The Ryland Avenue entrance to the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Complex grounds in Bible Hill. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle contentBIBLE HILL – The Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition is returning to the NSPE Complex in Bible Hill, started on Tuesday (Aug. 5) and going until Sunday.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 annual event, which usually takes place at the end of August, has been moved to the first week of August due to the acquisition of the Colchester Carnival Days’ Midway for the festivities. This means instead of the usual Tuesday to Saturday schedule, the exhibition will be open one additional day.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“We couldn’t get a midway until now because we were shut down for so many years by COVID-19, and construction around Bible Hill meant we didn’t have much space,” Andrew Peterson, from the NSPE, said. “We couldn’t get the midway during our traditional event week, so we changed things up to have it Thursday to Sunday.”Article contentPeterson says the NSPE will feature several attractions that haven’t been present since before COVID-19. They offer a wide range of activities and events, including but not limited to:Article content● ATV drag racesArticle content● Bible Hill Fire BrigadeArticle content● Demolition Derby Night and classes by John Ross and Sons Ltd. Scrap Metal RecyclingArticle content● Farm Equipment and Machine MuseumArticle content● Food Truck FestivalArticle content● Goat Yoga with Island Hill FarmArticle content● Maritime Barrel Racing AssociationArticle content● NSPE/Creative Auto Images Car Show Cruise in NightArticle content● Sandy Greenberg and Thomas Cormier’s Razzmatazz for KidsArticle contentArticle content● Vendors and exhibitorsArticle contentWith six days of events and a multitude of activities planned for people of all ages, Peterson advocates that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the exhibition.Article content The Village of Bible Hill is synonymous with the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition, as it is with the sport of harness racing. Photo by Richard MacKenzie /Truro NewsArticle content“I loved the exhibition growing up in the area, with all the smells and all your neighbours being there,” he said. “It’s a double whammy; you get to experience the carnival and the agriculture. It’s nice when people support the big agriculture scene here in the area.”Article contentDespite believing this year to be their best since 2020, Peterson says they can only go up from here.Article content“We’re trying to build the exhibition back to where it was prior to COVID-19,” said Peterson. “Last year was better than the previous year, and the same for the year before that. Hopefully, next year will be the best one since even before COVID-19.”Article contentEntry to the exhibition is free which, according to Peterson, has been done to introduce as many people as possible to the exhibition.Article content“There is something for everyone, so we want everyone to come down and experience the exhibition,” he said. “We’re still trying to tell people that it’s on, it’s soon, and more things are happening this year than last year.”Article content
Provincial exhibition happening next week in Bible Hill
