Whoop Up Days are Here

Posted on: 8/23/2010

by Scott Schmidt
It feels as though it finally just got here but if you can even believe it, the best part of summer is coming to a close.
The great news about that if you’re in southwest Alberta is nobody closes out August quite like the people of Lethbridge, as Whoop-Up Days Family Festival kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 24 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 28.
Like every other summer city fair, Whoop-Up Days has all the rides, carnival games and authentic fairground foods everyone waits all year for. Unlike every other summer city fair, Whoop-Up Days 2010 features a list of entertainment and activities almost impossible to cram into one week.
No less than 21 new items have been added to the itinerary for this week, including a live shark show and giant reptile display. Colin James makes his first appearance to the festival, as he performs opening night, while Saturday’s Monster Truck Mania will serve as an extra-loud closing ceremony.
New bands to the Whoop-Up stage include April Wine, The Dusty Root Band, The Original Caste and Tatum Williams. Bring the kids to the Best Buy Family Fun Zone or take them to see renowned children’s performer Bobby Boogaloo.
Several acts return to the Lethbridge stage this week also, as local country singer/songwriter Trevor Panczak makes an appearance. Also Rough Stock, The Chevelles and DNR will perform throughout the week.
Wednesday night after 5 p.m. is Moonlight Madness, where the super ticket prices – which include the whole kit and caboodle – drop to $30. Regular super ticket prices are $52, unless purchased in advance for $35.
General gate admission, which includes all but the midway are $12, or $10 in advance. For information on the festival visit www.exhibitionpark.ca and look under major events. 
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