Sisters Ruby, left, and Julianne Sullivan, of Halifax, enjoyed an afternoon on midway rides Sept. 20 at the 260th Hants County Exhibition. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentTwo weekends of good weather blessed the outdoor Hants County Exhibition for its 260th anniversary celebrations, drawing thousands of visitors to Windsor.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe second weekend of activities were held Sept. 19-21 and featured everything from midway rides, carnival games and a demolition derby, to oxen pulls, tug-of-war championships and the 10th annual Classic Heritage Beef Show.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentSheri Donovan, the general manager of the exhibition, said between 30,000 and 35,000 people passed through the fair gates for the second weekend of fun, making the two-weekend total around 50,000 people.Article content West Gore toddler Elizabeth Roulston was all smiles after winning one of the carnival games at the Hants County Exhibition Sept. 20. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content“People really enjoyed the parade during the opening ceremonies, both motorsport weekends were extremely well attended, and the tug-of-war was a hit, as always,” Donovan said.Article content“We also introduced the Intertownship Jumper Challenge to our schedule on Saturday, Sept. 20, and the fans and riders loved it.”Article content Halifax residents James Smith, left, and his four-year-old son James Morris-Smith, enjoyed a spin on the Berry-Go-Round while visiting the 260th anniversary of the Hants County Exhibition in Windsor Sept. 20. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentThe first weekend saw Audrey MacLeod break an arena record in barrel racing, and on the last day of the exhibition, Robbie Dearman pulled 11,000 pounds in the Conrad Brothers’ Freeman and Frances Memorial Ox Pull, breaking the weight record.Article contentNow that Donovan has her first exhibition under her belt, she’s already thinking of next year’s event – and how to make it even better.Article contentArticle content“I think it’s important that we hear from our community about what they want from the exhibition. Now that it’s over, I’ll be sending out a survey to get feedback on what people love about exhibitions and what they might like to see at ours in the future,” Donovan said. “Hants County is a diverse community, so it’ll be important that we provide entertainment and exhibits that appeal to a wide demographic.”Article contentArticle contentDonovan said they aim to provide something for everyone.Article content The competitors in this year’s demolition derby at the Hants County Exhibition showed no mercy, crashing into one another multiple times in hopes of winning each heat. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content The driver of this PT Cruiser, decorated and named Randy MacQueen, was skilled behind the wheel during this heat of the Sept. 20 demolition derby at the Hants County Exhibition. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentAlthough the exhibition has wrapped up, the agricultural grounds remain busy, with several events taking place during the fall.Article content“October is busy with some great-to-watch horse shows,” Donovan said.Article contentEquestrian Nova Scotia will be in Windsor Oct. 3-5 for the Scotia Series Provincial Championships. The Hants County Exhibition’s Fall Finale is happening Oct. 10-12 and the Maritime Barrel Racing Association is closing out the season with their Windsor Jackpot Oct. 17-19.Article content Sullivan Barkhouse, 16 months, from Eastern Passage, enjoyed visiting with the animals at the petting zoo set up during the second weekend of the Hants County Exhibition. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content There were plenty of smiles at the 260th Hants County Exhibition Sept. 20. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Steven Hartt, of Eddy’s Basement, provided afternoon entertainment at the Hants County Exhibition’s outdoor beer garden Sept. 20. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Elizabeth Roulston, 2.5, of West Gore, was focused on winning a prize while playing a popular carnival game at the Hants County Exhibition Sept. 20. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content Windsor firefighters volunteer each year to keep the public and participants safe during the Hants County Exhibition’s wildly popular demolition derby. Pictured are, from left, Nathan Spinney, Kristopher Lake, Graham Driscoll, and Jeffrey Rissesco. Missing from the photo is Doug Matheson. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle content Drivers must have nerves of steel to compete in the annual demolition derby at the Hants County Exhibition. Photo by Carole Morris-UnderhillArticle contentArticle content
IN PHOTOS: Hants County Exhibition wraps with sunny second weekend
