Whoop-Up Days
Whoop-Up Days is where our community comes together! For over 125 years, Whoop-Up Days has marked the culmination of summer for Southern Albertans featuring all your favourite sights, sounds, smells and tastes!
Free Til' 3
Whoop-Up Days 2025 is bringing the community together, offering FREE gate admission for all attendees from noon - 3 p.m. on Aug. 19, 20 & 21.
This is an exciting opportunity for people from Lethbridge and region to gather, celebrate, and showcase the best of our area.
Whoop-Up Days Admission
Whoop-Up Days 2025 will continue with an admission-based model, with adaptations made from previous years to help ensure Whoop-Up Days remains as accessible as possible for the entire community.
Admission Savings fuelled by Gas King
Check out all the ways Whoop-Up Days remains affordable for the entire community:
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Free ‘Til 3 fuelled by Gas King allows anyone to get into Whoop-Up Days for no cost from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 19, 20 and 21.
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Youth aged 10 and under are admitted free to Whoop-Up Days at all times.
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Advance pricing offers great savings.
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All pricing listed includes fees and GST.
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Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo tickets are the same price as in 2023 and include admission to Whoop-Up Days.
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$5 Whoop-Up Wrap-Up tickets are available for Sunday, Aug. 24 offering access to the midway and select Food Trucks
Pricing
Buy in advance and save! Admission tickets are available on-line now and at Gas King this summer.
Advance Tickets*
Regular Tickets
General Admission (64+)
Youth 10 & under
Ride Wristband***
Whoop-Up Wrap-Up****
$12
FREE
$47
$5
$17**
FREE
$58
$5
$12
FREE
$47
$5
Group (20+)
General Admission (64+)
Youth 10 & Under
Ride Wrsitband***
Whoop-Up Wrap-Up
*Advance ticket prices are available at all participating Gas King locations and on-line until August 18 at 11:59 p.m.. Regular price tickets may be purchased online or at the gate.
**Seniors (65+) save $2 off regular priced admission on-line or at the gate
*** Ride Wristbands are only available at Gas King! Buy early and save over $10 each!
**** Only valid Sunday, Aug. 24. Only West Coast Amusements & select food trucks will be in operation from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. No additional programming (016 Stage, Marketplace, Family Fun Zone, etc.) will be available.
Tickets Available Now At Gas King
Admission and West Coast Amusements Ride Wristbands are available for purchase at Gas King!
Advanced Ride Wristbands: $47 ($58 plus fees on-site)
Advance Admission: $12 ($17 on-site for adults $15 for Seniors 65+)
Advance pricing is available until Monday, August 18, at 11:59 p.m.
Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo
Pro Rodeo returns Aug. 21 - 23, following a record breaking attendance year in 2024. One of Canada’s top 10 paying rodeos, Lethbridge’s burgeoning reputation and late-season scheduling make it an ideal stop for competitors, with World, Canadian and Calgary Stampede champions dotting the lineup each night. The Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo presented by Dennis' Dirtworx is also the only rodeo in the country to include Relay Races, a thrilling traditional Indigenous competition, as part of each rodeo performance.
2024 Rodeo Merchandise
Be sure to get your hands on our limited edition Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo t-shirts and hoodies! Designed by local artist, Brent Bates, these one of a kind threads are not only styling but proceeds help support your local rodeo.
T-Shirts $35 | Hoodies $50
Available on-line until September 4th, 2024.
Purchase tickets by 11:59 PM on August 24
Lethbridge & District Exhibition’s Lotteries program is once again giving back to the community, announcing Lethbridge Family Services as it's community partner for the 2024 50/50 Lottery campaign.
Lethbridge Family Services provides highly-accredited health and social services to over 9,000 individuals and families in more than 30 communities in southwestern Alberta, through the professional services of more than 380 staff, and the support of over 550 committed volunteers. Its core departments include Counselling, Outreach & Education, DaCapo Disability Services; Homes Services; and Immigrant Services.
2025 Schedule of Events
Event
Time
Whoop-Up Days Parade | Downtown Lethbridge
9 AM
Gates Open
12 PM
Free Til' 3 fuelled by Gas King
12 PM - 3 PM
Family Fun Zone | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Marketplace | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Midway Rides | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Gardens
12 PM - 12 AM
Siksikaitsitapi Princess Pageant | Hall A & KB Hall
1 PM - 5 PM
Magic Bean Show Community Stage | Hall C & UFA Hall
1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM
Extreme Lumberjacks | Midway
2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM
Pedal Tractor Pull | Hall C & UFA Hall
2:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:30 PM
HeyJack | O16 Stage
6:30 PM
Tyson Ray Borsboom | O16 Stage
8 PM
Starpainter | O16 Stage
9:30 PM
Event
Time
Gates Open
12 PM
Free Til' 3 fuelled by Gas King
12 PM - 3 PM
Family Fun Zone | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Marketplace | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Midway Rides| Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Gardens
12 PM - 12 AM
Siksikaitsitapi Powwow | Hall A & KB Hall
12 PM - 6 PM
Magic Bean Show | Community Stage | Hall C & UFA Hall
1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM
Extreme Lumberjacks | Midway
2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM
Pedal Tractor Pull | Hall C & UFA Hall
2:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:30 PM
Bennett Mitchell | O16 Stage
6:30 PM
TBA | O16 Stage
8 PM
Trevor Panczak | O16 Stage
9:30 PM
Event
Time
Gates Open
12 PM
Free Til' 3 fuelled by Gas King
12 PM - 3 PM
Family Fun Zone | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Marketplace | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Midway Rides | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Gardens
12 PM - 12 AM
Siksikaitsitapi Powwow | Hall A & KB Hall
12 PM - 6 PM
Magic Bean Show | Community Stage | Hall C & UFA Hall
1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM
Extreme Lumberjacks | Midway
2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM
Pedal Tractor Pull | Hall C & UFA Hall
2:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:30 PM
Pro Rodeo: Gates Open | South Midway
5:30 PM
BFC All Star Band | O16 Stage
6:30 PM
Pro Rodeo | Grandstand
7 PM
Willy Big Bull & Wintercount | O16 Stage
8 PM
Bebe Buckskin | O16 Stage
9:30 PM
Event
Time
Gates Open
12 PM
Family Fun Zone | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Marketplace | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Midway | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Garden
12 PM - 12 AM
Magic Bean Show | Community Stage | Hall C & UFA Hall
1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM
Extreme Lumberjacks | Midway
2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM
Pedal Tractor Pull | Hall C & UFA Hall
2:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:30 PM
Pro Rodeo: Gates Open | South Midway
5:30 PM
Damien Alblas | O16 Stage
6:30 PM
Pro Rodeo | Grandstand
7 PM
Econoline Crush | O16 Stage
8 PM
Trooper | O16 Stage
9:30 PM
Event
Time
Gates Open
12 PM
Family Fun Zone | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Marketplace | Hall C & UFA Hall
12 PM - 11 PM
Midway | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Garden
12 PM - 12 AM
Magic Bean Show | Community Stage | Hall C & UFA Hall
1:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:30 PM
Extreme Lumberjacks | Midway
2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM
Brayden King | O16 Stage
5:00 PM
Pro Rodeo: Gates Open | South Midway
5:30 PM
Nice Horse | 016 Stage
6:30 PM
Pro Rodeo | Grandstand
7 PM
FOXXWorthee | O16 Stage
8 PM
Chad Brownlee | O16 Stage
9:30 PM
Fireworks Finale Presented by ATB Wealth & WCA
11 PM
Whoop-Up Wrap-Up | Midway | Food Trucks | Beer Garden 12 PM - 7 PM
Free 'til 3 fuelled by Gas KingTue, Aug 20Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre
Original 16 Stage | Aug. 20Tue, Aug 20The Midway
Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo presented by Dennis' DirtworxThu, Aug 22The Grandstand
Siksikaisitapi Pow WowWed, Aug 21UFA Hall
What’s Happening
In the Community
At its core, Whoop-Up Days is a community-driven summer celebration. Throughout the week, local businesses and organizations step up and offer pancake breakfasts and BBQ’s to engage and connect with the community. See who’s offering breakfast, BBQ’s, and other community events near you!
SIKSIKAITSITAPI POWWOW
Witness the beauty and knowledge that is rooted in the drumming and dancing of competitive Powwow.
SIKSIKAITSITAPI PRINCESS PAGEANT
Watch contestants compete for the title of Miss Siksikaitsitapi, which is scored on an essay submission, speech, dance, and a talent showcase.
Indigenous Programming
Fireworks Finale
Whoop-Up Days goes out with a bang as a fireworks display, powered by ATB Wealth Management and West Coast Amusements, lights up the Saturday night midway beginning at 11 p.m.. Check out any of the many great viewing spots throughout the grounds.
August 23 | 11 PM
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3K's Kitchen
Food Off the Grid
Georgina’s Food Truck
Jerry's Pop Shop
Lemay's Kettle Korn
Macs and Custard
Mama Lo's
Moo Magic Ice Cream
Piggyback Poutinerie
Pita Menina Inc
Santeria Taco Truck
That Hawaiian Burger Truck
Vesano Pizza
Whippletree Chuckwagon
YumChaBubbleTea
Marketplace
Located in the heart of the new Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre, the Marketplace brings together local vendors for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Check out the incredible variety from amazing vendors.
PRESENTED BY
Entertainment
Aug. 19 - 23 | Catch live music, Extreme Lumberjacks, Marketplace, Family Fun Zone and of course West Coast Amusements midway rides and games.
Marketplace
Original 16 Stage
Extreme Lumberjacks
Our Partners
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Our Partners
Need Additional Details?
101 Exhibition Way South (3401 Parkside Drive South)
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4R3
AEDs are located in the following areas:
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Main Floor next to the Guest Services Centre
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2nd Floor outside of the Lakeview Salon
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All guests may be required to show government issued ID to purchase alcohol. Guests are not permitted to bring in alcoholic beverages from outside and may not leave with alcohol purchased inside the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. Management reserves the right to refuse the sale of alcohol to any guest.
Certified service animals for guests with disabilities are welcome at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre and must remain on a leash or in a harness.
Multiple Mint ATM Network ATMs are conveniently located throughout the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.
Please notify your Event Manager if a banner or sign will be needed for your event. Improper notification and hanging of signs could incur damage fees. The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre prohibits signage on its property. Any signage requires prior written consent.
Go green this Whoop-Up Days by riding their bikes to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition grounds. To ensure a secure and easy process, volunteers from the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) will staff a bike check everyday!
The bike check service will be located at the old Safety City location on the north end of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition campus. The service is provided free of charge, although users are encouraged to make donations to support the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre.
Upon request, the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre can provide coat check services for your event. Contact your Event Manager for more details. We are not responsible for any property that is lost, stolen, or damaged.
Concession stands are open for select events. When open, our stands offer a variety of food and beverages for purchase. Cash, credit, debit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay payments are accepted.
Elevators are located in the following areas:
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Main Floor next to the MNP Meeting Centre
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2nd Floor next to the Lakeview Salon
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The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre team members have been trained in emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures. Evacuation routes may change due to the location of the emergency. In the event of an emergency, please listen for directions via the intercom system and follow the direction of theTrade Centre team for your safety and the safety of others.
To inquire about joining our team, visit our Careers page to view the available positions.
The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre is equipped with standard First Aid supplies. During public events and at the discretion of event planners, certified First Aid personnel will be available. In the event of an emergency, please go to the first available team member for assistance.
The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre is proud to partner with LA Chefs for all catering and concessions . Outside food and/or beverage is prohibited. See terms of entry for details.
The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre is equipped with a drop off lane at the North Entrance.
The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Any guest in need of assistance during an event should seek any Trade Centre team member throughout the venue.
The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre is the perfect place to host your next event. For more information about hosting your event at our venue, please check out the Plan Your Event page.
Please contact us to inquire about the possible recovery of any lost items.
If you become separated from your child or companion during an event, please seek the nearest Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre Team Member for assistance.
The Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre prohibits the following items:
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Outside food or beverage
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Weapons (guns, knives, pepper spray, mace, chains, spiked bracelets, brass knuckles, etc)
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Aerosol Cans
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Vaping/Smoking
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Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
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Fireworks
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Drones
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Helium Balloons
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Men's, Women's, and Universal washrooms may be found throughout the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.
There is no smoking/vaping permitted anywhere in the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. Smoking is permitted in clearly-marked outdoor areas as per City of Lethbridge ByLaw. 5.. This policy is strictly enforced.
To learn more about advertising partnership opportunities at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre, please contact our Business Development team.
