The 170th Lindsay Exhibition: Harvesting Heritage
The Lindsay Agricultural Society (LAS) is thrilled to announce the 170th Lindsay Exhibition (LEX), taking place from September 14 – 22, 2024. This milestone year promises to be an unforgettable experience, blending timeless traditions with exciting new attractions.
170th Anniversary Party
Join the LAS to celebrate this milestone year at the 170th Anniversary Party on September 14 in the Commonwell Exhibition Building. This party will feature dinner, dessert, and a concert with music by Boots of Hazard. All proceeds will support the Lindsay Agricultural Society. Tickets are available online or at the LAS office. Tickets for this event are sold separately from LEX general admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Classic Entertainment and New Thrills
The Lindsay Exhibition opens on September 14 with Family Weekend. Visitors can look forward to two days of bouncy castles, family games, arts and crafts activities, puppet shows, circus performers, the Back Alley Cruisers classic car and RV show, and much more! Don’t forget to visit the barns to watch livestock shows featuring rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, dairy cows, and heavy horses.
Starting on September 18, the midway is open daily with tons of entertainment happening at the grandstands, the Family Stage, and at the barns.
Featured grandstand entertainment this year includes
· Canine circus
· ProRider FMX freestyle motocross
· Demo cross
· Truck and tractor Pulls
· Demolition derby
· Light and heavy horse Pulls
Featured Family Stage entertainment includes
· DooDoo the International Clown
· Magic of Aaron Matthews
· Tim the Puppet Tamer
· Blackfly Band
· Parliament of Owls
· Richard Henderson
· Four Lanes Wide
· Otonabee Square Dancers
Fairgoers are encouraged to make their way down to the barns to see several livestock shows daily, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, light horses, heavy horses, and more. The LEX is truly an incredibly showcase of local agricultural talents. Once done at the barns, visitors might head up the main road, make a few stops at the vendor booths, grab some food, and tour the Commonwell Exhibition Building. The quilts, homecrafts, preserves, vegetables, agriculture products, flowers, junior arts, vendors, fudge, beer nuts, and much more can be found in the Exhibition Building.
A call to the community
The directors and volunteers of the Lindsay Agricultural Society extend a warm invitation to everyone, near and far, to join in the festivities. The LEX is more than just a fair — it’s a celebration of community, tradition, and the rural way of life. Whether a longtime attendee or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
“Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and share in the magic of the LEX: Memories Made Here,” says LAS President Beverley Fisher. “We look forward to welcoming the community to this historic event as we celebrate 170 years of the Lindsay Exhibition together,” adds LAS General Manager Shanice Sproule.
For more information on event schedules, tickets, and updates, visit the Lindsay Exhibition online at lindsayex.com or follow us on social media @LindsayAgSociety.
