Lethbridge, AB – Exhibition Park is pleased to unveil programming details for Whoop-Up Days 2020. For over 100 years, Whoop-Up Days has marked the culmination of summer, a way for the community to come together in celebration. This year, it may look different, it will be socially distanced, but the community spirit that Lethbridge has shown has never been higher.
DAILY PROGRAMMING:
A brief summary of the daily events is as follows:
Tuesday August 18:
Virtual (Locally Sourced) Pancake Breakfast in Partnership with Umami Shop Time: Tuesday August 18, 2020 7:00 a.m. Available for pre-order August 7, 2020 (While supplies last) Where: Online at www.whoopupdays.ca Cost: $19.99 per Kit
M.P. Rachael Harder Drive-Thru Pancake Breakfast Time: Tuesday August 18, 2020 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Pre-register at www.rachaelharder.ca Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot Cost: Free (with pre-registration)
Wednesday August 19:
National Potato Day Drive-Thru in Partnership with Potato Growers of Alberta, Diamond Sun Farms and Gas King Time: Wednesday August 19, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot Cost: $4.00
Thursday August 20:
JUMBO Ears Drive-Thru in Partnership with Gas King Time: Thursday August 20, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot Cost: $5.00, 3 for $12.00
Friday August 21:
Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival Time: Friday August 21, 2020 – 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot
Saturday August 22:
Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival Time: Saturday August 22, 2020 – 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot
WEEKLY COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING:
Whoop-Up Days Community Decorating (Businesses & Homes) Entry Information: www.whoopupdays.ca Entry Deadline: Friday August 14, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submission Deadline: Saturday August 22, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submit to : taren@exhibitionpark.ca, or tag us on Facebook @ExhibitionParkLethbridge with the hashtag #Whoopitup
Whoop-Up Days Coloring Contest (Ages 10 and Under) Entry Information: www.whoopupdays.ca Submission Deadline: Saturday August 26, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submit to : taren@exhibitionpark.ca, or tag us on Facebook @ExhibitionParkLethbridge with the hashtag #Whoopitup
Whoop-Up Days Art Contest (All Ages) Entry Information: www.whoopupdays.ca Entry Deadline: Saturday August 26, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submission Deadline: October 31, 2020 Submit to : taren@exhibitionpark.ca, or tag us on Facebook @ExhibitionParkLethbridge with the hashtag #Whoopitup
PROCEEDS FROM EVENTS:
In order to support the local communities that have been negatively impacted, 50% of net proceeds for the event will be donated to the Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Drive Away Hunger campaign that supports multiple food banks throughout Southern Alberta.
Specifically, all funds raised will be equally distributed between the following Southern Alberta food banks: Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Food Bank, Bow Island, Pincher Creek, Taber, Coaldale, Picture Butte, Claresholm and Standoff.
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Exhibition Park is committed to bringing Lethbridge and the Southern Alberta region together through Agriculture, Entertainment and Commerce. As the region continues to evolve and grow, our ability to adapt to the changing environment reflects that commitment.
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For more information, please contact: Lethbridge & District Exhibition P: (403) 328-4491 E: info@exhibitionpark.ca
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