Rodeo fans, trade show exhibitors and agribusiness partners are counting the days to the 54th Canadian Western Agribition, set to be held in Regina over the fourth week of November.
As Canada’s largest livestock show, it’s an event that needs no introduction to prairie ranchers and western enthusiasts. And with entries open until October 1, there’s still time for producers to enter livestock ad competitions.
“Our livestock entries opened up on September 1, and they’ll be open until midnight on October 1,” says Kylie Beck, Director of Livestock and Rodeo at the Canadian Western Agribition. “So there’s still a bit of time to get those entries in. They’ve been coming in pretty steady, and we’re excited to welcome all our exhibitors back to Regina in November.”
Newcomers to the Canadian Western Agribition will experience an engaging blend of agriculture, shopping and live entertainment at Regina’s REAL District. Starting Monday, November 24 and continuing through Saturday, November 29, the event will also serve as the Maple Leaf Circuit Finals Rodeo, Presented by BHP, and will feature the 12th annual Indigenous Ag Summit, presented by FCC.
Returning exhibitors and attendees will no doubt be looking forward to another six days of livestock shows and competitions, as well as the chance to reconnect with friends they’ve made at Agribition through the years.
“We are very deep-rooted in tradition and always trying to remember how Agribition started and the people that pushed it along at the beginning,” says Beck. “Over the years we have transitioned to new buildings at the REAL District, and we do have some different events than we’ve had in the past.”
She’s especially looking forward to Agribition’s Family Night at the Chutes. Held on the evening of November 25, it’ll be geared towards kids and families and include mini chuckwagon races, a boot scramble, mutton busting, trick riders and much more.
“It’ll be an action-packed night of entertainment at the Brandt Centre,” says Beck. “We’re looking forward to giving a great show for the families of Regina and the surrounding area.”
This Agribition will also have a few changes to the beef events, notably a different format for the BMO Canadian Junior Beef Extreme. Beck says it will hopefully allow more juniors to compete.
“We have a little bit of everything, a great mix for every audience,” she explains. “We have an extensive agriculture and shopping trade show with more than 400 booths, and our livestock shows will have around 1,200 head of beef cattle as well as bison, sheep, alpacas and Texas Longhorns.”
She points out that visitors can come enjoy the ag events – and then do some Christmas shopping at the trade show. And she reminds visitors not to forget to try the Agribition’s signature Paralyzer and enjoy the live music.
Visitors can access a helpful Know Before You Go guide on the Agribition’s website, and the event can also be followed on Facebook and Instagram.
Tickets for Agribition’s Family Night at the Chutes are on sale now and can be purchased at agribition.com/tickets. Gate admission and rodeo tickets will go on sale October 14 and can also be purchased at agribition.com/tickets. Be sure to get them before they sell out!
Additional information about Canadian Western Agribition can be found on their website, and organizers can also be reached by emailing cwaquestions@agribition.com.