August 22-26, 2023

Whoop-Up Days Family Festival

Exhibition Park, 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta

Times:

Gates will open from 12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. August 22

Gates will open from 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Daily August 23-26

Parade: Tuesday August 22 starting at 9:00 a.m. beginning at Park Place Mall, the traditional parade route travels along 3rd Avenue and 13th Street N., ending at the Galbraith Elementary School.

Daily Gate Admission:

Whoop-Up Days gate admission is free.

West Coast Amusements' ride wristbands: Advance: $45, Regular On-Site: $50

Rodeo:

Thursday, August 24, Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club Grandstand

Adult Grandstand GA (12 yrs.+): $28, $34 after August 21

Senior Grandstand GA (65 yrs.+): $26, $32 after August 21

Youth Grandstand GA (6-11 yrs.): $14, $17 after August 21

Children 5 & under GA: FREE

From its inception over 125 years ago, professional rodeo has had some of its finest moments at Whoop-Up Days. The 2023 three-day event is the only CPRA rodeo in Lethbridge and features Duane Kesler Championship Rodeo Stock, eight live events plus the thrilling Warrior Relay Races. As one of the most high-intensity elements of the rodeo, the Warrior Relay Races are often referred to as “North America’s original extreme sport” and have been a part of Indigenous life for hundreds of years.

For over 125 years, Whoop-Up Days marked the culmination of summer for Southern Albertans. Celebrate summer in Lethbridge from August 22-26. Kicked-off by the highly anticipated parade through downtown Lethbridge, this year’s Whoop-Up Days features your favourite sights, sounds, smells and tastes! This year's fair will feature an Indigenous cultural celebration, an art showcase, Mini Carnival - a dedicated kid's zone, and a culinary experience that will take your taste buds on a roller coaster of Southern Alberta flavours. Plus West Coast Amusement midway rides, Superdogs, food trucks, the new Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre with the Marketplace and Western Alley, and more!

Lethbridge & District Exhibition proudly announces the return of a professionally sanctioned CPRA rodeo from August 24-26. Professional rodeo has had some of its finest moments at Whoop-Up Days throughout the decades from its inception over 125 years ago. The Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo invites attendeees to witness one of the most action-packed and exciting sports on earth. This legacy showcase event commemorates the spirit of Southern Alberta sport - it is engrained in the history, the people and the culture. Featuring eight events, Duane Kesler Championship stock and a purse of $8,000 for major events this rodeo is one not to miss.

August 25

Pure Power Wrestling: Hot Summer Night

Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre

The twists, flips, hits, and slams won’t be contained to just the rodeo arena at this year’s Whoop-Up Days. Instead, they’ll be on full display as Pure Power Wrestling (PPW) brings Hot Summer Night to the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre on Friday, Aug. 25. Don’t miss out as the PPW Heavyweight Title is on the line.

Tickets:

Advance: $15

Door: $20

Music Festival Lineup:

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