REGINA — The countdown is on for the Queen City Ex, presented by SaskTel, returning to the REAL District from July 30 to Aug. 3 with five days of midway fun, food and entertainment.
New this year is West Coast Amusements, the longest-running, family-owned midway in Canada, offering more than 40 rides — including the return of the iconic Zipper. Other thrill rides include Speed, Hurricane and Vertigo, while kids can enjoy rides like Mini-Monster Trucks and the Charlie Chopper.
The Original 16 Grandstand Stage will showcase an all-Canadian concert lineup:
- July 30: Blue Rodeo
- July 31: The Reklaws
- Aug. 1: The Glorious Sons
- Aug. 2: Sam Roberts Band
- Aug. 3: Bif Naked and Kim Mitchell
Concerts are included with general admission. Fan Zone Passes for closer stage access are $20 in advance or $22 at the fair.
The Extreme Zone will feature BMX shows, Strongman competitions, and a demolition derby. The QCX Marketplace, Midway Stage, and Beer Gardens return alongside interactive performances like Blue’s Clues & You! and cultural showcases at Mostos Indigenous Village.
New features this year include:
- Magic Money, a digital payment system via reloadable wristbands.
- RAD passes, offering unlimited ride access for one day.
- QCX fast pass, giving front-of-the-line ride access for $20.
- A Friends and Family Pack with four admission passes for $60.
- Reduced and simplified pricing, with no age-based rates.
Advance tickets and Ride All-Day passes are on sale online and at the Brandt Centre Box Office. Special deals will be available at Sherwood Co-op locations starting July 7.
Admission prices:
- Advance general admission: $19
- Gate admission: $21
- Ride All-Day (advance): $49.35 (admission not included)
- Ride All-Day (gate): $58
- Sherwood Co-op deal: $16 general admission; $55 for ride all-day with admission
Children 12 and under get free entry daily from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with an adult.
Transit will be free thanks to the QCX Safe Ride Program sponsored by SGI and the City of Regina.
For more details and to plan your visit, go to www.queencityex.com.
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