JUNIOR FAIR 2025
Junior Fair
Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m.
Rules
- Market lamb, must be ewe lamb or whether lamb
- Straw for bedding will be supplied by the Society
- Prize money will be paid on classes listed below. Breeds may have extra classes that are shown for ribbons only.
| Class | Section | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 – 4-H Confirmation | Section A | Ewe lamb |
| Section B | Market lamb (ewe or wether) | |
| Class 2 – 4-H Showmanship | Section A | Novice 9 |
| Section B | Junior 10–12 | |
| Section C | Intermediate 13–15 | |
| Section D | Senior 16–21 | |
| Class 3 – Breeding Class | Section A | Champion Ewe |
| Class 4 – Costume | Section A | All ages |
- A certificate of liability must be presented when requested.
- All trucks must enter by way of Centre Street to Prospect Street to Second Street and north to east Park Gate.
- All animals must remain on grounds until 5 p.m. or prize money will not be paid.
Bradford/Beeton 4-H Dairy Club and Inter Club Combined Show
Prizes: 1st: $25 | 2nd: $20 | 3rd Group: $15 each
Classes: 0–3, 6–10
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Class 0 | Novice Showmanship (9–11 before Jan. 1, 2026) |
| Class 1 | Junior Showmanship (9–11 before Jan. 1, 2026) |
| Class 2 | Intermediate Showmanship (13–15 before Jan. 1, 2026) |
| Class 3 | Senior Showmanship (16–21 before Jan. 1, 2026) |
| Class 4 | Champion Showmanship |
| Class 5 | Champion Showmanship for Bradford/Beeton Dairy Club |
| Class 6 | Junior Heifer Conformation |
| Class 7 | Intermediate Heifer Conformation |
| Class 8 | Senior Heifer Conformation |
| Class 9 | Summer Yearling Conformation |
| Class 10 | Junior Yearling Conformation |
| Class 11 | Champion Conformation |
| Class 12 | Champion Conformation Bradford/Beeton Dairy Club |
| Class 13 | Group of three calves (one entry allowed per club). Ribbons only |
4-H Livestock Rules
CFIA Tags
Please be aware that all livestock must arrive with CFIA tags; they are to be tagged before they leave the farm. Should they arrive without tags, and the inspectors discover this, you are putting YOURSELF at risk of a $1,300 fine, as well as $1,300 for the trucker and another $1,300 fine for the B.A.S. The B.A.S. is NOT a tagging station for livestock. All untagged livestock will not be permitted to show and will be sent home.
- Livestock must be on the grounds by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 and may leave the show at the conclusion of the Grand Champion Livestock Showman Class.
- All animals exhibit with the exception of the Grand Champion Livestock Showman Class must be the 4-H project of the exhibitor.
- Dairy Animal Age Groups:
- Junior Yearling: March 1/20 – May 31/25
- Summer Yearling: June 1/20 – August 31/25
- Senior Heifer: September 1/20 – November 30/25
- Intermediate Heifer: December 1/20 – February 28/25
- Junior Heifer: March 1/24 and younger
- Dairy Showmanship Age Groups:
- Junior: 9–12 years old as of January 1, 2026
- Intermediate: 13–15 years old as of January 1, 2026
- Senior: 16–21 years old as of January 1, 2026
- The 4-H leader(s) and livestock director reserve the right to change the classes depending on the number of entries.
- Coloured Breed Dairy Calves will be shown with the Holsteins.
- The Beeton & District Agricultural Society does not accept any responsibility for any injury to any livestock when at the show.
Premises ID Beeton Fairgrounds: ON4228721
Specials
A. There will be a special Class of Dairy Heifer (all breeds) born March 1, 2026 or later. Shown by boys and girls born in 2018 or later. All entries will receive a ribbon and a prize donated by CIBC, Bradford.
B. Ernie Severn Memorial Trophy (perpetual): Awarded to the Champion Livestock Showperson with the top two 4-H’ers from their respective 4-H shows from the Beeton Clubs, competing to see who is the overall champion.
C. Earl Woodrow Trophy: Awarded to the Champion Dairy Showperson from the Bradford/Beeton area.
4-H Inter-Club Exhibits
Indoor display – non-competitive. All worthy entries receive $20.
Premises ID Beeton Fairgrounds: ON42287211106502
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to all Simcoe County 4-H Clubs completing a project in the previous 12 months. One exhibit is eligible per club.
- Each exhibit must include a backdrop.
- Each exhibit will be allowed 4 feet of table space.
- At least 3 exhibits must be placed in order to form a class.
- Exhibits are expected to be placed by club members between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 and between 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Exhibits must be removed at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
- Space available will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Score Card:
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| General Appearance | 20 |
| Message | 25 |
| Power to attract and hold attention | 25 |
| Unity in presenting message | 15 |
| Quality of materials | 15 |
Poultry Display & Animal Display
Saturday, September 19 | North end of the Fairgrounds
4-H Rabbit Show – Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
