The logo for Edmonton's Capital EX 2006

Edmonton's Capital EX is an annual 10-day exhibition that is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is usually held near the end of July and is run in conjunction with the Taste of Edmonton. Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, situated in the central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farm land on the prairies. ... Motto: Fortis et liber (Latin: Strong and free) Official languages English (see below) Flower Wild rose                         Tree Lodgepole Pine Bird Great Horned Owl Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 28 6 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of total...

The exhibition is held at Northlands, formerly Northlands Park, south of Rexall Place. Northlands was founded in 1879, before the official incorporation of the city of Edmonton and the province of Alberta. ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... Inside during The 2005 Tim Hortons Brier Rexall Place (formerly known as the Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton Coliseum and Skyreach Centre) is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ...

History

The exhibition began in 1879, when the Edmonton Agricultural Society held a farm fair on the site of the first Fort Edmonton. It displayed many different farm goods, like lifestock and garden produce, developed by people from surrounding areas. The number of entries was pegged at 500. In 1899, the fair was moved to Rossdale Flats (where Telus Field now stands), and in 1901 it became a summer event.^[1] 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Telus Field is the home of the Edmonton Cracker-Cats of the independent Northern League and former home of the defunted Edmonton Trappers, a minor-league baseball team in the Pacific Coast League that moved to Round Rock, Texas and became the Round Rock Express after the 2004 season. ... 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

The exbibition, ever gaining in popularity (it exceeded 20,000 attendees in 1904^[1]) relocated to its current site. In 1912 the it was extended to six days. It continued to be held through the First World War, even though the facilities were at the disposal of the Canadian Army. A similar arrangement was made during the Second World War, though this time with the Canadian Air Force.^[1] 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ... Canadian Forces Land Force Command (LF) is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Armed Forces. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km into the air. ... The RCAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force with a maple leaf, a symbol of Canada in the centre. ...

1962 brought about the name Klondike Days, with the theme revolving around the Klondike Gold Rush. The public embraced the theme with relish, dressing up in period costumes for the Klondike Days opening parade.^{[citation needed]} 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar). ... A typical gold mining operation, on Bonanza Creek The Klondike Gold Rush was a frenzy of gold rush immigration to and gold prospecting along the Klondike River near Dawson City in the Yukon Territory, Canada, after gold was discovered in the late 19th century. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

The fair attendance continued to climb upward, breaking the 800,000 attendance mark in 2005. However, attendance fell to 688,369 in 2006, which was the year the name of the exhibition was changed to Capital EX. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Name change

Controversy has built up over the change in name from Klondike Days to Capital EX.^[2]

2006 event

Capital EX was held July 20 - 29th, 2006 and featured new shows including:

• Ed Fest- A 10-day rock festival where 8,000 fans enjoy great bands each night.
• Global Connections- International marketplace with exhibits of shopping, food and entertainment from a variety of countries around the world.
• Northwest Originals- Trade show with hundreds of exhibitors featuring unique hand-crafted items that showcase Western Canadian talents.
• McCain Family Fun Town- A interactive village-like area with displays, activities, and rides for children.
• Fun Town Farm- A agricultural education exhibit for kids to become farm hands and to experience the beginning at the farm and ending at the market.

References

1. ^ ^a b c Capital EX Fair History
2. ^ CBC.ca What's in a name? Capital Ex less popular than Klondike Days

External links

• Official website of Capital EX

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