The Ultimate Band Challenge, Flair Bartending finals, a Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show — these are all part of the first class line-up of entertainment at

Adrenaline!

Adrenaline, Canada’s Racing Festival, takes place August 20-23 at Hiawatha Horse Park in Sarnia, Ont.

Tickets are on sale now for Adrenaline and all of the special ticketed events.

Festival manager Mark Hetherman expressed his excitement at the line-up of entertainment for Adrenaline.

"There is a mix of conventional and unique horse racing over the 4 days, including Xtreme racing, the USA vs Canada races and a Battle of the Sexes race challenge.

"Entertainment is exceptional with events like the Ultimate Band Challenge, Yuk Yuk`s on Tour, Ms. Adrenaline Bikini Contest, FBA Bartenders Tour, The Famous McCann Superdogs, beach volleyball, and more.”

Tickets will be available for single days, along with specially-priced weekend passes. You can save over 25 per cent by purchasing tickets online at adrenalinefest.ca. There is also a special family pass for only $24 if purchased before Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

Tickets will be sold separately for the exclusive events that have limited seating. The Ultimate Band Challenge, the Bartending Finals and the Yuk Yuk’s comedy night will all cost $25, however, this ticket provides the holder with free admission for the rest of the weekend. Make sure you buy your exclusive event tickets as soon as possible since there are only a limited number available.

A weekend pass to the festival is only $20 online or $25 at the door for adults; a student’s or senior’s weekend pass is $14 online and $18 at the door. For a complete list of admisison prices, check out adrenalinefest.ca.

All special event tickets include free weekend admission ($25 value) to the festival.

The line-up for all of the special events at Adrenaline that you need to pre-purchase tickets for is listed below.

THURSDAY

Play The Ponies Challenge
• $400 per six-person team
• To register your team, email [email protected]

FRIDAY

Corporate Beach Volleyball Tournament
• $40 each individual participating over six (everyone on your team will get free weekend admission).
• To register your team, email [email protected]

Ultimate Band Challenge
• $25

SATURDAY

Bartending Finals
• $25

Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night
• $25

SUNDAY

Willie Win and Friends Pizza Party
•$25

Don’t miss out on this great new festival! To purchase tickets or take a look at all that Adrenaline has to offer, check out adrenalinefest.ca.