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“Sheep Thrills” at the 119th annual Armstrong I.P.E.

The Armstrong I.P.E. is the biggest agricultural fair in British Columbia and showcases fair food, midway rides, competitions and the nightly rodeos. Shay Galor / Global News

Food, fun and festivities are in abundance at the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede in Armstrong.

Celebrating 119 years, the theme for this year’s I.P.E.: Sheep Thrills.

Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with animals such as horses, sheep, goats, llamas and even roosters.

WATCH BELOW: Community reporter Shay Galor showcases some of the fun to be had at the 2018 Armstrong IPE which celebrates 119 years.

Click to play video: 'The 119th Armstrong IPE is all about “Sheep Thrills”'
The 119th Armstrong IPE is all about “Sheep Thrills”

New this year: the I.P.E. top chef competition, which gives youth between the ages of 10 and 13 the opportunity to compete in the kitchen.

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A fan favourite event is the nightly rodeo, which showcases bareback riders, team roping, barrel racing and tie-down roping.

Daredevils will appreciate the variety of midway rides like the popular Zipper.

WATCH BELOW: Community reporter Shay Galor visits the 119th Armstrong I.P.E. in search of agricultural fair fun.

Click to play video: 'Food, fun and festivities at Armstrong I.P.E., the biggest agricultural fair in British Columbia'
Food, fun and festivities at Armstrong I.P.E., the biggest agricultural fair in British Columbia

Live music entertains from morning to night at the RAM Truck Stage. You may get a chance to see Elvis, June & Jonny, Alan & Garth, and even Abba, or at least experience a great impersonation of these artists.

For a schedule of events, visit the Armstrong I.P.E. website.

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