2019 Agri-Trade Recap

Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 12:00am

Nearly 30-thousand people - 29,952 - attended Agri-Trade in Red Deer this year.

Nearly 500 exhibitors were showcased earlier this month during the 2019 edition of Agri-Trade.

This was the second year in a row Agri Trade followed CFR in Red Deer at Westerner Park, according to Show Manager David Fiddler.

Fiddler says they have a great partnership with Olds College.

Fiddler adds, each year Agri-Trade contributes more than $275 million dollars in economic impact on the equipment sector and tourism.

The 2020 Agri-Trade dates are November 11th-13th.

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