The Western Interior of Canada by John Warkentin

The Blackfoot Confederacy says they're excited to share their culture with southern Albertans once again. The Siksikaitsitapi Powwow and Princess Pageant will also return. 'To be able to have rodeo programming for a full five days in conjunction just makes it feel like one of those major events and bringing that to life for this community,' said Kynan Vine, Lethbridge Pro Rodeo’s executive producer. Rodeo fans will also get their fill with the return of the Lethbridge Pro Rodeo, Warrior Relay Races and the introduction of the Blood Tribe Ag Society Rodeo Series Finals. Guests can expect the usual midway rides and foods as well as free entertainment including the return of Super Dogs and live music acts 'The first major, true public event that will bring thousands of people to our campus will be Whoop-Up Days and we're excited to show off the new shiny building to the entire southern Alberta community,' said Warkentin. Warkentin and other dignitaries spoke on Wednesday about what to expect from this year's event, which will take advantage of the soon-to-open Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. 22 and close out with the fireworks finale on Aug. Whoop-Up Days will begin with a parade on Aug. That's what led to our decision to go free moving forward.' 'It should be a celebration of everything that is Lethbridge and allow people who have left to come back and allow the people who stay here and live here in the summer a chance to celebrate everything that Lethbridge is. 'This should be a homecoming,' said Mike Warkentin, CEO for Lethbridge and District Exhibition. It will be the free admission for all five days.

The biggest draw this year won't be a new ride or music headliner, though. Whoop-Up Days is Lethbridge's biggest summer event, drawing in around 23,000 visitors last year.

The Western Interior of Canada by John Warkentin