GENERAL INFORMATION THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR Main Reception (416) 263-3400 AGRICULTURE SHOW OFFICE HORSE SHOW Lindsay Bebbington (416) 263-3418 Director, Equestrian & Breed Sport Christine Reupke (416) 263-3407 [email protected] [email protected] Horse Show Manager Peter Doubleday (416) 263-3417 ADMINISTRATION Group Sales Coordinator Josh Baranowski (416) 263-3409 Charlie Johnstone (416) 263-3401 [email protected] [email protected] Director, Event & Broadcast Robert MacAskill (416) 263-3498 [email protected] Manager, Corporate Projects Jennifer Tattersall (416) 263-3406 [email protected] SPONSORSHIP SALES AND DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE SHOW Director, Corporate Development Chris Sura (416) 263-3402 [email protected] Director, Agriculture & Food Trish McMahon Scott (416) 263-3440 [email protected] Manager, Corporate Development Kyle Mottram (416) 263-3437 [email protected] Manager, Agriculture & Food Lindsay Bebbington (416) 263-3429 [email protected] COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS Coordinator, Agriculture & Food Rachel Theriault (416) 263- 3433 Manager, Commercial Exhibits Heather Sommer (416) 263-3455 [email protected] [email protected] MARKETING FINANCE Manager, Marketing Bobby Arthur (416) 263-3411 Director, Finance Janet Scott (416) 263-3469 & Community Relations [email protected] [email protected] Financial Administrator Kelly Manning (416) 263-3496 Coordinator, Marketing Elana Mlotek (416) 263-3412 [email protected] [email protected] OPERATIONS HOSPITALITY Director, Operations Gabe Simms (416) 263-3408 Director, Hospitality & Special Events Robert Campbell (416) 263-3413 [email protected] [email protected] FEATURE PROGRAMMING Manager, Features & Education Ana Stuart (416) 263-3495 [email protected] 1 GENERAL INFORMATION MAILING ADDRESS SHIPPING ADDRESS ONTARIO HYDRO SAFETY REGULATIONS ATTENTION UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Royal Agricultural Winter Fair The Ontario Electrical Safety Code Rule 2-022, requires EXHIBITORS 39 Manitoba Drive Door 33, Manitoba Drive that all electrical equipment must be approved before it may Enercare Centre Enercare Centre - PAYMENT OF FEES Exhibition Place Exhibition Place erwise disposed of or used in this Province. It is, therefore, 1. All fees must be paid in Canadian Funds. Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 the responsibility of each exhibitor to ensure that all electri- 2. In order to obtain maximum premium on US funds, Canada Canada cal equipment in, on or about his/her booth comply with the (1) pay by credit card, VISA or MASTERCARD accepted above regulations. This includes electrical merchandise as well or (2) purchase a Canadian Dollar Draft or Money Order PARKING VIOLATIONS as lighting and display equipment. The RAWF will not be responsible for payment of parking 3. DO NOT SEND seuqehc nward no SU sknaB dekram Should any of this equipment not comply, it is recommended violations incurred by any person(s) prior to, during or after as “Payable in Canadian Dollars,” as we are unable to that you request temporary permission to exhibit while the the RAWF negotiate same. International exhibitors MUST pay the necessary electrical approval certification is being sought: HST charges on their entries, as the service is being pro- LIVESTOCK TRAILER PARKING Electrical Safety Authority vided in Canada. Exhibitors’ livestock trailers will be parked OFF Exhibition Attn.: Provincial Code Engineer grounds at no charge during the RAWF in designated lots 155 Matheson Road West CUSTOMS assigned by The RAWF. A map to allocated parking locations Mississauga, ON L5R 3L5 Exhibits from the United States or any other foreign coun- will be provided during move in/arrival. It is requested that all Tel: (905) 712-5363 try will be admitted in bond without collection of duties, if exhibitors requiring parking for their trucks and trailers pro- Failure to comply could result in the equipment being refused returned within ninety days from date of importation. Exhib- vide that information on the entry form so that The RAWF connection to the source of electrical supply and may even be itors from outside Canada should contact the RAWF’s desig- may appropriately allocate space for parking in 2019. ordered to be removed from the display. nated customs broker: Livingston Event Logistics SHUTTLE SERVICE ELECTRICAL POWER: The electrical power in all buildings 40 University Avenue, Suite 400, Toronto, ON, M5J 1T1. A shuttle will operate between the Enercare Centre/Coca- is 60 cycle. The outlets in most buildings have three prongs. Tel 416-863-9339 or Fax 416-863-5149. Cola Coliseum Buildings and the Ontario Place parking lot on All electrical appliances used in buildings where such outlets a regular basis. There will be no charge for this service. have been installed must be equipped with cords having three- pronged grounded plugs. to Canada. It is suggested that exhibitors contact Livingston COOKING APPLIANCES: No cooking units shall be Event Logistics well in advance of entry to Canada. allowed in the buildings. ELECTRICAL SERVICES: All exhibitors must use the ser- U.S. Livestock Exhibitors – Import permits are necessary for vices of the in-house electrical company contacted through temporary entry to Canada. Please refer to the Rules & Reg- Enercare Centre. ulations for detailed permit instructions and requirements for Breeding Cattle imported from the United States to Canada on temporary status. 2 GENERAL INFORMATION THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD ENDOWMENT FUND Since 1996, the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Call for Nominations The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has an established (FWIO) have recognized the significant contribution made FWIO invites you to recognize a deserving woman who has Endowment Fund which exists to provide reserves for by women in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural Winter tirelessly contributed to “excellence in agriculture” at The responsible financial management, and also to provide a Fair by presenting them with the prestigious Women of Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The winner will be FWIO’s source of funding for initiatives deemed critical to advanc- Excellence in Agriculture Award. guest of honour at the Tribute to Agricultural Excellence ing the objectives of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Luncheon, where the award will be presented. Enriching The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Criteria for Selection Fund is an important responsibility shared by those who Open to all women currently or previously involved in agri- Selection are committed to the future of this great Canadian insti- culture, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and their com- The winner will be selected by an appointed committee of tution. The demands today are significant, and the dreams munity (i.e. 4-H, Fair Board or Plowing Match). FWIO representatives and notified by September 30. for tomorrow limitless – and we all have the ability to con- Nominations Applications available from: tribute either directly or indirectly. Your nomination package must include: Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario If you would like more information about The Royal A typed profile, not to exceed 500 words, describing 552 Ridge Road Agricultural Winter Fair Endowment Fund, including the agricultural work of the nominee, involvement at The Stoney Creek, ON L8J 2Y6 details as to how to make a contribution, please contact Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and in their community. Phone: 905-662-2691 the Manager of Corporate Projects, Royal Agricultural Winter Three nominators, providing letters of recommendation Email: [email protected] Fair at 416-263-3406. (not to exceed one page each) and the nominee’s contact Deadline: Submit completed nomination packages by June information 30th each year. All nominations are to be sent to the FWIO Previous Winners 1996 Miriam Detwiler 2007 Judy Shelley 1996 Joy Palmer 2008 Joanne Currie 1997 Evelyn McCutcheon 2009 Doris Aitken 1998 Grace Oesch 2011 Katie Normet 1999 Cathy Wilson Pinkney 2012 Karen Eastman Velthuis 2000 Cathy Lasby 2013 Mary Ann Found 2001 Jane Whaley 2014 Donna Willows 2002 Josie Wintersinger 2015 Pat Marcotte 2003 Sharon Douglas 2016 Mary Elmhirst 2005 Monica Veit 2017 Shelley Barfoot- O’Neill Congratulations to the 2018 winner of the "Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award" Gail Irvine 3 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS The following General Rules and Regulations of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair are applicable and must be followed. Where there is an exception to any rule or regulation, it is duly noted in the appropriate section and must be followed. INTERPRETATION ENTRY PROCEDURE the particulars of firms may be required by the Exec- 1. Throughout the Competition Book, The Royal 5. Exhibitors are encouraged to place their entries online utive Committee. Agricultural Winter Fair Association of Canada and where applicable. 13. Unless otherwise specified, no entry is required for The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair shall be referred to 6. An entry will be considered valid only when the RAWF championships or specials, provided the animal or as the “RAWF” or “The Royal” receives a properly completed and signed Entry Form article is entered in the appropriate regular class. First a. “Directors” means the Board of Directors of the including payment in full by no later than the entry and second prize winners are automatically eligible for RAWF closing date. The RAWF reserves the right to refuse