ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 21 AUGUST 2022 Blue Rodeo will wrap up the starstudded event. During the pandemic and subsequent shutdown of the Fair, the RAWF's education material continued to be sought after by educators. To meet the demand, the RAWF expanded their online presence in 2021 by continuing the education component of the organization's mandate. They hosted live farm tours viewed by schools across the province, many of whom wouldn't physically attend the RAWF in person due to their locations throughout Ontario. The RAWF will continue with this program in conjunction with the in-person event in 2022. Find out more at www.royalfair.org. Grain Farmers of Ontario will be exhibiting at these three Ontario agricultural shows. Watch for our "Grains on the Go" trailer. l The IPM has always had sentimental value to farmers across Ontario, especially in eastern Ontario, as it often is a place for friends and neighbours to meet. those wishing to also take in the sights of Canada's capital. Find out more at www.plowingmatch.org. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR Celebrating its 100th Anniversary, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) not only brings the farm to the city, but they intend to do it with a lot of WOW! New signage, online schedules, and new technology are just some improvements guests will experience when they step onto the grounds at Exhibition Place. The RAWF has made the largest capital investment in a single year in the show's history with new stalls added to the large livestock area, freshly painted horse stalls, lighting upgrades, and an air purification system. "It is imperative we create an experience above and beyond what we have been doing previously," said Charlie Johnstone, RAWF CEO. In 2022, every major livestock show will have its national championships at the RAWF, and they are now a 5-star Fédération Equestre Internationale horse show. As part of the 100th Anniversary celebrations, they will be looking for people to share their stories and photos about what the Royal means to its many generations of exhibitors. The highlight of the celebrations will be a 100th Anniversary Gala hosted on November 2, before the Fair's official opening on November 4. The Gala, hosted by Rick Mercer, will feature dinner in Heritage Court, followed by entertainment in the Coca-Cola Coliseum featuring the RCMP Musical Ride, a showjumping exhibition, and a special feature on agriculture. Performances from up-and-coming country singer Sasha, Ontario's First Poet Laureate Randell Adjei, St. Andrews Pipes and Drums, and headliner Juno award-winning band
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