Manitoba Ag Days Postponed

Dec 29, 2021

In light of yesterday’s new public health orders by the Manitoba Government further restricting the capacity of indoor events to 50% capacity with a maximum of 250 people/ event, Manitoba Ag Days and its Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone the 2022 show set to occur January 18th -20th at the Keystone Centre to a date yet to be determined. The management team is currently working with the host facility and service providers to come up with alternate dates. Further information will be provided as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and your support as we navigate through this situation.

For all media inquiries please call Kristen Phillips at 2047284137.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors and Management Team of Manitoba Ag Days

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