Delivering memorable experiences since 1951, the Red River Exhibition Association (RREA) is a non-profit, community organization that manages the facilities and events at Red River Exhibition Park. As a self-sustaining organization, we rely on our own resources to raise operating revenue. This revenue is reinvested into facility and program improvements, supporting our mission to deliver memorable experiences to our guests. We are a member-owned association governed by a volunteer board of directors and managed by the CEO.
The RREA is the name of the organization that employs staff and manages the many aspects of Exhibition Park, its events, and the various other business divisions and partnerships:
The RREA manages Exhibition Park, home to more than 240 event days a year, including The EX, Witchy Wonderland and Canad Inns Winter Wonderland. The Association also oversees all aspects of:
• the Red River Exhibition Foundation,
• John Blumberg Park,
• the Festival Early Learning Child Care Centres (Exhibition Park, Morgan Crescent, and Buchanan Boulevard),
• the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, and,
• the Festival Holdings.
Brand Identity Note
The Red River Exhibition Association (RREA) is sometimes incorrectly referred to as “The Red River Exhibition” or “The Red River Ex”, and is also commonly mistaken as being:
• Associated with Assiniboia Downs The RREA and Exhibition Park ARE NOT associated in any way with the Assiniboia Downs venue. Exhibition Park is, however, situated in the City of Winnipeg neighbourhood named “Assiniboia Downs” within the St. James-Assiniboia community area.
• Government Owned or Funded The RREA (including Exhibition Park) is a completely self-sustaining, non-profit organization and does NOT receive government funding to run annual operations and maintain facilities.
For more information about our brand identity, please visit our Brand Reference Guide.
Board of Directors
Executive Members
| Marlene Baskerville | President |
| Hermann Schweizer | Executive Vice President |
| Peter Synychych | Vice-President, Finance |
| Jeffrey Coleman | Past President |
Directors
| Ken Azaransky | Darren Lewis |
| Rod Cantiveros | Larry Nentwig |
| Sarah Carter | Jason Pusiewich |
| Leila Castro | Dean Rey |
| Andrew Curry | Roland Rey |
| Ed Deen | Tom Tolton |
| Jack Hildebrand | Christine Ward |
The Association has 150 members, over 250 volunteers, is governed by a board of directors and is operated daily by a full-time complement of staff supported by many seasonal employees.
The Association has been in operation since 1951 and was formally chartered under an Act of the Provincial Legislature in 1964. The current location of Exhibition Park at 3977 Portage Avenue was purchased by the Association in 1967, with more of the neighbouring land added in 1981. The first event, “The Heart of the Continent Horse Show” was held at Exhibition Park in 1996. The EX has been held at its current location on Portage Avenue since 1997.
Mission
To enhance the lives of the people of Manitoba by showcasing their talents, abilities and achievements to each other and to the world.
Vision
The Red River Exhibition Association is chartered by the province of Manitoba as an agricultural society and is dedicated to promote industry, commerce and tourism in Manitoba. It exists to enhance the quality of life for all Manitobans by challenging and encouraging them to achieve their potential and to display their achievements.
Objectives
• Promote Manitoba industry, tourism, commerce and agriculture.
• Provide adequate facilities for the exhibition of the products of Manitoba and foreign producers.
• Inform Manitobans concerning the progress and achievements for the province.
• Foster growth of better understanding between the various ethno-cultural and economic groups in the province.
• Promote, assist, establish, hold and conduct fairs, exhibitions, competitions and games of all lawful kinds, including, without limitations those involving horses, cattle, agriculture, horticulture, industry, athletics, sport and recreation.
Canad Inns Destination Centres
Thank you to our event sponsor and preferred hotel provider.
Annual Reports
For a printed copy of an annual report, please call or email our office.