2020 EX Events

AG-EXPO & North American Seed Fair

2020 AG- EXPO | February 26 - 28 | $7 Admission $5 Parking SOUTH COUNTRY CO-OP AG-EXPO presented by FARM CREDIT CANADA Western Canada’s Premier Ag Show presented by Farm Credit Canada. The 3-day show also features the North American Seed Fair presented by FortisAlberta. This year, it will be held on February 26 – 28 from 9am-5pm. Visitors to the show can expect to find exhibitors whose product can directly affect, and improve, agricultural production. Over 340,000 square feet of indoor & outdoor trade show highlighting and showcasing new product launches & the latest technology in the agriculture industry. This includes farm equipment, livestock supplies, chemicals, seeds, irrigation, producers and marketers of crops and livestock, and much more.  In addition, guests can meet with exhibitors who offer new technology, brokerage services, communications, banking, and other “Tools of the Trade” exhibitors. Over 350 indoor and outdoor exhibitors from across North America will attend this annual event. AG-EXPO averages over 10,000 consumers over the three-day show. Outside displays on Machinery Row will utilize over 225,000 square feet of space. The North American Seed Fair showcases over 25 classes of Pedigreed Seed, Open Classes, and Junior Classes.  Displayed on the Seed Floor of the South Pavilion, the North American Seed Fair is one of the oldest Seed Fairs in Western Canada. 

Contract Seed Fair Brochure Seed Fair Entry Form Event Website

Home & Garden Show *CANCELLED*

2020 Home & Garden Show | March 18-21 | $7 Admission $5 Parking The 2020 Home and Garden show is jointly presented by Exhibition Park and the BILD Lethbridge. Guests to the show can find a variety of exhibitors, ranging from flooring and cabinets, to hot tubs and fireplaces, to landscapers and greenhouses, and much more. It’s the largest Home and Garden show in Southern Alberta, and the variety of products is almost endless! For no other reason, visit this show to see the amazing display of landscapers! You’ll find waterfalls in the middle of our buildings! Trees that seemingly grow out of the cement floor! And decks that you can only dream about! HOURS:
  • Wednesday - Friday 1-8pm
  • Saturday - 10a-5p

Landscaper Application Nursery Application Trade Show Application

Event Website

Aggie Days *CANCELLED*

2020 Aggie Days | April 8 & 9 | Complimentary Admission Free Agricultural Educational Trade Show for Students and Public The 14th annual AGGIE DAYS presented by UFA and Exhibition Park. This 2-day educational agricultural trade show is free of charge to the public and all schools that register to attend as a class. The agriculture trade show is interactive and educational for young people to learn and experience all aspects of agriculture. School classes are primarily from Grades one to nine and range from Lethbridge and Southern Alberta schools. On average over 30 schools attend Aggie Days. All school students that have registered through their teachers’ class and attend UFA Aggie Days are eligible to win 1 of 2 RESP’s worth $500 each from Exhibition Park and UFA. HOURS: April 8 1pm-7pm | April 9 9am-3pm

Exhibitor Contract Teacher Registration

Farmers' Markets

2020 Farmers' Markets
  • Exhibition Park Saturday Market  | Opens May 23| 9am-2pm
  • Downtown Wednesday Market  | Due to COVID-19, please stay tuned.
The Farmers’ Market offers products that are made, baked or grown which means you can find crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables, home made baking, art work, handmade clothing, and much more! Over 3000 people attend the Saturday Markets. Event Coordinator/Contact

Wednesday Contract Saturday Contract Event Website

Open Farm Days

2020 Open Farm Days | Aug 15

Exhibition Park & UFA presents

the 5th Annual Open Farm Days

farm to table tour experience

Saturday, August 15.

Whoop-Up Days *CANCELLED*

2020 Whoop-Up Days Family Festival | Aug 18-22, 2020 Whoop-Up Days Family Festival is an event designed to entertain families in the community and visitors from across the province, country and abroad. For a long time the fair has market the culmination of summer for many Southern Albertans taking place at the end of August annually. This year Whoop-Up Days will take place from August 18th through to the 22nd. Kicked-off by a 4 km parade through downtown Lethbridge, Whoop-Up Days showcases the sunny skies of Southern Alberta, great midway rides, a marketplace tradeshow, food trucks and more! Please stay tuned as additional details will be released throughout the year. To be a part of the Whoop-Up Days excitement please see below as applications are now being accepted for the parade, marching bands, festivals street and the marketplace tradeshow!

Marketplace  Festival Street

BIG Christmas Farmers' Market & Tradeshow

2020 BIG Christmas Farmer's Market & Tradeshow | Nov 27- 28 Lethbridge, Alberta – The BIG CHRISTMAS Trade Show and Farmers' Market is coming Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 to Exhibition Park. For big gift ideas and a big selection of holiday baking - come to the BIG Christmas Farmer’s Market and Craft Show at Exhibition Park. With over 150 vendors there will be plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy while shopping.

Commercial Application Farmers' Market Application