The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair will return to Brandon, Manitoba, from March 30 to April 4, 2026, to showcase the region’s agricultural roots and boost the local economy. The six-day event at the Keystone Centre is one of the city’s biggest annual attractions, drawing thousands of visitors for horse shows, livestock competitions, and family entertainment.
The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba organizes the fair, which historically generates between $15 million and $18 million in annual economic activity for the City of Brandon. This year’s event, themed “A Royal Celebration of Agriculture and Community,” is estimated to attract between 100,000 and 120,000 visitors to the facility during the provincial spring break.
Families can visit the Royal Farm Yard to see animals up close or explore over 300 commercial and agricultural exhibitors featuring local vendors. Youth members from the Manitoba 4-H Council will also be a major part of the fair, taking part in various livestock shows and youth cattle competitions throughout the week.
Tickets went on sale on Dec. 8, 2025, and can be purchased through the AuthentiGATE online portal. Local businesses are preparing for the surge of visitors, as the fair remains a primary driver for tourism and a key tradition for the community.
