2009 PAEX Summer Fair Considered a Success! The Swampmaster Gator Show was very popular with Fair goers as they not only got to see but also learned about alligators. The Magic Caravan featuring James Grant and Pinkie the Clown was a big hit again this year. James Grant wowed crowds daily with his Magic Shows. Each night at the Magic Caravan crowds were serenaded by the public singing on the free Karaoke Stage. On days when the rain stopped the Magic Show Pinkie the Clown would visit the Senior Drop In Centre at the Log House or the Exhibit Hall and Armories to bring a bit of sunshine to the venues. Dan the One Man Band could be found wondering the grounds entertaining people on the spot with his unique brand of music and humour. The Entertainment tent was busy all week with the first ever Karaoke Idol Competition, Rock Band/Guitar Hero & Youth Talent Competitions along with the headliners each night. Tuesday night the audience witnessed the amazing Escape Act of Dean Gunnarson. Know the world over as the World's Greatest Escape Artist, Dean performed for the first time in North America an escape from a 55 gallon barrel filled with water while chained and handcuffed. The audience held their breath while the seconds and minutes ticked by. When he emerged from the barrel the crowd cheered with its appreciation. Thursday night the Prince Albert Country Music Assocation put on a wonderful Country Music Show that had everyone's toes-a-tappin! Friday night the crowd was awestruck by the abilities of Jeff Richards, Western Canada's Hottest Mentalist. His ability to tell people what they were thinking, their nicknames and their secrets had the audience shaking their heads in disbelief. The Chuckwagon and Chariots Races where real crowd pleasers with the grandstand full every night of the Fair. Competitors commented on the quality of the track. According to Ric Rosencrans, who came to race with his wife JoAnn, said, "P.A.'s track is the best track I've seen from Morris, Manitoba to Grande Prairie, Albert south to Cheyenne Wyoming. I've raced chuckwagon for 37 years and its been a pleasure to come here to race with people that are helpful and friendly! "The Demolition Derby Saturday afternoon went despite the rain and the grandstand was full with spectators enjoying the show while they tried to stay dry. Although rain forced the cancellation of the Saturday night Voices of the North Show and the Fireworks, "overall the 2009 Summer Fair went well", according to General Manager, Dave Young. | 
The Prince Albert Exhibition Association is 125 years old, and going strong!