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Free Admission Hour at the Red River Ex

DATE
June 13, 2025
TIME
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
LOCATION
3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3K 2E8, Winnipeg
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Free Admission Hour at the Red River Ex

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🎡 Free Admission Hour at the Red River Ex – Opening Day Only! 🎉

Kick off summer with a bang at the Red River Ex on Opening Day – Friday, June 13, 2025! For one hour only, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, enjoy FREE admission into the fairgrounds! Once you're in you can stay the until closing.

This is the perfect chance to explore all the sights, sounds, and smells of Manitoba’s biggest summer fair without paying a gate fee. Once you're in, you can check out live entertainment, food trucks, games, and vendors before the sun sets and the rides light up the night.

🎟 When: Friday, June 13, 2025

🕔 Time: Free admission from 5 PM to 6 PM only

📍 Where: Red River Exhibition Park, Winnipeg

Don't miss your chance to save and start your Red River Ex experience early!

After 6 PM, regular admission applies ($18 at the gate, advance pricing available)

Classic Rock Extravaganza – Friday, June 13, 2025
The EX 2025 kicks off with a full night of rock tributes and high-energy performances across two stages:

🎸 Central Park Main Stage

  • 5:30pm – 6:15pmLOOKS THAT KILL (Motley Crue Tribute)

  • 6:45pm – 7:30pmFOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK (AC/DC Tribute)

  • 8:00pm – 8:45pmUNCHAINED (Van Halen Tribute)

  • 9:15pm – 10:00pmRATTLESNAKE SUITCASE (Guns N’ Roses Tribute)

  • 10:15pm – 11:15pmOZBOURNE (Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath Tribute)

🎤 Red Barn Stage

  • 5:45pm – 6:30pm / 7:00pm – 7:45pmYOU & WHAT ARMY (High Energy Rock Hits)

  • 8:15pm – 9:00pm / 9:30pm – 10:15pm / 10:45pm – 11:30pmTHE PUGS (Classic Rock Hits)

A full evening of epic guitar solos, powerhouse vocals, and rock nostalgia!

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Family Entertainment Highlights – Friday, June 13, 2025 at The EX

A full evening of fun for families with performances, shows, and interactive activities spread across the fairgrounds from 5:00 PM to 10:20 PM.


🎪 Roving & Park Entertainment

  • Doo Doo The Clown: 5:00–10:00 PM

  • Bandaloni: One-Man-Band: 7:00–8:00 PM, 9:00–10:00 PM

  • Princess Parties, Peg City Power Rangers, Winnipeg Webhead: Appearances between 5:00–9:00 PM

  • Tiauni Starr (Stilt Walker): 6:00–7:00 PM, 8:00–9:00 PM, 10:00–10:20 PM

🐶 Animal & Stunt Shows

  • Extreme Dogs: 5:00–5:45 PM, 7:00–7:45 PM, 9:00–9:45 PM @ Kiddie-Land

  • Extreme Lumberjacks: 6:00–6:45 PM, 8:00–8:45 PM @ The Boathouse

  • KB Clydesdales Meet & Greet: 5:45–6:30 PM, 7:30–8:00 PM @ The Boathouse

🤹 Kids Activities @ The LOOP

  • Superhero Training: 5:00–5:30 PM, 8:15–8:45 PM

  • Dance Bouncer: 5:00–5:45 PM, 7:00–7:45 PM

  • Bubble Barn: 6:00–6:45 PM, 8:00–8:45 PM

  • Princess Parties + Guests: 6:30–7:00 PM

  • Mr. Circus: 7:15–8:00 PM @ Kids Stage; 9:30–9:50 PM near West Entrance

🏍️ Specialty Attractions

  • Harley Davidson Show & Shine: Starts at 6:00 PM @ NE Corner of Kiddie-Land

  • Chainsaw Carving Demo: 8:00–8:15 PM @ West Entrance

  • Winnipeg Pro Wrestling: 6:30–7:15 PM & 8:30–9:15 PM @ West Major-Land

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Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3K 2E8
Winnipeg, R3K 2E8 CA
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