Exhibition 2011 entertains both young, old
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Lydia Hayward, Sammy Smith and Jonathan Smith, of Porters Lake, scream with excitement as they go for a spin on the scrambler at the Hants County Exhibition Sept. 17.
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The winner of the L83 novice barrels sped through the course Sept. 23, earning the top time of 15.619.
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This horse and pony duo competes during the L55 Pleasure Driving Pony — Reinsmanship competition Sept. 23.
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Michelle Pothier demonstrates her skills at the exhibition during the L55 Pleasure Driving Pony — Reinsmanship competition Sept. 23.
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Audiences were treated to a comedic routine featuring Mustang (a movie star horse), his owner Claude, two dogs and Mustang Jr. The popular show was held several times over the second weekend.
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Members of the Falmouth men’s tug of war team — weighing in at 1706 lbs —defeated Stewiacke Sept. 23.
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From left, Jenna Rippey, Melissa Greenough, Talia Greenough, Rebecca Corkum, Jessie Swinamer and Kaitlin Berkvens — members of the Martock women’s tug of war team — helped defeat Kentville Sept. 23. The women went on to win the women’s tug of war championship, besting Pictou.
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Carrying an ice cream cone full of treats, Kayla Sampson, of Halifax, was the centre of attention at the petting zoo as half a dozen farm animals looked for a bite to eat.
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Students from throughout Hants County displayed their artwork at the Hants County Exhibition.
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Ryan Isenor, of Timberlea, was right at home playing with the controls on the Boomer 30.
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Michael Naismith, 2, of Upper Tantallon, sat down with the farm animals at the petting zoo, helping feed them.
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Payton VanTassell, of Kentville, was enjoying every minute of the petting zoo at the exhibition. He’s pictured with his grandmother Anita Laffin, from the Brooklyn area.
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The petting zoo at the exhibition allowed visitors to get up close and personal with many farm animals.
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Five-year-old Lexie Benedict enjoys some popcorn she picked up at a concession stand at the Hants County Exhibition.
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These bingo players tuned out the carnival rides and kept their eyes on the prize.
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Four-year-old Connor Beaton takes his aunt for a round trip on the swings.
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Logan Vroegh, Cole Vroegh, Emma Singer and Shayna Mumford, of the Cobequid 4H Club, show off some award-winning cows.
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Amber Lloyd, right, invites sisters Breanna and Ashlynn Young, of Brooklyn, to get in on a photo op with her lamb at the Hants County Exhibition.
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Amelia Veinotte, Cassidy Jones, Brian Veinotte, RJ Keddy, Gavin MacDonald, Chantelle Young and Joseph Young strike a pose on the roof of a derby car dubbed “Short Fuse.”
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Roger Lantz shows no mercy in the first round of the demolition derby Sept. 17.
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Keith Ross, left, and Eric Bowers add a little stage banter to the mix at the Remembering the Towerlight Days show. A crowd of about 300 who gathered for a special show at the Hants County Exhibition Grounds Sept. 18.
