Crowds Wowed by Incredible New Attractions

 

Summer thrills, action and fun were all on tap at this year’s Capital EX.  Edmonton’s must-see event on the summer calendar, Capital EX delivered big value for all ages with live entertainment, familiar favorites and plenty of exciting new attractions.

 

Despite a severe storm and continuing winds on the opening weekend, attendance for the 2009 edition of Capital EX reached 717,966 visitors.

 

“We are very pleased that the great new programs including Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi, Wild World of Lions and the FlowRider Mobile Surf Party were incredible hits with our Capital EX guests, as were our familiar favorites including Family Fun Town, Sip! and Kiyânâw,” said Ken Knowles, President of Northlands. “Some of the biggest names in entertainment graced our stages during the 10 full days of summer time fun!”

 

Our Lady Peace, Paul Brandt and Howie Mandel headlined the ED Fest stage bringing Edmonton the hottest, big-name entertainment of the summer. The TELUS stage featured Shumka, Ridgeway and Johnson, Bobby Curtola and a number of children’s entertainment such as The Doodlebops, Thomas & Friends and Toopy & Binoo.

 

In its fourth year, Sip! – the wine and food experience – achieved record numbers with over 20,893 people sampling the culinary delights and taking in demonstrations with BartenderOne and Celebrity Chef David Adjey. 

 

Making their Canadian debuts, Cirque Shanghai Bai Xi packed the Edmonton EXPO Centre three times daily with near capacity shows and the FlowRider Mobile SURF Party was a crowd favourite.

 

Familiar favourites in Hall E, such as Kiyânâw and Spirit of the Butterfly were definite crowd pleasers. The 2009 edition of Capital EX had big smiles, big value and big entertainment.

 

Edmonton’s biggest summer celebration, Capital EX 2010 takes place July 23 – August 1st.