2026 Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program Dream Gala Summer Event Unveiled

Jan 28, 2026

The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce this year’s Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Dream Gala and Auction will be held on June 19, 2026, at The GrandWay Events Centre in Elora.

The AALP Dream Gala is a biennial event that brings together close to 300 Ontario agriculture leaders in support of ROI and AALP with an emphasis on the current class. This year, AALP Class 20 and Class 21 invite guests to experience “A Night at the Races.” The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will feature live and silent auctions, horse racing, and a variety of games. Auction items will be curated by past and present AALP Classes and will showcase a wide variety of distinctive experiences and unique items for bidding.

“The 2026 Dream Gala will be a night to celebrate and champion the future of Ontario agriculture,” says Tyler Denham, Chair of the 2026 AALP Dream Gala and Merchandising Manager at Snobelen Farms Ltd. “Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of live racing, bid on auction items, and experience a night of FUN-draising all while supporting the emerging leaders of Class 21.”

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