MESSAGES FROM OUR SPONSORS

Ultramar

ULTRAMAR is a division of Parkland Fuel Corporation, Canada’s largest national independent operator of retail and commercial/industrial fuels. With branch locations across Canada, including one in Hebbville, NS. Ultramar’s key to success is a committed team of experienced employees. Ultramar supplies fuel to homes and business such as farms, fishing vessels, trucking fleets, mines and oil & gas drilling rigs. Ultramar also sells propane and sells, services, and finances heating, air conditioning, water heating and fuel storage equipment. Ultramar and staff actively support their communities. Each year the company donates thousands of litres of oil to the Salvation Army for the less fortunate; thousands of dollars to many non-profit organizations and funds to support healthy youth. Ultramar’s mission statement is: to establish lasting customer relationships by always asking “what more can we do for you?” Ultramar in Hebbville sponsor of the High Stakes Ox Pull at the South Shore Exhibition. Ultramar in Hebbville902-527-1975

BRIDGEWATER FARMER’S COOP

Bridgewater Farmers Co-op has served our members and customers since 1946. There are currently over 500 active members along with six full time and one part-time staff. At the Bridgewater Farmers Co-op, we are governed by a 6-member Board of Directors. Some of the main products we sell at our location at 123 Elm St. in Bridgewater are Animal & Pet Feed, Farm Supplies, Crop Inputs, Lawn and Garden Products, Farm Machinery Parts, residential and agricultural metal roofing. On the retail side, we are part of a wholesale operation which has complete access to farm inputs and animal health supplies and other products for both the urban and rural consumers. We are pleased to be a Platinum Sponsor for the 2023 South Shore Exhibition.

Bridgewater Ready Mix

Bridgewater Ready Mix has been providing quality residential and commercial concrete solutions from Port Mouton to St. Margarets Bay for more than 35 years as a member of the Atlantic Concrete Association. Visit us at our new location, 25 Cook Rd., Bridgewater Industrial Park.

South Shore Hvac

This years theme “Summer Nights and Neon Lights” describes the South Shore Exhibition perfectly! We are proud to sponsor this event, and hope you will stop by our booth in the main building to say hi! Enjoy the Ex!

Darren Smith Excavating

We are excited to welcome The South Shore Exhibition back this summer and proud to be returning as a sponsor of the event and The Jubilee Show Ring.

Darren Smith Excavating & Projects is a locally owned business, serving the South Shore for over 13 years. We offer a variety of services including Trucking, Rock Breaking, Septic’s, Excavation, Tractor/bush hogging, Rock Walls, Forestry/ Logging and so much more! Contact us for top soil, mulch and other products! Delivery available! Check us out on Facebook to see what we have been up too! Contact our team today! (902) 298-7467

Dumke Plummer

DUMKE PLUMMER is a well established and growing South Shore Law Firm, with a partner of the firm having 28 years of experience. Our areas of concentration are Family Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate/ Administration, Corporate and Fisheries Law. Our team of lawyers and experienced support staff would be happy to assist you with your legal needs. We look forward to assisting you in the future. If you should require our services, please contact our office at (902) 530-3404. It is our pleasure to be a proud sponsor of The Big Ex!!!

HARRY FREEMAN & SON LTD

One of the oldest family-owned businesses in Nova Scotia, we are delighted to have the Big Ex happening once again. The Freeman family has operated the mills in Greenfield, Queens Co. since the community was settled. Gorham Freeman built a water-powered sawmill in 1832 which produced lumber for the first houses there. Today we are a modern, sustainable forestry operation pumping over $40 million directly into the local economy each year.

We pay top prices for logs, studwood, woodland and standing timber. We also help landowners with the development and implementation of customized management plans. These provide landowners with money today while improving future woodlot value and legally reducing taxes. For details contact our Woodlands Department @ (902)685-2792 Ext.229

Although much has changed in 190 years, the Freeman family remains fully committed to sustaining the forests which support our families & communities. On behalf of all our employees, we wish competitors the very best of luck & hope you will enjoy the fun and festivities!

THE UPS STORE & OICKLE’S BOTTLE EXCHANGE

Proudly supporting the South Shore Big Ex! Summer Nights and Neon Lights!

Carstar Bridgewater

A family-owned and operated collision centre located at 350 Victoria Rd., Bridgewater. Kevin and Wendy Emino, CarStar owners, provide a wide range of services, including collision repairs, detailing, tire sales and glass repairs. The Eminos take great pride in their business, which they have developed into the largest and busiest collision centre on the South Shore.

CarStar is honoured to be a Platinum sponsor of the Show Horse/Mini Horse Competition.

Fraserway Rv

As a team, we do everything possible to ensure our customers’ vacation dreams are realized. Our attitudes, behaviours and actions are grounded in biblical principles, exemplified by generosity, dignity, financial stewardship and supportive leadership. We have a passion to “wow” our customers and exceed expectations. We anticipate change and respond with creative solutions to enhance our clients’ vacation experiences. We act with honesty and deliver what we promise with the highest professional, moral and ethical standards. We understand that no individual is greater than the team itself. Together, we work to achieve success. We are pleased to be given the opportunity to support ‘The Big Ex”

Ra Corkum Funeral Home

Whether you choose cremation or burial, one of the main purposes of a funeral or other ceremony is that it recognizes someone’s life and makes real the fact that the lifehas ended. One should not try to avoid or escape death, but rather try to make the funeral as meaningful and healing as possible.

We must recognize the fact that funerals are for the living; for those people who are suffering the loss of a loved one. It is through the funeral process that many emotional needs are met for those who are grieving and also where the grieving process begins. We are committed to providing you with and encouraging the personalization of services.

We’ll work together with you to create a tribute that is both memorable and comforting. Krista E. Corkum is a licensed embalmer and funeral director. Here at R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, we are proud to be a longtime Double Platinum sponsor of the South Shore Exhibition.

South Shore Steele Auto Group

Congratulations to The Big Ex on 132 years! South Shore Steele Auto Group is proud to partner and serve the South Shore for all your vehicle, electric and motorized reactional needs.

South Shore Ready Mix Limited

Proud to be a long-term Platinum sponsor of the South Shore Exhibition. Recently, South Shore Ready Mix celebrated its 55th year of operation in the South Shore area and has been actively operating within and contributing to the local economy since 1965. Over the years, the company has grown and evolved to offer a wide variety of products and services to the construction, transportation, commercial and residential homeowner sectors. Our divisions include:

South Shore Ready Mix in Bridgewater: 902-543-4639

South Shore Concrete Products in Chester: 902-275-5109

South Shore Sand & Gravel in Chester: 902-275-3710

South Shore Truck Centre in Bridgewater: 902-543-0034

Commercial and residential customers alike are invited explore the many products and services available by dropping into any one of our company divisions or by visiting us online www.ssreadymix.ns.ca or www.sstc.ca.

The management and employees of South Shore Ready Mix congratulate the South Shore Exhibition on their 128th year!

Ge Environmental

Formerly known as G.E.’s All Trucking, we have been servicing the South Shore since 1984. Specializing in the collection and transport of garbage and recycling, we offer a wide range of equipment and containers to suit your needs. Led by Dexter Construction, the largest civil contractor in Atlantic Canada, the Municipal Group is comprised of numerous diversified business units. Our ever-expanding service offerings include construction, environmental, asphalt and quarry, utilities, emulsions, demolition, mining and disposal, to name just a few. Give us a call at 902-543-1103 or email info@gesalltrucking.com to request a quote. GE Environmental is a proud sponsor of the Big Ex and we hope you enjoy the show.

The Pepsi Beverage Company

We would like to thank the management and staff of the Big Ex for allowing PBC to be a part of the 2023 Big Ex again this year. Pepsi is the only national soft drink brand made in the Maritimes and we are excited to be both a supplier and sponsor of the Big Ex! We hope you will enjoy an ice-cold Pepsi product, while enjoying the fantastic lineup of events at the 2023 Big Ex!

WILSON’S HOME HEATING

Delighted to support another successful South Shore Exhibition. We truly value being a part of this beloved tradition and vibrant community. We provide worryfree heating and warm, friendly service to homes and businesses in the South Shore and across Nova Scotia. For oil and propane delivery and service, call us today at 902-527-0009. Have fun at the Big Ex!

OREAGAN’S SOUTH SHORE TOYOTA

The O’Regan’s family involvement in the automobile business dates back to 1915, when S.E. O’Regan established a Ford dealership in Parrsboro, N.S. In subsequent years, he operated Chrysler and Chevrolet/ Oldsmobile franchises in the community. Sons Stephen and Paul O’Regan worked at the family dealerships while growing up in Parrsboro in the 1940s-50s. Little by little, they grew their business that now includes 25 automotive businesses, including Toyota, Hyundai and Subaru franchises in Bridgewater, N.S. O’Regan’s is proud to employ more than 900 employees, including the 65 employed at the Bridgewater stores. O’Regan’s is a Platinum member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies (2006 through to 2017). In 2014, Paul and Stephen were inducted into the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame by the Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia organization. Most recently, O’Regan’s was awarded the Canadian Auto World Dealership Employer of Choice Award.

Best Western Plus Bridgewater

This locally owned and operated hotel is proud to be the host hotel of the Big Ex 2023! With quick access to the grounds, this is the place to stay. With modern, petfriendly, non-smoking accommodations and just minutes from Bridgewater’s town core, there is no question it’s the place to settle with friends and family during your stay on the South Shore. Hotel amenities include complimentary hot buffet breakfast each morning of your stay, an indoor heated saltwater pool with a corkscrew waterslide and a fitness centre. Their on-site restaurant, 27 South, provides an excellent dining experience and a private patio. The hospitable staff at the Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel & Convention Centre offers a superior guest experience and looks forward to welcoming you to Bridgewater, N.S. Come out and enjoy

FREE-BARR INTERIORS INC.

A family-run business that specializes in commercial steel stud, drywall, T-bar ceilings and acoustical panels. Owners Kirk and Michael Barry and their team work all along the South Shore, Valley and metro areas of Nova Scotia. Free-Barr Interiors Inc. sponsors local sports teams, the Lunenburg County 4-H program and others. The company believes in supporting local businesses. This is the second year the company is sponsoring the South Shore Exhibition and is proud to have such a large agricultural fair right here at home. We are proud to have been asked to sponsor the Maritime Horse Pull at the South Shore Exhibition and would like to invite you to come out on Thursday, at 6 p.m. to watch the top eight qualifi ers go head to head in the Free-Barr Interiors Maritime Horse Pull. To contact, email freebarr@eastlink.ca.

BMI LTD.

BMI Ltd. has been a proud sponsor for more than 10 years of the South Shore Exhibition. BMI Ltd. is based in Bridgewater, N.S., and has grown over the past 40 years to build a better life for the employees, clients and communities we serve. Our goal is simple: to provide the necessary services to our business partners that allow them to focus on their core operations. This goal has created a unique facet of divisions in staffing solutions, manufacturing and recycling. Our teams are made of trained professionals and expert industry leaders, allowing for timely delivery of goods and services without compromising quality. You can find out more information regarding BMI Ltd. at www.bmiltd.ca or phone 902-543-2446.

Angie Brown Of Exit Realty

Angie Brown has been a successful real estate agent in Bridgewater and the surrounding area for the last 13 years, winning many prestigious awards. Angie is very involved in her community, with being a sponsor of the Plaza B Show Ring at the South Shore Exhibition, fi rst vice-president of the exhibition’s board of directors, president of the Maple Grove Cemetery in West Northfi eld, a volunteer at the 2016 World Sledge Hockey and recently the 2018 Esso Cup Canada’s National Female Midget Championship, Relay for Life, children’s hockey and baseball teams and numerous other volunteer organizations.

She is very proud to be living in the South Shore area and enjoys meeting new people. Tremendous efforts from many people have been put into making the South Shore Exhibition a success. Angie would like to invite everyone to come out and have a great time at the 2023 Big Ex!

F & S AUTO REPAIR

Is a local, family owned business that does major & minor work repairs such as exhausts, shocks/struts, brakes, exhaust pipe-bending, MVIs, scanning as well as snow plowing. Come visit us at 2778 Wileville for all your car repair needs.

Michelin Bridgewater

Where we are today and what we stand for: our mission, values, facts, figures and the Michelin Man. Michelin of Bridgewater continues to be a great supporter of the community and once again we are pleased to be a Platinum sponsor of the 2023 South Shore Exhibition. With more than 1,100 employees in the Bridgewater plant, they manufacture radial passenger car and light truck tires, along with the manufacturing of wire products. Michelin has been a member of the South Shore community since 1971

EDWARD’S DENTURE CLINIC

Edwards Denture Clinic is proud to be a long time sponsor of the South Shore Exhibition, In June of 2023, Edwards Denture Clinic celebrated 51 years of patient care. The clinic specializes in the design and fabrication of all types of denture prostheses including full dentures, partial dentures and dental implants, all handcrafted in the onsite laboratory

Edwards Denture Clinic invites you to contact their office by phone 902-5435067, or email edwardsdentureclinic@gmail.com to make an appointment to discuss your needs. You may also visit their website at www.edwardsdentureclinic.com to see the wide variety of denture prostheses available. Don’t forget to “like” Edwards Denture Clinic on Facebook!

Mbra Ram Rodeo Tour

Atlantic Welding Jubilee Show Ring Great partnerships deliver great results. Just as a great horse and rider combination lead to great performances, the partnership between the Maritime Barrel Racing Association and Ram Trucks has proven to be a real winner. Since their humble start in 1985, they have grown from 12 to 120 plus members. The MBRA provides speed events, where youth, beginner and novice riders can compete alongside world champions. If you love speed, excitement and horses, we welcome you to get involved in the MBRA. Barrel racing is a timed rodeo event, where the fastest time is what matters most. Cowgirls and cowboys compete in the arena against each other and the clock. You’ll see Eastern Canada’s top barrel racing horses and riders compete for prize money and points toward the title of 2023 Ram Rodeo Barrel Racing champion! Visit the MBRA website at www.maritimebarrelracing.com. Sponsored by Maritime Dodge Ram Dealers.

HOLLY LECLERCQ REALTOR®

Holly Leclercq is a REALTOR® providing real estate services to sellers and buyers on the South Shore. Holly has received EXIT Realty Atlantic Canada’s Opal Production Award and EXIT Realty Corp International’s Bronze Award.

Holly is a sponsor of other Light Horse events on the South Shore and volunteers with 4H’s Light Horse program. In her spare time, she loves spending time at her home on the lake and exploring the South Shore with her son and their French Bulldog.

Holly is familiar with the unique features important in hobby farms, rural and recreational properties, in addition to homes within town limits. She looks forward to helping you and your family plan your next big move on the South Shore!