The director of the Fredericton Exhibition says he hopes to remain on site for next year’s 200th anniversary edition. The land used by the exhibition was recently expropriated by the City of Fredericton, but both sides are negotiating over the grounds it currently occupies.
Goal to ‘remain right here’ for 200th anniversary next year, director says
Erica Butler · CBC News
· Posted: Sep 07, 2026 4:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
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N.B. Ex director Rae Tretiak says the goal is to be able to host the 200th anniversary of the Fredericton Exhibition at the same location next year. (Ian Curran/CBC)
As the Fredericton Exhibition kicks off its 199th year in the city’s downtown, director Rae Tretiak says the organization is aiming to celebrate its 200th at the same location.
“We’re always keeping all of our options open,” said Tretiak, but “our goal is to remain right here on this area of land to celebrate the 200th anniversary.”
The exhibition currently occupies about 3.6 hectares of property once owned by Fredericton Exhibition Limited, known as N.B. Ex.
In May, the City of Fredericton completed the expropriation of the leasehold interest of the grounds,
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