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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The 85 th annual Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair presents
Family Pass is best Toronto Entertainment
Deal For a Days Outing
TORONTO, The opening of the world's largest
combined indoor agricultural, horticulture, canine and equestrian
event is happening November 2th to 111th, 2007 at the National Trade
Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. The 85 th annual Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair offers urban dwellers an opportunity to experience firsthand
what modern country life is all about, and a place for thousands
of professionals in the global agricultural community to network,
compete, do business, and catch up on the industry's latest
advances.
This is an ideal outing for a family where 2 adults
and 2 children can get up to 12 hours of entertainment, education
and fun for $40.00. and is one of the best priced family venues
in Toronto. (some special events are charged separately)
This ultimate showcase of all things country gets
sever new additions this year
including:
*Alannah Myles Live, November 2 and 3.
*The Canadian Cowgirls Drill Team will perform their elite rodeo-style
November 10 & 11.
*There will be live judging and weigh offs of the Giant Vegetable
Competition on November 3.
*Vegetable and Fruit Education Centre
Canada loves a rodeo competition ! On November
4th up to fifty of the country's best rodeo competitors will
saddle up for "East" versus "West" rodeo challenge.
Bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding and ladies'
barrel racing events round out the show – with prize money.
Journey To Your Good Health exhibit is back, featuring
a line-up of professionals who will speak to the subjects of nutrition,
health and healthy living. Introduced last year, this popular exhibit
will be a must-see for visitors who want to learn how to make healthy
food choices a part of their lives. Visitors can take an interactive
tour through Canada's Food Guide and also find out about functional
foods including probiotics, prebiotics, and enriched foods such
as Omega 3 eggs.
The Kubota Cup National Finals, the exciting climax
to a show jumping competition spanning seven Canadian cities. Top
riders from western Canada will face off against top riders from
eastern Canada, 21 in total, giving spectators the thrilling opportunity
to see the best in equestrian talent from right across the country.
Riders will compete for a cash prize of $70,000 on Nov. 3.
The Iams SuperDogs are back ! Spectators will enjoy
watching these high-energy canines with their new show. Stars hurdle
high barriers, navigate obstacles and perform countless other antics
in this incredible show. The dogs will perform three times daily
in the Celebration of the Dog Ring and as part of the Royal Horse
Show. Performances are daily, and during some special events.
Returning to the Royal will be some fan favourites
including a chance to get up close and personal with live farm animals
at the Pizza Pizza Petting Farm and the opportunity to learn about
the mix of tradition and technology present on the farm today through
interactive presentations at the Royal Education Ring and various
other Education Centres.
While cheering for their favourite SuperDog in
the Celebration of the Dog Ring guests can enjoy a delicious snack.
The endless variety of Canadian produced foods, served up with all
the country fixings, is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of palettes.
Guests will have the opportunity to see some of the city's top
chefs in action on the Celebrity Chef Cooking School Stage in the
Royal Vineyard and sample some of Ontario's finest wines in
the expanded tasting area.
Highlights of the Royal include:
• The Royal Horse Show – staged in the Ricoh Coliseum
opens with an outstanding Opening Weekend! Highlights include: the
Canadian Show Jumping Championships, the Kubota Cup National Finals,
• Indoor Cross Country Evening-November 6
• The Royal Horse Show will also feature an elite field of International
Show Jumpers, the Final for Dressage, and Carriage Racing Derby,
the Marsh Six-Horse Hitch
• The Royal Agricultural Show including the National Holstein Show
• 'EquiMania featuring horse breeding, training, entertaining
demonstrations and exhibitors
• The Royal Vineyard
• Innovative education and 23 Education Centres and 10 Agricultural
Awareness Centres
• International Business Centre – hosting over 3,500 International
Guests.
• Over 350 commercial exhibitors supporting a full compliment of
country-living themes including delicious country food, equestrian
equipment and apparel, fabulous fashion finds and more!
Show Details:
Where: The Ricoh Coliseum,
The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto
100 Princes' Boulevard, Toronto
When: Friday, November 2 – Sunday,
November 13th 2005 Friday, November 3 & Saturday, November 4
9 am to 9 pm
Sunday, November 4th 9 am to 8 pm
Monday, November 5th to Saturday, November 11, 9 am to 9 pm Sunday,
November 13th 9 am to 6 pm
General Admission: GROUP (15 or more) SINGLE
Adult $18.00 $17.00
Senior (60+) $14.00
Student/Youth (5-17) $14.00
Children 4 and under FREE FREE
Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) --------- $40.00
Family pass (1 adult, 2 children) --------- $37.00
Family Pass additional member --------- $14.00
**Group Ticket Information call Group Sales International
1-866-821-6422 or visit www.groupsales.net
**Discounted hotel rate and tour packages are being
offered for out-of-town visitors to the Royal by AgriTours Canada.
Call at 1-877-683-5742 or visit www.agritourscanada.com**
Royal Horse Show tickets will be available for
purchase starting Tuesday, September 6. For detailed ticket information
please visit www.royalfair.org
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Single Seat (adult, senior, child, youth) $36 to
$65*
Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children/youth ages 5
to 17) $125 to $145,
*Ticket prices depend on date and seat location.
Subscription tickets will also be available.
Royal Horse Show tickets include full admission to all attractions
at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
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GENERAL INFORMATION LINE 416-263-3400
OR VISIT www.royalfair.org
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