THUNDER BAY - It’s a tradition that has outlived any human on earth by about 12 years.
The Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, a staple to the Thunder Bay summer experience, is back for its 128th installment starting Aug. 8.
The five-day fair runs until Aug. 12, and lasts daily from noon to midnight.
Basil Lychowyd is the fair’s chair, and he’s anticipating another great year.
“We’re expecting to draw a lot of people in for our entertainment,” he said.
This year’s lineup features the likes of country singer Jason Blaine, Vancouver-based band Prism, the British Invasion band Boom!, and fair favourites Doug and the Slugs.
“We have some rock-n-roll, a little of blues, a little country western… There’s a variety of everything here,”
As far as rides go, Lychowyd said all the favourites will make a return.
“Something for everybody,” he said. “We even have a revamped favourite - the ‘Snowbird.’”
When the rides and entertainment aren’t enough, people can take advantage of the petting zoo, cooking shows, food vendors, arts and craft and much more.
“The older tend to sit back and watch the young ones jump around… and then there’s the teenage group who will always love the rides."
Lychowyd expects 50,000 to 60,000 people to attend the event, dependent on weather.
As it stands, theweathernetwork.com is only expecting one day with a precipitation percentage over 20 per cent.
Lynchowyd hopes it holds up.
“A little bit of cloud... mostly sunny, but not too hot. It’s perfect for the fair."
