MEDIA PREVIEW DAY - MEDIA INVITED TO FROLIC AT THE FAIR AS THE ROYAL READIES
FOR OPENING DAY

TORONTO, Nov. 1 /CNW/ - On Thursday, November 4, media are invited to come down to The Royal and experience the magic of the country, as the final touches are put on the 88^th annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. 

Media will be able to try their hand - quite literally - at milking dairy cattle, washing and blow-drying beef cattle as they ready for competition, learn how to throw a lasso or simply sample some of The Royal's sumptuous snacks including chocolate covered bacon.

An official Royal spokesperson will be onsite for one-on-one interviews, and to detail the exciting new elements of this year's Royal.

Running from Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 14, 2010, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the world's largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show, and showcases innovations in food and agriculture, thousands of livestock animals, and dozens of the world's top equestrian horses and riders.

When:	Thursday, November 4^th, 2010
	10:00 am to 3:00 pm  Media can visit The Royal anytime during the day.
What:	Catch the behind-the-scenes action, as The Royal gets ready to open its doors
Livestock primping and preparation for competition Royal Chef preparing locally-sourced foods President's Choice Superdogs Rodeo practice with Cowboy Ross Millar Farmers, competitors and exhibitors
Where:	The Royal Media Office The Direct Energy Centre, Hall A, Room 101 Exhibition Place 100 Princes' Boulevard Free parking in the main lot - park across from HALL A

PLEASE REPORT TO THE MEDIA ROOM - SALON 101 ENTRANCE A: FROM HERE YOU WILL BE ESCORTED INTO THE ROYAL

TO OBTAIN MEDIA CREDENTIALS FOR THE ROYAL
Please fill out the media accreditation form at http://www.royalfair.org/Media

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