The Red River Ex Returns After Two Years Off Due to COVID-19

The Red River Ex will return in 2022 after getting canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. Winnipeg’s largest fair will take place from June 17 – 26, 2022. Visitors are not required to be vaccinated.


Since 1952, The Red River Ex has been bringing together families and the community to celebrate agriculture and good times in Manitoba. This annual event features world-class music, mouth-watering cuisine, and activities for all ages.

The event will be BIGGER and BETTER than ever with the most loved rides (North American Midway Entertainment) to the forever-favourites like Extreme Dogs and DooDoo the Clown!

Advance Tickets

Advance tickets can be purchased online or at Giant Tiger, Safeway, Sobeys, Circle K (formerly Mac’s), Valu Lots, and North Mart.

Advance Gate Admission:

  • $12.50 (plus GST) for all ages
  • Children 6 years & under are always FREE

Advance Pay One Price (includes all-you-can-ride-midway-rides plus one gate admission):

  • $42.00 (plus GST) — BEST BUY FOR MIDWAY RIDERS!

Advance Midway Access Pass:

  • $20.00 (plus GST) If you love rides, you’ll want to pick up a Midway Express Access Pass! With this pass, you’ll hop into the priority line, which means less waiting and more rides! You must buy ride tickets or a wristband before you purchase a Midway Express Access Pass.

Special Event Days

Friday June 17 – Opening Day!
Bounce Back Friday – Purchase 1 full price gate admission and receive free gate pass for final Sunday June 26th

Sunday June 19 – Family Day
Free Gate Admission 11am-Noon with a donation to the RRX Foundation
Free Pancake breakfast 11am-Noon

Monday June 20 – Heroes Day
Free Gate Admission for Military, Police, Nurses, Paramedics, Firefighters and Teachers
$10 Gate Admission before 5pm

Tuesday June 21 – Indigenous Day
Free Gate Admission until 4pm with Status Card or MMF Metis Citizenship Card
$10 Gate Admission before 5pm

Wednesday June 22 – Seniors’ Day
Seniors (60 and Over) $10 Gate and Free Rides on Giant Wheel and Merry go Round ALL DAY
$10 Gate Admission before 5pm

Thursday June 23
$10 Gate Admission before 5pm

Friday June 24
$10 Gate Admission before 5pm

Sunday June 26 – Kids Day!
Free Gate Admission 11am-Noon with a donation to the RRX Foundation
Free Pancake breakfast 11am-Noon
KIDS All Day Wristband (ages 10 and under) $20 – Kiddieland Only