2022-08-10

Fun at the Big Ex!



  • <p>South Shore Exhibition attendees were able to see some of the fine quilts on display at this year&#8217;s South Shore Exhibition.</p>
  • <p>Getting all dressed up and ready to show off.</p>
  • <p>Young Veronica Baker, 6, of Digby is enjoying her cotton candy.</p>
  • <p>The carousel is always a great attraction for the young and the not so young.</p>
  • <p>Look way up! These two rides, the Vertigo (background) and the Freak Out are not for the feint of heart.</p>
  • <p>The Freak Out is a very aptly named ride.</p>
  • <p style="text-align:right;">The Gondola Wheel stands 80 feet tall &#0010;and offers &#0010;a great &#0010;view of &#0010;the town &#0010;at the &#0010;top.</p>
  • <p>The band, Saucy Jack, was one of a long list of stellar entertainment that played at this year&#8217;s South Shore Exhibition.</p>
  • <p>The Pepsi Grand Street parade held July 26 is always a highlight.</p>
  • <p>The Michelin entry was the winner of the best business float at this year&#8217;s parade.</p>
  • <p>Members of the 143 Construction Engineering Flight march along the parade route.</p>
  • <p>There is always room for clowns. Sparkles the Clown of the Shriners had some fun making people smile.</p>

STORY AND PHOTOS BY KEVIN MCBAIN

BRIDGEWATER - The lights, the sounds, the action, the food, the animals, the displays - the South Shore Exhibition has it all.

Celebrating its 131st anniversary and first since 2019, because of COVID-19 protocols, the 2022 edition of the Big Ex that came back in a big way.

Tommy Mailman, president of the South Shore Exhibition Association said that things went smoothly this year for the event that ran July 26-31.

"Everything went well. We had great weather and our attendance was above what we expected," he said. "I think we can attribute that to the great weather and to the fact that people were excited about getting out and getting back to the exhibition."

Mailman said that he didn't hear of any complaints and he didn't know of any serious incidents.

He made a note that this year's entertainment went over well, especially Saturday night that featured the Spinney Brothers and Emerson Drive.

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