25,000 people are expected to attend the 125th annual Vancouver Island Exhibition at Beban park in Nanaimo. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

fair game

125th annual VIEX to take over Nanaimo’s Beban Park

Aug 22, 2019 | 12:54 AM

NANAIMO — One of the oldest agricultural fairs in western Canada is celebrating its 125^th year.

The Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEX) at Beban Park will see a range of rides, entertainment, food trucks and of course livestock from Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25.

Fair president Lynn Haley said a big change this year is a vastly expanded family fun zone featuring bouncy castles, rides, face-painting and a new mini golf course.

“It’s huge, it’s probably triple the size of last year and that’s all free,” Haley said.

Daredevil motocross jumps, professional wrestling, a home arts show and a seniors rest area are just a few of dozens of attractions.

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Haley expected 25,000 people to check out this year’s fair.

Two hundred volunteers help make the annual event happen.

Complete details on this year’s VIEX, including a site map and full itinerary can be found here.

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