Contact: Deb Knapton (613) 256-5184
Exhibitor Information:
Policy for Livestock Exhibitors
Gate Admission Regulations: Livestock truck and driver – FREE.
All others pay normal admission. As has been the policy of the fair, Livestock truck and driver will be admitted to the fair FREE. All others must have a pass or pay. If anyone requires more passes, they must contact the committee chair.
Entries are to be submitted via AssistExpo
Online entries open August 1, 2026
RULES & REGULATIONS
See “RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE N.L.A.S.”.
The following rules also apply:
Exhibitors are expected to understand and comply with Holstein Canada’s Show Rules and
Regulations as found on the Holstein Canada website.
All Exhibitors will be required to accept and sign the “Standard Exhibitors Agreement” and the “Rules
and Regulations for Showing Dairy Cattle” before their entries are considered complete.
Conduct
1A. Pre-Novice Class
Open to ALL children of pre-4-H age. Judging will be based on 50% calf and 50 % enthusiasm.
PRIZE MONEY for SECTIONS 1 to 9:
1st $50
2nd $40
3rd $30
4th $25
5th $20
6th $15
7th-10th $10
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Exhibitor Information:
- Show starts at 11:30am on Saturday September 12, 2026
- Judge – Terry Smygwaty, Russell, Ontario
- Vet on Call: Almonte Veterinary Services
- Cattle may move onto the grounds starting Thursday, September 10, 2026
Policy for Livestock Exhibitors
Gate Admission Regulations: Livestock truck and driver – FREE.
All others pay normal admission. As has been the policy of the fair, Livestock truck and driver will be admitted to the fair FREE. All others must have a pass or pay. If anyone requires more passes, they must contact the committee chair.
Entries are to be submitted via AssistExpo
Online entries open August 1, 2026
RULES & REGULATIONS
See “RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE N.L.A.S.”.
The following rules also apply:
Exhibitors are expected to understand and comply with Holstein Canada’s Show Rules and
Regulations as found on the Holstein Canada website.
All Exhibitors will be required to accept and sign the “Standard Exhibitors Agreement” and the “Rules
and Regulations for Showing Dairy Cattle” before their entries are considered complete.
Conduct
- Criticizing or interfering with judges, Show Organizers, Show management, Show Associates or other exhibitors at any time while present within and around fairgrounds or show property;
- Any conduct that violates, directly or indirectly, recognized standard show practices; or
- Any other conduct typically considered discreditable which could damage the image of the breed, show or Holstein Canada.
- Discreditable conduct includes, but is not limited to, acts that include the following:
- Violence, or threat of violence;
- Verbal abuse and/or use of derogatory language;
- Harassment of any kind; or
- Improper and/or unprofessional behaviours.
1A. Pre-Novice Class
Open to ALL children of pre-4-H age. Judging will be based on 50% calf and 50 % enthusiasm.
PRIZE MONEY for SECTIONS 1 to 9:
1st $50
2nd $40
3rd $30
4th $25
5th $20
6th $15
7th-10th $10
- Summer Calf - Born June 1, 2026- August 31, 2026
- Spring Heifer - Born March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026
- Winter Heifer - Born Dec 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
- Fall Heifer - Born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
- Summer Yearling - Born June 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025
- Spring Yearling - March 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025
- Winter Yearling - Born December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025
- Fall Yearling - Born September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024
Junior Champion Female
Reserve Junior Champion Female
Honorable Mention Junior Champion Female - Junior Breeders Herd - Three animals carrying the same prefix (first word of the animal’s name), they must have been exhibited in their respective classes. Prefix owner does not have to own any of the animals.
PRIZE MONEY for SECTIONS 10 to 18:
1st $80
2nd $65
3rd $50
4th $40
5th $35
6th $30
7th $20
8th-10th $10 - Milking Yearling – Born: September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025
- Junior 2 Year Old - Born March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024
- Senior 2 Year Old - Born September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024
- 3 Year Old - Born September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023
- 4 Year Old - Born September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022
- 5 Year Old - Born September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021
- Mature Cow - Born Prior to September 1, 2020
- Longtime Production (70,000 kg +)
Grand Champion Female
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Honorable Mention Grand Champion Female
Best Udder - Senior Breeders Herd - Three animals carrying the same prefix (first word of the animal’s name), animals must have been exhibited in their respective classes. The owner of the prefix does not have to own any of the animals.
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The 2026 Lanark County Holstein Show Section
Click the button to download the Lanark County Holstein Show Section of the 2024 Prize Book.
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REGISTERING YOUR ENTRIES
Online entries open August 1 All Entry Registrations are due to Secretary on Thursday September 12, at 9:00 PM. Online (AssistExpo), hard copy (paper), or email (pdf/scanned image). |
Online RegistrationClick on the button to go to the online registration form.
Paper Entry FormClick the button to download the form for Hay, Grain and Seeds, fill it out, and email it to [email protected]
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