The first weekend of the expanded Queen City Exhibition is in the books, and by all means it was a success REAL’s Mark Rathwell says despite a slow start due to weather on Friday, a record number of people walked through the gates Saturday. “We set a new single-day record for admissions to the Ex […]
Regina Police were called to the QCX Saturday after bear mace was used. When police arrived, they noticed a group of youths seemed to have an issue with another group of youths, next to a ride on the midway. One of the youths apparently sprayed bear mace into the crowd, it is not known who […]
Regina Police are reminding people attending the Queen City Ex this weekend to take steps to prevent a tragic or unfortunate incident from happening. In a video posted to the Regina Police Twitter, Corporal Melinda Lalach says parents should take a picture of their child the day they head to the QCX in case they […]
The sights, smells and sounds of the QCX returns Friday as a two-part eight-day fair begins. It has been 745 days since the gates of the QCX closed in 2019 to Friday seeing last year’s event had to be postponed like many other things due to the pandemic. Regina Exhibition Association Limited spokesperson Mark Rathwell […]
The Queen City Ex kicks off Friday, after a two year hiatus. Before all the lights and games are open though a major set up is taking place. Regina Exhibition Association President and CEO Tim Reid, says helping out is a great way to make some extra cash. “One of the challenges that we’re finding […]
This year’s QCX Parade is a no go. The event was cancelled by Regina Exhibition Association Limited on Thursday due to several factors relating to COVID-19. REAL CEO Tim Reid says with the uncertainty around reopening, many of this year’s participants weren’t going to be ready in time. “Those parade participants that were building floats […]
With high-profile events like the Queen City Ex being planned around Saskatchewan this summer, the province’s economy could see a huge post-pandemic boost. With the province planning to remove all COVID-19 guidelines on July 11th, these events have the potential to go off without a hitch. Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison says these […]
Fairgoers will be able to experience one of Regina’s largest events this summer spread out over two weekends in August. Regina Exhibition Association Limited has confirmed dates for the Queen City Ex’s return in 2021 happening August 20 to 22 and August 25 to 29. Tickets will be available for purchase June 21 online. REAL […]
The Queen City Ex has been cancelled this year. The 2020 edition is the latest event in Saskatchewan to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was to go July 29-August 1 Regina Exhibition Association Limited President and CEO Tim Reid said it was a difficult and necessary decision to make. “We’re a business that […]
Over 234,000 people passed through the gates at the Queen City Ex in 2019, making it the most attended fair in 35 years. Concert attendance was up by 103 per cent, while more than seven-million-dollars was generated for the local economy. Tim Reid, the President and CEO of the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd., said the […]
