The 123rd Interior Provincial Exhibition has officially begun in Armstrong, B.C., delivering five full days of family fun on the fairgrounds.
It's day one of the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong , an end of summer staple for the Okanagan. Sydney Morton brings us all the sights and sounds from opening day.Every year the theme changes to focus on one of the divisions that make up the IPE and stampede; this year it is Denim in the Dirt, highlighting the sewing, quilting and fancywork division. Everyone who attends is encouraged to come decked out in a Canadian tuxedo when visiting the fairgrounds.
King estimates that more than 100,000 people will come through the gates over the five days with each night concluding with a professional rodeo.This year there are more than 2,300 exhibitors offering homemade goods, creations, baking, livestock and more.“We have 102 exhibits this year,” said Jim Perry, Poultry director of Division Six.
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