A blue teak dragon boat is on display at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre, highlighting some of the week long festivities in the area. (Photo: Lethbridge & District Exhibition)

By David Opinko

Exhibition & Henderson Lake offering busy week of events

Jun 25, 2025 | 2:45 PM

Residents of Lethbridge can take in a wide array of activities over the next week at Henderson Lake and Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE).

Dragon Boat Festival

The schedule begins with the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, running June 27-29 at Henderson Lake Park.

Sydney Koppe, Director of Community Engagement at LDE, says it is one of the larget summer events in the region.

“The Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival is a summer staple in our city, and with it happening right next door, we want to support this important event that both unites and gives back to our community,” says Koppe. “This partnership promotes LDE and the surrounding district as a gathering place for our community. We are an anchor for families, businesses and community members to connect and come together.”

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A blue teak boat is on display at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.

Visitors can check out the original blue teak boat at any time in the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. To learn more about the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, visit lethbridgedragonfest.ca.

Night Market

A new summertime tradition begins in Lethbridge with the introduction of the Saturday Night Market at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. The first market takes place from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28.

This free outdoor/indoor market will feature local vendors, food trucks, an outdoor drink patio and live music, creating a unique community gathering place. The Night Market is a collaboration between Lethbridge & District Exhibition and Domesticated Divas Events.

Visit the Night Market at the south entry of the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. Learn more on the LDE website.

Saturday Lethbridge Farmers’ Market presented by UFA

Saturday’s Lethbridge Farmers’ Market presented by UFA continues its season with a market from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 in the UFA Hall of the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. Admission is free, and the market features local food offerings, unique household items, and much more. As Lethbridge’s only Alberta-approved farmers’ market, the market prioritizes items made, baked and grown in Alberta.

Shoppers are encouraged to park in the south lot of the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre and visit vendors both indoors in the UFA Hall and outdoors, outside of the venue’s south entrance.

Learn more at lethbridgefarmersmarket.ca.

Western Canada Rib Fest

The Western Canada Rib Fest tour sets up in the south parking lot of the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre from June 27 to July 1. The tour brings finger-licking good ribs, pulled pork, sausage, and more to Lethbridge. Featuring good food, live entertainment, a beer garden and family fun, it is free to stop by and check out the action.

Learn more at wcrft.ca.

Canada Day celebration

LDE and the City of Lethbridge are teaming up to host Lethbridge’s largest Canada Day celebration in both Henderson Park and at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. Family-focused activities will take place in Henderson Lake Park, with the entertainment stage on the north lawn of the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. Food trucks will line Exhibition Way S. More family activities and food offerings will be available inside the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.

More information can be found on the City of Lethbridge’s website.

With so many activities taking place, parking will be limited at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre and in the adjoining area. Residents are encouraged to carpool, use ride shares, bike or scooter to best access the area.

READ MORE: City of Lethbridge announces Canada Day plans

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