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Ex-penses taking a bite out of customers' wallets
People going to the Queen City Ex are leaving with their wallets feeling lighter. With an increase in costs, many will spend more money for the same items this year. Alysia Czmuchalek was on the exhib...
Aug 05, 2022 (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
New and traditional rides back at Queen City Ex
The Queen City Ex is back and so too are the usual rides and entertainment people look forward too. This year's festival will feature 55 total rides for fair goers to enjoy. Those who attended the fai...
Aug 04, 2022 (Gillian Massie/980 CJME file photo)
Food vendors up the ante at Queen City Ex
The summer fair trifecta consists of rides, games, and food, and vendors are pulling out all the stops to tempt taste buds on the midway this year at Regina's Queen City Ex. There's a wide range of of...
Aug 03, 2022 If you've always wanted to try mac and cheese soft serve ice cream, look no further than the Queen City Ex. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Queen City Ex returns to Regina
The Queen City Ex is back in Regina. The five day festival begins at noon on the REAL District grounds this afternoon. After a smaller festival last year, Tim Read, REAL's president and CEO, said this...
Aug 03, 2022 The Queen City Ex during setup the day before launch on Aug. 19, 2021. (980 CJME)
Joey Chestnut ready to raise some dough for Regina Food Bank
The Queen City Ex and Regina Food Bank are looking for anyone who can stomach the idea of taking on Joey Chestnut. The legendary competitive eater is to be at the Ex on Aug. 5 to compete in a celebrit...
Jul 07, 2022 Joey Chestnut arrives at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hotdog eating contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
Queen City Ex aims for affordability this summer
It's a summertime tradition loved by many: Going to the fair. Tim Reid, the CEO of Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL), shared more about the 2022 Queen City Ex at a news conference on Wednes...
Jun 15, 2022
2021 QCX sets attendance record, Ice Cube to headline in 2022
Regina Exhibition Association Limited revealed Wednesday the 2021 Queen City Ex set a new attendance record -- and also announced the headliner for the 2022 fair. Rapper Ice Cube is to hit the main st...
Sep 01, 2021
Quiet day at QCX: Regina police
A "relatively quiet day" was reported Thursday at the Queen City Ex by Regina police. Regina Police Service (RPS) officers are assigned to the event to investigate complaints and concerns, respond to ...
Aug 26, 2021 The Star Dancer, the newest ride at the Queen City Ex, in operation on Aug. 1, 2019. (Nathan Meyer/980 CJME)
Queen City Ex draws big crowds with rides, games, food and more
The Queen City Ex is the place to be for those looking to indulge in deep-fried burgers, carnival games, and rides that spin until your stomach is in your throat. Although that particular order of doi...
Aug 26, 2021 A view of the Queen City Ex from the top of the ferris wheel. (980 CJME file photo)
Bag checks, metal detection and prohibited items introduced as enhanced security at QCX
More security is coming to the Queen City Ex for its second weekend and it might take visitors a little longer to get through the gates. Organizers are asking attendees to plan ahead during the last f...
Aug 25, 2021 A family plays games at the Queen City Ex Aug. 5, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
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