A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of The Big Ex, I want to extend a sincere Lunenburg County welcome to all the exhibitors, teamsters, special guests, the tens of thousands of spectators and tourists who plan to attend this, the 132nd annual South Shore Exhibition.

This year we have undertaken a number of upgrades and improvements around our grounds focusing especially on accessibility. With 43 acres of property and 27 buildings, our Grounds Crew and Maintenance Staff are constantly busy keeping up with the demands that a facility of our size requires. We have expanded and upgraded many paved areas to make walking much easier, especially for our senior guests. By the time we open our gates, the Plaza A and B Show ring lighting will be complete. All our new LED lights surrounding the Ring have been elevated on new poles to improve visibility. This will make a tremendous improvement for the thousands of fans attending the various pulls and competitions. Finally, after many years, we are so pleased to once again welcome back our American Ox Teamsters to participate in the International Pull. Teams from Maine and New Hampshire will be travelling northward to represent the USA. As a young boy, I can still hear that roar from the thousands watching as a Canadian teamster successfully pulled a winning load...and it is finally back in our community.

Like every year, we will kick off our week with the Pepsi Grand Street Parade Tuesday at 6pm. This year, the parade route will be High St. down Empire St. to King St. and up Dufferin to the Grounds. Campbell's Amusements will be back in our Midway with the largest collection of attractions and rides in the province. Get ready to ride The Fury!!!

Our entertainment line-up for 2023 is expected to be bigger and better. Thursday evening features the Turnbull Brothers, finalists from Canada's Got Talent, Friday will feature an unbelievable Eagles tribute band, "Hotel California" and Saturday night on our all new Main Stage at 9:00 pm, we have the multi award winning "High Valley"...Canada's highest selling Canadian Country Music band of all time. Of course, throughout the week, numerous local and regional entertainers will be playing in the Main Building and on the Grounds.

I want to personally thank all of our Sponsors who have donated so generously to make our competitions and activities attractive and draw competitors from all over Atlantic Canada to the Big Ex.

Hopefully we will have perfect weather and, with your unwavering support, the South Shore Exhibition will continue to be Nova Scotia's largest agricultural exhibition. See you all at the Big Ex.

Thomas Mailman President