THUNDER BAY – Organizers with the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition are looking to top last year’s record attendance, unveiling a lineup led by Canadian rock stalwarts 54-40, Prism, and The Northern Pikes.
The band, hailing from British Columbia, will headline the fair’s second night on Friday, August 10. They last visited Thunder Bay in 2019 for the Thunder Bay Blues Festival.Rounding out the musical lineup, The Northern Pikes will headline on Aug. 11, locals Stardrop and The Lockyer Boys on Aug. 12. Concerts begin at 9:30 p.m., with hypnotist Terrance B warming up the crowd starting at 7:30 p.m. each night.Admission will again include a combination grounds and theatre ticket in partnership with SilverCity.
Like last year, security will be beefed up, including the use of handheld metal detectors. Law said organizers will do their best to expedite entry during busy times.