Bring the whole family to the Ex on Saturday for some good old fashion fun. There is something for everyone!
C & G Carnival Amusements – All Day
Mud Bogging – 11 am
Shriners Clowns, Face Painting, Old Time Fair Games, Balloon – 2pm – 4pm
Strongkids Competition – 2pm
Tug-O-War Finals – 5 pm
Mister J’s Magic Show – 7pm
New to the Ex this year on Saturday afternoon at 2 pm is the Strong Kids Competition. All interested kids aged 12 – 16 (with parental consent) can enter at the main arena prior to the event.
The Pictou North Colchester Ex wish to announce that home cooked meals are returning to the Light Horse Club Building during the week of the Ex. The Dining Hall will be under a new cook for 2011 and she will be providing breakfast, dinner and supper. Hot Pork Dinner, Hot Roast Turkey , and Lasagne are just a few of the meals that are planned, so be sure to drop by for some “down home country cookin” !
New this year to the Ex are stock lawn tractor races. Bring your lawn tractor or just come watch the fun! Wednesday, September 7th at 7pm.
You are not going to want to miss the musical entertainment at this year’s ex!!
Thursday September 8th – (7:00pm – 10:30)
Ashley George………………………… 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fleur Mainville………………………….. 8:15pm – 9:15pm
The Jason Perry Band…………………… 9:30pm – 10:30pm
Friday, September 9th – (7:00pm – 10:30)
Oceans Will Rise……………………….. 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Machete………………………………….. 8:15pm – 9:15pm
The Fed Pennies…………………………. 9:30pm – 10:30pm
Saturday, September 10th – (7:00pm – 10:30)
The Taits Hill Band………………………. 7:00pm – 8:00pm
The Fuzz Petals………………………….. 8:15pm – 9:15pm
Caustic…………………………………… 9:30pm – 10:30pm
Join us for the Front Wheel, Mini-Van and Rear Wheel Demolition Derby starting at 7 pm on Thursday, September 8th!
Demolition Derby Rules
1. All Interior plastic, carpet, nickelstrips, lights, etc, must be removed.
2. All glass must be neatly removed. Smashed out glass areas must be completely clean of sharp edges with no loose pieces inside the car. We don’t want them flying around.
3.Absolutely, no additional reinforcements of body parts or frames.Disqualification if any insulation, cement,sand, steel bars, etc. are used!
4. No studded tires on traction axles.
5. Must be 18yrs of age or 16yrs with a parent’s signature of consent on a waiver form.
6. No alcohol or other drugs! If suspected, you will not be driving!
7. Must have full face helmet with safety glasses that are CSA approved
8. All doors must be chained or welded shut.
9. Hood & trunk must have at least one chain to secure it closed. Both hood & trunk must have a 1ftx1ft hole cut into the center, incase of fire!
10. Driver must have a working seatbelt in factory fastened location.
11. Relocating gas tank to inside of car is optional, except chev rear wheel drive models such as caprice, parisienne,etc. Fuel tanks must be relocated to inside & be totally secured with metal straps.They are to be covered with a sheet metal fire wall.
12. All RWD cars are to have at least one chain on both front & back bumpers.
13. All drivers are required to sign a waiver form & pay a $20 registration fee and admission to the grounds.
14. Any direct hit to an opponents driver’s door or head on will result in diqualification.
15. Any driver deemed to be sandbagging, teaming up or hiding behind event officials will result in disqualification.
16. Drivers door plates can be added as optional safety equipment. max. thickness 3/8” thick & 10”wide, running from the front door post to the back door post. No guardrail!
17. Metal grating or safety net may be added as optional safety equipment to the left side of the windsheild area & to the driver’s side door window area.
OFFICIALS RECOMENDATIONS
1.Driver’s should wear mouth guard.
2. A small hand held fire extinguisher should be placed within the drivers reach.
3.Bottoms of the back seat or a foam cushion should be placed between the driver’s seat & the door for extra cushion.
For further information or to Pre-Register please contact:
Kent Corbett
485-5605(Day)
485-5263(Evenings)
759-8077(Cel
Go the the Event Schedule Page to download the 2011 Schedule and find out when your favorite event is happening!
Little Miss Ex is back and we are looking for girls ages 4-6 who wish to particiapte in the Little Miss Ex event on Thursday, September 9th. For more information or to register please contact Susan at 485-8689 or e-mail PNCEx@hotmail.com.
The Vigneault family will present a “Universal Artistry” Display and Sale of Acryril paintings and other medium, Fabric Art using fabric, wool, lint; quilted craft item, loom knitted items, by the Vigneault family and friends. There will be demonstrations of painting using wax known as Encostic; Cecile will demonstrate felting and creating landscape with Fabric; and Jeanne – loom knitting using round(wheel) or slim rectangular (board) looms. For more information about the presentation at the Pictou North Colchester Exhibition – Sept 7-10, please call 485-1915.