Rik Emmett in Winnipeg, MB on Jun 24 2010

Jun 11, 2010 | shows

The 59th annual Red River Exhibition starts Friday, June 18 and concludes Sunday, June 27. The Ex is the largest annual fair in Manitoba, attracting an average of 200,000 visitors over 10 days.

The entire family-focused event is held at Red River Exhibition Park, located on the west side of Winnipeg, Manitoba at 3977 Portage Ave, just west of Highway 1 (Trans Canada) and Highway 100 (Perimeter) intersection.

All of the activities and amenities in the family area are designed for comfort, security and fun.

The eclectic mix of performers booked for a series of ten nightly concerts at The Red River Ex includes Juno-nominated newcomers, rising country stars, Canadian Idol alumni, classic rock artists, alternative rockers, a member of the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame and a hometown fiddling and singing sensation.