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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

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

Produced on the Prairies Continues into 2026

Manitoba Ag Days 2026 will showcase “People, products, and opportunities that are Produced on the
Prairies.” said Mike Cousins, Co-Chair of the Manitoba Ag Days Board of Directors. He went on to say,
“The theme, Produced on the Prairies, will be evident throughout the show in a number of ways,
including through the return of the Produced on the Prairies Market as well as in our speaking theatres.”
Tuesday morning begins with the Kickoff Breakfast, which is a fantastic way to start off the day before
taking in the 580 exhibitors on the trade show floor. Proceeds from the breakfast are invested into
agricultural education, which in turn, drives the talent that is Produced on the Prairies. Ag in the
Classroom – Manitoba is committed to connecting teachers and learners to agriculture.

The Produced on the Prairies Market, returns to the show with more vendors. This year each day of the
show will feature ten unique vendors, so be sure to visit the FCC Pavilion each day! You will find the
Produced on the Prairies Market at the top of the main ramp. Be sure to stop in and learn about how you
can enjoy these local products and support the farmers who help to produce them.
The 2026 speaking line up features Prairie talent and reflects the issues that Manitoba farmers and
ranchers face by bringing those farmers to the stage to share their experiences. Two farmer panels will
discuss both crops and livestock as they talk about how they make choices to drive profitability in their
operations and how on-farm research impacts real-time decisions. Our Thursday afternoon program
features From Idea to Aisle featuring local entrepreneurs followed by Arlene Dickinson answering
questions about the global competitiveness of Canadian-made products, the importance of building
resilient domestic value chains, and strategies to foster consumer loyalty to local goods.

“Agriculture has a huge impact across the prairies and this theme is a way to showcase and celebrate the
many ways in which agriculture influences the economy, job creation, and trade. At Manitoba Ag Days
we can see examples of farmer-built innovations, entrepreneurial visionaries and the human impact of
ag-focused educational investments.” commented the show General Manager, Kristen Phillips. “We are
proud to feature exhibitors who build and innovate right here, so watch for special Produced on the
Prairies flags throughout the trade show.”

The complete show publication, with all of the information you need to plan your visit, can be found at
https://www.agdays.com/publication/ In addition to information about the theme related items
mentioned here you will also find the speaker line up, Innovation Showcase entries and a complete list of
exhibitors.

The 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 – Thursday, January 22.

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

Manitoba Ag Days is Only Four Months Away

On farms and ranches all over the prairies fall work is in full swing in preparation for the winter months
ahead. The Manitoba Ag Days board is also busy making plans – for the 49th annual show! For three days
the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba is the home to Canada’s largest indoor farm show. Over 550
exhibitors will showcase the newest thinking, products and technology specifically for prairie farmers.
There is also a complimentary speaking program running in two theatres over all three days. Farmers and
industry experts are ready to talk about markets, agronomy, equipment and livestock. Mark your
calendars for January 20-22, 2026.

The Produced on the Prairies theme was such a success that it will be back for the 2026 show. The Board
of Directors is proud of the people, products and technologies that are produced locally. “We really want
to continue to shine a light on the great things happening right here.” commented Board Co-Chair Dustin
Williams.

Manitoba Ag Days Gives Back is into its second decade of supporting community grants and K-12 and
post secondary agricultural education. Applications for grants and scholarships are open now and can be
found at https://www.agdays.com/community-giving-program/ Applications for these $2000 grants and
scholarships as well as the AED cost share will be accepted until November 1, 2025 and winners will be
announced at the show in January.

Another show favourite that will be returning is the Innovation Showcase, which features 32 must-see
products and services that are new to the agriculture industry. This Showcase allows farmers and
ranchers to ask specific questions and see product quality first hand. Agriculture is an ever-changing
industry and Manitoba Ag Days’ knows that producers want to be informed about how to keep their
operations nimble and adaptable.

Of course, the 2026 show will have a number of new features as well. Keep watching for more
information. You can find the latest updates and purchase admission tickets at https://www.agdays.com/
or follow us on Facebook, X, TikTok or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:
Teresa Hildebrand – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
OR
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com