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Whoop-Up Days Admission

Whoop-Up Days 2024 will return to 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 2024 remains affordable for the entire community:

  • 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. 20, 21 and 22. 

  • Youth aged 12 and under are admitted free to Whoop-Up Days at all times. 

  • Advance and new senior pricing offers great savings.

  • Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo tickets are the same price as in 2023 and include admission to Whoop-Up Days.

Pricing

Buy in advance at save! Admission tickets are available on-line and at Gas King. 

Advance Tickets*

Regular Tickets

Adult (13-64)

Senior (65+)

Youth 12 & under

Ride Wristbands*

$10

$8

FREE

$47

$15

$13

FREE

$58

$10

$8

FREE

$47

Group (20+)

Adult (13-64)

Senior (65+)

Youth 12 & under

Ride Wristbands

* Ride Wristbands are only available at Gas King! Buy early and save over $10 each!

*Advance ticket prices are available  at all participating Gas King locations and on-line until August 19 at 11:59 PM. Regular price tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. 

Free Til' 3

Whoop-Up Days 2024 is bringing the community together, offering FREE gate admission for all attendees from noon - 3 p.m. on Aug. 20, 21 & 22.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for people from Lethbridge and region to gather, celebrate, and showcase the best of our area.

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! 

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WHOOP-UP DAYS

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL WHOOP-UP DAYS 2024!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR: AUG. 19 - 23, 2025

FREE TIL 3

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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 Adult Admission: $10 ($15 on-site)

Advance Senior Admission: $8 ($13 on-site)

Find a Gas King location

Advance pricing is available until Monday, August 19, at 11:59 p.m. 

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.

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Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo

Pro Rodeo returns Aug. 22 - 24, following a record breaking attendance year in 2023. 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. 

 

Tickets are available now and include same day admission to Whoop-Up Days! Check out Family Night on Friday, Aug. 23 where youth tickets are only $10!

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.

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Whoop-Up Days Map

Check out all things Whoop-Up with our 2024 Campus Map

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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!

Schedule of Events

  • Event

    Time

    Whoop-Up Days Parade | Downtown Lethbridge

    9AM

    Gates Open

    12PM

    Free Til' 3 fuelled by Gas King

    12PM - 3PM

    Family Fun Zone | Salons A & B

    12PM - 9PM

    Marketplace | DA Steel Buildings Hall

    12PM - 9PM

    Wildlife Festival | KB Heating Hall

    12PM - 9PM

    Midway Rides | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Gardens

    12PM - 12AM

    Siksikaitsitapi Princess Pageant | UFA Hall

    1PM - 5PM

    Extreme Dogs | Midway

    2PM | 4PM | 6PM

    Pollux | O16 Stage

    3:30PM

    Richard Inman | O16 Stage

    5 PM

    RebelsAngels50s | O16 Stage

    6:30PM

    Coyote Junction | O16 Stage

    8PM

    Makiisma | O16 Stage

    9:30PM

    DJ Chris Fakir | O16 Stage

    11 PM

  • Event

    Time

    Gates Open

    12PM

    Free Til' 3 fuelled by Gas King

    12PM - 3PM

    Family Fun Zone | Salons A & B

    12PM - 9PM

    Marketplace | DA Steel Buildings Hall

    12PM - 9PM

    Wildlife Festival | KB Heating Hall

    12PM - 9PM

    Midway Rides| Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Gardens

    12PM - 12AM

    Siksikaitsitapi Pow Wow | UFA Hall

    1PM - 7PM

    Extreme Dogs | Midway

    2PM | 4PM | 6PM

    Ekkohs | O16 Stage

    3:30PM

    Desert Orchid | O16 Stage

    5 PM

    Jon Martin & Lovers | O16 Stage

    6:30PM

    Paris Pick | O16 Stage

    8PM

    Natural Twenty | O16 Stage

    9:30PM

    DJ Chris Fakir | O16 Stage

    11PM

  • Event

    Time

    Gates Open

    12 PM

    Free Til' 3 fuelled by Gas King

    12 PM - 3 PM

    Family Fun Zone | Salons A & B

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Marketplace | DA Steel Buildings Hall

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Wildlife Festival | KB Heating Hall

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Midway Rides | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Gardens

    12 PM - 12 AM

    Siksikaitsitapi Pow Wow | UFA Hall

    1 PM - 7 PM

    Extreme Dogs

    2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM

    Rudz Crew | O16 Stage

    3:30 PM

    Alchemy the Linguist and Siren City | O16 Stage

    5 PM

    Pro Rodeo: Gates Open | South Midway

    6 PM

    Tyson Ray Borsboom | O16 Stage

    6:30 PM

    Pro Rodeo | Grandstand

    7 PM

    Brother Bicker Band | O16 Stage

    8 PM

    Kyle McKearney | O16 Stage

    9:30 PM

    DJ Chris Fakir | O16 Stage

    11 PM

  • Event

    Time

    Gates Open

    12 PM

    Family Fun Zone | Salons A & B

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Marketplace | DA Steel Buildings Hall

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Wildlife Festival | KB Heating Hall

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Midway | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Garden

    12 PM - 12 AM

    Extreme Dogs

    2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM

    Willy Big Bull | O16 Stage

    3:30 PM

    Double Rider

    5 PM

    Pro Rodeo: Gates Open | South Midway

    6 PM

    Josh Dillon | O16 Stage

    6:30 PM

    Pro Rodeo | Grandstand

    7 PM

    Fight Night - Canadian Bare Knuckle Boxing | UFA Hall

    7 PM

    Taylor Ackerman | O16 Stage

    8 PM

    Big Sugar | O16 Stage

    9:30 PM

    DJ Chris Fakir | O16 Stage

    11 PM

  • Event

    Time

    Gates Open

    12 PM

    Family Fun Zone | Salons A & B

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Marketplace | DA Steel Buildings Hall

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Wildlife Festival | KB Heating Hall

    12 PM - 9 PM

    Midway | Food Trucks | Jumbo Ears | Beer Garden

    12 PM - 12 AM

    Extreme Dogs

    2 PM | 4 PM | 6 PM

    MomBod | O16 Stage

    3:30 PM

    Sargent X Comrade

    5 PM

    Pro Rodeo Gates | South Midway

    6 PM

    Justin Sutton | O16 Stage

    6:30 PM

    Pro Rodeo | Grandstand

    7 PM

    PPW Hot Summer Night

    7 PM

    Cody Hall | O16 Stage

    8 PM

    Emerson Drive | O16 Stage

    9:30 PM

    Fireworks Presented by ATB Wealth & WCA

    11 PM

    DJ Chris Fakir | O16 Stage

    11 PM

  • Free 'til 3 fuelled by Gas King
    Free 'til 3 fuelled by Gas King
    Tue, Aug 20
    Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre
    Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Free ‘til 3 fuelled by Gas King allows anyone to get into Whoop-Up Days for no cost from noon to 3 PM on Aug. 20, 21 and 22.
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  • Original 16 Stage | Aug. 20
    Original 16 Stage | Aug. 20
    Tue, Aug 20
    The Midway
    Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
    Aug 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
    Gather, dance and sing along under the midway lights, as live music returns for all five days of Whoop-Up Days from August 20 – 24th.
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  • Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo presented by Dennis' Dirtworx
    Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo presented by Dennis' Dirtworx
    Thu, Aug 22
    The Grandstand
    Aug 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 p.m.
    Aug 22, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 p.m.
    Step into the authentic west with three nights of pro rodeo action. The top contestants from Canada and the U.S.A. showcase their grit, skill, and courage in a heart-pounding, dust-raising spectacle while facing off with Duane Kesler Championship Rodeo Stock.
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  • Siksikaisitapi Pow Wow
    Siksikaisitapi Pow Wow
    Wed, Aug 21
    UFA Hall
    Aug 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Aug 21, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
    Colourful celebrations and centuries of culture come alive at the Siksikaisitapi Pow Wow and Princess Pageant.
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What’s Happening

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SIKSIKAITSITAPI POW WOW

Witness the beauty and knowledge that is rooted in the drumming and dancing of competitive Pow Wow.

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

Food Trucks

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Magnificent meals, delectable desserts, brilliant beverages, and tasty treats – your taste buds can indulge in them all. No matter the time of day, our fleet of food trucks have you covered. Stop by to fuel up as you wander the Whoop-Up Days grounds.

Get Involved

Whoop-Up Days are about community—get involved! Enter a float in the parade, submit your art, perform on-stage, host a pancake breakfast, or volunteer with us.

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 24 | 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

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Marketplace

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.

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Become a Partner

Be a part of delivering the Whoop-Up Days experience to our community by becoming a partner of Whoop-Up Days or the Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo.

Our Partners

Our Partners

Entertainment

Catch live music, Extreme Dogs, Wildlife Festival and of course amusement midway rides and games.

Wildlife Festival

Original 16 Stage

Extreme Dogs