WSFF CONGRESS CANADA 2024

13.03.2024

WSFF CONGRESS 2024

BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT!

Simmental breeders from around the world are coming to Canada for the 2024 World Simmental Congress from July 28 – August 5, 2024.

The World Simmental Fleckvieh Federation (WSFF) meets biannually at congresses which are rotated through different countries each time. It has been 18 years since Canada held the World Simmental Congress and the Canadian Simmental Association is thrilled to be hosting this prestigious event again.

The Congress events that are taking place in Alberta include: cultural excursions that highlight points of interest, several farm tours to celebrate various aspects of the Simmental breed, a world class sale hosted in Olds at Bohrson Marketing Services, visiting the Young Canadian Simmental Association (YCSA) National Show.

Sunday July 28, 2024

  • Check in – Westin Downtown, Calgary, AB

Monday - July 29, 2024

  • WSFF Board Meeting
  • WSFF General Assembly Meeting
  • European Board Meeting
  • Shopping downtown Calgary – Lammles Western Wear
  • Opening Ceremonies – Westin Downtown, Calgary, AB

Tuesday - July 30, 2024

  • Tour of Mader Ranches & Guests, Carstairs, AB
  • AgSmart Educational Expo – Olds, AB

Wednesday - July 31, 2024

  • Tour to Banff & Kananaskis
  • Transfer to Pomeroy Inn & Suites, Olds, AB

Thursday - August 1, 2024

  • Tour of Anchor D Simmentals & Guests, Rimbey, AB
  • Tour of Clearwater Simmentals & Guests, Olds, AB

Friday - August 2, 2024

  • Technical Speakers, Olds, AB
  • Beer Garden & lunch, Olds, AB
  • Simmental Sale – Bohrson’s Marketing, Olds, AB

Saturday - August 3, 2024

  • YCSA National Classic Conformation Show, Olds, AB
  • Canadian Simmental Association Banquet featuring the Friends of Canadian Simmental Auction, Pomeroy Inn, Olds, AB

Sunday - August 4, 2024

  • Transfer to the Westin Downtown Calgary
  • Closing Ceremonies, Calgary, AB

Add-on Tour available Monday – August 5, 2024

  • Strathmore Rodeo & Stampede *Schedule subject to change

Full Conference

$1500.00 CAD Early Bird before April 30th

(Includes all events)

$1650.00 CAD May 1st – July 1st

Dates:

July 28, 2024 – August 4, 2024

Including:

19 meals, Board meetings, farm tours – Mader Ranches, Anchor

D Simmental & Clearwater Simmentals, AgSmart, speakers,

beer garden, Simmental Sale, Banff & Kananaskis tour, YCS

Show, transportation

Olds Only Portion

$400.00 CAD Early Bird before April 30th

$500.00 CAD May 1st – July 1st

Dates:

August 1, 2024 – August 4, 2024

Including:

10 meals, farm tours – Anchor D Simmentals & Clearwater

Simmentals, beer garden, Simmental Sale, YCS Show,

transportation

Calgary Only Portion

$1250.00 CAD Early Bird before April 30th

$1350.00 CAD May 1st – July 1st

Dates:

July 28, 2024 – July 31, 2024

Including:

8 meals, Board meetings, farm tour – Mader Ranches, AgSmart,

Banff & Kananaskis tour

Mader Ranches

Complimentary Tour https://www.maderranches.com/

Date:

July 30, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Including:

farm tour & lunch – no transportation included

AgSmart Expo

$100.00 CAD

Date:

July 30, 2024 – 2:00 p.m. Olds Fine Arts Centre

Including:

AgSmart entrance & dinner (Pomeroy Inn & Suites) – no transportation included

Anchor D Ranch

Complimentary Tour http://anchordranch.com/

Date:

August 1, 2024 – 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Including:

farm tour & lunch – no transportation included

Clearwater Simmentals Complimentary Tour 32258 Range Road 34 Mtn View County

Date:

August 1, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Including:

farm tour, dinner & entertainment – no transportation included

**Complimentary Tours registration is required for catering purposes and does not include transportation. Meal vouchers will be provided for each location. Please note meals are not guaranteed without registration and voucher.

Calgary

Westin Downtown

Rooms $229.00 + tax/night

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yycwi-the-westin-calgary/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

1-403-266-1611

320 – 4th Ave SE Calgary AB T2P 2S6

Pomeroy Inn & Suites

Rooms $149.00-179.00 + tax/night

Main Host Hotel for Full Congress Registrants

Olds

1-403-556-8815

4601 – 46th Street, Olds AB T4H 1P5

Ramada by Wyndam

Rooms $165.00 + tax/night

https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yycwi-the-westin-calgary/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

1-403-507-8349

500, 6700 – 46th Street, Olds AB T4H 0A2

**All prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars**

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