Join Us for the 2nd Annual HorsePower Weekend
September 19 – 20, 2026 leading up to the EX…
What to Expect:
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Truck Show & Shine: Marvel at an impressive display of big rigs, from classic haulers to modern marvels, all shined up and ready to impress. See who takes home the trophies for the best in show!
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Heavy Horse Show: Witness the grace and strength of magnificent heavy horses as they compete in various events. A true spectacle of power and precision.
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Antique Farm Equipment Demonstration: Step back in time and experience the workings of vintage farm machinery with live demonstrations.
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Touch a Truck: A favourite for the kids (and adults!), get up close and personal with a variety of trucks and vehicles. Honk the horns, explore the cabs, and imagine yourself behind the wheel.
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Saturday Night Light Show: As dusk settles on Saturday, September 13th, prepare to be dazzled! The transport trucks will light up the night from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM with an incredible light show.
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Live Band & Dance: Keep the party going after the light show with a live band and dance, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the evening.
The LEX Lindsay Exhibition 2026
The Lindsay Agricultural Society Presents the Lindsay Exhibition!
September 23 ~ 27, 2026
What to expect
Agricultural & Livestock Highlights
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Livestock Shows: Visit the barns to see various animal competitions, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, and horses.
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Horse Pulls: Traditional heavy horse pulling competitions are a staple of the exhibition.
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Agricultural Displays: The Commonwell Exhibition Building showcases local homecrafts, including quilts, preserves, floral displays, vegetables, and other agricultural products.
Entertainment & Attractions
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Grandstand Events: These often feature high-energy entertainment such as truck and tractor pulls, demolition derbies, and extreme sports like freestyle motocross.
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Family-Friendly Activities: The fair typically includes midway rides, bouncy castles, face painting, and performances by traveling entertainers (like clowns, magicians, or puppet shows).
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Horsepower Weekend: Often held at the start of the fair, this segment focuses on machinery and vehicle displays, where kids often get the chance to sit in tractors or firetrucks.
Vendors & Amenities
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Vendor Booths: Browse a variety of local vendors offering crafts, services, and commercial goods.
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Fair Food: You will find a wide range of classic fair concessions—from poutine and fries to fudge and classic carnival treats.
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Community Atmosphere: It is a social hub for the region, bringing together farming families, local businesses, and visitors from surrounding areas.
The LAS annually hosts the Lindsay Exhibition, the fourth-largest agricultural fair in Ontario. The new LAS facilities have hosted numerous other shows and events, including prestigious livestock shows, agricultural specialty shows, home and craft shows, trade shows and consumer shows; all of which add strength to the fabric of the community and agricultural life.
Location: Lindsay Exhibition Grounds, 50 Exhibition Drive, Lindsay, Ontario
The Lindsay Agricultural Society Grounds are the premier large-event and agricultural venue in the Kawartha Lakes. The LAS is a federally registered charitable organization founded in 1854.
Website: https://www.lindsayex.com/lex
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindsayAgSociety/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayagsociety/?hl=en
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