Interior Provincial Exhibition
IPE, Falkland Stampede preparing to return in 2022
Two of the North Okanagan’s biggest events are planning to return after a two-year hiatus…
Pandemic uncertainty forces IPE to cancel this year’s fair
This year's Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede in Armstrong has been cancelled. The annual IPE…
IPE 2020 cancelled due to pandemic
For only the second time in more than 120 years, the Interior Provincial Exhibition and…
A winning day for Armstrong resident
ARMSTRONG – Most people would agree there’s nothing better than winning something. Eleanor Tardi certainly…
Fair’s agricultural roots strong as ever as IPE opens for 119th year
ARMSTRONG – It's one of the oldest in B.C. and the biggest in Western Canada,…
IPE lived up to its ‘Udderly Awesome’ theme
“ONE OF THE BEST FAIRS EVER” ARMSTRONG – Attendance at the Interior Provincial Exhibition, which wrapped up yesterday in Armstrong, was the highest it’s been in years. IPE general manager Bryan Burns says over the five days of the fair a total of 158,238 people passed through the turnstiles, including 38,673 on the last day...
Candy apples, picnic tables and cows: A by-the-numbers count of all things IPE
ARMSTRONG - Ever wondered such things as how many volunteer hours go into the Armstrong fair, or how many mini-donuts get churned out during it? We’ve got the answers to your burning questions below. The numbers behind the five-day Interior Provincial Exhibition truly are staggering. A tremendous number of volunteers, animals and vendors make the...
Events to celebrate the long weekend near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - This long weekend is dominated by biking enthusiasts and agricultural events, but it’s also the last weekend to squeeze in some time with the family before the kids go back to school. For those camping this long weekend you can finally enjoy campfires after the ban was lifted in the Kamloops Fire Centre...
Armstrong fair fun gets underway
ARMSTRONG - The Armstrong fair gets into full swing today. The 116th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition runs Wednesday, Sept. 2, to Sunday, Sept. 6. Rides, live music, farming displays, vendors and a variety of entertainment is all on hand for the highly anticipated end of summer event. This year’s theme — Udderly Awesome! Party till...