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| The Ottawa Valley Farm Show is Ontario's longest running agricultural trade show. From the beginning, it has been organized by farmers for farmers on a non-profit basis. The 85th edition of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show (OVFS) is gearing up. More than 350 exhibitors will be on hand at the new Capital Exhibition Centre offering a wide range of farm machinery, equipment and services. Thanks to all who helped to make the 2011 Ottawa Valley Farm Show such a great success. |
| Since this Ottawa Valley Seed Growers website first opened on January 20, 2003,
this page has welcomed 48,682 visitors as of January 25, 2012. |
| Farm Show Dates are March 13, 14, 15, 2012 At the new Capital Exhibition Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Hours of Operation Tuesday, March 13, 2012: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday, March 14, 2012: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday, March 15, 2012: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm See you at the 2012 Ottawa Valley Farm Show |
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| March 13, 14, 15, 2012 CE Centre, Ottawa, Ontario |
| PHOTO FEATURE The Seed Growers were represented at the May 27 opening of the Kemptville Dairy Education and Innovation Centre |
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| The Preliminary floor plan for the 2012 CE Centre is now online. The path is Exhibitor Information > Exhibitor List > Floor Plan |
| to; we must attempt to foresee and avoid complications as much as possible. Back in 1959, the Seed Growers took a giant leap forward when they centralized their show at Lansdowne; relocation represents another progressive move. Apart from a few finishing touches, construction of the CE Centre is complete and shows are now being presented there. Unfortunately, outside exhibit space will be limited ... but it'll be high-profile right in front of the building. The CE Centre caterer is Great Canadian Plates which has a focus on fresh, wholesome products; and Freeman has been assigned as both the official show decorator and electrical services provider. We see relocation as an opportunity to make the show even better, a chance for exhibitors and visitors to be well served in a bright new facility. See you at the show! Tom Van Dusen General Manager January 14, 2012. |
| NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS |
| It took some working and re-working, but we now have a floor plan for the 2012 Ottawa Valley Farm Show posted on this site. There's a directional box below that will lead you to it. Placing all of our returning exhibitors, increasing space for some, and adding a handful of first-time participants has been a challenge at our new location, the impressive CE Centre outside Ottawa International Airport. |
| There are 120,000 square-feet of net exhibit space under one roof and we're occupying all of it. While there will no doubt be a few glitches in mounting the show, I know we'll get through it and I thank you in advance for your patience.
Within a few days, we'll also post the 2012 exhibitors' list with corresponding booth numbers. Please remember that both the list and floor plan are subject to minor changes leading up to the 85th annual show March 13-15. Exhibitors will soon receive their move-in times from the OVFS office. Please pay special attention to them this year. With only one set-up day available at the new facility, it's crucial that you're ready to move in according to your assigned time. After more than half a century at Lansdowne Park where the show almost moved itself in, the new location will take some getting used |
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| CE Centre Hall 2 The wall at the far end that separates Hall 2 and Hall 3 is removable. |
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