Regina 
The Queen City Ex, presented by SaskTel, is back until August 3, 2025, at Regina’s REAL District.
Credit: Queen City Ex
This five-day annual fair will run daily from noon to midnight, bringing together entertainment, music, carnival rides, and family-friendly activities.
Grandstand Lineup Highlights:
- July 30: Blue Rodeo (8:30 pm)
- July 31: The Reklaws (8:30 pm)
- August 1: The Glorious Sons (8:30 pm)
- August 2: Sam Roberts Band (8:30 pm)
- August 3: Bif Naked (7:00 pm) and Kim Mitchell (8:30 pm)
Extreme fun:
This year’s event introduces a key change with West Coast Amusements taking over midway operations. The company, based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, is the largest Canadian-run midway in Western Canada.
- Experience Extreme thrills indoors at SaskTel Extreme Zone in the Brandt Centre, including spectacular stunts during the Full Send BMX Stunt Show by Hands Up Entertainment, Strongman Showcases by Classic Strongman Championship League. Saskatchewan’s strongest man competition will be hosted on Sunday, August 3, at 1:30 pm.
- Get your taste of extreme action outdoors at the Regina Plumbing & Heating Thrill Zone. Here, Kings Park Speedway is partnering with Run Your Junk cars and Sask Drift to bring you exciting action. See various racing and drift showcases, a demo derby, as well as a hit-to-pass demo run on Sunday, August 3rd.
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Additional Entertainment & Activities:
- Original 16 Midway Stage & Beer Gardens will have Sailesh the Hypnotist, Regina’s own BILF (Band Is Lotsa Fun), Wonderland, and EPIC performing.
- Fun for all ages at the SaskMilk Family Stage.
- Dan the One Man Band will roam the midway daily.
- Pile O’Bones Rodeo is scheduled for August 1 and 2.
- Fair food, including Meatza Mozza Corndog, cotton candy, mini-donuts, and more. There will also be Halal, Kosher, and vegetarian dishes.
Meatza Mozza Corndog
- Mutton Busting, Horsemanship Demonstration, and more at Ag Zone
- QCX 5K Run takes place Sunday, August 4, at 9:30 AM.
- Experience the adrenaline-pumping Supershot ride, a vertical drop thrill.
- Kiddieland will operate until 10:30 PM daily. Kids 12 & under are free between noon & 2 p.m. each day when accompanied by an adult.
Ticketing:
General admission is priced at $19, while a Friends & Family Pack is available for $60. Fan Zone tickets, offering premium access, are $20 in advance or $22 at the gate for each performance.
For the best ticket deal, purchase in-person from your nearest participating Sherwood Co-op locations, where general admission tickets cost only $16 and the Friends & Family Pack costs $54.
The Magic Money wristband system replaces cash for midway rides, select games, and food vendors. These digital wristbands are available at Magic Money kiosks on-site and can be loaded with any amount. They are reloadable, shareable, and do not expire. Those with a Ride-All-Day Pass can add Magic Money to their wristband at kiosks.
Bring your friends and family, and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. See you at the fair!
