# Event Details - **Event Name**: Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Ontario’s top ag leaders for elite networking, exclusive farm tours, and the 2026 OYF Awards Banquet in the heart of St. Jacobs.About this EventCelebrate Agricultural InnovationJoin a community of excellence. The 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) Regional Event is more than an awards ceremony—it’s where the province's farming future is shaped. Reconnect with the alumni family, meet our visionary 2026 nominees, and witness the innovation driving our industry forward. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e0a2b560-fcc2-11f0-8b8b-755973891fa4-rimg-w1110-h740-dcbaa694-gmir.jpg An Evening of ExcellenceCelebrate the achievements of our 2026 Nominees at the stunning Cellar 52. This is a night of high-impact storytelling, industry networking, and prestige.4:30 PM: Cocktails & Industry Networking5:30 PM: Awards Banquet BeginsEvening Highlights: Following our opening, enjoy a locally-sourced multi-course dinner, formal nominee presentations, and the crowning of the 2026 Ontario Winners.The 2026 Nominees:Tyler & Allison McBlain - McBlain Farms Ltd., Caledonia, ONStephanie & Calder Murphy - Murphy’s Farm Market & Bakery, Alliston, ONDrew & Heather Spoelstra - Roy-A-Lea Farms Ltd., Binbrook, ON https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e1076aa0-fcc2-11f0-b494-b398a7ecfd23-rimg-w1110-h740-dca7a195-gmir.jpg Day 2: Farm Excellence & Innovation ToursOur tour days are consistently rated as the highlight of the OYF experience. There is no better way to build lasting relationships and network with industry leaders than while exploring Ontario’s most innovative operations together. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e1a642b0-fcc2-11f0-b494-b398a7ecfd23-rimg-w1110-h740-dcc2bbaa-gmir.jpg Step Onto The Soil Of Success: The Industry TourFor those looking for a deep dive into agricultural innovation, our "Day After" industry tours offer exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to world-class operations. Join us for a day of networking, learning, and local flavor.Stop 1: Circle R Livestock We begin the morning at the home of 2025 National OYF Winners, Ryan and Romy Schill. See elite livestock management in action and learn how this operation has set a national standard for excellence in the industry.Stop 2: The St. Jacobs Market District & Group Lunch We’ll head to the heart of the village for a group lunch at Stockyard Brewing Co. This serves as our "home base" for the afternoon. Explore the intersection of farm-to-glass entrepreneurship and rural hospitality while enjoying a gourmet meal sourced from local producers.Afternoon "Choose Your Own Adventure" Following lunch, enjoy "free-range" time to explore the St. Jacobs Market District at your own pace. All locations are within a 5-minute walk of our lunch spot:For the Cattle Savvy: Take a stroll to the Ontario Livestock Exchange (OLEX). Thursdays are a major sale day; catch the live auction action at Canada’s largest volume livestock exchange.For the Foodies & Shoppers: Explore the world-famous St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. With hundreds of vendors, it’s the best place to pick up local treats and artisan goods.For the Networkers: Keep your seat at Stockyard Brewing Co. to talk shop with fellow OYF alumni and sponsors.Included: Group shuttle transportation and a gourmet local lunch are included for all "Full Experience" ticket holders. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e2df37e0-fcc2-11f0-8b8b-755973891fa4-rimg-w1200-h675-dc050404-gmir.jpg SECURE YOUR ACCESS🎟️ The Full Experience (Awards Banquet + Farm Tour) - $150.00 (plus fees & taxes)Includes: Everything in the Banquet ticket PLUS the Thursday Farm Tour, shuttle transportation, and lunch at Stockyard Brewing.🎟️ Awards Banquet Only (Wednesday) - $125.00 (plus fees & taxes)Includes: Networking hour, Nominee presentations, and the full Awards Banquet Dinner.⚠️ IMPORTANT: Due to bus capacity, only 50 "Full Experience" tickets are available. Once they are gone, only "Banquet Only" tickets will remain. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e35419c0-fcc2-11f0-8b8b-755973891fa4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8cabc2-gmir.jpg Plan Your StayWe have secured a preferred rate at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Waterloo St. Jacobs.Exclusive Access: To protect our room block for attendees, the direct booking link will be emailed to you after ticket purchase.Location: 55 Benjamin Rd, Waterloo, ONDress Code: Semi-Formal for the Banquet; "Farm-Ready" for the Thursday Tour.Agenda🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PMCocktails & Alumni Networking (Wed. April 8)Info: Kick off the celebration with a cocktail hour at Cellar 52. Connect with the OYF family and meet the 2026 Nominees before the formal program begins.🕑: 05:30 PM - 10:00 PMAwards Banquet & Nominee Presentations (Wed. April 8)Info: Following opening remarks, we will enjoy a locally-sourced multi-course dinner, hear the inspiring life stories of our nominees, and crown the 2026 Ontario Winners.🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PMFarm Excellence Tour: Circle R Livestock & St. Jacobs Market (Thurs. April 9)Info: Bus departs from the Hampton Inn & Suites for an exclusive look at agricultural innovation at Circle R Livestock (2024 National Winners). Following the farm tour, we head to the St. Jacobs Market District for a group lunch at Stockyard Brewing Co. The afternoon features a "Choose Your Own Adventure" experience—explore the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, walk over to witness the live auction at OLEX, or network with OYF Alumni at the brewery before we return to the hotel. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-jacobs/celebrate-excellence-2026-ontario-outstanding-young-farmers-regional-event/100001980492672898 - **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, trips-adventures, farmers-markets, business, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 134.46, max: 161.08, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: St. Jacobs - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Cellar 52 - **lat**: 43.5401962 - **long**: -80.5531783 - **full address**: Cellar 52, 1430 King Street North, St. Jacobs, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3b1b20a1d38e762676a4c10a2fede16a55934e0b74e30c6b1116bcb56dbd5f86-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1769657477 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event being held? - **A:** Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event takes place on Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Cellar 52, 1430 King Street North, St. Jacobs, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event? - **A:** Ticket prices for Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event range from CAD 134 to CAD 161 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityThe Full Experience (Banquet + Farm Tour)CAD 161 + CAD 11 feeAvailableAwards Banquet Only (Wednesday)CAD 134 + CAD 9 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event? - **A:** Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event is organized by Ontario's Outstanding Young Farmer Program. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Celebrate Excellence: 2026 Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Regional Event", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3b1b20a1d38e762676a4c10a2fede16a55934e0b74e30c6b1116bcb56dbd5f86-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1769657477", "startDate": "2026-04-08T16:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-09T15:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/st-jacobs/celebrate-excellence-2026-ontario-outstanding-young-farmers-regional-event/100001980492672898", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Cellar 52", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1430 King Street North", "postalCode": "N0B 2N0", "addressLocality": "St. Jacobs", "addressRegion": "ON", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "43.5401962", "longitude": "-80.5531783" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Ontario’s top ag leaders for elite networking, exclusive farm tours, and the 2026 OYF Awards Banquet in the heart of St. Jacobs.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-09T15:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "lowPrice": "134.46", "highPrice": "161.08", "price": "134.46", "url": "https://allevents.in/st-jacobs/celebrate-excellence-2026-ontario-outstanding-young-farmers-regional-event/100001980492672898" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/st-jacobs/celebrate-excellence-2026-ontario-outstanding-young-farmers-regional-event/100001980492672898", "price": "161.08", "name": "The Full Experience (Banquet + Farm Tour)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-29", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/st-jacobs/celebrate-excellence-2026-ontario-outstanding-young-farmers-regional-event/100001980492672898", "price": "134.46", "name": "Awards Banquet Only (Wednesday)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ontarios Outstanding Young Farmer Program", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ontarios-outstanding-young-farmer-program/24303267" } ] } ] ```