About REAL
Our Mission
Our Vision
BE ORIGINAL
We think outside the box, constantly challenge the status quo and welcome ideas for improvement.
BE A HOST
We treat everyone as if they were a guest invited into our home and we do so with the highest level of hospitality.
BE INCLUSIVE
We welcome everyone and treat all others how we would like to be treated.
BE PROUD
We showcase how honoured we are to represent our history, our organization and to be a valued member of the REAL family.
BE RESILIENT
We willingly adapt to change and never give up.
BE SMART
We strategically and thoughtfully manage our business and plan for the future.
ALWAYS OWN IT
We hold ourselves and others accountable for delivering on promises.
About Real District
Our History
Bringing community together since 1884.
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd (REAL) has been bringing communities together since 1884 – before Saskatchewan became a province. In 1907, the newly created Province of Saskatchewan enacted legislation incorporating the Regina Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition Association Limited. This non-profit volunteer-based organization is the forefather of the modern Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL).
A Brief Timeline
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1884
The organization was established as the Assiniboia Agricultural Association.
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1899
The second fair was presented by the new Regina Agricultural Association, and it became an annual event.
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1905
In 1905, the fair was the centre of attention for the entire nation during celebrations surrounding the inauguration of the Province of Saskatchewan into Confederation.
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1907
In 1907, the Saskatchewan Legislature formally passed the Associations Act of Incorporation, which meant the event could be expanded to exhibitors of various products and animals, and to provide entertainment and amusement.
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1908 – 1920s
The next couple of decades saw construction of permanent facilities and ever-expanding volunteer participation.
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1920s
Midway rides, sideshows, automobile racing, professional baseball and giant horse-pulling competitions were added.
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1933
Opened the World’s Grain Exhibition and Conference, which showcased exhibits from more than 40 countries. The Grain Show Building also opened that year as the centrepiece.
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1950s
This decade of development saw the construction of the Exhibition Auditorium, Jubilee Building and paving of the midway were completed. That same year, two-thirds of the Grain Show Building burned to the ground in a raging fire, leaving only the east wing standing.
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1955
The exhibition followed a theme In celebration of the province's Golden Jubilee. Fair attendance exceeded 200,000 for the first time.
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1960s
The Buffalo Days theme was adopted.
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1971
Falling in line with the new Buffalo Days Theme, the first annual Canadian Western Agribition was held
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1973
The Silver Broom took place.
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1977
The Agridome opened
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1978
The Western Canada Farm Progress Show first launched (now Canada's Farm Show Regina, SK).
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1982
The Buffalo Days Exhibition was named "Major Fair of the Year" by the Canadian Association of Exhibitions.
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2010s and beyond
Today the story continues. With exciting new facilities and plans for future growth for generations to come. A place to see legends and become future legends.
