Agriculture

When you think agriculture at the Keystone Centre think diversity.  From the 20 horse Western Days Clinic to the 600 horse World Percheron Congress, from the Hereford sale of 38 head to the Manitoba Livestock Expo showcasing over 500 head of cattle.  The Keystone Centre can accomodate all.

Annually the Keystone Centre plays host to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, attracting internationally world-renowned equestrian participants, over ten cattle show, numerous competitions and clinics showcasing every horse breed and association imaginable.  The Keystone Centre is committed to supporting local organizations, and relies on their support to attract the national and international events related to their breeds and activities.  Agriculture is more than animals, it is also education and information.  The Keystone Centre annually hosts "AG DAYS" - 500,000 square feet of space is turned into the largest agricultural traceshow imaginable.  Under one roof, you can learn about every new product, invention, idea process or piece of equipment.  This three-day event in January boasts over 600 displays and 30,000 visitors.

The newest addition to the Keystone Centre opened in March 2006.  The Westoba Credit Union Ltd.Agricultural Centre of Excellence is 100,000 square feet of show ring, stabling, wash racks, show office and canteen all under one roof connected to the main facility.  There is approximately 6 acres of outdoor development including camping, large truck and trailer parking, and outdoor sand and grass equestrian show rings. 

The show ring has the ability to be used for trade show or other space requiring a cement floor with ease.  The sand and clay can be easily removed and stored indoors, making way for a multitude of other events requiring wide open spaces.

A 200' x 85' show ring features a clay and sand arena, complete with permanent seating for 700 spectators, judges stand, sound system, washrooms, excellent lighting and easy access.  Corridors adjacent to the show ring connects to a 150' x 65' practice ring and 3 stabling barns adequate to fit 158 stalls.  There is easy access, controlled heating and lighting and two wash bays accomodating 6 animals each.

As versatility is the key to accommodating events of every imaginable activity and size, space connected to the Agricultural Centre of Excellence, the Canada Room, Exhibition Hall, City Square and two NHL size arenas have all been designed to easily convert into space to accomodate animals.  The Centre offers all of the required amenities to make your event a success including on site camping, canteen service, full banquet and convention services, fully licensed and over 1,500 hotel sites in the community. 

If you are looking to host an event related to agriculture - look to the Keystone Centre!

For more information please contact Chas Lambert at (204) 726-3556. 

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