Livestock
The Livestock Classes at the Coldwater Fall Fair are a central part of the fair’s agricultural tradition, showcasing the hard work and dedication of local farmers and exhibitors. These classes feature a wide variety of animals, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, and more, with competitions focused on quality, care, and presentation. Participants proudly present their animals to judges, demonstrating their knowledge of breeding, feeding, and animal husbandry. These exhibits highlight the importance of agriculture in the community while giving visitors a chance to experience farm life up close and appreciate the role livestock plays in sustaining local food systems and rural heritage.
Beef Cattle
Cattle
1. Entries to be in by Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
2. Exhibitor Fee Required $10.00.
3. Entry passes issued after registration: 1 to 5 cattle = 1 pass, 6 to 10 cattle = 2 passes.
4. One entry per section with exception of any two sections where he/she may enter two animals in the section of his/her choice.
5. Exhibitor must have Liability Insurance. All animals must be in compliance with the N.L.I.D. ear tagging system and be free of all contagious diseases.
Class 28 – Beef Cattle
Coordinators: Jared Ball 705-321-5203 jbcattleco76@gmail.com
Whitney Ball 705-321-5206 whitneyjball@gmail.com
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
**Entries to be completed on Assist Expo**
Rules:
1. Anyone Exhibiting MUST HAVE liability insurance.
2. All exhibitors must pay appropriate membership fee to exhibit.
3. Entries must have approved CCIA Tags
4. All animals must be free of all illness/disease.
5. Any unworthy entry will not be shown under the discretion of the judge & committee.
6. Heifer calves shown in pair classes will not be permitted to compete in class 6 or 7.
7. Classes will alternate between British and Exotic breeds.
Premier Exhibitor: Exhibitor who obtains the most points during the show. Banner Sponsored By: David Doyle & Family |
1 – British Breeds
2 – Exotic Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $60, 4th: $55, 5th: $50, 6th: $45, 7th: $40, 8th: $35, 9th: $30, 10th: $25
A. | Bull Calf Born 2026 |
B. | Yearling Bull Born 2025 |
C. | Female Calf Born 2026 |
Supreme Champion Bull Prize: $100 | |
Reserve Supreme Champion Bull Prize: $75 | |
Honourable Mention Bull Prize: $50 | |
D. | Female Born April 1st to December 31st 2025 |
E. | Female Born January 1st to March 31st 2025 |
F. | Female Born 2024 – with her 2026 calf at side |
G. | Female – Born Prior to 2024 – with her 2026 calf at side |
Supreme Champion Female Prize: $100 | |
Reserve Supreme Champion Female Prize: $75 | |
Honourable Mention Female Prize: $50 | |
H. | Breeder’s Herd A group of 4 bred by the exhibitor. |
I. | Get-Of-Sire Group of 3 all sired by the same bull. |
Dairy Cattle
Cattle
1. Entries to be in by Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
2. Exhibitor Fee Required $10.00.
3. Entry passes issued after registration: 1 to 5 cattle = 1 pass, 6 to 10 cattle = 2 passes.
4. One entry per section with exception of any two sections where he/she may enter two animals in the section of his/her choice.
5. Exhibitor must have Liability Insurance. All animals must be in compliance with the N.L.I.D. ear tagging system and be free of all contagious diseases.
Class 27 – Dairy Cattle
Coordinator: Sydney Robinson (705-427-3698)
Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
All exhibitors must pay admission but will be reimbursed upon registration.
Do not list your animals’ names in the description section of the Entry Form.
Please list according to Fair Book.
Holstein
Jersey
Ayrshire
Other Dairy Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $60, 4th: $55, 5th: $50, 6th: $45, 7th: $40, 8th: $35, 9th: $30, 10th: $25
Classes:
1. | Junior calf Born March 1st, 2026 to May 31st, 2026 |
2. | Intermediate calf Born December 1st, 2025 to February 28th, 2026 |
3. | Senior calf Born September 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2025 |
4. | Summer yearling Born June 1st, 2025 to August 31st, 2025 |
5. | Junior yearling Born March 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2025 |
6. | Senior yearling Born September 1st, 2024 to February 28th, 2025 |
Champion and Reserve Champion Heifer Prize: Rosette only | |
7. | Female 2 year old Born September 1st, 2023 to August 31st, 2024 |
8. | Female 3 year old Born September 1st, 2022 to August 31st, 2023 |
9. | Female 4 year old Born September 1st, 2021 to August 31st, 2022 |
10. | Female Mature cow Born before September 1, 2021 |
Champion and Reserve Champion Cow Prize: Rosette only | |
11. | Breeder’s Herd 3 animals bred and owned by the exhibitor |
Supreme Champion Heifer Prize: $100 | |
Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer Prize: $75 | |
Honourable Mention Heifer Prize: $50 | |
Supreme Champion Cow Prize: $100 | |
Reserve Supreme Champion Cow Prize: $75 | |
Honourable Mention Cow Prize: $50 | |
Best Uddered – one prize awarded Prize: Rosette only | |
Best Dairy Female Prize: Rosette only | |
Total High Points Herd Prize: Rosette only |
Dairy Goat Show
Class 29 – Dairy Goat Show
Coordinator: Natalie Mitchell (n.a.mitchell1982@gmail.com)
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
on grounds by: 9:00 a.m.
Judge:
*Entries only with AssistExpo for 2026* – https://www.assistexpo.ca/entries
Hand milking contest to be entered day of show. Categories for children and adults.
Rules:
- This show is sanctioned by the Canadian Goat Society and their rules shall govern.
- A health check will be conducted by 3 CGS members in good standing and any goats failing to pass inspection must be removed and cannot be shown.
- All goats must be registered with CGS and papers must be on site. A copy of the application of registration is acceptable for goats under 6 months of age.
- All exhibitors must have liability insurance.
- Prize money will be paid out up to 5th place in each section for classes 1-6.
- All white or white top with black bottoms are to be worn in the show ring.
- Pre-registration must be received by the show secretary by September 23, 2026. Please send entries as addressed on your entry form (n.a.mitchell1982@gmail.com)
Alpine
La Mancha
Nubian
AOP (includes Saneen and Toggenburg)
Nigerian Dwarf
Recorded Grade
Oberhasil
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25
Sections:
1. | Doe kid under 6 months |
2. | Doe kid 6 months to under 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling – Under 2, has not given birth |
4. | 1-2 year old milker |
5. | 2-3 year old milker |
6. | 3-5 year old milker |
7. | 5+ year old milker |
Grand and Reserve Champion Prize: Rosettes | |
Best Doe in show Prize: Rosette | |
Best Junior Doe in Show Prize: Rosette | |
Best Udder in Show Prize: Rosette |
Showmanship
Sections:
1. | Novice Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, others: $5 8 years of age and under as of January 1st |
2. | Junior Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, others: $10 Ages 9 – 12 as of January 1st |
3. | Intermediate Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, others: $15 Ages 13 – 16 as of January 1st |
4. | Senior Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, others: $15 Ages 17 – 21 as of January 1st |
Poultry
Class 24 – POULTRY
Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Coordinator: Josh Beard – joshbeard@live.com (705-323-5670)
Judge: Frank Goodfellow, Ontario
RULES:
- All entries must be in one week prior to fair date
- Indicate age and sex of poultry entry with the following code: A – Cock, B – Hen, C – Cockerel, D – Pullet.
- An additional entry fee is required of $0.75 per entry for seniors
- Birds must be in cages by 9:00 a.m. on day of exhibit.
- Sick birds will be removed from the showroom and eliminated from judging at the discretion of the chairman. Entry fee will NOT be refunded.
- Trophies in top categories – Grand Champion in each show – Junior in each show (5 years to 16 years). Children 5 years to 16 years – No entry fee charged.
- Email entry to be completed through “AssistExpo” online
- Exhibits to remain on grounds until 4:00 p.m.
Chickens – American Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sub-classes: A – Cock, B – Hen, C – Cockerel, D – Pullet
Classes:
1. Plymouth Rock, Barred
2. Plymouth Rock, Solid
3. Wyandotte, White
4. Wyandotte, AOC
5. Rhode Island Red
6. Chantecler
7. Giant Jersey
8. AOV American (Named)
Chickens – English Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sub-classes: A – Cock, B – Hen, C – Cockerel, D – Pullet
Classes:
9. Orpington
10. Cornish
11. Sussex, AOC
12. Sussex, Speckled
13. Australorp
14. AOV English (Named)
15. Dorkings AV
Chickens – Asiatic Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sub-classes: A – Cock, B – Hen, C – Cockerel, D – Pullet
Classes:
17. Brahma, AOC
18. Brahma, Light
19. Brahma, Dark
20. Cochin, AOC
21. Cochin, Black
22. Cochin, Buff
23. AOV Asiatic (Named)
Chickens – Mediterranean and Others Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sub-classes: A – Cock, B – Hen, C – Cockerel, D – Pullet
Classes:
24. Leghorn, White
25. Leghorn, Dark Brown
26. Leghorn, Light Brown
27. Leghorn, AOC
28. Minorca, AV
29. Ancona, AV
30. AOV Mediterranean
31. Polish, White Crested Black
32. Polish, Bluff Laced
33. Polish, AOC
34. Hamburg
35. Game
36. Lakenvelders
37. Continental, AOV (Named)
38. Phoenix
39. Sumatra
40. Ameracauna
41. AOV AOSB
Chickens – Bantams
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sub-classes: A – Cock, B – Hen, C – Cockerel, D – Pullet
Classes:
42. Cochin, White
43. Cochin, Black
44. Cochin, AOV
45. Mille Fleur, AV
46. Brahma, Dark
47. Brahma, Light
48. Brahma, AOV
49. Wyandotte, Solid
50. Wyandotte, Parti
51. Rose Comb, Black
52. Rose Comb, AOC
53. Hamburg
54. Ancona
55. Mincorca
56. Sebright, Golden
57. Sebright, Silver
58. Plymouth Rock, Barred
59. Plymouth Rock, Buff
60. Plymouth Rock, White
61. Plymouth Rock, AOV
62. Rhode Island Red
63. Leghorn, White
64. Leghorn, Light Brown
65. Leghorn, Dark Brown
66. Leghorn, AOC
67. Game, Black OE
68. Black Breasted Red
69. Lemon Blue
70. Game, AOC
71. Game, Modern, AC
72. Japanese Black tailed
73. Japanese AC
74. Polish
75. Cornish AC
76. Chantecler
77. AOV Bantam (Named)
78. Wheaton
Ducks
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sub-classes: A – Old Drake, B – Old Duck, C – Young Drake, D – Young Duck
Classes:
79. Muscovy
80. Rouen A.C.
81. Peking
82. Cayuga
83. Crested
84. Call, White
85. Call, AOC
86. East Indies
87. India Runner
88. Saxony
Geese A.B. / Turkeys
Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5
Sub-classes: A – Old Male, B – Old Female, C – Young Male, D – Young Female
Classes:
89. Embden
90. Chinese
91. Toulouse
92. Buff American
93. African
94. Pilgrim
95. Pomeranian
96. Goose AOV
97. Turkey AOV
Rabbit and Cavy
Class 26 – Rabbit and Cavy Show
Coordinators: Shirley Bird (sbird411@outlook.com)
Tim Cooey(416-881-7672)
Sunday – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cooping will commence at 8:00 a.m.
Dominion Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association Sweepstake Event
All Exhibitors must pay $5.00 Exhibitor Fee
All entries must be benched by 9:00 a.m., and not be removed from the fairgrounds before 4:00 p.m.
Judging to start at 9:30 a.m.
Judged in accordance with DR & CBA standards
Send entries to show secretary – Shirley Bird: sbird@outlook.com
by September 23, 2026, Payment to be made in cash on day of show.
Entry Fee is $3.50 ($3.00 for 10+ entries and Youth)
No day of show changes or entries – exception is for Youth and Pet classes
This is a carrying case show.
Rabbit
All recognized breeds
Classes:
1. | Rabbit – Fancy |
2. | Rabbit – Utility |
3. | Rabbit – Showmanship |
Cavy
All recognized Breeds
Classes:
1. | Cavy – Junior |
2. | Cavy – Intermediate |
3. | Cavy – Senior |
4. | Cavy – Showmanship |
Youth
Classes:
1. | Rabbit & Cavy Open to Youth, 18 and under |
Specials:
Please enter at the same time as your regular entries.
Meat Pen: 3 rabbits, all the same breed, not over 5 lbs.
Best Fur: rabbit, fancy or utility
Breeder’s Herd – rabbit
To be judged on uniformity of body, type and potential as a breed improving unit – 2 does and 1 buck – open to fancy or utility of the same breed
Breeder’s Herd – cavy
To be judged on uniformity of body, type and potential as a breed improving unit – 2 sows and 1 boar
Rooster Contest
Class 25: Rooster Contest
Coordinator: JoAnn Warren (705-331-8469)
Sunday at the Red Poultry Barn
Enter your Rooster – Purebred or Heinz 57, big or small.
It doesn’t matter; we’d like everyone to see them all!
One rooster entry per exhibitor (adult/youth/junior).
Regular Fair entry rates apply to the exhibitor, but no exhibitor fee is required.
Roosters must arrive at the Little Red Barn by 9:30 a.m.
Winner will be announced shortly after 3:00 p.m.
Roosters must stay on display until 4:00 p.m.
Roosters will be voted on by Fair visitors throughout the day.
It’s the “people’s choice” that will decide which one will win!
Prizes are sponsored by The Huronia Fur & Feather Breeders Association
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10
Sections:
1. People’s Choice – Fair attendees will choose the best Rooster
Sheep
Class 30 – Sheep Show
Coordinator: Whitney Ball (705-321-5206) whitneyjball@gmail.com
Friday, September 25, 2026
1:00 p.m. (Following 4-H)
**Entries to be done on Assist Expo** https://www.assistexpo.ca/entries
Contact Whitney if unable to complete or if you need assistance.
Rules:
1. All sheep must be on the grounds by 10:00 am.
2. Anyone Exhibiting MUST HAVE liability insurance.
3. All exhibitors must pay membership fee to exhibit.
4. Entries must have approved CCIA Tags.
5. All animals must be free of all illness/disease.
6. Any unworthy entry will not be shown under the discretion of the judge and committee.
7. The coordinator reserves the right to change classes depending on the number of entries at the show.
**Please specify breed when completing entry forms**
A. North Country Cheviot
B. Dorset
C. Hampshire, Oxford, Southdown
D. Lincoln
E. Suffolk
F. Ile De France, Texel, Charollais
G. AOB Longwool
H. AOB Shortwool or Hair Breed
I. Crossbred
J. Market Lamb (Born in 2026 – Must not have been previously shown)
Prizes: 1st: $55, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, 6th: $30, 7th: $25, 8th: $20, 9th: $15, 10th: $10
Sections:
1. | Ewe Lamb |
2. | Yearling Ewe |
3. | Ram Lamb |
4. | Yearling Ram |
5. | Get-of-Sire |
6. | Breeders Flock |
Champion Overall Ewe Prize: $75 Open to any 1st Place Winner | |
Reserve Champion Overall Ewe Prize: $50 Open to any 1st Place Winner | |
Champion Overall Ram Prize: $75 Open to any 1st Place Winner | |
Reserve Champion Overall Ram Prize: $50 Open to any 1st Place Winner |
