From today until Sunday, one of the biggest fairs in the prairies is taking place in Swan River.
The Northwest Round Up and Exhibition, hosted by the Swan Valley Ag Society, is on from today until Sunday. The first day of the exhibition features the first annual western Canadian chuckwagon and junior chariot championships followed by a George Canyon concert at 9.
If you pick up a ticket for the George Canyon show, that will also cover your admission to see the chucks and chariots.
"So for $30 you can watch George Canyon AND the Western Canadian chuckwagon championships, that's a great deal", says Austen Anderson, the Swan Valley Ag Society's president.
Throughout the rest of the weekend, you can enjoy rodeo action, the Select Shows midway, several horse shows at the grandstand, beer gardens all weekend long, a rodeo dance, pancake breakfasts, and more. The schedule is jam-packed with activities for the whole family.
Anderson also mentioned that the wild horse race and wild pony race are back by popular demand this year for extra rodeo excitement.
"There's something here for everybody, you can spend the whole weekend here and still not see it all."
There will also be a parade on Friday starting at 10 am. Keep an eye out for the CKDM cruiser in the parade. I (Alec Woolston) will also be live on location from noon to 3.
