WHO WE ARE?
Welcome to the South Shore Exhibition
Located on 43 acres in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, the South Shore Exhibition is the largest agricultural exhibition in the province. We have proudly been operating an exhibition since 1891, bringing generations of families together to celebrate agriculture, community, entertainment, and tradition.
Our Board of Directors, Manager, and staff strive to provide a summer experience like no other. Throughout the week, visitors can enjoy good old-fashioned horse and ox pulls, light horse competitions, show horse events, beef displays, arts and crafts, and 4-H displays and competitions.
Since 2023, we have also been excited to welcome back the International Ox and Horse Pulls with our friends from the Cumberland County Fair in Maine.
Fun for the Whole Family. There is something happening all week long! Families can visit our Kids Petting Barn, explore vendors selling a variety of goods, and enjoy live music and performances from local groups in our Main Building.
Our Main Stage brings even more entertainment, with rock music on Friday night and big-name country music artists on Saturday.
The annual parade kicks off Exhibition week on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., and Wednesday is Children’s Day, with activities such as glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, fan-favourite mascots, and other entertainment planned especially for kids.
Children 12 and under receive FREE admission on Children’s Day when accompanied by an adult. Children 5 and under receive FREE admission every day of the Exhibition.
Midway, Games & Great Food. Campbell Amusements provides our midway, featuring rides and games for people of all ages. Come hungry! A great variety of food vendors are available throughout the Exhibition, offering plenty of choices to satisfy any appetite. Whether you come for the agricultural events, animals, competitions, midway, live entertainment, vendors, food, or simply to spend time with family and friends, there is something for everyone at the South Shore Exhibition.
Come experience a Nova Scotia tradition that has been bringing our community together since 1891!
The Executive
President - Tommy Mailman
1st Vice President - Melissa Demone
2nd Vice President - Greg Rodenhizer
Secretary - Cindy Wamboldt
Treasurer - Angie Brown
The Directors
Herbie Eagle
Cindy Wamboldt
Neil Veinotte
Nick Hirtle
Jared Ernst
Fallon Rafuse
Wendell Wagner
Angie Brown
The Business Office
Manager - Carolyn Bolivar-Getson
902-543-3341
OUR STORY
From 1891 to present
An Idea Is Born
Our History
The story of the South Shore Exhibition began in 1891, when Bridgewater became home to the first Exhibition, held in the Drill Shed. Records indicate that the Lunenburg County Exhibition was scheduled for October 5 and 6, 1891.
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1891 — The Lunenburg County Exhibition
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1960 — The Lunenburg County Exhibition Commission
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1967 — The Lunenburg County South Shore Exhibition
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1973 — The South Shore Exhibition
In 1973, the name The South Shore Exhibition was adopted and remains the name today.
We Continue to Grow
The South Shore Exhibition has continued to grow and expand over the years, reaching approximately 42 acres of land and housing more than 500 head of livestock during the Exhibition.
Today, the Exhibition features commercial booth space, a large Arts & Crafts display, 4-H exhibits, the Arts & Heritage Building, the Senior’s Drop-In Centre, and daily entertainment in the Main Building.
Visitors can also enjoy big-name country artists on the Main Stage on Saturday evening, along with a midway provided by Campbell Amusements.
With agriculture, exhibits, entertainment, vendors, the midway, and so much more, the South Shore Exhibition continues to grow while celebrating the traditions that have made it a special part of the community for generations.
