Lethbridge & District Exhibition was originally founded as the Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society in 1897, eventually becoming a staple in southern Alberta.

However, in 2024, the City of Lethbridge took over operations of the group following financial struggles after the construction of the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. City council would eventually vote to keep the building and organization running, but a new plan was put into motion.

Now, Lethbridge & District Exhibition is a thing of the past, with all employees moving to the newly-founded Excite Lethbridge.

Former interim CEO of Lethbridge & District Exhibition, Kim Gallucci, has been appointed permanent CEO of the new group, which is classified as a city-run non-profit.

Meanwhile, a board has taken over operations of a n

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