Whoop-Up Days 2017 -- LNN

By Connor Gunn

Modified Whoop-Up Days events set for August 18-22

Aug 7, 2020 | 11:52 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB– Whoop-Up Days is returning with a bit of a different layout.

As COVID-19 seemed to shut down the world, we are slowly waking back up and Lethbridge’s famous Whoop-Up Days are returning – with restrictions and limited activities.

For normal years, Whoop-Up Days would have a huge carnival filled with rides, games, food vendors, and musical guests.

This year is different. There will be many different food-based events and all proceeds made at Exhibition Park will go towards nine different Food Bank charities around Lethbridge.

The events for Whoop-up Days 2020 are as follows:

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Tuesday, August 18:

Virtual (Locally Sourced) Pancake Breakfasts in Partnership with Umami Shop

Time: Tuesday August 18, 2020 7:00 a.m.
Available for pre-order August 7, 2020 (While supplies last)
Where: Online at www.Whoopupdays.ca
Cost: $19.99 per Kit

M.P. Rachael Harder Drive-Thru Pancake Breakfast

Time: Tuesday August 18, 2020 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Pre-register at www.rachaelharder.ca
Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot
Cost: Free (with pre-registration)

Wednesday, August 19:

National Potato Day Drive-Thru in Partnership with Potato Growers of Alberta, Diamond Sun Farms and Gas King

(Culinary Staff have prepared their signature baked potato filled with peas, lentils, and pinto beans)

Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot
Cost: $4.00

Thursday, August 20:

JUMBO Ears Drive-Thru in Partnership with Gas King

Time: Thursday, August 20, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot
Cost: $5.00, 3 for $12.00

Friday, August 21:

Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival

Time: Friday August 21, 2020 – 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot

Saturday, August 22:

Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival

Time: Saturday August 22, 2020 – 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Where: Exhibition Park, South Parking Lot

Whoop-Up Days contests are as follows:

Whoop-Up Days Community Decorating (Businesses & Homes)

Entry Information: www.whoopupdays.ca Entry Deadline: Friday August 14, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 22, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submit to: taren@exhibitionpark.ca, or tag us on Facebook @ExhibitionParkLethbridge with the hashtag #Whoopitup

Whoop-Up Days Coloring Contest (Ages 10 and Under)

Entry Information: www.whoopupdays.ca Submission Deadline: Saturday, August 26, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submit to : taren@exhibitionpark.ca, or tag us on Facebook @ExhibitionParkLethbridge with the hashtag #Whoopitup

Whoop-Up Days Art Contest (All Ages) Entry Information:

www.whoopupdays.ca Entry Deadline: Wednesday August 26, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. Submission Deadline: October 31, 2020 Submit to : taren@exhibitionpark.ca, or tag us on Facebook @ExhibitionParkLethbridge with the hashtag #Whoopitup

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