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

🎡 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:
5:30pm – 6:15pm – LOOKS THAT KILL (Motley Crue Tribute)
6:45pm – 7:30pm – FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK (AC/DC Tribute)
8:00pm – 8:45pm – UNCHAINED (Van Halen Tribute)
9:15pm – 10:00pm – RATTLESNAKE SUITCASE (Guns N’ Roses Tribute)
10:15pm – 11:15pm – OZBOURNE (Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath Tribute)
5:45pm – 6:30pm / 7:00pm – 7:45pm – YOU & WHAT ARMY (High Energy Rock Hits)
8:15pm – 9:00pm / 9:30pm – 10:15pm / 10:45pm – 11:30pm – THE 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.
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
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
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
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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