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Brandon, MB

December 27th, 2025

Know Before You Go - Top Ten for Ag Days 2026

Canada’s largest indoor farm show will kick off the three-day event on Tuesday January 20, 2026. This year’s show will include 580 exhibitors with both indoor and outdoor displays at the Keystone Centre, in Brandon Manitoba.

These are the Top Ten things you need to know:

1. This year’s theme is Produced on the Prairies. The theme will be evident throughout the show as patrons enjoy the Produced on the Prairies Market and hear from prairie entrepreneurs as well as featured speaker, Arlene Dickinson. For a full listing of vendors and speakers check out www.agdays.com/produced-on-the-prairies-market/ and www.agdays.com/schedule

2. 50/50 ticket sales have already started and the funds raised will benefit our Ag Days Gives Back Community Giving Program. Last year’s winner took home $92,685! Tickets can be purchased at www.agdays.com/buy5050 or at the show through our mobile sellers or at the top of the ramp. Tickets are 1 for $10, 4 for $20, 20 for $50 or buy a bundle of 100 for $100. LGCA 4206-RF-48251. This year tickets are on sale right until draw time, so remember to check the total on Friday morning! The winner will be drawn on Friday, January 23rd at 9:00AM and the draw can be viewed on Facebook Live.

3. Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back will announce this years’ recipients at the show. Over $75,000 will be awarded to support community grants and ag education. This year seventeen community fire departments will be receiving a $2000 grant, three $2000 scholarships will be awarded and Ag in the Classroom - Manitoba will receive the Education and Leadership Grant in the amount of $15,000 to carry out AgVENTURE with hundreds of students at Manitoba Ag Days. Fourteen communities will benefit from a new AED cost-share initiative this year. This year’s giving represents a jump of $20,000 more than last year, all thanks to your generous support. In addition, this years’ funds will push us over the 1/2 million dollars of ag days giving back.

4. The Innovation Showcase features seven categories and 28 contenders. Patrons can read about the innovations at https://www.agdays.com/innovations/ and can visit the exhibitors at the show to ask questions, check out products first hand and see how these innovations might fit in their operations. The Winners of each category will be announced on Wednesday, January 21st at 10AM LIVE at the show.

5. Our complimentary speaking program has something for everyone, with over 60 speakers. Topic experts will speak about disease pressure, global markets and animal care. The program also includes several panel discussions with topics like how to prioritize when making on-farm decisions and how cooperation improves choice for farmers. We have been approved for 32.5 continuing education units for Certified Crop Agronomists.

6. NEW for the 2026 show is the Manitoba Young Speakers for Agriculture competition. Join these young speakers on Tuesday morning and hear their takes on the future of agriculture, how to connect to consumers or how to compete in a global economy.

7. Bull Congress includes 15 farms showcasing their latest genetics. Sale Dates are all published on page 33 in our official publication, which can be found at www.agdays.com/publication/ Be sure to come to talk to the families showcasing their animals. The best of the best are at our show!

8. You can purchase your tickets now at www.agdays.com/tickets Early Bird tickets are $15 per day or $20 at the door. There is also a three day pass available for $40. Youth 17 and under do not need a ticket. We are a not for profit show and any profits made on the show are paid forward to community projects and services through our Ag Days Gives Back Fund.

9. Keynote Speakers for 2026!!!! This is a line up you can not miss! For all the details head to www.agdays.com/schedule

● Dr. Sylvan Charlebois - Tuesday

● Machinery Pete - Wednesday

● Scott Day - Wednesday

● Val Caldwell - Thursday

● Arlene Dickinson - Thursday

10. January can be cold, but we are sending out a warm welcome. The Kickoff Breakfast will take place in the historic Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building, on Tuesday, January 20th from 7:30-8:45AM and is presented by Heritage Co-Op. The Murray Auto Group shuttle bus will pick you up at your vehicle and deliver you to the doors of the Keystone Centre where you can take advantage of our safe and secure complimentary coat check.

We look forward to welcoming you to the show! For the most current information please visit https://www.agdays.com/know-before-you-go/
Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production, expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba. The 2026 show dates are Tuesday, January 20 to Thursday, January 22.

For more information or the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram or TikTok @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Hildebrand - Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com