The heart, soul and roots of SuperEX is the PURE COUNTRY PAVILION.
Located in the historical Aberdeen Pavilion, the daily agricultural demonstrations and exhibits will enlighten, educate, entertain and give fair-goers a look at what agriculture is really like.
Daily features include:
● The Horse Whisperer August 19-29 (excluding August 28)
● The Birds of Prey show
● A five day 4-H Show August 19-23
● Monalea Petting Zoo everyday
● Sheep shearing demonstrations three times daily
● Miniature horse drawn wagon rides daily at noon
● MRC PONTIAC DAY – Thursday August 26
● Homecrafts and merchants
● The Ottawa Valley Pie baking contest Thursday August 26
OTTAWA VALLEY APPLE PIE BAKING CONTEST
MRC Pontiac Day, Thursday August 26th
Rules:
Must be an apple pie
Made with local apples (Ontario or Quebec)
Pies must be made from scratch
Must be double crusted
*Must be submitted on a disposable pie plate
For centuries 'Horse Whispering' has been a generic name to describe techniques used in the training of horses. Greg Barrington will be presenting his award winning show twice daily . (except Saturday, August 28).
His basic principals are motivation, stimulus, response and reward. It is a beautiful sight to see Greg interact with a horse as they become one. Visit his website and then experience this amazing show LIVE in the Pure Country Pavilion. "There is a better way".
The Canadian Raptor Conservancy performs live, free-flight demonstrations including birds trained for free flight.
The handler/interpreter gives an educational commentary about each species in this unique encounter with nature’s flying hunters. Each demo showcases at least five species and three free flying birds.
The birds are on display all day.
Live Shows of “The Birds of Prey” in the Pure Country Pavilion ShowRing daily at 2:00, 6:00, 8:00
Emu and You is the brand of products offered by Triple A Farm. William and Heather Griffith have owned and operated their 600 acre beef farm since 1985. They enjoy a niche market that allows them to develop their business from breeding to products. They started with two breeding pairs of emus, an incubator, and lots of energy.
Fourteen years later they have a flock of 75 emus, and have developed their own brand of products named, Emu and You. Emu and You skin care products include, Emu Oil, and Emu Oil enriched; hand and body lotions, bath soap, day and night facial moisturizers.
Emu meat is a delicious red meat that is low in fat, low in calories and high in iron. Triple A Farm emu meat is prepared in steaks, burgers, sausage and pepperettes type meat product.
Currently their products are sold from the Triple A Farm gate store and at Perth and Carp Farmer’s Markets on Saturday mornings. We are proud to have them in the Pure Country Pavilion this year with a vendor booth and a live emu exhibit including demonstrations in the show ring.
4-H COMPETITION
The 4-H Program entails opportunities, personal development, making friends, and having fun, helping young people (10-21 years of age) learn self-confidence and new skills.
August 19-23 local 4H Club youth showcase different animals in the Show Ring under the scrutinizing eyes of a judge.
Cash prizes are awarded to the youth placing high in the daily competitions.
Presented by the Ottawa-Carleton Federation of Agriculture, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, Worlds Finest Shows, and Emerald Links Golf and Country Club and Lanark Mutual Insurance.
Bring the kids to see the Monalea Petting Zoo, from Brownsburg, Quebec, featuring 2,400 square feet of farm animals.
Over 60 animals are available to see, touch and feed under direct supervision of the Monalea staff and a few selected visitors will get to go inside the enclosure for an up close encounter with these animals.
Anyone who touches or comes in contact with the animals is encouraged to wash their hands at one of our sanitizing stations.
The RCMP is unique in the world since it is a national, federal, provincial and municipal policing body.
Don’t miss this chance to get up close to this incredible pairing of rider and horse.
They will be showcasing two Royal Canadian Mounted Police with world famous horses, direct from Parliament Hill. Ask questions, touch the horses and have your picture taken with them and create lasting memories in the Pure Country Pavilion.
Demonstrations August 24th & 26th at 12:30pm & 4:30pm.
Tom Redpath is a New Zealand trained shearer with over 30 years experience. He is the most in demand shearer in Canada. His demonstration is a sight to behold with an unmatched technique and running commentary of his work.
Walk away from this demonstration with a new found respect of where your beautiful wool sweater and warm wool socks were woven. Be careful, as Tom may try to pull the wool over your eyes!
Daily Shows Tuesday August 24 – Sunday August 29
1:00, 3:00, 7:00
MINIATURE HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES
Bring the kids to the Pure Country Pavilion for one of the best rides on the grounds. Let them enjoy a wagon ride in the show ring for FREE!
Edna Crabb will be presenting her award winning team from Golden Valley Miniatures daily.
Children can see, pet, and ride along behind these beautiful animals at noon daily.
11:30-12:30 Daily
HOMECRAFT
Visit the Homecraft Area in the southeast corner of the Pure Country Pavilion and see 1st place Red Ribbon winning crafts, baking and floral exhibits.
Grandma’s Attic where homemade craft items can be purchased as well as raffle tickets for the 2010 prize-winning quilt.
Stop by the Tea Room for a cup of hot tea or a refreshing glass of iced tea & homemade cookies.
Homecraft will be hosting the second-annual Ottawa Valley Pie Baking Contest on Thursday, August 26th, with celebrity judge Max Keeping.
The 2010 Prize List and Entry Form can be viewed here
[Adobe PDF Format, get Adobe Reader]
SOW & PIGLETS
Admire adorable piglets straight from Carson and Margaret Boyd’s Boyview Farms located in beautiful Carp Ontario.
Bring the kids to see these intelligent animals that are merely weeks old. This is a site to be seen, everyday of the exhibition, in the Pure Country Pavilion.
POULTRY AND INCUBATOR
Don’t forget to visit our unique ‘Chick incubator’ to see chicks come to life as they emerge from their shells. You will be amazed at how quickly they are up and running-about.
We will also have numerous breeds of poultry on display including pairs of; ‘Shamo’, ‘Silver Duckwing’,‘White Cornish Hens’, ‘Peking Ducks’, and ‘Ameraucana’, and more.
Rules:
*Preliminary judging to be done Thursday August 26th between 5:00 and 6:00pm in the Pure Country Pavilion by celebrity judges. These judges include:
The Canadian Raptor Conservancy performs live, free-flight demonstrations including birds trained for free flight. 
Emu and You is the brand of products offered by Triple A Farm. William and Heather Griffith have owned and operated their 600 acre beef farm since 1985. They enjoy a niche market that allows them to develop their business from breeding to products. They started with two breeding pairs of emus, an incubator, and lots of energy.
emu meat is prepared in steaks, burgers, sausage and pepperettes type meat product.
The 4-H Program entails opportunities, personal development, making friends, and having fun, helping young people (10-21 years of age) learn self-confidence and new skills. 
Cash prizes are awarded to the youth placing high in the daily competitions. 
The RCMP is unique in the world since it is a national, federal, provincial and municipal policing body. 
Walk away from this demonstration with a new found respect of where your beautiful wool sweater and warm wool socks were woven. Be careful, as Tom may try to pull the wool over your eyes!
Bring the kids to the Pure Country Pavilion for one of the best rides on the grounds. Let them enjoy a wagon ride in the show ring for FREE!
Grandma’s Attic where homemade craft items can be purchased as well as raffle tickets for the 2010 prize-winning quilt. 
Admire adorable piglets straight from Carson and Margaret Boyd’s Boyview Farms located in beautiful Carp Ontario. 
Don’t forget to visit our unique ‘Chick incubator’ to see chicks come to life as they emerge from their shells. You will be amazed at how quickly they are up and running-about.