Lethbridge and District Exhibition’s Whoop-Up Days is in full swing in Lethbridge and the new attraction this year isn’t a new ride or music headliner; rather, it’s free admission.
“We’ve been involved with the exhibition since 2001,” said Brent Morris, president of Gas King. “We've sold general admission tickets, we've sold wristbands and we've also sponsored the Gas King Stage for many years, so this year we decided to change it up a little bit and offer free admission to all of the community.”
“We were a little bit worried about the weather on opening day, but the free admission helps out,” said Scott MacLennan, owner of Jerry’s Pop Shop.“Last year there was admission and the first day we probably 40 per cent less than we did yesterday,” MacLennan added. “Free admission definitely helps with all the vendors because it's less money spent to get in, the more money can be spent in the stores and vendors,” said Duane Ask, owner of Nitro Geek.
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