For the first time since 2019, the Portage Ex is back in full swing! 

Director of the fair board Clark Murray says it's nice to be making our way back to life before COVID. He talks about how long it takes to run an event like this.

"We start planning the fair here in the middle of the winter," explains Murray. "The setup and everything is a week-long ordeal."

Midway has rides available and there will be cattle and other types of competitions throughout the weekend. Murray notes it's amazing to see people make their way to the event to celebrate the event, which is the 150th rendition of the Ex.

"It's good to see lots of people out and makes it feel like the work is all worthwhile."

The Ex will run from today until Sunday, July 10th on the Fair Grounds on the island.