DAIRY CATTLE SHOW

Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 3:00 pm

Holstein, Ayrshire and Jersey Shows – Under the Navan Pavilion

Director: Andrew Williams

Committee: Wanda Williams, Jaron Cotton, Dave Bergeron, Scott Rathwell, Shamus Williams, Fiona Williams

Rules & Regulations

1. At our insurance company’s insistence, livestock exhibitors must provide proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance or entries will be refused.
2. Each Exhibitor must have purchased a 2026 Membership prior to the fair in order to exhibit.  Please refer to Membership/Admission section of the prize list for membership fee information, which must accompany the entry form.
3. Entries must be received by Friday, July 31, 2026, by visiting our website www.navanfair.ca for online entry form (Assist Expo) with capability to pay via PayPal. Entire entries received show day will be charged an additional $10 administration fee to the exhibitor)
4. A 20% entry fee will be deducted from the prize money. Exhibitors’ passes are available at the Fair office.
5. Judging will begin at 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 6 of all three breeds.
6. All animals must arrive by 10:00 am, Thursday, August 6. No animals will be allowed on the grounds before Wednesday, August 5. This will be strictly enforced. All animals are to be removed from the grounds by 9 pm, Thursday, August 6 unless arrangements are made.
7. Only one tie ring per animal will be allowed. This rule will be strictly enforced.
8. Straw may be available for a fee.  Please call Andrew at (613) 878-1430 to make arrangements ahead of time.
9. Each Exhibitor is responsible for manure and milk removal to a designated area. We ask that no milk be dumped in manure piles. No milking system will be provided.
10. Under no circumstances should an animal exhibiting signs of transmittal diseases be taken onto the Navan Fair grounds. The show committee and other Navan Fair officials have the right to refuse entry of any animal showing signs of an infectious disease (e.g. Warts, ringworm, BVD etc.).  If a Veterinary check is required, it will be at the expense of the exhibitor and the veterinary’s decision is final.  Also, The CTAS recommends that all animals have proof of Rabies Immunization a minimum of 30 days prior to the show in order to comply with O. Reg. 497/17, which is in effect as of July 1st, 2019.
11. All animals exhibited must be 87.5% purity and must be registered on the records of their applicable breed Association, in the name of the exhibitor. No animal will be accepted without a registration certificate. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
12. Each animal will be checked against its pedigree prior to entry into the ring.
13. Each Exhibitor may show a maximum of 10 animals. Plus 2 additional Jr. animals, providing they are 4-H calves and shown by the 4-H member.
14. A maximum of two (2) substitute animals will be permitted. A fee of $5.00 per substitute will be charged.
15. The Judge may be asked to give reasons on the top 3 or 4 animals.
16. Your attention is drawn to the fact that there must be at least 3 Exhibitors and 24 exhibits in each breed of dairy classification; if this is not achieved the Fair reserves the right to cancel the Show.
17. Barn space will be assigned.  In the event of full barns, Exhibitors who fail to have their entries in on time may be asked to tie outside or leave the show.  This will help ensure exhibitors who have their entries in on time will have barn space.
18. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor points will be calculated as follows:

Points will be calculated on the top 7 placings.

ALL ANIMALS MUST HAVE RFID TAGS IN EARS, PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.

Special Class “Pee Wee”

Calves exhibited by boys and girls up to 10 years of age as of the date of the show. Calves must be born after March 1, 2026.  No one exhibiting in this class may show a calf exhibited by a 4-H CLUB member. No B.C.A. required. No entry fee required. To be shown before classes begin. This class is open to all breeds.

To register call 613-229-3858 before July 31, 2026.

Sponsored by: Berwen Holsteins – Bert and Wendy Molenaar

1. Junior 4-H Showmanship.  Open to all 4-H members age 10 to 14 as of January 1^st of the current year, showing a Holstein.
2. Senior 4-H Showmanship: Open to all 4-H members age 15 to 21 as of January 1^st of the current year, showing a Holstein.
3. Grand Champion Showperson. Top three from classes 1 and 2. Ribbons Only
4. Female Jr. Calf born on or after March 1, 2026. Ribbons Only
5. Female Intermediate Calf born December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
6. Female Senior Calf born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025.
7. Female Summer Yearling, born June 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
8. Female Jr. Yearling born March 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025.
9. Female Intermediate Yearling born December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
10. Female Senior Yearling born September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
11. Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Female. Ribbons Only
12. Breeder’s Herd (bred and owned by Exhibitor).  Group of 3 animals. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the classes for single animals. These animals must have been bred by the same Breeder (same prefix) and the Breeder must own at least two of the group.
13. Premier Exhibitor. Banner only.
14. Premier Breeder. Banner only.

Thank you to EastGen for providing harness cards for our 2026 show.

1. 4-H Showmanship.  Open to all 4-H members showing an Ayrshire.
2. Female Junior calf born on or after March 1, 2026.  Ribbons Only
3. Female Intermediate calf born December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
4. Female Senior calf born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025.
5. Female Junior yearling born March 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
6. Female Senior yearling born September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
7. Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Female. Ribbons Only
8. Female born September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 (2yr old) in milk or dry.
9. Female born September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 (3yr old) in milk or dry.
10. Female born September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 (4yr old) in milk or dry.
11. Female born September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 (5yr old) in milk or dry.
12. Female Mature Cow born prior to September 1, 2019.
13. Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion. Ribbons Only
14. Breeder’s Herd Group of 3 animals. (bred and owned by Exhibitor) Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the classes for single animals. These animals must have been bred by the same Breeder (same prefix) and the Breeder must own at least two of the group.  Sponsored by: Sunnymead Ayrshire Farms.
15. Best udder class – The judge shall designate the best two udders in Classes 9 to 12. These designated exhibits shall compete for first- and second-best udders in the show.  Sponsored by: La Cooperative Agricole d’Embrun.

Prize Money for Class 15 above:  1st – $65. 2nd – $55.

16. Premier Exhibitor. Banner only.
17. Premier Breeder. Banner only.

Sponsored by: Wilmead Farms

Thank you to EastGen for providing harness cards for our 2026 show.

Number of entries subject to Jersey All Canadian Ruling.

Exhibits will be accepted from all areas.

1. 4-H Showmanship class. The Jersey Championship Show welcomes all 4-H members, by providing a Showmanship class. Open to ages 10-21 (as of January 1st, 2026). Participants will receive a special prize.
2. Female Jr. Calf born on or after March 1, 2026. Ribbons Only
3. Female Intermediate Calf born December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
4. Female Senior Calf born September 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025.
5. Female Summer Yearling, born June 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
6. Female Jr. Yearling born March 1, 2025 to May 31, 2025.
7. Female Intermediate Yearling born December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
8. Female Senior Yearling born September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
9. Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion Female. Ribbons Only
10. Junior Breeder’s Herd – group of 3 animals breed & owned by Exhibitor. Bred and owned by Exhibitor) Group of 3 animals. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the classes for single animals. These animals must have been bred by the same Breeder and the Breeder must own at least one of the group
11. Junior 2 years old born March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
12. Senior 2 years old born September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024.
13. Junior 3 years old born March 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023.
14. Senior 3 year old born September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.
15. Female 4 years old born September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
16. Female 5 year old born September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
17. Female Mature Cow born prior to September 1, 2020.
18. Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion Female. Ribbons Only
19. Senior Breeder’s Herd Group of 3 animals – Bred and owned by exhibitor. Each animal in the group must have been exhibited in one of the classes for single animals. These animals must have been bred by the same Breeder and the Breeder must own at least one of the group.
20. Best udder class – the judge shall designate the best udders in Classes 13 to 17. These designated exhibits shall compete for first- and second-best udders of the show. 

Sponsored by: La Cooperative Agricole d’Embrun

Prize Money for Class 20 above:             1st – $65.      2nd – $55.

21. Premier Exhibitor. Banner only
22. Premier Breeder. Banner only

The Navan Fair would like to thank the St. Lawrence Valley Jersey Club and Jersey Ontario for their continuous support. 

Thank you to EastGen for providing harness cards for our 2026 show.

NEW for 2026 – The Cumberland Township Agricultural Society Navan Fair is pleased to present a new:

4-H Supreme Showmanship class – THE CTAS NAVAN FAIR PAST PRESIDENTS AWARD

Trophy sponsored by Joan Rathwell and family in the memory of Don Rathwell

Open to the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners and their animals who previously showed in the following classes:

• Class 3 – 4-H Grand Champion Showmanship – Holsteins
• Class 1 – 4-H Showmanship – Ayrshires
• Class 1 – 4-H Showmanship – Jerseys

The class will be judged on Thursday, August 6 following the conclusion of the three breed shows.

The trophy will be presented at the 79^th Navan Fair Opening and Award Ceremony on August 6 at 7pm.

DAIRY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY

Russell 4-H Association

Friday, August 7, 2026 – 12 noon

Barn No. 5