Whoop Up Days

• Whoop-Up Days security top of mind as preparations continue

  With just a few days to go until the biggest summer festival south of Calgary kicks off, Lethbridge police are preparing for a busy week ahead.

  Entertainment

  Aug 15, 2025
  
• Whoop-Up Days could be bigger than ever, tourism expert says

  With many Canadians choosing to stay north of the border for their summer travelling, Whoop-Up Days could see an economic injection and increased foot traffic.

  Economy

  May 30, 2025
  
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• Whoop-Up Days officially kicks off in Lethbridge: ‘It’s always an exciting time’

  More than 90 floats snaked their way through Lethbridge, Alta., to the delight of both kids and adults, marking the launch of Whoop-Up Days.

  Entertainment

  Aug 20, 2024
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• Whoop-Up Days sets attendance record in 2023

  The dust has settled and the numbers are in for this year's Whoop-Up Days. The popular Lethbridge fair set new attendance records.

  Economy

  Aug 30, 2023
• Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo hits the ground running

  Spirits were high Thursday as spectators and athletes got roped into the Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club. Sarah Jones reports.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023
• Animal exhibits entertaining Whoop-Up Days visitors

  From four legs to no legs, the attractions at this year's Whoop-Up Days cover a wide range from the animal kingdom.

  Features

  Aug 24, 2023
• Whoop-Up Days Parade kicks off in the rain

  The Whoop-Up Parade has been the official start to Whoop Up Days for the past 126 years, and despite the rain, hundreds of people lined the streets.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
• Pro rodeo gets off to soggy start in Lethbridge

  Heavy rains and lightning caused the pro rodeo at Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Days to pause on Friday.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2022
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• From 1897 to 2022: The evolution of Whoop-Up Days

  The first fair was held for two days in Oct. of 1897, one year after the Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society was formed.

  Economy

  Aug 25, 2022
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• ‘Very significant’: Whoop-Up Days 2022 looks to showcase more Blackfoot culture

  After partnering with the Blackfoot community, the 2022 edition of Whoop-Up Days at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge will see some new additions, including the first-ever powwow.

  Perspectives

  Aug 24, 2022