How to Exhibit in Livestock
Step 1: Read through our prize book sections (located to the left) and decide what sections and classes you wish to enter.
Step 2: Read all the Rules and Regulations and note deadlines for the sections you are planning to enter. Deadline dates can be found at the beginning of the prize list and/or each section. Not all entry forms and exhibits are due at the same time.
Step 3: Enter online here!
Step 4: Pay your fees if applicable! Please note: You may have to pay a $10 exhibitor fee to enter and other fees as outlined in sections.
Step 5: Make sure you fill out all information accurately and include insurance if required.
Step 6: Check when you are to drop off and/or show your exhibits. Remember: Double-checkSHOWTIMES and RULES AND REGULATIONS
Step 7: We would like to wish you good luck exhibiting!
Step 8: We will be hard at work entering all of the results and mailing out prize cheques after the fair… Keep your eye on the Mailbox if you are a winner!
RULES AND REGULATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
- The annual Associate membership fee for the Rockton Agricultural Society (R.A.S.) is $20.00
- Yearly Membership Cards will be issued to each member who has paid for the current year. This will be your entry to the Fair.
- In order to become an Associate Member of R.A.S, you must agree to work on a committee(s). You must have volunteered on a committee(s) for two consecutive years. You are then nominated at the Annual General Meeting. If nominated, you will receive voting privileges (you must be 18 years of age or older) and will receive a membership card yearly, when your membership of $20.00 per year is paid. This is your entry to the fair and all fair functions.
EXHIBITOR FEE
- Each exhibitor must pay a yearly exhibitor fee of $10.00 for which they can exhibit as many entries as they wish, and will receive one admission ticket to the current fair.
- Exhibitors of livestock (cattle, horses, sheep, goats & alpacas) will receive one admission pass for exhibitors of one animal, two passes for two to four animals, and three passes for five or more animals.
- If pre-registered on time, the vehicle & driver will have free admission.
- The exhibitor fee will be waived if you are a paid-up Member.
- All others must have a current Membership card, Admission Ticket, or Pay.
- Vehicles transporting animals are to enter and exit at the 5th Concession labled “5th Fairway” Gate ‘F’ Only. Signage will be posted at this entrance. Please refer to the map on the back of the prize book.
- 4-H club members, Junior Exhibitors in the Junior Fair, School Fair exhibitors, Senior Citizens, and Certified Impaired are not required to pay an exhibitor fee when entering their respective sections.
- Entries for all open classes require an exhibitor fee. This exhibitor fee will be waived for 4-H club members exhibiting one current year’s 4-H project per 4-H club in an open show.
ENTRIES:
- All entries of articles and livestock intended for exhibition must be completed online at https://www.assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-society or on printed forms, filled out and signed by the exhibitor or their agent.
- Check your Sections for entry deadline dates as they vary in some Sections.
- All entry forms for the exhibition halls, excluding School Fair, must be received by the Fair Office by October 5th, 2023.
- Late entries or entries that are changed or added to the original entry list will be charged $1 each.
- No exhibitor will be allowed to enter for competition more than one entry in any one class except where otherwise mentioned.
- On Thursday, October 5th, 2023, all hall entries, except Photography & Giant Pumpkins, may be placed between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- All entries must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor and be made or worked by the exhibitor.
- No Homecraft articles will be admitted with name, initial, or distinguishing mark thereon.
- No articles in the Exhibition Halls will be allowed to be removed until 5:00 p.m. Monday, Thanksgiving Day, at which time the halls will be cleared by the committee members.
- All exhibitors will be furnished with a hall pass, which will entitle them to re-enter the halls to remove their exhibits.
- Any articles left in the buildings after 6:00 p.m. Monday, will be at the risk of the exhibitor and will only be held for 15 days after the fair.
- While the committee will take every possible precaution under the circumstances to secure the safety of articles sent to the exhibition, the owners themselves must take the risk of exhibiting.
- Should any article be accidentally injured, damaged, lost, or stolen, the chairperson will give all the assistance in their power toward the recovery, but will not make payment for the value thereof.
- To discourage the practice of sending exhibits in the care of the member in charge of a department, the following will be strictly enforced. While every possible assistance will be given in placing exhibits, no package or case of any kind will be opened, unless accompanied by the exhibitor or someone responsible for the exhibit.
- If any article or animal is taken from the grounds before specified times, the exhibitor of same may not be entitled to any prize that may have been awarded.
- All horses must be moved out of cattle barns by 8:00 a.m. to make room for other livestock coming in. If this is not done, the offending exhibitor will be disqualified from any class, either shown or to be shown.
- Fair committee chairpersons reserve the right to reject and remove any livestock, poultry, or rabbits for health, safety reasons, or general appearance.
PIPEDA:
- The R.A.S. is committed to the safeguarding of personal information collected from exhibitors and Associate Members in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. Personal information collected will not be sold or disclosed for reasons other than for why it was collected. Please see our entry forms.
PRIZES:
- When the amount of prize money won by an exhibitor is $20.00 or over, $10.00 will be retained by the society as the following year’s exhibitor’s fee.
- When the amount of prize money won by a member is $25.00 or over, $20.00 will be retained by the society as the following year’s membership fee.
- A deduction of 15% of all prize monies (excluding special prizes to 4-H club members, junior exhibitors, school fair exhibitors and exhibitors in the senior citizens and wine classes or where an entry fee is stated) will be retained by the society.
- With a retained payment, a fair admission pass will be enclosed with the new prize book. Fair passes are not included for 4-H club members, junior exhibitors, school fair exhibitors, and exhibitors in the senior citizen class(s).
- All perpetual trophies will be engraved by the Society, and presented at the Awards night. Trophies are to be returned by the opening of the next fair.
- Prize Money cheques must be cashed before December 31st of the current year. No cheques will be re-printed after this date.
JUDGES AND JUDGING:
- All exhibit(s) entered will be known to judges by a ticket and number.
- No one will be allowed to interfere, by conversation or otherwise, with a judge while said judge is on duty judging a class.
- Any exhibitor or attendant who is guilty of creating a disturbance, whether by openly criticizing the judge or using obscene language to any judge or officer, shall therefore forfeit the right to any award and may be suspended from exhibiting by the director in charge.
POWERS OF SOCIETY:
- Where the Board of Directors of the Society has reason to believe that an exhibitor or attendant has committed fraud or misrepresentation detrimental to the fair, the Board has the power to withhold payment or delivery of any award, until such time, that such person proves to the satisfaction of the Board, that no fraud or misrepresentation has been committed or made.
- Exhibitors shall, if required by the Committee of Grievances, make a statutory declaration that the articles exhibited by them are exhibited in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Society. Any exhibitor refusing to make such a declaration upon request will forfeit all awards given.
- Any exhibitor lodging a protest must make it in writing, present it signed and deliver it to the Manager of Operations before 12:00 noon, the immediate Tuesday, following the fair. The cause of the protest must be clearly stated and accompanied by a deposit of $25.00. This sum will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. The Board of Directors, however, sincerely hopes no exhibitor will have cause to protest, without the strongest of grounds for doing so. Please note annoyances and unpleasantness are not considered cause(s) for protest.
- All protests will be considered and decided by the Committee of Grievances, namely, Jeanette Jamieson, David Leslie, Harvey Wood, and the president-elect. Any three named can make a decision, which shall be deemed final.
- Any directors in charge shall be at liberty, for cause or in their controlled discretion, and without giving a reason, therefore, to bar any exhibitor or any animal from participating in or competing or continuing to participate or compete in any event, and also cause any exhibitor and any such animal to be removed from the premises of the society.
- Rockton Agricultural Society will do its utmost to see that all safety precautions are met to protect the public and to safeguard the exhibits but it is up to the exhibitor to see that all animals are well trained, under full control, and equipment is in a safe condition.
- The Managing Committee consists of the President, the First Vice-President, the Second Vice-President, and the Manager of Operations. This committee shall be in attendance on each day of the fair.
- The Managing Committee makes the interpretation of all rules and regulations and its decision will be final. In case an error occurs in the printing of this prize list, the Managing Committee has the power to rectify the same.
INSURANCE:
Exhibitors of cattle, horses, sheep, goats & alpacas.
- Must indicate on the exhibitor’s entry form, current insurance information or O.E.F. membership information to cover showing your animals at Rockton Fair & exhibitions.
- Insurance must be a minimum of $2 million liability and the expiry date must include coverage over the Thanksgiving Weekend.
- Rockton Agricultural Society reserves the right to verify all information provided and prohibit an exhibitor from showing if the insurance is not provided and current.
AGREEMENT, DECLARATION, AND WAIVER:
When the entry is accepted by the show organizers, the exhibitor and the principals and agents of the exhibitor acknowledge and agree that by signing the exhibitor’s form, they and each of them:
- Are bound by, and will act at all times in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for showing livestock. – Abide by standard procedures and penalties for enforcing the rules and regulations for showing livestock and will accept any final decision made.
- Accepts that any action which may be taken under the above may be reported to any association registering purebred livestock.
- Release and agree to hold the show and its officials, directors, officers, employees, representatives, agents, and volunteers (collectively the show organizers) harmless from any action taken under this agreement.
- Abide by the Rules and Regulations for showing livestock, the standard procedures and penalties for enforcing the Rules and Regulations for showing livestock, or any other show rules and regulations.
- Release the show organizers from and against any injury, damage or loss suffered during or in connection with the show, whether or not such injury, damage or loss resulted from or was contributed to directly or indirectly, by the acts or omissions of the show organizers.
The exhibitor further certifies that:
- Any animal entered has been vaccinated for rabies within the past year with up-to-date, non-expired records from a certified veterinarian. Exhibitors may be asked to present a certificate of vaccination for any animals on-premise.
- Any animal entered is not currently barred from showing at any future shows in North America.
- No owner of the entered animal, whether direct or indirect, is currently barred from showing any other animal at any future livestock show in North America.
The exhibitor declares by signing the exhibitor’s entry form that:
- The entry information provided to the show organizers is true and correct. – He or she has the authority to make the Agreement, Declaration, and Waiver bind to all persons and enterprises with any interest in the entered animal(s) to the terms of the Agreement and do so bind them, their agents, heirs, successors and assigns or, to the extent that they do not have this authority, will ensure that such person(s) sign the Entry Form; and that all other persons and enterprises with an interest in the entered animal(s) accept full responsibility for their actions, and for those of anyone else including but not limited to fitters, who are involved in the care of, show preparation and/or showing of the entered animal(s).
- Rockton Agricultural Society, its members, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any loss of, or damage to, property belonging to the exhibitor or to concession vendors however caused.
- Nor shall the Rockton Agricultural Society, its members, employees or volunteers be liable to the exhibitor or to the concession vendor, or anyone coming on to the Society’s property at the instigation of, or to visit the exhibitor’s or concession vendor’s site.
- Should anyone make a claim for any damage or injury however caused against any member, employee, or volunteer of the Rockton Agricultural Society the exhibitor or concession vendor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Rockton Agricultural Society, its members, its employees, and its volunteers for any claim or damage however caused arising out of, or in consequence of, the use of the exhibition space allotted.
- The cattle, horse, sheep, alpaca, and goat exhibitor and concession vendor agree to have liability insurance to provide indemnity as set out herein and for any damages or claim that may arise as a consequence of his/her use of the exhibition/vendor space directly or indirectly. They must name the Rockton Agricultural Society as additional insured.
- No concession will be allowed to be placed on the ground until the fee is paid to the Committee in Charge. The Managing Committee consists of the President, the First Vice-President, the Second Vice-President, and the Manager. This committee will be in attendance on each day of the fair.
- The interpretation of all rules and regulations is made by the Managing Committee and its decision will be final. In case an error occurs in the printing of this prize list, the Managing Committee has the power to rectify same.
- The Management of Rockton Agricultural Society advises all exhibitors and all others concerned that the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the buildings or on the grounds of the Society is prohibited.
- According to the Liquor Laws of Ontario, such persons found in possession of alcoholic beverages leave themselves open to prosecution by the proper authorities.
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR CODE OF CONDUCT
as developed by O.F.A.C. (Ontario Farm Animal Council)
The Rockton World’s Fair is committed to responsible animal care and treatment. This Code of Conduct outlines what is expected of livestock exhibitors in the handling and exhibiting of all animals involved with our Fair.
This code has been developed to meet the following objectives:
- To ensure the health and well-being of all animals at the fair.
- To demonstrate an accurate and responsible animal care message to the public.
- To maintain the integrity of all livestock competitions, displays, and sales.
- Livestock and poultry must be transported to and from the fair in accordance with all humane transport regulations and standards. Loading and unloading must be undertaken using proper equipment and procedures.
- All animals must be treated and handled in a responsible manner.
- The well-being of the animals shall take precedence over the demands of owners, sellers, buyers, organizers, sponsors, and officials.
- The care of all animals must be as consistent as possible with their normal schedules and standards.
- High standards of nutrition, health, sanitation, environment, and safety must be met at all times. All handling, housing, and veterinary treatment must ensure adequate animal care.
- Livestock should be prepared with proper training, fitting, and grooming prior to the fair.
- Excessive disciplining of animals at the fair is unacceptable.
- Exhibitors are expected to provide adequate training for anyone handling their livestock. Untrained individuals, including fair personnel and visitors, should not be permitted to handle animals or equipment.
- Exhibitors should take every opportunity to enhance public awareness, education, and appreciation of proper livestock management and handling practices.
- There will be no tolerance for any mistreatment of animals. Any unacceptable exhibitor conduct will be subject to action including possible elimination from the competition(s) and/or exhibit, at the discretion of the Board.
PROVINCIAL PREMISES REGISTRY: PPR #ON4215875
DOG/ PET POLICY
Pets are NOT allowed entry to the Rockton Fairgrounds pet show competitors. Competitors must vacate immediately after the competition. Licensed guide dogs & service animals are welcomed.
LIVESTOCK CO-ORDINATORS: Dr. Paula Dupuy 289-260-7925 (horses) Dr. Rob Swackhammer 519-767-9191 (livestock) PROVINCIAL PREMISES REGISTRY: PPR# ON4215875 ***We are on ASSIST EXPO*** SHOW TIMES: MONDAY, October 9th, 2023 ANNOUNCER: John Lester Rules and Regulations: SHOW TIME: MONDAY October 9, 2023 Sponsor: The Ontario Clydesdale Association in conjunction with R.A.S and its sponsors. Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $70, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, others: $35 Classes: 1. Colt Foaled in 2023 Sponsor: Jim McCartney Auctioneer 2. Yearling Stallion foaled in 2022 Sponsor: Briar Creek Stables, Mark Shurvin **Eligible entries remain in the ring for the Yearling Stallion Special** 3. Yearling Special Sponsored by Ontario Clydesdale Association Yearling Stallion Special Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 Sponsored by Ontario Clydesdale Association Junior Champion/Reserve Junior Champion Stallion Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 Winner of class 1 & 2 return 4. Two Year old Stallion & Older (Foaled in 2021 & Older) Grand Champion Clydesdale Stallion / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50 Prizes: 1st: Trophy Junior Champion/Reserve and Senior Champion/Reserve return for judging Prize money sponsored by: Ontario Clydesdale Association Senior Champion Stallion / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 Prizes: 1st: Rosette, 2nd: Rosette 5. Filly Foal Born in 2023 Sponsor: Settlers Supplies Inc 6. Yearling Filly Foal Born in 2022 *Eligible Entries remain in the ring for the Yearling Filly Special* 7. Two Year old Filly foaled in 2021 Sponsor: Regional Tractor Sales Ltd Yearling Filly Special Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 8. Three year old Filly foaled in 2020 Sponsor: Detailed Buildings Ltd Junior Champion Filly / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 *1st and 2nd place winners from junior classes return for judging* Sponsor: Thistleridge Farms, David & Wilma Cleghorn 9. Yeld Mare 4yrs and older Sponsor: Grisdale Enterprises Inc 10. Brood Mare Mare that shows evidence of being in foal or having raised a foal during the current year Sponsor: Fred & Lee Smith 11. Progeny of Dam 12. Stallion and Three Mares Sponsor: Sharpe Farm Supplies Grand Champion Mare / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50 *Junior Champion / Reserve Filly and Senior Champion/ Reserve Mare return for judging* Prize money sponsored by: Ontario Clydesdale Association Best Clydesdale on the Grounds Prize: $80 Grand Champion Stallion and Grand Champion Mare return for judging 13. Canadian Bred Mare Class Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $90, 3rd: $80, 4th: $70, others: $60 One of the many ways the Clydesdale Horse Association of Canada works to promote the breed is through the continued support of breed shows and classes, including the Canadian Bred Quality dams are the foundation of the national herd, and the class is held at seven shows across Canada to promote, and recognize the country’s best mares. SHOWMANSHIP: 14. Clydesdale Jr Showmanship (7-13 yrs) Cash Payout Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20 In Memory of Andy McLaughlin 15. Clydesdale Sr. Showmanship (14-18yrs) Cash Payout Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20 In Memory of Andy McLaughlin 16. Open Peewee Showmanship (4-6 yrs) Cash Payout Prize: $20 each participant Sponsors: Rockton Heavy Horse Committee Supreme Champion Prize: $100 Note: This class will be run at the conclusion of all breeds as an open class for all breeds SHOW TIME: MONDAY, October 9th, 2023 Sponsor: The Ontario Percheron Club in conjunction with Rockton Agricultural Society and its sponsors. PPR #ON4215875 Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $70, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, others: $35 Classes: 1. Colt Foaled in 2023 Sponsor: Fleet Contracting Ltd 3. Yearling Stallion Foaled in 2022 Sponsor: Fleet Contracting Ltd Winners of Classes 1 & 2 Return Junior Champion Stallion Prize: $80 Winners of class 1 and 2 return 4. Yearling Filly Foaled in 2022 Sponsorship: Al-Care Restoration Services Ltd., Heavy Horse 5. 2 Year Old Stallion and Older 6. Filly Foaled January 1 – April 1, 2023 Sponsor: Settler Supplies Inc 7. Filly Foaled Apr 1- September 1, 2023 Sponsor: Settler Supplies Inc Winners of Classes 5 & 6 Return 8. Yearling Filly Sponsor: Al-Care Restoration Service Junior Champion Filly / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 1st and 2nd from classes return for judging 9. Two year old Filly Sponsor: Jim McCartney Auctioneer 10. Three year old Filly Sponsor: Detailed Buildings Ltd 11. Yeld Mare 4yrs and older Sponsor: Groves Electric Inc 12. Yeld Mare – 7 years & over Sponsor: Ontario Percheron Club Senior Champion Mare / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 1st and 2nd from classes return Grand Champion Mare / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50 Sponsors: John & Joanne Borer, Pennwoods Equine, Supreme Minerals Winners of Champion Filly, Junior Champion Filly, Senior Champion Mare Return for this Class Best Percheron on Grounds Trophy Prize: $80 Sponsor: John & Joanne Borer Winners of Grand Champion Stallion and Grand Champion Mare return for judging 13. Brood Mare Mare that shows evidence of being in foal or having raised a foal during the current year Sponsor: Quick Feeds 14. Progeny of Dam Prize: Additional 1st Prize: $100 Voucher Master Feeds Sponsor: John & Joanne Borer 15. Get of Sire Sponsor: Hickory Dickory Decks 16. Stallion and three Mares Sponsor: Big Bear Pumping 17. Gelding or Grade Mare Sponsor: Room to Go 18. Percheron / Belgian Junior Showmanship (7-13yrs) Cash Payout Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, others: $20 In Memory of Andy McLaughlin 19. Percheron / Belgian Senior Showmanship (14-18yrs) Cash Payout Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, others: $20 In Memory of Andy McLaughlin 20. Open Peewee Showmanship (4-6 years) Cash Payout Prize: $20 Sponsor: Rockton Heavy Horse Committee, Strabane Optimist Club Note: This class will be run at the conclusion of all breeds as an open class for all breeds SHOW TIME: MONDAY, October 9th, 2023 PPR #ON4215875 Sponsors: The Ontario Belgian Horse Association in conjunction with R.A.S. and its sponsors. Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $70, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, others: $35 Classes: 1. Colt Foaled January 1 – April 1, 2023 Sponsor: Crimson Leaf Exhbitors eligble for OBHA please remain near the ring 2. Stallion Foal (O.B.H.A. Payout) Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $200, 4th: $150, 5th: $150 Eligble entries from classes 1 and 2 remain in the ring O.B.H.A. is a one-time payout, to be distributed by the O.B.H.A. at their Banquet held in November 3. Yearling Stallion Sponsor: Trevor Tyios & Family Excuse entries who are not eligible for OBHA 4. Yearling Stallion (O.B.H.A. Payout) Prizes: 1st: $500, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $ 250, 4th: $150, 5th: $150 Yearling Stallion enrolled in the O.B.H.A. Stallion Program Sponsor: Ontario Belgian Horse Association 5. 2 Year old Stallion and older Junior Champion Stallion / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 Winners of classes 1,2 and 4 return 6. Filly Foaled January 1 – April 1, 2023 Senior Champion Stallion / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 Prizes: 1st: Rosette, 2nd: Rosette Grand Champion and Reserve Belgian Stallion Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50 Winners of Junior Champion and reserve Stallion and Senior Champion and reserve Stallion return 7. Yearling Filly Sponsor: Cox Farms Elligble entries remain in the ring for the OBHA Yearling Filly 8. Yearling Filly Special (O.B.H.A. Payout) 1st $100, 2nd $80, 3rd $60, 4th $40, 5th $20, 6th $20, 7th $20, 8th $20, 9th $20,10th $20 Ontario bred & owned in Ontario, sired by Stallion standing in Ontario & registered with the O.B.H.A. Prize money is $400: $300 donated by Ontario Belgian Horse Association and $100 donated by the Rockton Agricultural Society 9. Two year old Filly 10. Three year old Filly Sponsor: Beau Reve Acres, Gilles & Sherry Beaudry 11. Yeld Mare Sponsor: Hickory Dickory Decks Junior Champion Filly Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 1st and 2nd from classes 7,8,9,11 return for judging 12. Brood Mare Mare that shows evidence of being in foal or having raised a foal during the current year Sponsor: Waterdown Collision 13. Progeny of Dam Sponsor: Allanholme Farm Additional 1st Prize: $100 Voucher from Master Feeds 14. Gelding or Grade Mare Sponsor: Topper’s Lawn Maintenance Senior Champion Mare / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 1st and 2nd from classs 12,13,14 return for judging Grand Champion Mare / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 Winners of Junior Champion and reserve Filly & Senior Champion and reserve Mare return for judging Best Belgian on Grounds – Trophy Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $75 In memory of Allan Borer. Sponsor: Allanholme Farm Winners of Grand Champion Stallion and Grand Champion Mare return for judging 15. Belgian Junior Showmanship (7-13 yrs) Cash Payout Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20 In Memory of Andy McLaughlin 16. Belgian Senior Showmanship (14-18yrs) Cash Payout Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20 In Memory of Andy McLaughlin 17. Open Peewee Showmanship (4-6 years) Cash Payout Prize: $20 each participant Sponsor: Rockton Heavy Horse Committee, Strabane Optimist Showmanship Stallions one year old and over may not be used. Note: This class will run at the conclusions of all breeds as an open class for all breeds SHOW TIME: MONDAY October 9th, 2023 Prizes: 1st: $75, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $45, 4th: $35, others: $25 Sponsor: Al-Care Restoration Services Classes: 1. Foal Born in 2023 2. Yearling or Two-year-old Filly or Colt 3. Mare or Gelding – Three years and older Overall Supreme Champion Prize: $80 Monday – at the conclusion of all Line Classes SHOW TIME: Monday October 9th, 2023 Open to Clydesdale, Belgian, Percheron, and Shires Classes: 1. Open Mare Cart – Mares three years & older Prizes: 1st: $500, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $300, 4th: $250, 5th: $200, 6th: $100, others: $75 Sponsors: Kim Smith, Steve & Beth Gregg Open to mares three years of age and older. All Draft breeds. Dress code in effect. One entry per exhibitor. 2B. Draft Horse Under Saddle, Western Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, others: $75 Must wear proper attire. Helmet is required. You must show in two other hitch classes to show in the six horse hitch points or points & prize money will be forfeited. Must be a member of the Classic series. 3. Unicorn Hitch, Open Prizes: 1st: $350, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $250, 4th: $225, 5th: $200, others: $150 Sponsor: Rockton Heavy Horse Committee Percentage of prizes kept by the fair: 15% 4. Ontario Draft Horse Performance Futurity Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25, 4th: $25, others: $20 Sponsor: Rockton Heavy Horse Committee 5. Ontario Classic Four Horse Hitch Open to all, mare and gelding Prizes: 1st: $850, 2nd: $750, 3rd: $650, 4th: $500, others: $250 Sponsor: John & Joanne Borer (Allanholme Farm), Mike Wells, Re/Max Reality, Galer Farm Equipment, Wilkinson Precast 6. Open Gelding Cart Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $175, 3rd: $125, 4th: $100, 5th: $100, others: $35 Sponsor: 7. Junior Cart Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75, others: $50 In Memory of Jack Southall 8. Team of Mares – Belgian Prizes: 1st: $600, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $400, 4th: $300, others: $200 You must show in two other hitch classes to show in the six horse hitch or points and prize money will be forfeited. Must be a member of the Classic series. You must show in two other hitch classes to show in the six horse hitch or points and prize money will be forfeited.ROCKTON WORLD’S FAIR
HEAVY HORSE SHOW 2023LIVESTOCK
Sandra Hanes 905-973-1132
W 80.1296066269636 / N 43.3049238297278
Complete and submit your entries online:
https://www.assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-societyHEAVY HORSES
CHAIR: Glen Smith 905-690-6626; John Borer 905 961 7106
CO-CHAIRS: Brianne Mathies – 905-807-5280, Whitney Nimijohn
COMMITTEE: Scott Buttrum, Jay Nimijohn, Joanne Borer, Madison McArthur, Caroline Armstrong-Smith, Glenn Bullock, Sherry & Gilles Beaudry, Kim Smith, Bill Stokes, Mark Shurvin, Paul Wigood
JUDGES: Pat Allard
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Jim Weeden
CO-ORDINATOR: Brian Newman
RINGMASTERS: Don Orr, Bob HammilSECTION 1
CLYDESDALE*ONTARIO PROVINCIAL CLYDESDALE SHOW*
SPONSOR: ONTARIO CLYDESDALE ASSOCIATION,
ROCKTON FAIR & SPONSORS
START TIME: 8:15 a.m. sharp.
PPR #ON4215875
ONTARIO CLYDESDALE ASSOCIATION is proud to Sponsor the
Champion Stallion and Mare Classes for $100
and Reserve Grand Champion Stallion and Mare Classes for $50
Ross & Dorothy Sager Memorial Trophy.
The class is open to Clydesdale females who are;
1. Bred in Canada
2. Born in Canada
3. Registered in Canada
4. Raised in Canada
5. Solely owned by a Canadian(s)
6. There is no entry fee for the class
7. At the show the mare must also participate in her age appropriate class, to enter the Canadian Bred Mare Class.
8. The mare may win at more than one show, but may only win once at any particular show.
9. Awards will only be paid for the actual number of horses participating in the Class, to a maximum of ten horses.SECTION 2
PERCHERON
START TIME: 8:15 a.m.
This show is an All-Canadian Qualifying Show, sanctioned by the Canadian Percheron Assocication of Canada.SECTION 3
BELGIAN
START TIME: 8:15 am sharpSECTION 4
SHIRES
PPR #ON4215875SECTION 5
MARE & GELDING HEAVY HORSE
START TIME: 12:30 p.m. sharp.
PPR # ON4215875
SECTION 7
LIGHT HORSES AND PONIES
CHAIR: Glen Smith
COMMITTEE: Connie Rennie, Karen Cullen, Stuart Cullen, Shari Bosma, Amanda Bosma, Sabrina Bosma
ANNOUNCER:
JUDGE: Bryan Paquet
SHOW TIME: SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2023
JUDGING: 10:30 a.m. as per time table in the BEVERLY HERITAGE SHOW RING
PPR #ON4215875
Rules And Regulations:
- Will run in conjunction with the Sport Pony show.
- Classes will alternate with the Sport Pony classes.
- Exhibitor fees apply.
- A deduction of 15% of all prize monies.
- Liability insurance rules apply.
- Power of Society rules apply.
- No person, with the exception of the judge(s) director(s) in charge and the exhibitor(s) are allowed in the horse ring during judging.
7. Ponies and Horses
ROADSTER HORSES:
1. | Single Roadster, in a Wagon Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $65, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, $40 |
2. | Single Roadster, Stake Class, Wagon Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $200, $100 |
3. | Single Roadster, under 15.2 Bike Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $65, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, $40 |
4. | Single Roadster, over 15.2 Bike Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $65, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, $40 |
5. | Roadster to Bike, Driven by a Lady Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $65, 4th: $60, 5th: $50, $40 |
6. | ‘Green’ Road Horse, hitched to a Bike Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $85, 4th: $75, $50 Sponsor: Ashdown Farm |
7. | Single Roadster, Driven by a Junior Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $65, 3rd: $50, 4th: $35, 5th: $25, 6th: $25 |
8. | Bike Stake Prizes: 1st: $450, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $300, 4th: $200, 5th: $150, $100 Sponsor: JSB Wealth Management Manulife Securities – Josh Santa Barbara |
ROADSTER PONY:
9. | Roadster Pony, Open Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, $25 |
10. | Roadster Pony, Stake Prizes: 1st: $250, 2nd: $175, 3rd: $150, 4th: $100, 5th: $75, $45 Prize: Banner |
11. | Roadster Pony, Driven by a Lady Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, $25 |
12. | Roadster Pony, Open Driven by Junior under 18 yrs old Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $45, 4th: $40, 5th: $35, $25 |
HACKNEY PONIES & HORSES:
13. | Hackney Open Pony Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $60, 4th: $50, $40 |
14. | Hackney Pony Stake Prizes: 1st: $250, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $150, 4th: $100, $75 Prize: Wm Robertson Trophy (perpetual) Must be 14.2 & under in height Sponsor: J.B. Marlatt Funeral Home |
15. | Open Horse – Hackney Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50, 5th: $25 |
16. | Hackney Horse Stake Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $200, 4th: $175, 5th: $150, $100 |
17. | Hackney Ladies Open Pony or Horse Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, $50 |
18. | Hackney Horse Under Saddle Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $75, $50 |
PLEASURE CLASS:
19. | Open Pleasure Driving Horse & Pony Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, $40 |
20. | Pleasure Class Stake Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100, 4th: $100, $50 |
21. | Pleasure Class Driven by a Junior Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, $40 |
22. | Open Lady Pleasure Drive Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, $40 |
FINE HARNESS PONIES:
23. | Fine Harness Pony Prizes: 1st: $70, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $50, $40 Over 44" but not exceeding 50" |
24. | Ladies Fine Harness Pony Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $55, 3rd: $50, 4th: $35, $25 |
25. | Fine Harness Pony, Stake Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $55, $45 Prize: Sandy & Les Gunby Trophy (perpetual) Sponsor: J.B. Marlatt Funeral Home |
OPEN:
26. | Open Team Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $80, 4th: $70, $50 Hackney ponies and horses, Fine Harness, Pleasure Ponies or Horses, Sport and Road Ponies |
PONY SPECIALS:
Rules And Regulations:
- Single hackney horse or pony driven by a Junior exhibitor.
- Open to all registered hackneys, mares or geldings, suitable to be driven by a Junior, to be shown to a suitable four-wheeled vehicle.
- To be shown by a boy or girl who has reached their 8th year and are under 18 years of age as of January 1st of current year.
- Exhibitor or a member of his or her immediate family must be a member of the Canadian Hackney Society.
- To be judged on manners, quality, and performance of the animal and the driver’s ability; 50% for the driver’s ability, and 50% for the suitability of animal
27. | Canadian Hackney Society Junior Exhibitor Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $15 Junior exhibitor ages 8 to under 18 yrs |
Rules And Regulations:
- Showmanship competition open to Junior exhibitors who have reached their 8th year, and have not reached 18 years of age as of January 1st of the current year.
- Exhibitor or a member of his immediate family must be a member of the Canadian Hackney Society.
- Hackney mares or geldings are to be used and shown in hand.
28. | Canadian Hackney Society Junior Showmanship Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, $20 Prize: Rosettes Junior exhibitor 8 to under 18 years |
29. | English Pleasure Horse, Open Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $75, $50 Saddle, Saddle Seat |
30. | English Pleasure Horse Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100, $50 Under Saddle, Saddle Seat, Stable |
31. | Pleasure Driving Horse – Junior Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $75, $50 |
32. | Pleasure Driving Horse Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100, $50 Stable |
Not running for 2023
SECTION 11
HUNTERS AND JUMPERS
SHOW TIME: Saturday October 7th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
CHAIR: Carol Hawkins – 519-623-3978
ASSISTANTS: Joe Mazza, Ashley Hawkins,Cody Hawkins, Calvin Hawkins, Allan Hawkins, Sarah Hawkins
ANNOUNCER: Carol Hawkins
JUDGE: Shawn Balenger
PPR #0N4215875
Sponsor: Settlers Supplies Inc.
Rules And Regulations:
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply.
- No Pre-Registration. Entry and payment will be received at the show ring.
- Admission to the fair, R.A.S. Membership Card, Pass or Pay.
- Entries are restricted to either Section 11, 12 or 13, and cannot cross-enter.
- All exhibitors must pay an exhibitor/admission fee to the R. A. S. at the gate, for which a stamp will be issued as proof, or at the show ring if no proof, at the time of registration.
- Proof of O.E.F. membership or liability insurance information is required with entry form at show ring.
- Payment of $15.00 per class.
- Payment of $17.00 per stake class.
- No entry fee refunds, due to inclement weather as determined by the committee or executive.
- One minute re-call will be enforced.
- Prizes Paid for Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20, 4th: $15, 5th: $10, 6th: $10
HUNTER:
1. | Judged Warm – Up 2’6" – Entry Fee $5.00 |
2. | Hunter over Fences 2’6" |
3. | Hunter Equitation over Fences 2’6" |
4. | Hunter under Saddle |
5. | Equitation on the Flat |
High Point Hunter Classes 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
Reserve High Point Hunter | |
6. | Rockton Fair Hunter Stake, 2’6" – 2’9" Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $35, 3rd: $30, 4th: $25, 5th: $20, 6th: $15 |
JUMPER:
7. | Red Ribbon Jumper 2’6" – 2′ 9" – Entry Fee $5.00 Prize Red Ribbon for clear round |
8. | Jumper Table A 2’6" – 2′ 9" Immediate Jump Off |
9. | Jumper Table A Speed 2’6" – 2’9" |
10. | Rockton World’s Fair Open Jumper Table A-Stake 2’6" – 2’9" – Immediate Jump Off up to 2’9" Prizes: 1st: $125, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50, 4th: $30, 5th: $20, 6th: $10 Prize: Rockton World’s Fair Open Jumper Stake Trophy |
High Point Jumper | |
Reserve High Point Jumper |
SECTION 12
JUNIOR GYMKHANA DIVISION
SHOW TIME: SATURDAY, October 7th, 2023 9:00 a.m.
No Pre-Registration.
Register on Day of Show. Registration Open 8:00 a.m.
CHAIRPERSON: Gillian Ross Erasmi 905-807-1078
COMMITTEE: Nicole Deline, Karen Stewart, Fiona Stewart-Clark
JUDGE: Lindsay Grice
COURSE DESIGNER: Gillian Ross Erasmi
PPR #ON4215875
Rules And Regulations:
- All exhibitors must pay an exhibitor/admission fee to the R.A.S. at the gate, for which a stamp will be issued as proof, or at the show ring if no proof, at the time of registration.
- Payment is due with entry form. (Cash or Cheque)
- Entry fee is $5.00 per class or $20.00 for the entire division. (including Turnout)
- Costume Class $5.00 fee per entry (horse/rider combination)
- No entry fee refunds because of inclement weather as determined by the show committee or executive.
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply.
- Ontario Equestrian membership is required along with proof for liability insurance coverage.
- Entries are restricted to either section 11, 12 or 13, and cannot cross enter.
- You will have sixty seconds to enter the ring when your number is called.
- An entry is a horse and rider combination. No more than 2 riders may share the same mount.
- Horses and ponies must be manageable by rider, except for lead line.
- ASTM approved helmets must be worn at all times, even in costume class ride.
Lead Line and Walk/Trot Divisions classes will run in numerical order
Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $12, 4th: $10, 5th: $8, 6th: $5
Classes:
1. | Turnout 12 Years and under (in hand class; riders are not to be mounted Classes divided into divisions by age/ability and may not be cross-entered. Turnout and Costume run separate from division classes |
Lead Line Division (12 yrs & under)
(All riders must be on a Lead Line)
Entries in Lead Line are not to enter any other division
2. | Lead Line, walk/trot, bending poles |
4. | Lead Line, Walk/Trot, Equitation Pattern and Rail |
6. | Walk/Trot, Bending poles Walk/Trot Division, 12 years and under (Riders must be able to handle their own mount) |
8. | Walk/ Trot, Equitation Pattern and Rail |
Walk Trot Division (12 yrs & under)
(Riders must be able to handle their own mount)
3. | Lead Line, Walk/Trot, Keyhole race |
5. | Lead Line, Walk/Trot, Obstacle Course (jumps max 8") |
7. | Walk/Trot, Keyhole race |
9. | Walk/ Trot Cross Rail, Cross Rail, Obstacle Course (jumps max. 18") |
High Point Winner – Joe Mazza Trophy | |
10A. | Costume Class, 9 years and under |
10B. | Costume Class, 10 – 18 years |
SECTION 13
CHILDREN’S HUNTER SHOW
SHOW TIME: SATURDAY, October 7th, 2023, not before 11:30 a.m.
Show follows the Gymkhana show.
Register on Day of Show. Registration Open 9:00 a.m. No Pre-Registration.
CHAIRPERSON: Gillian Ross Erasmi 905-807-1078
Committee: Nicole Deline, Karen Stewart, Fiona Stewart-Clark
JUDGE: Lindsay Grice
COURSE DESIGNER: Gillian Ross Erasmi
PPR #ON4215875
Rules And Regulations:
- Open to competitors 18 years & younger as of January 1st, 2023
- All exhibitors must pay an exhibitor/admission fee to the R A.S. at the gate,for which a stamp will be issued as proof, or at the show ring if no proof, at the time of registration.
- Payment is due with entry form. (Cash or Cheque)
- Entry Fee is $10.00 per Class or $30 for Division
- No entry fee refunds because of inclement weather as determined by the show committee or executive.
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply.
- Ontario Equestrian membership is required for liability insurance coverage.
- Proof of O.E.F. and membership required with entry form at the show ring.
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, 4th: $20, $10
BEGINNER HUNTER DIVISION:
Open to riders in their first 2 years of showing. Sponsored by: Troy Veterinary Services
1. | Hunter Turnout, 18 years and under (in hand class, riders are not mounted) |
2. | Beginner Hunter over Fences 2′ |
3. | Beginner Hunter Equitation over Fences 2′ |
4. | Beginner Hunter Hack, fences not to exceed 2′ |
CHILDREN’S HUNTER DIVISION:
5. | Beginner Hunter Under Saddle, must be able to canter safely in a group |
6. | Working Hunter over Fences 2’3" |
7. | Hunter Equitation over Fences 2’3" |
8. | Hunter Hack, fences not to exceed 2’3" |
High Point Rider in Beginners Prize: Isabel Dupuy Memorial Trophy | |
High Point Children’s Hunter Division Prize: Trophy Sponsor R.A.S. |
SECTION 14
WESTERN HORSE SHOW
SHOW TIME: SUNDAY October 8, 2023
PERFORMANCE: 9:00 a.m. sharp
GAMES: 1:00 p.m. approx., after Performance classes.
Conducted by the Rockton Saddle Club, Western Division.
CHAIRPERSON: Lisa McPhee, 289-439-4500
VICE-CHAIRPERSON: Sandy Noseworthy, 519-716-9600
COMMITTEE: Jeremy & Pauline Aultman, Margaret Nawrot, Kylie Playter, Scott Smith, Joann Singleton, Sean Wirth, Anita Andreana
JUDGE: Kris Simpson
Rules And Regulations:
- All exhibitors must pay a $10.00 exhibitor/admission fee to the R.A.S. (if not retained from last year) at the gate, for which a hand stamp will be issued as proof, or at the show ring if no proof, at the time of registration
- Payment is due with entry form (cash or cheque)
- No pre-registration
- All exhibitors must pay an office and equipment fee of $10.00 per horse
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply
- Proof of OEF. or Liability Insurance information is required with entry form at the Show Ring, to be eligible to compete
- Entry fees for Youth & Open are $8.00
- All prizes are paid by cheque after the fair.
- All competitors welcome.
- All classes are run under W.H.A.O. rules and the rules of the Rockton Saddle Club
OPEN SHOW
PRIZES : For Open classes.1st- $35, 2nd- $25, 3rd- $15, 4th- $10, 5th- $5 Plus Rosettes
PRIZES: For the Youth and Pee Wee classes.1st- $25, 2nd- $20, 3rd- $15, 4th- $10, 5th- $5 Plus Rosettes
YOUTH 18 & under as of January 1st, 2023
PEE WEE: 10 years and under as of January 1st, 2023
PONIES: 14 hands and under
14 – Western Horse Show
Classes:
1. | Halter |
2. | Open Showmanship |
3. | Youth Showmanship |
4. | Open Horsemanship |
5. | Open Hunter Under Saddle |
6. | Youth Horsemanship |
7. | Open Western Pleasure |
8. | Youth Western Pleasure |
9. | Open Reining |
10. | Youth Reining |
11. | Open Ranch Riding |
12. | Youth Ranch Riding |
13. | Open Trail |
14. | Open Barrels |
15. | Youth Barrels |
16. | Ladies Barrels |
17. | Open Pole Bending |
18. | Youth Pole Bending |
19. | Open Stake Race |
20. | Youth Stake Race |
21. | Open Dash |
22. | Youth Dash |
23. | Open Flag |
24. | Youth Flag |
25. | Open Texas Speed & Action |
Trophy For High-Point Games – Youth | |
Trophy For High-Point Games – Open Prize: Trophy | |
Trophy For High-Point Performance – Youth Prize: Trophy | |
Trophy For High-Point Performance – Open Prize: Trophy |
Youth Miniature Horse Show
Show Time: SATURDAY October 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at the North Wentworth Heritage Ring
CHAIR: Renee Sutton
VICE-CHAIR: Joyce Nisbet
JUDGE: Carol McIsaac
ANNOUNCER:
PPR #ON4215875
Rules and Regulations
- All entrants must be 18 years and under as of January 1st
- No pre-registration
- Exhibitors enter from 5th Concession. Parking in the forest across from the ring
- Exhibitors fees apply
- All exhibitors must pay an admission fee at the gate. Current year R.A.S. Membership card, admission ticket or pay
- A hand stamp will be given as proof of payment
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply
- Proof of Liability insurance and registration required
- Registered miniature horse only
Prizes: 1st: $25, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $16, 4th: $13, 5th: $10
Classes:
1. | Weaning, Fillies and Colts |
Grand Champion Mare Prize: Rosette | |
2. | Yearling Mare |
Grand Champion Gelding Prize: Rosette | |
3. | Two Year Old Mare |
4. | Senior Mare Grand Champion Mare – Rosette Reserve Grand Champion Mare -Rosette |
5. | Geldings, all ages Grand Champion Gelding – Rosette Reserve Grand Champion Gelding – Rosette |
6. | Multi-coloured miniature |
7. | Solid-coloured miniature |
8. | Youth Showmanship, ages 13-18 |
9. | Youth Showmanship, ages 12 and under |
10. | In Hand Obstacle, 13-18 |
11. | In Hand Obstacle, 12 and under |
12. | Youth Pleasure Driving with header |
13. | Youth Obstacle Driving with header |
14. | Youth driving Barrel Race |
15. | Youth Hunter over fences, Section A |
16. | Youth Hunter over fences, Section B |
17. | Youth Jumper, Section A |
18. | Youth Jumper, Section B |
19. | Youth Costume Class |
BEEF SHOW
SHOW TIME: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 after the 4-H Inter-County Beef Show, in the Agridome
CO-CHAIRS: Sandra Hanes – 905-973-1132
COMMITTEE: Lynne Christman, Dave Hanes, John McIlwraith Jr., Jennifer Glenney, Phillip Watson, Glynis Watson, Tom Watson, Justin Christman, Patty Lasby
JUDGE: Nick Craft
PPR #ON4215875
Rules And Regulations:
- Exhibitors fees apply
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply
- On-line entries are made at https://www.assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-society, or the fair office at 519-647-2502. Fax 519-647-3899, 812 Old Hwy #8, Rockton, L0R 1X0
- Owner’s name & address must appear in full and all the required information about the animal must be filled in
- Liability insurance information is required and is to be completed on the entry form
- Commercial market animals must be weighed at the show prior to showing
- Cattle are not to be removed from stalls before 4 p.m.
- Any exhibitor removing animals before 4 p.m. will have a 50% deduction from prize winnings
Definitions:
An exhibit shall be interpreted as follows:
- All purebred registered animals, whether owned by one person or by more than one person (individually or jointly), are considered to be the production of the farm or breeding unit on which they are maintained
A breeding unit is defined as follows:
- In each classification where the same or common interests are involved in more than one breeding operation, such operations are considered as one breeding unit
- In all cases where there is any doubt that more than one breeding unit exists, the interpretation shall be that only one breeding unit exists
- The responsibility of proof of separation of breeding units shall rest with the exhibitor(s)
PRIZES:
Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings only
SECTION 16A
MARKET ANIMAL
Rules And Regulations:
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply.
- Liability insurance information is required and is to be completed on the entry form.
- Exhibitors must pay a non refundable $10.00 exhibitor’s fee, Juniors are exempt.
- Exhibitors to provide their own straw.
- 15% of the prize money will be deducted in lieu of the entry fee
Classes will be divided by weight.
Weigh in will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the day of the show.
All commercial beef animals must be weighed.
Classes:
1. | Classes 1-6 Commercial Beef Market Animals – Divided by Weight Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $60, 4th: $55, 5th: $50, $30 |
7. | Groups of 3 Market Animals, owned by the exhibitor Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $60, 4th: $50, 5th: $45 Prize: 1st Place Banner sponsored by Glen Smith – Lynden Manor Farms Must have been shown in one of the above classes Sponsors: Millgrove Packers |
Champion Market Animal / Reserve Prizes: 1st: Banner Sponsor Pine Grove Acres |
SECTION 16B
CROSSBRED BREEDING HEIFER
Rules and Regulations:
- Animals not allowed to show in Breeding Heifer class, if shown in Market Show or Purebred classification.
- Two yearling heifers per exhibitor
Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $60, 4th: $55, 5th: $50, $30
Special prizes:
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer Sponsor: Glen Smith, Lynden Manor Farm Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer |
Classes:
1. | Crossbred, Bred Heifer, Born 2022 |
2. | Crossbred, Heifer Calf, Born in 2023 |
SECTION 17
ALL BREEDS
Special prizes:
Grand Champion Bull Sponsor: Ken & Nancy Mills, Millrose Farm | |
Reserve Grand Champion Bull Sponsor: Glenney Ag Services | |
Grand Champion Female Sponsor: Dave Gowland & Greg Kitching, Crop Tech Pioneer Seeds | |
Reserve Grand Champion Female Sponsor: Hanes Contracting |
SECTION 18
ABERDEEN ANGUS
Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $60, 4th: $55, 5th: $50, $30
Special prizes:
Grand Champion Bull Sponsor: Genex Canada | |
Reserve Grand Champion Bull Sponsor: Glen & Connie Gowland, Drumlin View Farm | |
Grand Champion Female Sponsor: Jim & Lorie Hanes, J. Hanes Farms | |
Reserve Champion Female Sponsor: Glenfiddich Galloway |
SECTION 19
ONTARIO REGISTERED SPECKLE PARK CLASSIC
Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $60, 4th: $55, 5th: $50, $30
Special prizes:
Grand Champion Bull Sponsor: Watson Land Livestock Inc | |
Reserve Grand Champion Bull Sponsor: John Watson | |
Grand Champion Female | |
Reserve Grand Champion Female Sponsor: Hugh MacNeil |
BELOW CLASSES APPLY TO SECTIONS 17,18,19
Classes:
1. | Bull Calf – Born on or after January 1st, 2023 Min 3 Months of Age on Judging Day |
2. | Yearling Bull, Born January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022 |
3. | 2 year old Bull Born January 1st, 2021 to December 31st, 2021 |
4. | Female Calf Born on or after January 1st, 2023 Min 3 Months on Judging Day |
5. | Female Born January 1st, 2022 to March 31st, 2022 |
6. | Female Born April 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022 |
7. | Female – Born 2021 with Her Own 2023 Calf Natural, purebred, tattooed calf at foot, Female & Calf shall be shown as a unit |
8. | Female – Born prior to 2021 with Her Own 2023 Calf Tattooed calf at foot, shown as a unit, except calf is eligible as a single unit in class 4 |
9. | Breeder’s Herd, Group of 4 Animals Bred by Exhibitor, both sexes represented Each animal shown in above classes, 1 animal owned by exhibitor, limit 1 exhibit per exhibitor Sponsor: Brookland Farms |
10. | Female – Born 2021 with Her Own 2023 Calf Natural, purebred, tattooed calf at foot, Female & Calf shall be shown as a unit |
11. | Progeny of Dam A group of 2 animals, the progeny of the same dam. Both animals must be exhibited in previous classes. Limited to one exhibit per exhibor. |
SHEEP
SECTION 25 to 31
SHOW TIME: Monday October 9th, 2023 10:30 a.m. or after the 4-H show
CHAIR: Allan Hawkins – 519-581-2347
COMMITTEE: Carol Hawkins, Melissa Groves
JUDGE: Kyle Seguin
Sponsors: Settlers Supplies Inc., Willie’s Meats
PPR #ON4215875
Rules and Regulations:
- Exhibitor rules apply
- The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply
- Liability insurance information is required and is to be completed on the entry form
- All exhibits must be owned and registered in the name of the exhibitor
- Definition of an Entry – All registered sheep, whether owned by one person or by more than one person (individually or jointly) which are maintained on one farm or breeding unit and are considered to be the production of one farm or breeding unit
- Only one entry per class is eligible from such farm or breeding unit unless otherwise authorized by the Fair in accordance with breeding class rules listed
- Breeding classes: Only one entry per class is eligible from such farm or breeding unit, except an exhibitor may show two entries per class in a maximum of two classes
- If there are less than three exhibitors and 18 animals in any one section, the committee in charge has the right to change the breed to an open group class at full prize money; animals may only be shown in one section
- Sheep must not be removed from pens before 5 p.m. Monday
- Fair directors reserve the right to reject any flock for health reasons upon veterinary inspection
- The exhibitor is only allowed to show maximum of two breeds
- A hat band with exhibitor numbers will be supplied and must be worn in the ring
- Exhibitors are to provide their own straw
- There will be a deduction of 15% of all prize monies in lieu of an entry fee
Special Grand Champion Ram of the Show Prize: $50 Cash Award In Memory of Andy McLaughlin | |
Grand Champion Ewe of the Show Prize: $50 Cash Award Sponsor: Allan & Carol Hawkins |
SECTION 25
SUFFOLK (SHORT FLEECE)
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, others: $15
Special prizes:
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
SECTION 26
DORSET (Short Fleece)
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, others: $15
Special prizes:
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
SECTION 27
OXFORD DOWN (Short Fleece)
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, others: $15
Special prizes:
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
SECTION 28
SOUTHDOWN (Short Fleece)
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, others: $15
Special prizes:
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
SECTION 29
HAMPSHIRE (Short Fleece)
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, others: $15
Special prizes:
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
SECTION 30
LEICESTER
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, others: $15
Special prizes:
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
SECTION 31
LINCOLN
Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $20, others: $15
Special prizes:
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
THE BELOW CLASSES APPLY TO SECTIONS 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.
Classes:
1. | Ewe Yearling Three pairs of temporary incisors must be in place. Must be born & bred in Canada |
2. | Ewe First pair of temporary incisors must me in place. Born on the property of the exhibitor |
3. | Ram Yearling Three pairs of temporary incisors must be in place |
4. | Ram First pair of temporary incisors must be in place. Born on the property of the exhibitor |
5. | Get-of-Sire, Group of 3 animals, same Sire, Both sexes represented Born on property of exhibitor. First pair of temporary incisors must be in place |
6. | Breeder’s Flock, Group of 4 animals, both sexes represented Registration certificate for each respective animal must show the exhibitor as breeder and as owner – in both cases whether as an individual or in partnership. Each animal must have been exhibited in one of the above classes. All animals must be from one farm or breeding unit as specified in the ‘Definition of an Entry’. All animals in the group to be of one breed. |
8. Open Class, all other breeds
Open Class, Any Other Breed
Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ewe Prize: Rosette | |
Champion Ram Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Champion Ram Prize: Rosette |
SECTION 34 & 35
DAIRY GOATS
SHOW TIME: Sunday October 8th, 2023 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Agridome (west side) Immediately following Youth Showmanship
CHAIR: Mary Dove 905-807-8260
VICE CHAIR: Amanda Lindsay-Peaire
COMMITTEE: Shawn Peaire, Grant Howley
VETERINARIAN: Dr. Peter Marsales, Stonegates Vet. Services
PPR #0N4215875
Rules and Regulations:
- Exhibitor rules apply.The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply.
- Liability insurance information is required and is to be completed on the entry form.
- There will be a deduction of 15% of all prize monies
- The registered name(s) and number of goats are to be on the required form.
- Premier exhibitor points are calculated as per the C.G.S. guidelines.
- All animals must pass a mandatory health check prior to unloading.
- Animals failing to pass the inspection or arriving late for the inspection cannot be shown.
- Goats must not be removed from pens until 5:00 p.m.
- Ages are computed from the date of birth to the first day of October 2023.
- All animals shown in special classes must have been shown in their regular class.
- This show is sanctioned by the Canadian Goat Society and C.G.S. rules will govern.
- Pre-show veterinary inspection. 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- All goats must be in their pens in Barn 2 by 9:00 a.m. in order that tattoos and registrations may be checked.
- The maximum total eligible exhibits from a breeding unit is ten.
- Classes 7 to 10 have a maximum of one entry per exhibitor.
- There will be no pre-show milk-out; however, the judge may call for a milk-out at any time, in any class.
- Exhibitors are requested to be neat and appropriately attired in white or white shirt & black pants when showing their animals in the ring.
PRIZES: For section 34.
1st: $45, 2nd:$40, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30, 5th: $25, 6th: $15, others: $15.
SPECIAL PRIZES:
Grand Champion Prize: Rosette & certificate | |
Reserve Grand Champion Prize: Rosette |
Best Doe in Show Sponsor: John Baine | |
Premier Exhibitor Prize: $25.00 gift card In Memory of Edward R. Biddle |
Best La Mancha Doe Prize: Trophy (perpetuating) Sponsor: Grant Howley |
Best Saanen Herd, four purebred Saanen Does Prize: Trophy (perpetuating) Any age of which three or more must be in milk, bred, and owned by exhibitor Sponsor: Mrs. Jeanne Farron |
Best Alpine Doe Prize: Trophy (perpetuating) Sponsor: Vera Murchie | |
Best Alpine Herd, four purebred Does Prize: Trophy (perpetuating) Any age of which 3 must be in milk. Bred and owned by the exhibitor Sponsor: Paul Biddle |
SECTIONS 34.1 – A.O.P.
SECTION 34.2 – LA MANCHA
SECTION 34.3 – SAANEN
SECTION 34.4 – ALPINE
SECTION 34.5 – TOGGENBURG
SECTION 34.6 – NUBIAN
SECTION 34.7 – RECORDED GRADES
THE BELOW CLASSES APPLY TO SECTIONS 34.1, 34.2, 34.3, 34.4, 34.5, 34.6,34.7
Classes:
1. | Doe Kid – over 3 months & under 9 months |
2. | Doe Kid – over 9 months & under 24 months, never freshened |
3. | Milking Yearling – over 12 months & under 24 months, in milk |
4. | Doe – over 24 months & under 36 months, in milk |
5. | Doe – over 36 months, in milk |
6. | Best Udder Class Prizes: 1st: $45, 2nd: $40 Judge designates the best udder in each milking class. Compete for 1st & 2nd placings |
7. | Breeder’s Herd, Group of 4 animals Bred & owned by exhibitor, consisting of at least 3 milking does |
8. | Dam & Daughter |
9. | Get of Sire, 3 Does any age sired by the same buck |
10. | Progeny of Dam, 2 Does any age |
SECTION 35
YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP GOATS
SHOW TIME: Sunday October 8th, 2023 9:30 a.m. in the Agridome (west side)
Exhibitors may exhibit any age of goat desired.
Classes:
1. | Junior Showmanship – Jr age 10 yrs & under Prizes: 1st: Trophy & Cash Payout $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5 Sponsor: Linda Lindsay |
2. | Senior Showmanship – Sr age 11 & over Prizes: 1st: Trophy & Cash Payout $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $5 Sponsor: R.A.S. |
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $45, 3rd: $40, 4th: $35 Combined Colour Champion Grey / Reserve Combined Colour Champions Light / Reserve Combined Colour Champions White / Reserve Best in Show Huacaya Reserve Colour Champion Combined Fawn Reserve Colour Champion Combined black Colour Champion Combined Black Reserve Colour Champion Combined Grey Colour Champion Combined Grey Combined Colour Champion Light Combined Colour Champion WhiteSECTION 36 HUACAYA ALPACAS
SECTION 37 SURI ALPACAS
SHOW TIME: Sunday October 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
CHAIR: Melinda Ramsay 416-992-0999, Melinda.ramsay@gmail.com
COMMITTEE: Carolynne Rodgers, Deirdre Graham, dlfarms@hurontel.on.ca (REGISTRAR), Michele Bain
JUDGE: TBD
PPR #ON4215875
Rules and Regulations
• Exhibitor rules apply
• The Powers of Society rules and regulations apply
• Entries will be accepted on a fir-come basis to a maximum of 100 animals
• Exhibitors must pay an exhibitor fee of $10.00
• No entry fee to the fair will be charged but in lieu of any entry fee 15% will be deducted from prize winnings
• Alpaca Canada Show System rules will be followed as closely as possible
• With the permission of Alpaca Canada, the show is limited to alpacas over the age of 12 months on show day
• The age of the animal will be determined on show day
• In case of a dispute, the correct class for the animal will be at the discretion of the judge
• In the case of exhibitors for the performance classes, the person’s age on the day of the show will determine their class
• Classes require a registration of at least 2 animals in order to proceed
• Multiple classes may be in the ring at the same time at the discretion of the show committee
• Animals are eligible for the Obstacle Class even if they are not entered in another class
• Registration is done online at http://assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-society • Registration closes September 13, 2023
• All exhibitors are required to submit a Proof of Negative BVD Test & Proof of Liability Insurance by the end of registration. Send all paperwork to Dee Graham at dlfarms@hurontel.on.ca. CLAA certificates are not required
• Animals may arrive and be checked in, the evening before the show only by pre-arrangement with the show committee. Contact the show chair
• All animals are to be on the grounds by 8:30 a.m. the day of the show and remain until the show is finished or 4:30 p.m. or whichever is later
• All animals must be registered or recorded and papers available
• Pre-show check-in is 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• All animals must be microchipped, and the location of the microchip known
• Show will begin with a handler’s meeting at 10:00 a.m.
• Animals must be readied before entering the show ring • Proper attire for the competition is a white shirt (no logo) and black pants. Black halter and lead for the animal
• Number cards will be used
• Each exhibitor will need to provide their own neck strap for holding this card
• Bedding, feed and water are the responsibility of the owner
• Pens must be cleaned at the end of the show PEN RENTALS 1st pen – $50.00, 2nd pen – $40.00, 3rd pen – $30, $25 for each additional pen
The showing of pregnant females is not recommended
OBSTACLE and SHOWMANSHIP To take place immediately after lunch
1. Obstacle, exhibitors 16 years & under (Exhibition Only – No Entry Fee – No Prize Money)
HALTER
For Classes 2 to 43 two animals or more
Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $45, 3rd: $40, 4th: $35
2. Male – 12 to 24 months, Grey
3. Male – 24 to 36 months, Grey
4. Male – 36 months and over, Grey
5. Female – 12 to 24 months, Grey
6. Female – 24 to 36 months, Grey
7. Female – 36 months and over, Grey
8. Male – 12 to 24 months, Black
9. Male – 24 to 36 months, Black
10. Male – 36 months and over, Black
11. Female – 12 to 24 months, Black
12. Female – 24 to 36 months, Black
13. Female – 36 months and over, Black
14. Male – 12 to 24 months, Brown
15. Male – 24 to 36 months, Brown
16. Male – 36 months and over, Brown
17. Female – 12 to 24 months, Brown
18. Female – 24 to 36 months, Brown
19. Female – 36 months and over, Brown
20. Male – 12 to 24 months, Fawn
21. Male – 24 to 36 months, Fawn
22. Male – 36 months and over, Fawn
23. Female – 12 to 24 months, Fawn
24. Female – 24 to 36 months, Fawn
25. Female – 36 months and over, Fawn
26. Male – 12 to 24 months, Light
27. Male – 24 to 36 months, Light
28. Male – 36 months and over, Light
29. Female – 12 to 24 months, Light
30. Female – 24 to 36 months, Light
31. Female – 36 months and over, Light
32. Male – 12 to 25 months, White
33. Male – 24 to 36 months, White
34. Male – 36 months and over, White
35. Female – 12 to 24 months, White
36. Female – 24 to 36 months, White
37. Female – 36 months and over, White
38. Male – 12 to 24 months, Multi
39. Male – 24 to 36 months, Multi
40. Male – 36 months and over, Multi
41. Female – 12 to 24 months, Multi
42. Female – 24 to 36 months, Multi
43. Female – 36 months and over, Multi
4-DAY POULTRY SHOW
CHAIRS:
Poultry: Greg Oakes, bashcurl@golden.net
Pigeons: Terry McLean, 519-740-3433
Rabbits: Lena Maunder, lmaunder@gmail.com
SHOW DIRECTORS: All the membership of the Flamborough Fur & Feather Fancier Club.
JUDGES:
POULTRY JUDGES: Will Bergen, Scotland, ON; David Vandreil, Wellend, ON
POULTRY CLERKS: Elana Oakes and Emily Oakes
PIGEON JUDGE: Guido Madrusan, Simcoe ON
RABBIT JUDGE: Shannon Carter
PPR# ON4215875
Wire coops will be provided
RULES & REGULATIONS:
- There will be a deduction of 15% in lieu of an entry fee.
- Due to space limitations, only the first 500 entries received will be accepted.
- Entries will be accepted until two weeks prior to the show, by Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 – NO EXCEPTIONS. All exhibitors who submit their entries on time will receive by mail a pass to allow them entry Fri. or Sat. morning to coop their entries.
- All exhibits must be in their proper place by 12:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, October 6th, 2023 and Saturday October 7th, 2023 from 07:30 am to 09:30 am.
- Exhibits will be fed and cared for by the Directors. Settlers Supply Inc. is donating feed for exhibits over the weekend.
- RAS will not be responsible for damage or loss of exhibits.
- Exhibits showing signs of sickness or in poor condition will be removed at discretion of the Committee in Charge.
- Exhibits may be brought Friday, Oct. 6th, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m..
- No exhibitor is allowed to exhibit more than four entries per class.
- Birds will remain in coops until 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
- All exhibitors (except Juniors) must pay a yearly exhibitor fee to the R.A.S.
- Judging will be done according to the Standard of Perfection. First place will not necessarily be awarded to the only entry in its class, according to the judge’s opinion.
- This show is sanctioned by the American Poultry Association.
- Liability for damage, loss, or injury caused by an exhibit will be the responsibility of the owner.
NOTICE TO ALL POULTRY EXHIBITORS
All birds entered must originate from Salmonella Pullorum-Typhoid clean provinces, states, countries, or have been tested (to Animal Disease and Protection Act – Section 79 standards) with negative results to be eligible for entry.
Cups of seed will be available to visitors to feed the chickens and ducks during the weekend.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Sponsosr: Rockton Agricultural Society
Best Game Bantam / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Modern Game Bantam / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Single Comb Clean Legged Bantam / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Rose Comb Clean Legged Bantam / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Other Comb Clean Legged Bantam / Reserve Prize: $10 |
Best Bantam Duck Prize: $10 |
Best American Standard / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best English Standard / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Asiatic Standard / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Mediterranean Standard / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Any Other Standard Breed Class / Reserve Prize: $10 | |
Best Continental Standard / Reserve Prize: $10 |
SPECIAL AWARDS
Sponsor: Rockton Agricultural Society
Grand Champion of Poultry Show Prize: $100 | |
Reserve Grand Champion of Poultry Show Prize: $50 | |
Junior Champion Poultry Show Prize: $50 | |
Reserve Junior Champion Poultry Show Prize: $25 |
Champion Turkey Prize: $50 | |
Reserve Champion Turkey Prize: $25 |
Champion Duck Prize: $50 | |
Reserve Champion Duck Prize: $25 |
Champion Goose Prize: $50 | |
Reserve Champion Goose Prize: $25 |
Reserve Champion Standard Chicken Prize: $25 |
Best Flying Pigeon Prize: $50 | |
Best Fancy Pigeon Prize: $50 | |
Champion Pigeon Prize: $50 | |
Reserve Champion Pigeon Prize: $25 | |
Champion Junior Pigeon Prize: $25 | |
Champion Junior Pigeon Sponsor: Pavlo Pottery Prize: $20 | |
Reserve Champion Junior Pigeon Prize: $25 | |
Reserve Champion Junior Pigeon Sponsor: Pavlo Pottery Prize: $20 |
SPECIAL AWARDS
BAGS OF FEED
Champion Pigeon in Junior Division Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Pavlo Pottery | |
Champion Pigeon in Section 40 Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Settlers Supply |
Champion Standard in Section 41 / Reserve Prizes: 1st: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Grand Valley Fortifiers |
Champion Bantam in section 42 Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Bogle Seeds |
Champion Goose in Section 43 Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Quick Feeds Copetown |
Champion Duck in Section 45 Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: County Ag |
Champion Turkey in Section 44 Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Halma Organic Grains | |
Best Standard Junior Turkey in Section 44 Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Halma Organic Grains |
JUNIOR SHOW
The JUNIOR SHOW is for exhibitors age 16 years and younger. There will be a
deduction of 15% in lieu of entry fees. All Junior entries compete in the regular
classes. Mark your entry “JUNIOR”.
Best Junior Chicken Standard / Reserve Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $10 Prizes: 1st: Trophy Sponsor: Flamborough Fur & Feather Fanciers |
Best Junior Pigeon Prize: Trophy Sponsor: Flamborough Fur & Feather Fanciers |
Best Junior Duck Prize: Trophy Sponsor: Flamborough Fur & Feather Fanciers |
Best Junior Goose Prize: Trophy Sponsor: Flamborough Fur & Feather Fanciers |
Best Junior Chicken (Bantam) Prize: Plaque Sponsor: Dr. Candice Chapman |
Best Junior Duck Bantam Prize: Trophy In Memory of Darrell Smith |
SECTION 40
PIGEONS
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3
Classes:
Old Cock | Old Hen | Young Bird | |
---|---|---|---|
Homer Racing Blue | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Homer Racing Blue Check | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Homer Racing Red/Red Check | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Homer Racing A.O.C. | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Homer Saddle A.O.C. | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Tippler, A.O.C. | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Flying Roller, A.O.C. | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Parlour Roller, A.O.C. | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Modena Gazi Blue or Silver | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Modena Gazi, Bronze, Plain, Laced or Tri. | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Modena Gazi, A.O.C. | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Modena Schiette, White | 34 | 35 | 36 |
Modena Schietti, Bronze, Plain, Laced, Tri. | 37 | 38 | 39 |
Modena Shietti, A.O.C. | 40 | 41 | 42 |
Modena Schietti, Self | 43 | 44 | 45 |
Homer Show Pen, A.O.C. | 46 | 47 | 48 |
Show Roller, Black | 49 | 50 | 51 |
Show Roller, Red or Yellow | 52 | 53 | 54 |
Show Roller, Black, A.O.C. | 55 | 56 | 57 |
L.F.C.L. Tumbler, A.C. | 58 | 59 | 60 |
West of England Tumbler, A.C. | 61 | 62 | 63 |
Tumbler, A.O.V. | 64 | 65 | 66 |
Trumpeter, A.V. | 67 | 68 | 69 |
Ice Pigeon, A.V. | 70 | 71 | 72 |
Giant Runt, A.C. | 73 | 74 | 75 |
Fantail Self, A.C. | 76 | 77 | 78 |
Fantail Saddle, A.C. | 79 | 80 | 81 |
Fantail Bars, A.C. | 82 | 83 | 84 |
Fantail, A.O.C. | 85 | 86 | 87 |
Fantail Indian, A.C. | 88 | 89 | 90 |
Jacobin, A.C. | 91 | 92 | 93 |
Chinese Owls, A.C. | 94 | 95 | 96 |
Frillback, A.C. | 97 | 98 | 99 |
African Owl, A.C. | 100 | 101 | 102 |
Oriental Frill Satinette, A.C. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Oriental Frill Blondinette, A.C. | 106 | 107 | 108 |
Classic old Frill, A.V. | 109 | 110 | 111 |
Short Face, A.V. | 112 | 113 | 114 |
Voorburg Shield Cropper, A.C. | 115 | 116 | 117 |
Norwich Cropper, A.C. | 118 | 119 | 120 |
Cropper or Pouter, A.O.V. | 121 | 122 | 123 |
Old German Owls, A.C. | 124 | 125 | 126 |
Helmet, A.V. | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Nunn, A.C. | 130 | 131 | 132 |
German Beauty Home, A.C. | 133 | 134 | 135 |
Archangels, A.C. | 136 | 137 | 138 |
Mookee, A.C. | 139 | 140 | 141 |
Show King, A.C. | 142 | 143 | 144 |
English Magpie, A.C. | 145 | 146 | 147 |
Damascenes, A.C. | 148 | 149 | 150 |
Feather Leg, Fancy, A.O.V. Named | 151 | 152 | 153 |
Clean Leg, Fancy, A.O.V. Named | 154 | 155 | 156 |
Dove, A.V. | 157 | 158 | 159 |
SECTION 41
STANDARD POULTRY
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
Classes:
Cock | Hen | Cockerel | Pullet | |
---|---|---|---|---|
AMERICAN – Plymouth Rock White | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
AMERICAN – Plymouth Rock Barred | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
AMERICAN – Plymouth Rock Buff | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
AMERICAN – Plymouth Rock, A.O.C. | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
AMERICAN – Wyandotte, White | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
AMERICAN – Wyandotte, Silver Laced | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
AMERICAN – Wyandotte, A.O.C. | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
AMERICAN – Rhode Island Red | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
AMERICAN – Rhode Island Red Rosecomb | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
AMERICAN – Black Jersey Giant | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
AMERICAN – Chantecler | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
AMERICAN – American A.O.V. -properly named | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
ENGLISH – Buff Orpington | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
ENGLISH – White Orpington | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
ENGLISH – Orpington A.O. C. | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |
ENGLISH -Dorking | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
ENGLISH – Australorp | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
ENGLISH – Cornish | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 |
ENGLISH – Light Sussex | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
ENGLISH – Speckled Sussex | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
ENGLISH -English A.O.V., properly named | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Ancona | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Andalusians | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Leghorn, White | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Leghorn, Brown | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Leghorn, Black | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Leghorn, A.O.C. | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Minorca A.C. | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 |
MEDITERRANEAN – Mediterranean A.O.V. -properly named | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 |
ASIATIC – Brahma, Light | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 |
ASIATIC -Brahma, Dark | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 |
ASIATIC -Brahma, A.O.C. | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 |
ASIATIC -Cochin, White | 129 | 130 | 131 | 132 |
ASIATIC -Cochin, Black | 133 | 134 | 135 | 136 |
ASIATIC -Cochin, Buff | 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 |
ASIATIC -Cochin A.O.C. | 141 | 142 | 143 | 144 |
ASIATIC -Asiatic A.O.V., properly named | 145 | 146 | 147 | 148 |
CONTINENTAL – Barnvelder, A.O.V. | 149 | 150 | 151 | 152 |
CONTINENTAL – Hamburg, Spangled | 153 | 154 | 155 | 156 |
CONTINENTAL – Hamburg, A.O.C. | 157 | 158 | 159 | 160 |
CONTINENTAL – Polish, Buff Laced. | 161 | 162 | 163 | 164 |
CONTINENTAL – Polish, A.O.C. | 165 | 166 | 167 | 168 |
CONTINENTAL – Welsummer | 169 | 170 | 171 | 172 |
CONTINENTAL – Continental, A.O.V., properly named | 173 | 174 | 175 | 176 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – Sumatra | 177 | 178 | 179 | 180 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – Ameracauna | 181 | 182 | 183 | 184 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED, Aracauna | 185 | 186 | 187 | 188 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – Modern Game | 189 | 190 | 191 | 192 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – Old English Game | 193 | 194 | 195 | 196 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – Phoenix | 197 | 198 | 199 | 200 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – Sumatra | 201 | 202 | 203 | 204 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – A.O.S.B. A.O.V. | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 |
ANY OTHER STANDARD BREED – Guinea Fowl | 209 | 210 | 211 | 212 |
JUNIORS ONLY– Working Bird Class- must be cared for by exhibitor, cannot show more than three other Poultry exhibits. Standard or Bantam Bird, one per class.
Classes:
213. | Male – Working Bird Class- JUNIORS ONLY |
214. | Female- Working Bird Class- JUNIORS ONLY |
SECTION 42
BANTAM
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
Classes:
Cock | Hen | Cockerel | Pullet | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Plymouth Rock, White | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Plymouth Rock Barred | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Plymouth Rock A.O.C. | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Leghorn, White | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Leghorn, Silver | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Leghorn, A.O.C. | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Japanese Grey | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Japanese Black Tail White | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Japanese Black | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Japanese A.O.V. | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
SINGLE COMB CLEAN LEG Rhode Island Red S.C. | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Sebright, Silver | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Sebright, Golden. | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Wyandotte, White | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Wyandotte, Black | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Wyandotte, Partridge | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Wyandotte, A.O.C. | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Hamburg, A.V. | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Rosecomb, White | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Rosecomb, Black | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Rosecomb, Blue | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 |
ROSE COMB CLEAN LEG Rhode Island Red, Rosecomb | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 |
ANY OTHER COMB CLEAN LEG Polish, White | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 |
ANY OTHER COMB CLEAN LEG Polish, White Crested Black | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 |
ANY OTHER COMB CLEAN LEG Polish, A.O.C. | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 |
ANY OTHER COMB CLEAN LEG Cornish White | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 |
ANY OTHER COMB CLEAN LEG Cornish Red/White Laced | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 |
ANY OTHER COMB CLEAN LEG Cornish A.O.C. | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 |
ANY OTHER COMB CLEAN LEG Chantecler | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 |
FEATHER LEG Cochin, White | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 |
FEATHER LEG Cochin, Black | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 |
FEATHER LEG Cochin A.O.C. | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 |
FEATHER LEG Brahma, Dark | 129 | 130 | 131 | 132 |
FEATHER LEG Brahma, Light | 133 | 134 | 135 | 136 |
FEATHER LEG Brahma, Buff | 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 |
FEATHER LEG Silkie White | 141 | 142 | 143 | 144 |
FEATHER LEG Silkie A.O.C. | 145 | 146 | 147 | 148 |
FEATHER LEG Booted Bantam, Millefleur | 149 | 150 | 151 | 152 |
FEATHER LEG Booted Bantam A.O.C. | 153 | 154 | 155 | 156 |
FEATHER LEG Belgian Bearded D’Uccle, Millefleur | 157 | 158 | 159 | 160 |
MODERN GAMES, Modern Game, Black Red | 161 | 162 | 163 | 164 |
MODERN GAMES, Modern Game, Black | 165 | 166 | 167 | 168 |
MODERN GAMES, Modern Game, White | 169 | 170 | 171 | 172 |
MODERN GAMES, Modern Game, Birchen | 173 | 174 | 175 | 176 |
MODERN GAMES, Modern Game, A.O.C. | 177 | 178 | 179 | 180 |
OLD ENGLISH GAMES, Old English, Black Red | 181 | 182 | 183 | 184 |
OLD ENGLISH GAMES, Old English, Black | 185 | 186 | 187 | 188 |
OLD ENGLISH GAMES, Old English, White | 189 | 190 | 191 | 192 |
OLD ENGLISH GAMES, Old English, Silver Duckwing | 193 | 194 | 195 | 196 |
OLD ENGLISH GAMES, Old English A.O.C. | 197 | 198 | 199 | 200 |
OLD ENGLISH GAMES, Bantam, A.O.V. properly named | 201 | 202 | 203 | 204 |
SECTION 43
GEESE
Two entries per class, per exhibitor in section 43.
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
Classes:
Male Old | Female Old | Male Young | Female Young | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Toulouse | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Embden | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
African | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Buff | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Chinese | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Pomeranian | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
A.O.V., Correctly Named | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
SECTION 44
TURKEYS
Two entries per class, per exhibitor in section 44.
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
Classes:
Tom Old | Hen Old | Tom Young | Hen Young | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bronze | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Beltsville White | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Royal Palm | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
A.O.V. (Named) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
SECTION 45
DUCKS
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
Classes:
Old Drake | Old Female | Young Drake | Young Female | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Call White | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Call Snowy | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Call Grey | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Call A.O.C. | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
East Indie, Black | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
India Runner, White | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
India Runner, Grey | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
India Runner, A.O.C. | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Khaki Campbell | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
Pekin | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
Rouen | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
Muscovy, White | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
Muscovy, Black | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 |
Muscovy, Chocolate | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
Muscovy, A.O.C. | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |
Saxony | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 |
Crested | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
Buff | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 |
Welsh Harlequins | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
Cayuga | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
Swedish Blue | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 |
A.O.V. (Named) | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 |
SECTION 46
RABBITS
Champion Rabbit Prize: $50 Sponsor: R.A.S. | |
Reserve Champion Rabbit Prize: $25 Sponsor: R.A.S. | |
Champion Junior Rabbit Prize: $25 Sponsor: R.A.S | |
Reserve Champion Junior Rabbit Prize: $25 Sponsor: R.A.S. | |
Champion Rabbit Prize Prize: Bag of Feed Sponsor: Sharpe Feeds | |
Best Junior Rabbit Prize: Trophy Sponsor: Flamborough Fur & Feather Fanciers |
Classes:
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
1. | New Zealand, Buck |
2. | New Zealand, Doe |
3. | California, Buck |
4. | California, Doe |
5. | Holland Lop, Buck |
6. | Holland Lop, Doe |
7. | Dutch, Buck |
Reserve Champion in Show (RBOS) – Class 7 | |
8. | Dutch, Doe |
Best In Show (BOS) – Class 9 | |
9. | Netherland Dwarf A.C., Buck |
Best In Breed (BOB) – Class 10 | |
10. | Netherland Dwarf A.C., Doe |
Best In Show (BOS) – Class 13 | |
11. | Mini Lop, Buck |
Best of Breed (BOB) – Class 14 | |
12. | Mini Lop, Doe |
13. | Mini Rex, Buck |
14. | Mini Rex, Doe |
15. | Lionhead, Buck |
16. | Lionhead, Doe |
17. | A.O.V. named (Small Breed), Buck |
18. | A.O.V. named (Small Breed), Doe |
19. | A.O.V. named (Large & Medium Breeds), Buck |
20. | A.O.V. named (Large & Medium Breeds), Doe |
JUNIORS ONLY:
Must be cared for by exhibitor, exhibitor can’t show more than two other Rabbit exhibits. One per class
Prizes: 1st: $6, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $4
21. | Male Pet Rabbit Class -JUNIORS ONLY- |
22. | Female Pet Rabbit Class -JUNIORS ONLY- |
SECTION 48-53
4-H INTER-COUNTY DAIRY SHOW
SHOW TIME: Friday October 6th, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
CHAIR: Kathryn Underwood, 519-774-8108, ringelbergk@gmail.com
COMMITTEE: Ken Lisso, Janet Ringelberg, Jake Ringelberg, Deanna Boettcher, Mikayla Ringelberg, Karen & Murray Hunt, Nolan Wood, Jamie Wood, Matt Underwood, Bob Boettcher, Collin Allardyce.
JUDGE: Ron Canning, Palmerston, ON
PPR #ON4215875
Sponsors: TD Agriculture Services, RBC Agriculture Services, Floradale Feed Mill, Norwood Farms, Glen Drummond Farm, Fennema Holsteins, Wentworth Milk Committee, Ayr Farmers Mutual
Rules and Regulations:
- Entries must be received by Assist Expo by September 29, 2023
- All entrants must exhibit this year’s 4-H project as identified before June 1st, 2023. No substitutions permitted
- Rockton Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or accident to any person or property on the grounds during the fair, however, caused
- Harness cards will be used. Each exhibitor will provide their own harness
- Exhibitors to provide their own straw and shavings
- Complimentary pizza for participating 4-H members and leaders, Friday October 6, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
SECTION 48
4-H INTERBREED SHOWMANSHIP
SHOW TIME: Friday October, 6th, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
Prizes: Group A: $50, Group B: $40
Classes:
1. | Dairy Interbreed Showmanship – Novice – Ages 9 to 11 years |
2. | Dairy Interbreed Showmanship – Junior – 12 to 14 years |
3. | Dairy Interbreed Showmanship – Intermediate – 15 to 17 years |
4. | Dairy Interbreed Showmanship – Senior – 18 to 21 years & older |
Champion Dairy Showmanship Prize: $100 | |
Reserve Dairy Champion Prize: $50 |
Evening Program will begin at 6:00 p.m. after the complimentary pizza supper
SECTION 49
DAIRY TINY FUTURE FARMERS
Prize: $10
As of January 1, 2023
Classes:
1. | Exhibitor 8 yrs & Younger, with a Helper Required Prize: $10 Cash payout |
2. | Exhibitor 8 yrs & Younger, No Helper Required Prize: $10 Cash Payout |
SECTION 50
4-H CONFORMATION
Prizes: Group A: $50, others: $40
Classes:
1. | Junior Heifer – March 1, 2023 or later |
2. | Intermediate Heifer – Dec. 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023 |
3. | Senior Heifer – Sept. 1, 2022, to Nov. 30, 2022 |
4. | Summer Yearling – June 1, 2022 to Aug. 31, 2022 |
5. | Spring Yearling – Mar. 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022 |
Grand Champion Calf Prize: $100 | |
Reserve Champion Calf Prize: $50 |
SECTION 51
4-H GROUP OF FOUR – DAIRY CLUB CALVES
Classes:
1. | Group of 4 4-H Club Calves – (Only 4-H Leaders to Enter Club) Prizes: Group A: $50, Group B: $40, Group C: $30 |
SECTION 52
4-H DAIRY HERDSMAN’S COMPETITION
Classes:
1. | 4-H Herdsman’s Competition (Only 4-H Leaders to Enter Club) Prizes: Group A: $150, Group B: $100, Group C: $75, Group D: $50, Group E: $25 Eligible displays – included club sign and calf signs. All displays must remain in place until 7:00 p.m. to qualify for prize winnings |
SECTION 53
4-H DAIRY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Classes:
1. | 4-H Leadership Award $100 Cash Payout Prize: $100 Sponsor: In Memory of Susan Sager |
SECTION 55
ROCKTON 4-H FINALE BEEF
SHOW AND SALE
“Local 4-H Youth Promoting Ontario Grown Beef”
SHOW TIME: Saturday October 7, 2023 10:00 a.m.
CO-CHAIRS: Jeff Scott 519-770-2814, Amy Reinhart 226-920-5559, RAS4HBeef@gmail.com
COMMITTEE: Scott Cochrane, Ryan Scott, Mark Eddy, Sandra Hanes
ADVISOR: Rob Swackhammer
1. The Finale is a show designed to showcase the best market stock the province can produce. Herd of origin, breeder, sire and dam will be listed in the catalogue on Sale night as part of Ontario’s Livestock Identification and Traceability Program.
2. Must be a paid member of one of the following 4-H Counties: Brant, Haldimand/Norfolk, Hamilton/Wentworth, Waterloo, Wellington, Halton, Oxford.
3. All entries must be born in the province of Ontario. Calf/Donor Calf must be born in Ontario and Dam reside in Ontario. Verification forms are due at the time of registration. Nose prints will be taken upon committee visit.
4. All exhibitors and project animals (2023) must reside/housed in the above-listed approved counties from date of registration to date of show and sale.
5. Herd of origin is required, and a Breeder Declaration Form will be signed at the time of entry. If verification is needed to prove the herd of origin, the Committee reserves the right to test (DNA) the calf and its dam.
6. All entries must be a 4-H Project Animal or Companion Calf in the current year and cannot be consigned to any previous market shows and sales. This is a Terminal Show and Sale.
7. 4-H members/exhibitors are limited to one entry.
8. Animals must arrive on grounds by 7:00 a.m. – weigh-in, processed and vet inspected prior to show.
9. Classes will be determined by sex and weight.
10. All entries will be residue tested – blood drawn and nose printed immediately following the show.
11. All animals shown must be sold – Grand and Reserve must be displayed in pens for the remainder of the Fair.
12. Market Sale will be immediately after the Beef Supreme Drive.
13. Committee will organize trucking and logistics following the sale.
14. The Committee has the power to excuse any animal that is not complementary to the show.
15. Committee reserves the right to make additional rules for the betterment of the show.
ENTRY DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2023
Registration Form & Verification Form Emailed to ras4hbeef@gmail.com or mailed to:
687443 Hwy #2, Princeton, ON N0J 1V0
Classes:
1. | 4-H BEEF SHOW & SALE All Exhbitors must wear black Jeans Sponsorship: $200.00, Harwil Feeds Mobile Feeds Ltd., Sponsorship – Reserve Champion Market Animal |
SECTION 56-58
4-H INTER-COUNTY BEEF SHOW
SHOW TIME: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
CHAIR: Ken Hulak, 289-440-6072
COMMITTEE: Sandra Hanes, John A. McIlwraith Jr., Laura Hulak, Lynne & Justin Christman
JUDGE: To be announced.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Jeannine Hamilton
Rules and Regulations:
- Exhibitors must be members of a 4-H Calf Club organized this year.
- Entries must be made online on Assist Expo https://www.assistexpo.ca/rockton-agricultural-society
- Entries must be received on or before September 29th, 2023.
- All exhibits must be on the grounds by 9 a.m., Saturday, October 7th, 2023.
- All entrants will receive a meal ticket valid at any outlet posted “Designated Food Booth”.
- The Rockton Agricultural Society will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or accident to any person or property on the grounds, however caused.
- All health certificates and registration papers must be on hand.
- Class numbers must be picked up between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on show day.
- All entrants must exhibit this year’s registered 4-H project. No substitutes. Saturday, October 7th, 2022 inside the Agridome.
SECTION 56
4-H BEEF
4-H BEEF SHOWMANSHIP:
Judged on a group basis. All ages as of January 1st, 2023.
Prizes: Group A: $50, Group B: $40, Group C: $30
1. | Beef Showmanship – Senior – 18 – 21 yrs. |
2. | Beef Showmanship – Intermediate – 14 -17 yrs. |
3. | Beef Showmanship – Junior – 9 – 13 yrs. |
Grand Champion Showmanship Prize: $100 Prize: Banner & Rosette Banner Sponsor: Industrious Solutions. Sponsorship: $100.00, Industrious Solutions, Sponsor | |
Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship Prize: $75 Prize: Rosette Sponsorship: $100.00, Hulak Farms, Sponsor | |
Honourable Mention Showmanship Prize: $50 Prize: Rosette | |
Junior Champion Showmanship / Reserve Prize: $75 Prizes: Group A: Banner & Rosette Banner Sponsor: Dumfries Mutual Insurance |
4-H CONFORMATION
Judged on a group basis
4-H BEEF CONFORMATION:
Judged on a group basis.
Prizes: Group A: $50, Group B: $40, Group C: $30
4. | 2023 4-H Beef Project, Breeding Heifer Born in 2023 |
5. | 2023 4-H Beef Project, Yearling Breeding Heifer divided by Age |
6. | 2023 4-H Beef Project, Steer |
7. | 2023 4-H Beef Project, Market Heifer |
2023 4-H BEEF PROJECT
8. | 2022 4-H Beef Project with 2023 Calf at Side Prizes: Group A: $50, Group B: $40, Group C: $30 |
4-H GROUP OF FOUR
- Each calf must be a 4-H Club calf this year.
- All four calves must be from the same club and entered under the name of the club leader.
- One entry per club.
9. | Group of Four 4-H Club Calves Prizes: Group A: $100, Group B: $75, Group C: $50, Group D: $40, others: $20 Prize: Champion Rosette |
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer Prize: Banner Sponsor: Willie’s Meats | |
Grand Champion Market Animal Prize: Banner Sponsor: Millgrove Meat Packers Sponsorship: $100.00, Millgrove Meat Packers, Sponsor | |
Supreme Champion Sponsor: Hulak Farms Prize: 4-H Beef Calf limited edition print |
4-H BEEF FUTURE FARMERS
10. | Beef – Future Farmers Open to Boys Girls 8 yrs of Age & Under Prize: $10 Cash & Ribbon to all participants All exhbitors must provide proof of two million liabillity insurance |
4-H BEEF HERDSMAN’S COMPETITION
11. | 4-H Beef Herdsman’s Competition Prize: $100 Prize: Banner Open to any club entering 4-H Inter-County Beef Show Banner donated by Martlynn Transport Sponsorship: $500.00, Martlynn Transport, Sponsor |
SECTION 57
WENTWORTH 4-H CLUB ACHIEVEMENT
SHOW TIME: Saturday October 7th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
CLUB LEADERS: Sandra Hanes, Barry Hanes, Jeff Stephens
Rules and Regulations:
- Open to members of the Wentworth 4-H Beef Calf Club.
- Note rules and regulations for Inter-County Beef Calf Club Show.
- No substitutions, calf must be this year’s 4-H project.
4-H Beef would like to thank Galer Farm Equipment for their sponsorship.
Classes:
1. | Senior Showmanship |
Champion Showman in Hamilton/Wentworth / Reserve Prizes: Group A: Frank Hanes Memorial Trophy | |
2. | Intermediate Showmanship |
Champion 4-H Animal 2023 / Reserve | |
3. | Junior Showmanship |
Reserve Champion Calf | |
4. | Conformation – Yearling Breeding Heifer |
5. | Conformation- Breeding Heifer Born in 2023 |
6. | Conformation- Market Animal |
4-H INTER-CLUB AREA
SHEEP SHOW
Sections 60 to 63
SHOW TIME: Monday, October 9th, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
At the Agridome Sheep Ring
PPR #ON4215875
CHAIR: Doug Wright – 519-647-3093
COMMITTEE: Laura Myers, Masha Wright
JUDGE:
Rules and Regulations:
- No entry fee.
- Entries must be received at the fair office by September 29, 2023
- Entries can be made on-line at AssistExpo or by contacting the fair office.
- All entrants must exhibit this year’s Sheep Club lamb.
- Lambs need not be entered through the club leader.
- All exhibitors must be a member of a 4-H Sheep Club in Ontario in the current year.
- One entry per club member.
- All exhibits are to be on the grounds by 8:30 a.m. and must remain until 5:00 p.m., Monday, Thanksgiving Day.
PRIZES: Group A – $20.00, Group B – $15.00, Group C – $10.00
Classes will be judged on a group basis.
SECTION 60
4-H BREEDING LAMB
- The lamb must have full-mouth milk teeth and all eight temporary incisors.
Prizes: Group A: $20, Group B: $15, Group C: $10
Prize: Trophy
Classes:
1. | Best Senior Lamb – Born on or before March 1st, 2023 Sponsor: R.A.S. |
2. | Best Junior Lamb – Born after March 1st, 2023 Sponsor: Doug & Paula Wright |
Grand Champion Breeding Ewe Prize: Gift Sponsor: PSBO |
Best Junior Lamb – born after January 15, 2023 Prize: Trophy Sponsor: Doug & Paula Wright | |
Best Senior Lamb – Born on or before January 15, 2023 Prize: Trophy Sponsor: R.A.S. |
SECTION 61
4-H SHEEP SHOWMANSHIP
Prizes: Group A: $20, Group B: $15, Group C: $10
Special prizes:
Honourable Mention Sheep Showmanship Prize: Rosette | |
Reserve Grand Sheep Showmanship Prize: Rosette Sponsor: Laura Myers | |
Grand Champion Sheep Showmanship Prize: Rosette Sponsor: Don Graham |
Classes:
1. | Sheep Showmanship – Senior 15 Yrs & Over as of January 1st Special Prize: $50 cash Sponsor: In Memory of Andy McLaughlin |
2. | Sheep Showmanship – Junior 9 – 14 yrs as of January 1st, 2023 Speical Prize: $25 cash Sponsor: Don Graham |
3. | Sheep Showmanship – Novice Must be a First Time 4-H Sheep Exhibitor between 9 – 14 Yrs Special Prize: $25 cash |
SECTION 62
4-H MARKET LAMB
All Entrants must exhibit this year’s REGISTERED Sheep Club Lamb
Prizes: Group A: $20, Group B: $15, Group C: $10
Classes:
1. | 4-H Market Lamb |
Grand Champion Market Lamb Prize: Gift Sponsor: Quick Feeds Ltd |
SECTION 63
SHEEP TINY FUTURE FARMERS
CHAIR: Doug Wright – 519-647-3093.
Junior Showmen 4-H classes are listed in sections 55-57.
Classes:
1. | Tiny Future Farmers Showmanship Prize: $10 Cash Payout Open to boys and girls 8 years & under who are not 4-H members Child may show lamb with or without halter |
SECTION 64
4-H SHEEP – SPECIAL AWARDS
A Club must have a minimum of three exhibits to average the points – must have minimum three members to average
Classes:
1. | 4-H Special Awards – Sheep |
4-H Special Awards – Club Obtaining Highest Average Number of Points Prize: $10 | |
4-H Special Awards – Club Obtaining Most Points Prize: $10 |