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Saskatoon Ex sets attendance record in 2021
A lot of people showed up for the Saskatoon Exhibition in 2021 - enough to set an all-time record. According to Prairieland Park, who organizes the annual summertime event, 230,528 people passed throu...
Aug 16, 2021 The Prairieland Exhibition on Aug. 6, 2021. Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Ex returns with over 200,000 in attendance prior to final day
As things are slowly starting to get back to normal, one thing is for sure - Saskatoon really missed the Ex. Last summer, the Saskatoon Exhibition was canceled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic for the fir...
Aug 15, 2021 The Prairieland Exhibition on Aug. 6, 2021. Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Ex to operate in 2021; Prairieland unsure what event will entail
The Saskatoon Ex will be returning to the Bridge City for its 136th year in 2021. That's according to Prairieland Park's marketing manager, Kristy Rempel. "We are definitely moving forward with some v...
May 31, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
Plans for Saskatoon Exhibition in the air until Calgary Stampede makes decision on its own fair
Like being stuck in the air on a ride not knowing how long you're going to have to stay up there, so too are plans for "The Ex" in Saskatoon this year, for now. But Prairieland Park CEO Mark Regier ho...
Mar 13, 2021
Saskatoon Ex announces 'Taste of the Ex' drive thru for popular treats
The Saskatoon Ex won't be holding their typical Midway fair this summer due to COVID-19, but organizers are finding a way to get the Spudnuts to the people. The Ex announced their first-ever "Taste of...
Jul 24, 2020
Saskatoon Ex cancelled for first time in 135-year history
For the first time in its nearly 135-year history, the Saskatoon Ex has been cancelled. Prairieland Park, which manages and hosts the yearly summer tradition, made the announcement Monday morning. "Wi...
May 11, 2020 The Saskatoon Exhibition runs for five days every August at Prairieland Park. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
Parade entertains all ages as Saskatoon Ex kicks off
The Saskatoon Ex Parade entertained all ages on Tuesday, as it passed through the two-kilometre-plus route through Saskatoon's downtown. Around 100 entries walked, drove and biked through the streets,...
Aug 07, 2019 The Saskatoon Ex Parade entertained the crowds on Aug. 6, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Ex week has arrived: Here's what you need to know
Six days of rides, games, entertainment and food begins today as the Saskatoon exibition comes to town. The annual summer fair begins at 10 a.m. with the parade through downtown. The parade will make ...
Aug 06, 2019 The Saskatoon Exhibition runs for five days every August at Prairieland Park. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
Saskatoon Ex attendance holds steady for 2018
Heat and hazy conditions don't seem to have put much of a dent in attendance at this year's Saskatoon Exhibition. Prairieland Park Corp. reported 203,363 people made their way to the fair grounds over...
Aug 13, 2018
Ex Parade kicks off 6 days of fairground fun
Your favourite rides and deep-fried treats are back as the Saskatoon Ex kicks off Tuesday. Keeping with tradition, the Saskatoon Ex Parade rang in the six-day fair by winding through downtown. People ...
Aug 07, 2018 The Saskatoon Exhibition runs for five days every August at Prairieland Park. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
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