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Showmanship Classes | Conformation Classes |
DATE: Monday November 9, 2026 TIME: 9:45 AM LOCATION: Semex Ring of Excellence JUDGE: Andrew DenHaan, Fergus, ON ASSOCIATE JUDGE: Jonathon Rylaarsdam, Winchester, ON | DATE: Tuesday November 10, 2026 TIME: 8:00 AM LOCATION: Semex Ring of Excellence JUDGE: Blair Weeks, Pleasant Valley, PEI ASSOCIATE JUDGE: Matt Hawbaker, Clear Springs, |
The Grand Champion Calf will be invited to join the Quality Seeds Dairy Supreme Championship on Saturday November 15, 2026 in the Semex Ring of Excellence.
Competition Information
| Entry Deadline: | Tuesday October 13, 2026. |
| Entry Fee: | $35.00 per youth exhibitor |
| Online Entries: | https://www.assistexpo.ca/rawf (Entries will open September 8, 2026) |
| Trailers: | All trailers will need to register and pay for a trailer parking pass - more information coming soon. |
| Rules & Regulations: | https://www.royalfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Classic-Rules-and-Regulations-2026.pdf |
Chair: Murray Reissner
Vice Chair: Jason French
Ron Bird | Paul Cleave | Pam Charleton |
Lowell Lindsay | Deanna Ringelberg | Brad Sayles |
Brian Slaughter | Doug Wagner | Allison West |
Martina Arth | Ben Hennessey |
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsors
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Classes:
1. | Holstein Spring Heifer Born March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
2. | Holstein Winter Heifer Born between December 1st, 2025 and February 28th, 2026 |
3. | Holstein Fall Heifer Born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
4. | Holstein Summer Yearling Born between June 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2025 |
5. | Holstein Spring Yearling Born between March 1st, 2025 and May 31st, 2025 |
Classes:
1. | Jersey Spring Heifer Born between March 1st, 2026 and May 31st, 2026 |
2. | Jersey Winter Heifer Born between December 1st, 2025 and February 28th, 2026 |
3. | Jersey Fall Heifer Born September 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2025 |
4. | Jersey Summer Yearling Born between June 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2025 |
5. | Jersey Spring Yearling Born between March 1st, 2025 and May 31st, 2025 |
Classes:
1. | Brown Swiss Spring Heifer Born March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
2. | Brown Swiss Winter Heifer Born between December 1st, 2025 and February 28th, 2026 |
3. | Brown Swiss Fall Heifer Born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
4. | Brown Swiss Summer Yearling Born between June 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2025 |
5. | Brown Swiss Spring Yearling Born between March 1st, 2025 and May 31st, 2025 |
Classes:
1. | Ayrshire Spring Heifer Born between March 1st, 2026 and May 31st, 2026 |
2. | Ayrshire Winter Heifer Born between December 1st, 2025 and February 28th, 2026 |
3. | Ayrshire Fall Heifer Born between September 1st, 2025 and November 30th, 2025 |
4. | Ayrshire Summer Yearling Born between June 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2025 |
5. | Ayrshire Spring Yearling Born between March 1st, 2025 and May 31st, 2025 |
Classes:
1. | Milking Shorthorn Spring Heifer Born March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
2. | Milking Shorthorn Winter Heifer Born between December 1st, 2025 and February 28th, 2026 |
3. | Milking Shorthorn Fall Heifer Born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
4. | Milking Shorthorn Summer Yearling Born between June 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2025 |
5. | Milking Shorthorn Spring Yearling Born between March 1st, 2025 and May 31st, 2025 |
Classes:
1. | COLOUR BREEDS - Canadienne, Milking Shorthorn |
Classes:
1. | Guernsey Spring Heifer Born March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
2. | Guernsey Winter Heifer Born between December 1st, 2025 and February 28th, 2026 |
3. | Guernsey Fall Heifer Born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
4. | Guernsey Summer Yearling Born between June 1st, 2025 and August 31st, 2025 |
5. | Guernsey Spring Yearling Born between March 1st, 2025 and May 31st, 2025 |
Classes:
1. | JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP, 12-14 years old |
2. | INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP, 15-17 years old |
3. | SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP, 18-21 years old |
Classes:
1. | Herdsperson |
Date: Saturday November 14, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Semex Ring of Excellence
Quality Seeds Supreme Dairy Champion - The Grand Champions from the National Aryshire Show, the National Holstein Show, the National Red & White Holstein Show, and the National Jersey Show will compete for the title of Supreme Dairy Champion and a prize of $2,000.
Quality Seeds Supreme Junior Dairy Champion - The Junior Champions from the Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, the National Ayrshire Show, the National Holstein Show, the National Red & White Holstein Show, and the National Jersey Show will compete for the title of Supreme Junior Dairy Champion and a prize of $1,000.
Quality Seeds Supreme Dairy Champion 2025 STONEY POINT JOEL BAILEY VIERRA DAIRY FARMS, NORTH LEWISBURG, OH |
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Quality Seeds Supreme Junior Dairy Champion 2025 GRANRON HOLSTEINS, BEAVERTON, ON |
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