Five Things to Know - Five Days Before the Show

1. This year’s theme is Produced on the Prairies. The theme will be evident throughout the show as we bring you products, equipment and speakers who got their start on the prairies. You can get a jump start on the show, and the theme, by joining us on Monday, January 15th at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building for a craft beer tasting event, beginning at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased for $40 at www.agdays.com/craft-beer-event

2. The Kickoff Breakfast will take place at the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba Dome Building from 7:00am-8:45am on Tuesday, January 16th and is presented by Heritage Co-Op. The Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC and Mazergroup shuttle bus will pick you up at your vehicle and deliver you to the doors of the Keystone Centre and Scotiabank has provided a safe and secure, complimentary coat check 500 meters from Entrance B (Brandon Curling Club Entrance); right outside the Flynn Arena.

3. The Innovation Showcase features seven categories and 32 contenders, and is presented by the seven brands of Glacier FarmMedia. Patrons can read about the innovations here 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. Look for the green light bulbs hanging in the show to signify Innovation Showcase entries. The Winners of each category will be announced on Wednesday, January 17th at 10am.

4. This year’s complimentary speaking program includes a line up you can not miss! For all the details head to www.agdays.com/schedule. There is something for everyone, with over 60 speakers and topics ranging from calving tips to phosphorus placement and from artificial intelligence to managing salinity. The program includes 32.5 approved continuing education units for Certified Crop Agronomists.

5. Admission tickets are on sale now for the Early Bird price of $15 per day. You can purchase your tickets at www.agdays.com/tickets 50/50 tickets are also on sale now at www.agdays.com/buy5050 (LGCA 4206-RF-41416) Last year’s winner took home $34,945.00! The winner will be drawn on January 19th at 9:00 am on Facebook Live. 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.