Exhibition Park broke an attendance record for this year’s Whoop-Up Days. Over the five-day fair last week, 77, 263 visitors walked through the gates to take in the festivities. Officials say the attendance is more than 160 Read More
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The mythical dragon has lived in our imaginations for quite a long time. Of course there are real reptiles that share a close similarity to the creatures. The Wildlife Festival Living Dragons exhibit is showcasing Read More
There were some high-flying dogs doing some amazing tricks on Thursday afternoon. The SuperDogs were at Whoop Up Days performing all types of acrobatic and crowd-pleasing moments. Staff with the organization say the competition has Read More
The amazing colours and sounds of the annual Pow Wow are back in Lethbridge for Whoop Up Days. The grand entry of the event showcased the regalia of Indigenous dancers on full display. Local dignitaries Read More
Day two of Whoop-Up Days down at Exhibition Park was in full swing Wednesday. Rides and food trucks are open to guests with lots of options to choose from. A local business owner who has Read More
Hundreds of residents lined the streets Tuesday morning as the highly anticipated Whoop Up-Days Parade made its way through the city’s downtown, marking the return of one of Lethbridge’s most loved summer festivals. Read More
It’s almost time for the annual Whoop Up Days festivities to begin. The event has free admission and will be located at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition grounds right next to the new Agri-food Read More
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is partnering up with Pure Power Wrestling to bring the heat during Whoop Up Days next month. PPW’s Hot Summer Night wrestling event will be held in the new Read More
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‘Million dollar range’, Exhibition Park CEO shares cost to host
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 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. 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 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 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 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 Read More
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Lethbridge artist shares story of dark moments, artwork to be
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 Read More
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Traditional indigenous culture to be showcased at 2022 Whoop Up
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 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 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 Read More
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Fall horse racing kicks off on Sunday following Whoop-Up Days
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. 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 Read More
