Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, College Royal 2022 in-person events are open to students, University of Guelph faculty and staff, as well as their families. If you do not fit into these demographics, please check out our Virtual Events page for how to enjoy College Royal this year!
Please complete our COVID-19 screening form prior to arriving on campus!
Please complete our COVID-19 screening form prior to arriving on campus!
Open House weekend will consist of both in-person and virtual events! This includes CR classics including Old Mac's New Farm, lovely Livestock Shows, our family-favourite Dog Show, purr-fect Cat Show, and annual Art Show! Come check out Kid's Corner for this year's colouring contest and more!
It's fun for all ages and this year it is expected to be even better as we celebrate our 98th year! So what can you expect to see? Or as a student how can you participate?
Date:
March 19th and 20th, 2022
Hours:
Saturday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Club Displays and Exhibits
Every year over 80 clubs from the University put on displays and exhibits all over Campus. Every year they offer different activities and learning opportunities as they all compete to win the best award for best display. To get a feel for which displays might interest you have a glance at the 2021 booklet or check out last years winners to see who our Judges ranked best display in different categories.
If your a University of Guelph Club looking to get involved head over to our Clubs Page.
If your a University of Guelph Club looking to get involved head over to our Clubs Page.
Livestock Show
One of the longest standing traditions of College Royal, the livestock show includes experienced and amateur students showing; pigs, horses, dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep.
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Old Macdonald's New Farm
Want to visit a farm without leaving the city? Old Mac's New Farm puts on displays teaching kids and families about farming and farm animals. You can even watch someone put their hand in a cows stomach, don't worry its completely safe.
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Square Dance Competition
Are you a square dancing veteran looking for another competition? or have you never seen square dancing before in your life. Well either way come out to the Athletic Center to watch some Gryphons swing their ladies and dose doe.
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Dog Show
One of the most popular family events come out and watch the CR Dog Show. With experienced handlers and dogs alike along with beginners and puppies alike. Entertainment for everyone.
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Cat Show
Not just your average cat show, with plenty of prize categories find out if your feline friend has what it takes to be a meowing model!
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Tug of War & Logging Competition
Come on out to Johnston Green to take in a giant tug of war match or watch some students swing some axes or saw some logs.
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Pancake Flip Competition
Are you and your family looking for a cheap breakfast before you start exploring the Open house? Come on out and vote on different flavours and teams of flippers competing to getting your votes.
Students: Do you want to get a team together to compete?
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Students: Do you want to get a team together to compete?
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Flower Arranging
Some are already talented some learn as they go, check out the results of the student flower arranging competition on display during open house weekend.
Students: Do you have a flare for flower arranging or just think you want to give it a try?
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Students: Do you have a flare for flower arranging or just think you want to give it a try?
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Guelph Community Art Show
Guelph Community Art Show: It's not just the art students that have an eye for beauty, check out some of the beautiful photos, paintings, sculptures, and sketches created by the residents and students outside of the arts program at Guelph!
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Seeds and Forages Competition
Wondering how to tell good corn from poor corn, or how they decide what crops get used to make bread or are fed to animals? Come out and learn about seeds and forage judging and have a look at some local crops from all over Ontario.
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... And So Much More!
Every year there is something new and exciting to see. So whether you want to watch some synchronize skating, explore the Ontario Veterinary College, learn about programs offered at Guelph as a future student, watch a medieval sword fight or a robot challenge, or maybe you want to see human body parts, there is something for everybody to do and see at College Royal Open House weekend!
We know that a virtual College Royal is a little out of sorts, but we hope you enjoy all the College Royal Society and the University of Guelph has to show off in 2022 as we celebrate yet another year of student leadership & education about all that Guelph does best!
We know that a virtual College Royal is a little out of sorts, but we hope you enjoy all the College Royal Society and the University of Guelph has to show off in 2022 as we celebrate yet another year of student leadership & education about all that Guelph does best!
