Brandon, MB – The Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba is proud to welcome back the Pork Quality Luncheon on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. The luncheon is presented in partnership with Manitoba Pork, Assiniboine College, East 40 Packers and Blue Water Wash as participating sponsors. This signature event celebrates Manitoba pork, its quality, and the producers who make it possible, while also giving back to the Westman community. Many local producers come together to share in this promotion of quality food protein and support many charities in Manitoba.
Held at the Dome Building, the luncheon features a showcase meal of pork entrees paired with the excitement of the pork quality competition. Beyond celebrating pork excellence, the luncheon has a strong charitable focus: Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion entries go to the Assiniboine College Culinary Arts program for use in teaching food preparation. Through East 40 Packers all other entries are donated to food banks and community charities. Sponsorship money contributes to a prize pool, each entrant must pick their charity at time of entry, and the charity receives a minimum of 50% of the prize money if that entrant places 5th or higher in the competition. Many Entrants donate their share of the winnings to the charity as well.
Over the past three years, the event has supported organizations including:
- 2025: Christian Aid Ministries, Heart Team, Neepawa Health Centre
- 2024: Ronald McDonald House Manitoba, Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba, Heart Team, Neepawa Health Hospital
- 2023: Christian Aid Ministries, Heart Team & Brandon Regional Hospital, Moosmin Union Hospital, Rivers Regional Health Centre & Alzheimer’s Society, Equip Canada
The Pork Quality Luncheon demonstrates how the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair celebrates local agriculture while giving back, strengthening food security and supporting vital community services across Westman.
Tickets to the Pork Quality Luncheon are available now at: https://shop.authentigate.ca/store/brandonfairs_1/1409