Celebrating 100 years of Canada's best at the Royal Winter Agricultural Fair
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Loading... - Doris Wolf
- 02 Nov 2022
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There is something extra-special about a 100th anniversary.
Very few companies make it that far, most clubs and charities are shorter-lived, and not a single marriage has lasted that long.
But this year is the centennial celebration of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair — the world’s largest combined indoor agriculture and horse show. After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Royal next month returns to celebrate the time of year when “country comes to the city.”
One of the things that intrigues us about the Royal is that, in 1920, a group of farmers convinced the City of Toronto to approve the construction of a livestock arena at the downtown Exhibition grounds — with additional approval from King George V to add the “Royal” prefix.
Part of the big fair’s magic is what has changed and what has not. To this day, it is the ultimate showcase for the latest and greatest in agriculture and livestock. The shows and competitions are the highlight of the year for most breeders, growers and also to visitors who come from around the world. Visiting the historic buildings at Exhibition Place on a cool November day, with the sweet wafting aromas of cinnamon buns and animal manure, is a Toronto ritual on par with the spring cherry blossoms in High Park. Read More...
