August 2, 2022
Media Release: Peterborough Ex Hosting Ag Events This Weekend
Peterborough, ON – The Peterborough Ex is holding the annual homecraft, steer show and rabbit
and cavy show this weekend at locations throughout the region.
On Thursday, August 4th the Steer Show and Sale will be happening at the Vollering farm (295
Douro Fourth Line, Douro Dummer) and will feature six animals that will be judged at 6:00 p.m.
followed by a BBQ. The award-winning steers will be auctioned off online following the show until
August 12th.
The Rabbit and Cavy Show will be happening at Kawartha Downs on Friday, August 5th as part of
their Agricultural Fair with judging starting at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday August 6th and Sunday August 7th the Annual Homecraft Show will be happening at the
Peterborough Morrow Building. See award winning displays and shop with local vendors.
Viren D’Souza, President of the Peterborough Ag Society “The Peterborough Ex is continuing to
renew and regrow to provide agriculture and food education events for Peterborough area
residents. These are fun events to get up close and learn about agriculture.”
The Peterborough Agricultural Society is continuing to provide opportunities for people to connect
with farming and food through educational events that allow for on-farm experiences and
engagement with producers.
More information is available at PeterboroughEx.ca
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Contact:
Louise Dobbin, General Manager
Peterborough Agricultural Society
generalmanager@peterboroughex.ca
Heather Watson, Creative Director
acorn30
heather@acorn30.com
705-201-1663
