Canadian Western Agribition is underway

Nov 28, 2022

Canadian Western Agribition kicks off today at Regina's REAL District.

The six-day show welcomes over 100 thousand visitors from across Canada, the U.S. and around the world.

It's a busy day at the show with the Canadian National 4H and Youth Judging Competition, the Youth Showmanship and Team Grooming events.

The Chore Team events gett underway in the Brandt Centre, the Alpaca's are in the show ring in the Canada Centre Arena and the Bison are on display in the Stock Exchange.

The first of the purebred beef events begin with the Canadian National Texas Longhorn Show in the John Deere Sales arena and then tonight at 7 its the Winners Circle Horse Pull Sponsor Auction in the Chevrolet GMC Arena.

Tomorrow the Alpaca events continue along with the Canadian Horse Pull events, its Bison Day with a number of events planned for the John Deere Sales Arena.

Bison Day events get underway at 12 with lunch, followed by an Indigenous Cultural Showcase, and informational sessions.

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