Entertainment Stage

4:00-5:00 pm
Matt the Music Man McFarlane

Matt the Music Man is an award-winning children's performer (and solo rock musician) who plays guitars, ukulele, harmonica & kazoo, and has a platypus for a sidekick! Through humour, stories, and songs like "The Best at Being You," “Everyday Superheroes,” “Dinosaur In the Candy Store,” and "Pirates from Yarmouth," Matt’s interactive show is about the importance of self-confidence and respect. Matt makes a point to not downplay his music lyrically or musically too much for children because he understands how smart children are and he wants older audiences to be entertained as well. You’ll smile, laugh and even find yourself singing along!

6:30-8:00 pm
Dave Taylor ad John Wilson
What?! Yep . . . you heard that right. For the price of entry only, you can hear Dave Taylor (visiting from Nashville) and John Wilson burn up the stage and charge the air with downright incredible guitarwork and vocals. The chance to hear music like this, in a setting as intimate and chill as the Hfx Co Exhibition, is magic. Blow the cover off this best-kept-secret, grab your buddies and catch Dave and John live. We’ve been trying to get them back for years and finally got lucky. Grab your Exhibition food and make it the tent in time to grab a seat for this rare treat.

7:00pm
Location: Iin the ole’ Dance Hall (aka Beer Hall)
Line Dancing with Faye Stewart
No experience necessary. Join our free spirited and energetic host and her faithful and fun following of Valley pals who like to have a good time with heel-toe, heel-toe, grapevine, shuffle, and laugh! Let loose and join in the fun with friends and neighbours, good music and great instruction.

3:30-5:15 pm
Tristan Legg
Don’t worry! Tristan Legg is BACK! Often found at the Old Triangle, Durty Nelly’s, and other well-known venues in the Maritimes, we’ve talked this increasingly popular local musician into sharing his amazing talent at his home-town Ex.

6:30-8:00 pm
John Simms and Company
Do yourself a favour and catch John and Company on stage to see one of Nova Scotia’s finest artists. He’s a great guitarist, singer, and songwriter, who personable stage presence and humour make you feel like you’ve been sitting with an old friend, while listening to a entertainer that is second to none.
#Contemporary #Easy-listening #Folk/Roots Songwriter #Multi-instrumentalist 

7:00-10:00 pm
The Lex Harvey Duo
Location - In the Beer Hall

3:30-5:00 pm
Wilderness Revival

Wilderness Revival will make your jaw drop. This five-piece folk-rock band from East Hants brings a full sound that will have you totally entranced. They released two albums—Climbing Slow followed by Beginnings—and are in growing demand from Cape Breton to the South Shore because their music resonates with audiences. Don’t miss this performance, you’ll be able to say, “I heard them when.”

Check out their tunes on Spotify

6:30-8:00 pm
Kevin Fletcher Band

The incomparable, mind-blowin’ groove of Kevin Fletcher has taken music at the Ex to a whole new level. Joined by local fav Gordon Tucker, and Krista McNair and Bruce Murray.
#Blues #Rock #IncredibleMusician #Singer #Songwriter #LeadGuitar #SlideGuitar #Harp = #Do.Not.Miss.This.

Come early and stake your space because this will be a show to remember!
https://www.facebook.com/kevinfletchermusic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvPeivFzPJI

7:00-10:00pm
Guy Paul Thibault  
Location - In the Beer Hall

Back by POPULAR demand for his third year at our Ex ‘cause he’s that good and we’re that fun! That’s right South Shore, we’re stealing Guy Paul Thibault on Friday night for an unforgettable night of top-notch music in the Beer Hall.

Check out his latest single, Nowhere Road! Then hit the road to the Beer Hall Friday night. And wear dancing shoes.

1:30-3:00 pm
Ellen McFetridge

Welcome back, Ellen! A multi-talented and locally loved musician, Ellen is at the heart of the regional music scene. Raise your hand if she has taught you guitar, piano, or fiddle! That’s right—Ellen is music in our Valley. We’re borrowing her from her popular front-porch jam sessions and kitchen parties to bring the party to the Exhibition.

3:45-5:15
North of Ten

Ah….wow. North of Ten is making a big splash on the music scene as a high-energy versatile cover band that nails the pop rock songs of the 70s to today. You won’t be able to help yourself; you’ll find yourself singing along and movin’ to the music because you know these songs! Do yourself, and your friends a favour, and hang out with North of Ten for the best Saturday of your summer.

6:00-8:00pm 
The Cannonballs

YASSS! The. Boys. Are. Back! Treat yourself to the CANNONBALLS - Local musicians with professional talent and a sound so tight you’ll wonder when the record deal is comin’. These guys have been jammin’ together for years and we’re dang lucky to have them covering all the favorites. Three Guitars, mandolin, bass, drumset, and a harmonica . . .  excited yet?! You should be. Dang they’re good.

7:00-10:00pm
Karaoke
Location - Beer Hall

Back for a second year, because the first year was over-the-top fun. You want a good party on Saturday night? Head to the Exhibition Grounds for the ultimate community karaoke night.