Experience the Best of Farm Life at the SaskMilk Ag-Venture Pavilion
Step into a real farm adventure at the SaskMilk Ag Pavilion! Watch for Alfie the Alpaca on hosted signage and take a shaded break under the new grain bin gazebo. With so many interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, there are endless ways for your family to experience life on the farm today. See what is happening below!
Tractor Pedal Races
Get ready to rev those pedal engines! We are bringing the thrill of the farm to the EX with our new Tractor Pedal Races. Kids ages 4 to 10 can test their farmyard strength by pedaling a mini-tractor and pulling a weighted trailer down our custom track. It is all about fun, laughter, and friendly competition. Come cheer on our little farmers as they pedal their way to the finish line three times a day!
Show Times: 12:45, 3:15 & 5:00 pm
Farm Friends Up Close
Step into a real farm adventure! Daily from Noon to 6:30 pm, Wander’s Tiny Farm is bringing the barnyard to the city. Visitors can meet, feed, and interact with a wonderful variety of friendly farm animals, including a heifer, goats, sheep, rabbits, and chickens. It is the perfect opportunity for families to connect with agriculture, get to know the animals, and experience a slice of authentic prairie farm life right here at the Saskatoon EX.
Show Times: 1:00, 3:15 & 5:30 pm
Location: East of the Doukhobor Bread Booth
Working Dogs of the Prairie
Watch true teamwork in action as local Saskatchewan shepherd Jared Epp and his highly trained Border Collies demonstrate the incredible art of sheep herding! Using just voice and whistle commands, Jared and his dogs will show off the practical skills they use to manage flocks and support conservation grazing across the prairie. It is a mesmerizing, fast-paced display of the working bond between a shepherd and his dogs that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Show Times: 1:15 & 3:45 pm
See the Science of Milk
Ever wonder how milk gets from the farm to your fridge? Visit the Ag Pavilion to meet Gert, SaskMilk’s interactive, life-sized demonstration cow! From August 3–6 only, visitors of all ages can try their hand at milking, watch live demonstrations, and chat with dairy experts. Learn how cows are cared for and see how modern technology brings fresh Canadian milk straight to your table!
Show Times: 1:45, 4:15 & 5:30 pm
How Do You Measure Up?
Stop by our interactive height chart to see exactly how you stack up against a big farmyard friend! Guided by our friendly mascot, Alfie the Alpaca, kids and adults alike can stand next to a life-sized farm animal and slide the physical marker up the measuring track to pinpoint their exact height. It is a fun, hands-on way to discover just how big these animals really are, and it provides a fantastic, photo-ready moment to capture your family’s day at the EX!
Aug 3-6.
FAIR GAME: The Gameshow Where You Don’t Know Sheep!
Think you know your ag facts? Fair Game is a high-energy trivia show where up to 100 players compete live from their phones — with just 10 seconds per question to answer!
It’s fast, fun, and full of laughs, with ag-themed trivia, real-time scoring, and prizes for the top players in the Barn Burner round. Whether you’re a trivia champ or just in it for the fun, Fair Game is your chance to shine — no sheep knowledge required!
Catch it 3 times daily at the SaskMilk Ag-Venture Pavilion:
2:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM
FAIR GAME: The Gameshow Where You Don’t Know Sheep!
Think you know your ag facts? Fair Game is a high-energy trivia show where up to 100 players compete live from their phones — with just 10 seconds per question to answer!
It’s fast, fun, and full of laughs, with ag-themed trivia, real-time scoring, and prizes for the top players in the Barn Burner round. Whether you’re a trivia champ or just in it for the fun, Fair Game is your chance to shine — no sheep knowledge required!
SaskMilk Interactive Milking Cow
Ever wondered how milk makes its journey from the farm to your fridge? Come find out with Gert, SaskMilk’s Interactive Milking Cow — a fun, hands-on experience for all ages!
Learn how cows are milked using both traditional methods and the modern technology found on today’s dairy farms. Chat with our dairy expert about where milk comes from, how it’s produced, and how it’s transformed into the delicious dairy products we enjoy every day — like cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and more!
Discover the World of 4-H & Agriculture!
Step into our interactive booth and get your hands dirty—literally! Explore the exciting world of 4-H through fun, hands-on activities that highlight the “Learn to do by Doing” motto of 4-H. Whether you’re building a craft, playing a game, or exploring STEM in farming, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Learn how 4-H empowers youth to become leaders in agriculture and beyond. Come curious, leave inspired!
Stock Dogs in Action with Jared Epp
Jared Epp, from near Dundurn, Saskatchewan, is a sheep producer and skilled stock dog trainer. Since 2004, he has partnered with the Meewasin Valley Authority, using his flock for natural weed control in Saskatoon’s public spaces. Jared also trains border collies for herding and leads stock dog clinics across the region.
At the Ag Venture Pavilion, he’ll demonstrate the teamwork and communication required between handler and dog to manage a flock of sheep.