August 17, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince George, Festivals & Events
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If you are looking for something to do in Northern BC on sunny day, the Prince George Exhibition just celebrated its 99th annual exhibition and fair. There are midway rides open and specialized days for seniors, kids and many special events planned for the week long event! In 2011, the main events included performances by Trooper (a great rock and roll band) and several local talents on stage! Tourism Prince George Visitors Information Centers were lucky enough to have tickets to give away for more than not only the events, but also free admission coupons!
There are several sponsors and booths at the Prince George Exhibition for food, fresh lemonade and of course the mini donuts that everyone looks for at the fair! If you are interested in seeing prize livestock and bull riding, the PGX is the place for you to be - with several events and showings going on throughout the entire week of exhibitions! Prior to the event, there is submission openings for photography from all ages with themes prevailing, as well as several other competitions for you to get involved in!
The fair was a great turnout like usual and I hope that everyone can come out and celebrate the 100th annual PGX with Prince George in 2012! We will be in store for some more local entertainment and special events for next year!
August 12, 2011 | Tips from Travellers >
Prince George, Festivals & Events
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This annual event is always something that I look forward to, and yet again this year is the same. The Prince George Exhibition (PGX) happens every year for the last 99 years and they still continue to put on some great entertainment. From the heavy horse pull, tractor pull, logger sports, fireman challenge, bull riding, heritage lane, home arts and horticulture, 4H competitions, live music, daily performances, great food from the food court, and of course all of the rides, the PGX continues to be a thrill for thousands of people every single year. There are many other fairs, exhibitions, and rodeos throughout the year, some a lot bigger and some a lot smaller, but the PGX always seems to provide great entertainment at a reasonable price. Where else can you go with your friends and family for five full days and have fun doing and seeing different things everyday? Most places of entertainment close up early but the PGX goes late all the time and even later on the weekends. All you have to do is pay one flat rate and you can come and go as many times throughout the day as you please. One of my favourite parts about the fair definitely is the bull riding and the rodeo clowns. The PGX always provides great entertainment and fun for everyone of all ages. Next year is the 100th Anniversary of the PGX and I can only expect an even bigger and better show than they have ever done before!