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The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is one of Western Canada’s largest agricultural events and the largest annual event to be held in Brandon. Held annually at the end of March.
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) is an annual agricultural fair near the end of March, hosted by the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba in the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. The largest event held in Brandon, and one of the largest agricultural events in Western Canada, it attracts up to 50,000 attendees each year as of 2026. The RMWF is traditionally held each year during Manitoba's academic spring break. The RMWF initially started and a horse and cattle show in 1909, before growing into the large comprehensive event it is today. This initial event in 1909 was held primarily to promote the sale of livestock improve breeding stock and care of animals. In 1970, it received royal patronage from Queen Elizabeth II, and is one of only two fairs in Canada with royal patronage. Events at fair include show jumping and heavy horse competitions, livestock sales and displays, ahands-on agricultural awareness programs, exhibits and entertainment. There were cancellations in 1917–18, 1942–45 & 2020–21.
Home to self-guided trails around the Assiniboine River, tourism information on the city, and canoe/kayak rentals.
Year-round exhibitions featuring artwork by local, provincial, and national artists.
Located in the historic Brandon Armour building, the museum features field cannons, military uniforms, memorabilia, bayonets, shoulder patches, medals, flags, maps and swords.
8 lanes of fivepin and 12 lanes of tenpin bowling. Home of Huggy's Restaurant, Huggy's Lounge, and Pizza Place.