Please select the sections below to view the rules and classes for Livestock competitions.
Poultry
POULTRY - Class 204
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Coordinator: Josh Beard – joshbeard@live.com (705-323-5670)
Judge: Dave Van Driel, Welland, 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 9:00am 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 (5yrs to 16 yrs.). Children 5 yrs. to 16 yrs. – 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: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
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: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
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: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
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: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
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: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
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: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
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: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2
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 |
Goats
Class 31 – Dairy Goat Show
Sunday September 24, 2023
Coordinators: Natalie Mitchell (n.a.mitchell1982@gmail.com)
Show start time: 10:00 a.m.
on grounds by: 9:00 a.m.
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 15, 2023. Please send entries as addressed on your entry form (n.a.mitchell1982@gmail.com)
Alpine
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
Sections:
1. | Doeling - 3 to 6 months |
2. | Doeling - 6 to 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling - Up to 24 months old |
4. | Yearling milker - Up to 24 months old, kidded once |
5. | Milker - 2 to 4 years old |
6. | Mature Milker - 4+ years old |
La Mancha
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
Sections:
1. | Doeling - 3 to 6 months |
2. | Doeling - 6 to 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling - Up to 24 months old |
4. | Yearling milker - Up to 24 months old, kidded once |
5. | Milker - 2 to 4 years old |
6. | Mature Milker - 4+ years old |
Nubian
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
Sections:
1. | Doeling - 3 to 6 months |
2. | Doeling - 6 to 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling - Up to 24 months old |
4. | Yearling milker - Up to 24 months old, kidded once |
5. | Milker - 2 to 4 years old |
6. | Mature Milker - 4+ years old |
AOP (Includes Saaneen and Toggenburg)
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
Sections:
1. | Doeling - 3 to 6 months |
2. | Doeling - 6 to 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling - Up to 24 months old |
4. | Yearling milker - Up to 24 months old, kidded once |
5. | Milker - 2 to 4 years old |
6. | Mature Milker - 4+ years old |
Nigerian Dwarf
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
Sections:
1. | Doeling - 3 to 6 months |
2. | Doeling - 6 to 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling - Up to 24 months old |
4. | Yearling milker - Up to 24 months old, kidded once |
5. | Milker - 2 to 4 years old |
6. | Mature Milker - 4+ years old |
Recorded Grade
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
Sections:
1. | Doeling - 3 to 6 months |
2. | Doeling - 6 to 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling - Up to 24 months old |
4. | Yearling milker - Up to 24 months old, kidded once |
5. | Milker - 2 to 4 years old |
6. | Mature Milker - 4+ years old |
Oberhasli
Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10
Sections:
1. | Doeling - 3 to 6 months |
2. | Doeling - 6 to 12 months |
3. | Dry yearling - Up to 24 months old |
4. | Yearling milker - Up to 24 monts old, kidded once |
5. | Milker - 2 to 4 years old |
6. | Mature Milker - 4+ years old |
Dairy Cattle
Class 27 – Dairy Cattle
Coordinator: Allan Ball (705-835-6822)
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: $40, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $15
Classes:
1. | Female Junior calf Born March 1st, 2023 to May 31st, 2023 |
2. | Female Intermediate calf Born December 1st, 2022 to February 28th, 2023 |
3. | Female Senior calf Born September 1st, 2022 to November 30th, 2022 |
4. | Female Summer yearling Born June 1st, 2022 to August 31st, 2022 |
5. | Female Junior yearling Born March 1st, 2022 to May 31st, 2022 |
6. | Female Senior yearling Born September 1st, 2021 to February 28th, 2022 |
Champion & Reserve Heifer Prize: Rosette only | |
Champion & Reserve Heifer - Reserve | |
7. | Female Two year old Born September 1st, 2020 to August 31st, 2021 |
8. | Female Three year old Born September 1st, 2019 to August 31st, 2020 |
9. | Female Four year old Born September 1st, 2018 to August 31st, 2019 |
10. | Mature cow Born before September 1st, 2016 |
Champion & Reserve Cow Prize: Rosette only awarded Must be from class 8, 9, or 10 | |
11. | Best Uddered - one prize awarded Must be from class 8, 9 or 10 |
12. | Breeders herd Group of 3 animals bred by same exhibitor |
Champion & Reserve Cow - Reserve Rosette only awarded Must be from class 8, 9, or 10 |
Best Dairy Female | |
Total High Points Herd |
Beef Cattle
Class 28 – Beef Cattle
Contact: Jared Ball 705-321-5203 jbcattleco76@gmail.com
Whitney Ball 705-321-5206 whitneyjball@gmail.com
Saturday September 23, 2023 @ 1:00pm
Rules:
1. All cattle must be on the grounds by 10:00 am & must remain until 4:00 pm.
2. Anyone Exhibiting MUST HAVE liability insurance.
3. All exhibitors must pay appropriate membership fee to exhibit.
4. All exhibitors are required to pay admission, but will be reimbursed.
5. Entries must have approved CCIA Tags
6. All animals must be free of all illness/disease.
7. Any unworthy entry will not be shown under the discretion of the judge &
committee.
8. Heifer calves shown in class 4 will not be permitted to compete in class 6 or 7.
9. Classes will alternate between British & Exotic breeds.
Thank you to our current Sponsors
Jim & Nancy Murray, Fee Haven Farm, Rhondabrae Simmentals, Helen Hawk (In Memory of Howard Hawke)
A - British Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $45, 3rd: $40, 4th: $35, 5th: $30, 6th: $25, 7th: $20, 8th: $15, 9th: $10
Sections:
1. | Bull Born 2023 |
2. | Bull Born 2022 |
3. | Bull Born 2021 |
Champion Bull | |
4. | Female Born 2023 |
5. | Female Born 2022 |
6. | Female Born 2021 - with her 2023 calf at side Pair must be shown as a unit, with the exception of breeder's herd and if the calf is eligible for Class 1. |
7. | Female - Born Prior to 2021 - with her 2023 calf at side Pair must be shown as a unit, with the exception of breeder's herd and if the calf is eligible for Class 1. |
Champion Female Sponsorship: Jim & Nancy Murray | |
8. | Breeder's Herd A group of four bred by the exhibitor. |
9. | Get-Of-Sire Group of 3 all sired by the same bull. |
B - Exotic Breeds
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $45, 3rd: $40, 4th: $35, 5th: $30, 6th: $25, 7th: $20, 8th: $15, 9th: $10
Sections:
1. | Bull Born 2023 |
2. | Bull Born 2022 |
3. | Bull Born 2021 |
Champion Bull Sponsorship: Fee Haven Farm | |
4. | Female Born 2023 |
5. | Female Born 2022 |
6. | Female Born 2021 with her own 2023 natural calf at foot Pair must be shown as a unit, with the exception of breeder's herd and if the calf is eligible for Class 1. |
7. | Female Born Prior to 2021 with her own 2023 natural calf at foot Pair must be shown as a unit, with the exception of breeder's herd and if the calf is eligible for Class 1. |
Champion Female Sponsorship: Donna Morano, Rhondabrae Simmentals | |
8. | Breeder's Herd A group of four animals bred and owned by exhibitor. Both sexes must be represented. |
9. | Get-Of-Sire A group of three animals, both sexes represented. All MUST be sired by the same bull. |
Supreme Champion Bull (All Breeds shown together) Sponsorship: Helen Hawke, In memory of Howard Hawke by his family. | |
Supreme Champion Female (All Breeds shown together) | |
Premier Exhibitor: Exhibtor who obtains the most points during the show. Trophy Sponsored By: David Doyle & Family Sponsorship: Trophy Donated by David Doyle Family |
Sheep
Class – Sheep Show
Friday September 22, 2023
Coordinator: Whitney Ball 705-321-5206 whitneyjball@gmail.com
Show start time: 11:00 a.m. 4-H Interclub/4-H Achievement
Open Show to follow
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 appropriate membership (JR/SR) 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 &
committee.
7. Classes may be adjusted day of the show depending on the number of entries
entered.
8. 1 entry per section with the exception of having 2 animals in 2 sections only.
1. North Country Cheviot
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10
Sections:
A. | Yearling Ewe |
B. | Ewe Lamb |
C. | Yearling Ram |
D. | Ram Lamb |
E. | Get-of-Sire |
F. | Breeders Flock |
2. Dorset
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10
Sections:
A. | Yearling Ewe |
B. | Ewe Lamb |
C. | Yearling Ram |
D. | Ram Lamb |
E. | Get-of-Sire |
F. | Breeders Flock |
3. Hampshire
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10
Sections:
A. | Yearling Ewe |
B. | Ewe Lamb |
C. | Yearling Ram |
D. | Ram Lamb |
E. | Get-of-Sire |
F. | Breeders Flock |
4. Oxford
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10
Sections:
A. | Yearling Ewe |
B. | Ewe Lamb |
C. | Yearling Ram |
D. | Ram Lamb |
E. | Get-of-Sire |
F. | Breeders Flock |
5. Suffolk
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10
Sections:
A. | Yearling Ewe |
B. | Ewe Lamb |
C. | Yearling Ram |
D. | Ram Lamb |
E. | Get-of-Sire |
F. | Breeders Flock |
6. AOB & Commercial
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10
Sections:
A. | Yearling Ewe |
B. | Ewe Lamb |
C. | Yearling Ram |
D. | Ram Lamb |
E. | Get-of-Sire |
F. | Breeders Flock |
7. Markey Lamb - Born 2023 (All Breeds)
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20, 5th: $15, 6th: $10
Sections:
G. | Markey Lamb - Born 2023 No weigh in. Open to any male or female not previously shown |