Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns Nov. 6 with twin Angora goats as ambassadors

TORONTO —

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Toronto's Exhibition Place from Nov. 6 to 15 for its 104th year, with 10 days of agriculture, equestrian sport, food and family entertainment. ¹²

Meet Sugar and Spice

This year's ambassadors are Sugar and Spice, two-year-old twin Angora goats owned by longtime Royal exhibitor Becky Vissers. They made their Royal debut last year in the Youth Goat Show and Goat Education Centre. ¹

The twins may look identical, but the fair says their personalities are not: Spice is calm and easygoing, while Sugar brings plenty of spirited energy to the ring. They will welcome visitors on all 10 days. ¹

“We're thrilled to introduce Sugar & Spice as The Royal's 2026 Ambassadors and welcome them - and thousands of visitors - to Exhibition Place this November,” said Cyrus Cooper, the fair's chief executive officer. ¹

Horses, rodeo and butter

The Royal Horse Show returns with international jumping, including the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Toronto, plus K9 Equine Pole Bending and a Chinese lion dance celebrating the Year of the Horse. ¹

Sunday, Nov. 15, is Western Day, when Amber Marshall, star of CBC's Heartland, emcees the Royal Rodeo qualifier and finals. Rodeo performances are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with bull, saddle bronc and bareback riders, barrel racers and pole benders. ¹²

Miniature ponies will race mini chuckwagons around the Coliseum, and visitors can watch an artist carve a sculpture out of butter at the Gay Lea display. The final Sunday also brings the Royal Square Dancing Competition. ¹²

For families

Visitors can feed animals at the Royal Petting Farm, watch daily sheep-shearing demonstrations, see border collies herding sheep and the SuperDogs at the Animal Theatre, and get a close look at dairy cow care and milking at the Dairy Education Centre. ¹²

The newly expanded Holiday Market offers handmade artisan goods and seasonal treats, and St. Nick will be there for photos from Nov. 12 to 15. ¹

Daily cooking classes at the Chef's Table are led by chefs including Jeremy Austin of The Pine and Rafael Covarrubias of 20 Victoria. ¹

Hours and tickets

The fair's website lists hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Tickets are on sale at royalfair.org. ¹²

Sources

1. Canada Newswire (The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair): The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Toronto, November 6-15, 2026 (Sept. 28, 2026)
2. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair: Attractions

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