of the biggest advantages of coming to our show is that you get to run into people that you didn't even plan to see. So, you check out the website and the program guide ahead of time. You've got your exhibitor list and your map out, but then you run into a neighbor or a friend or a colleague," she adds. "It's those personal interactions that make the show really special, and that's why we invite everyone to come out and experience it!"
Some things to remember for this week's Ag Days at the Keystone Centre:
The Kickoff Breakfast will take place at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building from 7:30am-8:45am this morning (Tuesday, January 21st) It is presented by Heritage Co-Op.
The Murray Auto Group shuttle bus will pick you up at your vehicle from parking lots further away from the entrance and will deliver you to the doors of the Keystone Centre.
Scotiabank has provided a safe and secure, complimentary coat check at the south end of the Flynn Arena.
Our biggest ever Innovation Showcase features seven categories and 34 contenders and is presented by the seven brands of Glacier FarmMedia. Look for the green light bulbs hanging in the show to signify Innovation Showcase entries. The Winners of each category will be announced on Wednesday, January 22nd at 10am.
This year’s complimentary speaking program includes over 60 speakers and topics ranging from selecting canola varieties to managing your cattle herd and from planning for big yields to predicting global markets. The program includes 33.5 approved continuing education units for Certified Crop Agronomists.
For all the details head to www.agdays.com/schedule
Admission tickets are on sale. You can purchase your tickets at www.agdays.com/tickets
50/50 tickets are also on sale now at www.agdays.com/buy5050 (LGCA 4206-RF-44642)
Last year’s winner took home $66,930.00! The winner will be drawn on January 24th at 9:00 am on Facebook Live.
Ag Days is a not-for-profit show, and any profits made on the show are paid forward to community projects and services through their
Ag Days Gives Back Fund.
"The Ag Days Gives Back Fund reinvests in communities and Ag education," shares Hildebrand. "It's very important for us to support where our exhibitors and visitors come from, and so we do that scholarship programs and community grants."
"This week we'll be announcing $51,000 that is being reinvested into the community. And we really appreciate the support from all our visitors that come through the gates and purchase 50/50 tickets at the show," she adds. "50/50 tickets will be available throughout the show, up until the morning of Friday the 24th."
"The 50/50 draw will take place Friday morning at 9 am. Last year's winner took home over $66,000 and so we would love to have that kind of support again this year!"
Proceeds from this year's gate admission and 50/50 tickets purchases go into next year's Ag Days Give Back.