There are several permanent features to the show of interest to a general rural audience, including:
     * The annual seed competition and display held in the seed growers' booth on the concourse.
     * Our new Country Home Centre (crafts and product demonstrations), also on the concourse, where items can be purchased.
     * The Women's Institute Tea Room in the exhibit halls which offers tea and home-made cookies in return for a donation.
     * Food concessions and full sit-down meal service - including live entertainment - in the Civic Centre assembly hall.
     * Our annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale March 13, 12 noon, with proceeds going to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. 
     * Our official opening March 11, 12 noon, on the concourse, which always includes a prominent guest speaker.

For further information, please contact:
Farm Show Manager Tom Van Dusen, (613) 445-3407 or
Assistant Sue Pascoe, (613) 445-0353
Ottawa Valley Farm Show
General Information
Sponsored by the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, the 81st edition of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show will be presented at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa March 11-13. The daily times are March 11, 9 am-5 pm; March 12, 9 am-8 pm; and March 13, 9 am-4 pm. During the show, we occupy all available space in the Coliseum, Aberdeen, and Civic Centre, including arena, exhibit halls and concourse. In addition, we show some machinery outdoors.

The OVFS is the largest annual exhibition of its kind held in Ontario east of Toronto. It's an easy one-day return trip from most points in Eastern Ontario. Of particular interest to farm families and other rural residents, the show features 300 commercial exhibitors offering everything from machinery and equipment, to computer and financial services. Every year, we attract about 12,000 visitors over the three days.