THE BRANDON SUN • WINTER FAIR • MARCH 2022
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Continued from Page 7 “Our fair really has a lit- tle bit of everything for ev- eryone,” Crisanti said. “It’s great entertainment and you don’t have to be edu- cated on agriculture.” It has been two years since the community was able to gather in person, he added, and he is excited to bring little kids to the event, including a one-year-old who has never been able to take in the sights of the fair. His two older children have not stopped talking about the winter fair since they were able to attend before the COVID-19 can- cellations. “We’re really excited, just as my parents did, to take them around and experi- ence the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and everything it brings,” Crisanti said. “Everybody has a memory
Kids race to capture a piglet in the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Pig Scramble during a past winter fair. (File)
the six-horse hitch, Cana- dian Tire always served as a sponsor. As the oldest of the grandchildren, Crisan- ti had the honour of going out to present ribbons with his grandfather to compet- itors. “It’s something I will al- ways remember,” Crisan- ti said. “It’s something I definitely hold close to my heart.” He now enjoys those victory laps in the arena with his kids as a sponsor through Tim Hortons, and said it’s great to be carrying on these traditions with the next generation. Crisanti described him- self as a “city boy,” and said coming around the Key- stone Centre at the RWMF has always proven to be an engaging and educational experience. Visitors get to see animals up close, meet unique producers and enjoy connecting with new faces. It is a wonderful event for Province Ex, the City of Brandon and Westman, Crisanti said, one that of- fers a critical opportunity to promote agriculture. “It’s strongly important, especially when you talk about Brandon. We’re the Wheat City and agriculture is all around us. It’s im- portant for kids who aren’t
of the Royal Manitoba Win- ter Fair and it’s something that I hope continues for our city for many, many, years to come.” Crisanti’s grandfather Merv Dillabough was a Ca- nadian Tire dealer in Bran- don for many years. During
brought up on the farm, like many of us were or are, it’s just so important to go over our heritage and the past and present innova- tions coming out of agri- culture.” To get the most out of the RMWF guests can craft a day based on visitors’ in- dividual interests. Some come bright and early, while others show up a lit- tle later. “You can check out the horse show at night and stay there for opening cere- monies,” Crisanti said. “It’s totally up to what you want to do.” Crisanti cautioned visi- tors cannot take in all the sites in one day, so he rec- ommends coming by the grounds multiple times to make the most out of the winter fair. “It’s definitely a little bit different each day, and of course, as we get going throughout the week and our evening horse show in the main arena the more money is up for our com- petitors and the more stronger and exciting the horse show is,” Crisanti said. “It’s a different show each time.” » ckemp@brandonsun.com » Twitter: @The_ChelseaKemp
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