Grand River Agricultural Society

Grand River Agricultural Society The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) is a not-for-profit corporation, incorporated under the Agricultural and Horticultural Societies Act of Ontario.

Grand River Raceway is owned and operated by The Grand River Agricultural Society.

A Night at the Races! On June 19, 2026, The Rural Ontario Institute is pleased to announce the return of the Advanced Ag...
05/20/2026

A Night at the Races! On June 19, 2026, The Rural Ontario Institute is pleased to announce the return of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala & Auction.

This biennial event brings together leaders from across Ontario’s agri-food and rural sectors for an evening dedicated to celebrating and supporting the future of Ontario agriculture. Proceeds raised will support the current AALP Class and help ensure the continued success of this renowned leadership program.

Event Details
Date: June 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: The GrandWay Events Centre, 7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora, ON

Guests will enjoy horse racing excitement at The GrandWay track, stable tours, live and silent auctions featuring unique items and experiences, interactive entertainment, networking opportunities, and a full multi-station dining experience.

Tickets available: https://www.aalpdreamauction.com/

Happy Mother's Day to all who we call "mom"! Moms we hope you get spoiled today 💐
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all who we call "mom"! Moms we hope you get spoiled today 💐

TRAINING BEGINS TOMORROW - MAY 5!Training starts May 5, 2026 from 7:00am to 11:30am. Horses are to be out of the barn by...
05/04/2026

TRAINING BEGINS TOMORROW - MAY 5!

Training starts May 5, 2026 from 7:00am to 11:30am. Horses are to be out of the barn by 12:00pm (noon). Regular training days are Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:00am to 11:30am until otherwise noted. Any variations of this schedule will be posted on social.

GRAS hosts successful SPARK V5 Symposium, showcasing innovation in sustainable agriculture! 🪴The Grand River Agricultura...
05/01/2026

GRAS hosts successful SPARK V5 Symposium, showcasing innovation in sustainable agriculture! 🪴The Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) welcomed 130 attendees to its 5th annual SPARK V5 Symposium at The GrandWay Events Centre on April 22, 2026. This event brings together leaders in agriculture, technology, finance, and sustainability for a dynamic day of innovation and connection.

Focused on advancing solutions to reduce carbon inputs in agriculture, this year’s SPARK Symposium highlighted the opportunities and challenges that occur at the intersection of climate, policy, and farm economics. Attendees engaged with new innovative technologies, explored 8 companies in the tradeshow, heard from a panel of industry experts discussing How carbon capture programs are evolving?, and participated in live voting People’s Choice award. The event was sponsored by Skyline Wealth Management and Skyline Clean Energy Fund.

Read more here: https://grandriveragsociety.com/blog/grand-river-agricultural-society-hosts-successful-spark-v5-symposium-showcasing-innovation-in-sustainable-agriculture/

Our SPARK V5 Symposium was another great success! Thank you to all who came, engaged with the various companies presenti...
04/23/2026

Our SPARK V5 Symposium was another great success! Thank you to all who came, engaged with the various companies presenting, enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by The GrandWay Events Centre, and made time to connect and help agriculture.

Thank you to our sponsors Skyline Wealth Management Inc. Skyline Clean Energy Fund, and Agri-Tech Venture Forum, our emcee Dr. Deb Stark, our panellists, Dr. Christine Baes, Steve Kahoe, Barb Swartzentruber, Deanna Martin, and Christoph Wand, the pitch companies Competitive Green Technologies, Upside Robotics, SoilOptix, V6 Agronomy, and FireRein our booth companies Energrow, UrbanStalk, BioPolatis, S*M Dineen Farms, SoilOptix, Ryzome!

Congrats to our People's Choice Winners - Competitive Green Technologies and Upside Robotics. They each won $1,000 provided by GRAS.

https://grandriveragsociety.com/event/spark-v5/

SPARK V5 has kicked off with a great panel discussion on “How carbon capture programs are evolving?”
04/22/2026

SPARK V5 has kicked off with a great panel discussion on “How carbon capture programs are evolving?”

Happy Earth Day! Take some time out in nature today and be gentle with our beautful world 🌎
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Take some time out in nature today and be gentle with our beautful world 🌎

Calling all the ladies! Check out the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference-East...and bonus, GRAS could sponsor you...
04/16/2026

Calling all the ladies! Check out the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference-East...and bonus, GRAS could sponsor you to attend. The conference is November 22-24, 2026.

Learn how here: https://grandriveragsociety.com/philanthropy/

LAST CHANCE to get SPARK V5 Symposium tickets! We've got a full day of ag innovation, pitch presentations, panel discuss...
04/14/2026

LAST CHANCE to get SPARK V5 Symposium tickets! We've got a full day of ag innovation, pitch presentations, panel discussion, and networking. Don't miss out, get your tickets by Thursday, April 16. No tickets sold at the door.

April 22, 2026
10:30 am to 4:30 pm
The GrandWay Events Centre, Elora
$25 per person +tax
Grazing lunch included in ticket price

Check out the full Event Details online here: https://grandriveragsociety.com/event/spark-v5/

Address

7445 Wellington Cty Road 21, RR #2
Elora, ON
N0B1S0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15198468879

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