This year’s Whoop-Up Days was quite a success with over 23,000 guests making their way through the gates at Exhibition Park. Those numbers are down, however, from previous years. In terms of how much revenue the city saw from the five-day event, Mike Warkentin with Exhibition Park says they are still working on those numbers. […]Read More
For the first time in almost a decade, Whoop-Up Days will feature a Pro Rodeo. The special event will be taking place over the next three days. Some well-known riders will be at the rodeo. CEO of Lethbridge and District Exhibition, Mike Warkentin, says it wasn’t an easy process getting the rodeo back to our […]Read More
The 125th Whoop Up Days festival kicked off with the parade in downtown Lethbridge on Tuesday morning. Thousands of people came out and lined the streets to enjoy a number of the floats and nicely decorated vehicles. Due to the pandemic, last year’s Whoop Up Days was scaled down and there was no parade. And […]Read More
The rich aroma of food is always a crowd pleaser at Whoop Up Days. This year food vendors have once again made their way back to the midway to serve up some excellent grub. Including cotton candy, lemonade and candy apples. Caronie Wilson, the Food Service Manager for Buttazzoni Amusements says it’s an awesome feeling […]Read More
For Whoop Up Days this year you can also enjoy around 32 rides and attractions. Ride Manager for West Coast Amusement Darcy Benson so they have a little bit of everything in terms of rides for attendees including a new thrill-ride called the Rockstar. “That’s brand new to this fair, we bought it actually just […]Read More
We previously brought you a story of an artist whose pieces have helped heal her during some of the darkest moments in life. Now that artist is sharing her work and story at Whoop Up days. Jade Olszewski says she is grateful and excited to be a part of this year’s event and hopes people […]Read More
A Lethbridge artist is sharing her story of how some of her art has helped her heal during some of her darkest moments. Angela Stewart sat down with Jade Olszewski who says her pieces, which she hopes will inspire others, will be available at this month’s Whoop Up Days. Anyone who is interested in purchasing […]Read More
For over a year now the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and the Blackfoot Confederacy have been teaming up to bring something very special to this year’s Whoop Up Days. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, a new initiative will be the first of its kind for the parade and is yet another step closer to reconciliation. […]Read More
Whoop Up Days is set to return on August 23 for more family fun and entertainment. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition made the announcement on Tuesday morning. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the special event that will be restriction free this time around.Read More
Whoop-Up Days 2021 has officially kicked off in Lethbridge. This year’s festivities include the mid way, food trucks, live entertainment, and a handmade market. Admission and parking are free this year, however, the midway is expected to be smaller in size due to the on-going construction of the new Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. […]Read More
Live Horse Racing is set to kick off on Sunday as a way to end the 2021 Whoop-Up Days festivities. The Alberta Thoroughbred Stakes Races will take place at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club this weekend. Horse Racing events are scheduled to take place two days a week from now until Thanksgiving. This year’s fall […]Read More
Southern Albertans received some exciting news on Friday – Whoop-Up Days is set to return this summer. The celebrations and festivities are set to kick off Sept. 2 to 5. With the announcement of Whoop-Up Days returning to Lethbridge this summer, there are some changes to make note of. With the short notice schedule, […]Read More
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