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The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is one of Western Canada’s oldest and most prestigious agricultural events. Brandon’s first Winter Fair was held in 1906 and in 1908: organizers built a permanent home for the fair, which was already a favourite event of both the city folk and rural farmers as well.  
The Winter Fair continued gaining popularity and prominence, and on July 12th 1970 was given Royal designation by Queen Elizabeth II, making it one of only three exhibitions in the world to receive Royal patronage. This gave the now titled Royal Manitoba Winter Fair national and international attention.  
From the very beginning, Brandon’s Winter Fair was the agricultural show of the west, drawing spectators, and exhibitors even from the larger cities like Winnipeg. The livestock exhibits and the agricultural demonstrations were the cornerstones of the fair, and while the promotion of agriculture is still the primary goal of the organizers and volunteers, the fair continued to evolve along with Canada’s agricultural industry and Fair goer’s desires. It eventually included displays of mechanized farm equipment, musical entertainment and world-class equestrian events.  
 
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