PGX Opens Today

Thursday, August 07, 2008 04:14 AM

Prince George, B.C.- The Prince George exhibition gets underway today, it is the 96^th

edition of the Ex, which has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings in 1912.

(photo at right is of first fair in September of 1912, courtesy Exploration Place)

According to local historian, Ted Williams, the Exhibition began when a few men got together and hoped the idea of a fall fair would bring together townspeople and farmers to exhibit, compete, have fun and pull the community together.

This year, the fair features a new midway, music from Abba and Fleetwood Mac tribute bands and there will be a special dance on Saturday night.

Last year, the PGX was awarded the prestigious title of “Provincial Fair” as a result of taking top place in a very competitive agriculturally related challenge in 2007(tied with the Bulkley Valley fair in Smithers).

The PGX is an official BC150 celebratory event adding a whole new exciting dimension to the fair.

Today, the gates open at 8:00 a.m. and the gates stay open till 10 tonight.

Today is Pioneer Day, so all Seniors get in for $2.00.

The regular admission prices are:

General: ( aged 13-59) $10.00

Senior : (60 +) $ 8.50

Youth: (6-12) $ 7.50

Kids (5 and under) FREE

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Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 04:14 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: metalman on August 7 2008 7:08 AM

Let us all patronize the exhibition, to help ensure a future for this important event.
metalman.

Posted by: lunarbase on August 7 2008 7:59 AM

I enjoy the Ex but do wish the Midways were larger. Purchasing the arm band, getting there first thing in the morning when it opens and staying all day / night means you can usually get on maybe 10 rides. Line ups way too long. I know that in my family we will probably spend close to $400 there this weekend.

Posted by: DPJ on August 7 2008 8:28 AM

I have been going every year since 2003 but will unfortunately miss this year. Presently in China till mid august. I unfortunately forgot about the PGX and would of planned the holiday around the PGX weekend. I only realized when reading Opinon250 that it is on this weekend. Good luck on the fair. Will make it next year for sure.

Posted by: red2b on August 7 2008 8:40 AM

Why don't they have the shooting gallery at the PGX instead of downtown?

Posted by: Anastasia on August 7 2008 10:41 AM

WOOHOOO PGX!!!

Good Luck and have a great show!!

Posted by: singlemom on August 7 2008 12:36 PM

When there are more rides, shorter line ups and better prices, I'll be sure to take my children back again. Spent $150 in admission and arm bands alone and kids spent most of their time waiting in line, not to mention the rides that are shut down due to mechanical problems. If you want to go and walk around and see the exhibits, etc. it's great. Seriously though - young kids want to ride, and ride, and ride... and it is simply a rip off for them.

Posted by: Death to Socialism on August 7 2008 1:17 PM

Hillbilly-fest.

Posted by: camoose on August 7 2008 8:51 PM

Small town fair at PNE prices. $2 for a bottle of water, $10 admission. Nothing there anymore. Only 2 Kin Centres in use with hardly any exihibits, small midway. The only thing that made it a good experience was the weather. A total waste of time and money as far as I'm cocerned.

Posted by: injens on August 9 2008 5:50 PM

I have been attending the PGX for 35 years. The last 2-3 years it seems to have lost some pizz-azz. I miss the logger sports and the rodeo. Not sure I'll bother next year. Sad.