Among features of the show is a cattle breed information display located on the Concourse level, west end of the Civic Centre. The Seed Growers' Hall of Honour exhibit will be located once again on the Concourse east end. Show dates coincide with March Break in Ontario schools; children - the farmers of the future - are welcome at the show, with no admission charge for those 12 years old and under accompanied by an adult. General admission is $8.
MOVE IN, OUT: For exhibitors, move in days this year are Sunday, March 14, and Monday, March 15. Move out begins at 4 pm on the final day of the show. We ask all exhibitors to remain at their booths until closing time. Exhibitors are urged to book their electrical and curtaining requirements in advance with Bowie Electric and Freeman supplies as rates increase substantially after the show opens. Curtains, signs, etc., should not block visibility for adjacent booths, and exhibitors must stay clear of traffic isles so as not to create congestion and a possible breach of fire regulations.
PARKING: Lansdowne Park management charges to park on the grounds. The Farm Show organization has no control over this fee.
OFFICIAL OPENING: As always, everyone is invited to our official opening at 12 noon Tuesday at the Seed Growers booth on the Concourse.
AWARDS CEREMONY: The annual Seed Awards ceremony will take place Wednesday afternoon on the Concourse. The occasion is used to recognize Eastern Ontario growers judged earlier in the week to have the best entries in several crop categories. The OVSGA hosts 16 different trophies in various seed categories.
PEDIGREED SEED SALE: Please join us Thursday at 12 noon for the annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale with proceeds going to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. At 3 pm, we'll have a draw for two valuable door prizes supplied by prominent exhibitors. Details are elsewhere on the website.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES: Beginning at 8.30 am every day of the show, we'll have free coffee and donuts for exhibitors in each building sponsored by various show participants. Lansdowne food contractor Aramark will operate the main dining room and concessions in the Aberdeen Pavilion, Coliseum and at the west end of the Concourse. As usual, the Women's Institute will be serving tea and home-baked cookies for a donation near the main Exhibit Hall.
Tom Van Dusen,
General Manager.
613-445-3407 |
