2026 Beachburg Fair

Livestock & Shows

5 shows · 63 classes

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Dairy Cattle Beef Cattle Sheep Mini Horse 4-H Dairy

Dairy Cattle Show

11 classes
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Date Friday, July 10, 2026
Time Starting at 1:30 p.m.
Location Beachburg Fair Show Dome
Judge Hugh Hunter, Smiths Falls, Ontario
Entries due July 5, 2026 via Assist Expo
Prizes 1st $65 · 2nd $55 · 3rd $45 · 4th $35 · 5th $25 · 6th–8th $10 (Classes 1–7)
Admin fee 15% deducted from prize money totalling $20 or more
General Rules
  • NLID EZE-IR Tags are compulsory for fairs in 2026
  • Pedigrees must be produced if requested
  • All exhibitors must show proof of liability insurance
  • Straw must be supplied by exhibitor
  • Revised showing order will be posted the day of show
  • 15% administration fee will be deducted from prize money totalling $20 or more
  • $5 membership fee must be paid if not already an existing member
  • All entries must be submitted using Assist Expo by July 5, 2026
Class PeeWee PeeWee Showmanship $10

Spring or summer heifer (6 months and under), shown by boy or girl, 10 years and under

Class 1 Spring Heifer

Born March 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Class 2 Winter Heifer

Born December 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

Class 3 Fall Heifer

Born September 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025

Class 4 Summer Yearling

Born June 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025

Class 5 Spring Yearling

Born March 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025

Class 6 Winter Yearling

Born December 1, 2024 – February 28, 2025

Class 7 Fall Yearling

Born September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024

Class 8 Rick Kenny – Kennydale Holsteins Memorial 1st $100 · 2nd $80 · 3rd $60

Junior Dairy Herd – 3 animals owned by exhibitor

Class 9 Grand Champion / Reserve / Honourable Mention

Ribbon only

Class 10 Exhibitors Herd

5 animals owned by one single exhibitor

Beef Cattle Show

23 classes
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Date Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time Junior Show 11 a.m. · Open Show 12:30 p.m.
Location Beachburg Fair Show Dome
Judge Steve Burgomaster, Omemee, Ontario
Chairs Anna McIntyre · Scott Schoenfeldt
Entries due July 5, 2026 via Assist Expo
Prizes 1st $65 · 2nd $55 · 3rd $45 · 4th $35 · 5th $25 · 6th–8th $10
Admin fee 15% deducted from prize money totalling $20 or more
General Rules
  • All animals must be owned by exhibitor; registration papers must be available for checking before judging
  • All exhibitors must show proof of liability insurance
  • No limit on number of entries per class
  • All entries must be received by July 5th, 2026 via Assist Expo
  • 15% administration fee will be deducted from prize money totaling $20 or more
  • $5 membership fee must be paid if not already an existing member
  • No bedding provided
  • All animals must have CCIA tags; animals without appropriate tags will not be allowed on the fairgrounds
  • Any breed with less than 15 head will be in "Any Other Breed", unless decided by committee on day of show
  • All entries must be verified purebred as according to their breed
  • All animals must remain on grounds until completion of the show, or prize money will be forfeited
  • Any disputes shall be brought to a director's attention
  • Calves shown as a unit with their dam in cow or 2 year old female classes ARE eligible for calf classes
Class PeeWee PeeWee Showmanship $10

Animal shown by boy or girl 8 years and under

Class Jr. 2 Novice Showmanship

Ages 9–11

Champion Showperson: $250 · Reserve Champion Showperson: $150 · Honourable Mention: $100

Ages 9–21 as of January 1, 2026 invited to participate

1st and 2nd place in each class return for Champion Showmanship

Class Jr. 3 Junior Showmanship

Ages 12–14

Class Jr. 4 Intermediate Showmanship

Ages 15–17

Class Jr. 5 Senior Showmanship

Ages 18–21

Class 1 Queen of the Ring

Purebred heifer calf, any breed, born January 1 – April 30, 2026

$20 registration fee collected prior to show

50% of all collected registration money awarded to winner, plus banner

No limit on entries per breeding unit

Class 2 King of the Ring

Purebred bull calf, any breed, born January 1 – April 30, 2026

$20 registration fee collected prior to show

50% of all collected registration money awarded to winner, plus banner

Class 3 Bull Calf

Born January 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026

Class 4 Bull (yearling)

Born January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Class 5 Bull (2 year old)

Born January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Class 6 Grand Champion Bull and Reserve Champion Bull

Ribbon only. 1st and 2nd place winners from previous bull classes return.

Class 7 Female Calf

Born January 1, 2026 – May 15, 2026

Class 8 Female (spring yearling)

Born April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Class 9 Female (winter yearling)

Born January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025

Class 10 Female (2 year old) with calf

Born January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 with her own 2026 natural, purebred tattooed calf at foot

Female and calf shown as a unit; calf is also eligible to show as a single animal

Class 11 Cow with calf

Born prior to January 1, 2024 with her own 2026 natural, purebred tattooed calf at foot

Female and calf shown as a unit; calf is also eligible to show as a single animal

Class 12 Grand Champion Female and Reserve Champion Female

Ribbon only. 1st and 2nd place winners from previous female classes return.

Class 13 Breeder's Herd

A group of 4 animals bred by the exhibitor, both sexes represented

Animals must have been exhibited in previous classes

Exhibitor must own at least one animal

Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor

Class 14 Supreme Champion Breeder's Herd

Ribbon only

Class 15 Get of Sire

A group of 3 animals from the same sire, both sexes represented

At least one animal owned by the exhibitor

Animals must be shown in previous classes

Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor

Class 16 Progeny of Dam

A group of 2 animals, the progeny of one dam

Both animals must be exhibited in previous classes

Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor

Class 17 Supreme Champion Male $1,000 and banner

Sponsored by MacGregor Concrete Products

Class 18 Supreme Champion Female $1,000 and banner

Sponsored by MacGregor Concrete Products

4-H Junior Sheep Show

10 classes
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Date Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time 12:30 p.m.
Location Beachburg Fair Show Dome
Judge Leona Clarke, Lindsay, Ontario
Chairs Anna McIntyre · Scott Schoenfeldt
Entries due July 5, 2026 via Assist Expo
Prizes 1st $25 · 2nd $22 · 3rd $20 · 4th $18 · 5th $15 · 6th $12 · 7th $10 · All remaining entries $5
General Rules
  • Open to any 4-H exhibitor, ages 9–21 as of January 1, 2026
  • No registration fee
  • All lambs must have CFIA tags
  • All animals must remain on grounds until completion of show or prize money will be forfeited
  • All entries must be submitted by July 5, 2026 on Assist Expo
  • All exhibitors must be able to provide proof of liability insurance
Class 1 Senior Showmanship

Ages 18–21

Class 2 Intermediate Showmanship

Ages 15–17

Class 3 Junior Showmanship

Ages 12–14

Class 4 Novice Showmanship

Ages 9–11

Class 5 Champion Showperson

Top placings from Classes 1–4 advance

Class 6 Ewe Lambs
Class 7 Best Fibre Lamb
Class 8 Market Lambs

Ewe lambs, fibre lambs, and market lambs are mutually exclusive classes

Class 9 Intro to Sheep $5 and a ribbon

Beginners under 18 years

Class 10 Costume Class Prize plus $10 coupon for Beachburg Burger Booth

4-H Miniature Horse Club Show

9 classes
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Date Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time 10 a.m.
Location Beachburg Fair Show Dome
Judge Fred Fleming, Madoc, Ontario
Chairs Anna McIntyre · Autumn McIntyre · Scott Schoenfeldt
Entries due July 5, 2026 via Assist Expo
Prizes 1st $20 · 2nd $15 · 3rd $12 · 4th $10 · 5th $8 · All others $5 (Classes 1–4, 6–7)
Sponsored by Apple Saddlery · Greenhawk · Renfrew County Dairy Producers Committee (hospitality) · Kasia's Gourmet Kitchen (hospitality)
General Rules
  • Open to any 4-H exhibitor, ages 9–21 as of January 1, 2026
  • No registration fee
  • All animals must remain on grounds until completion of show or prize money will be forfeited
  • All entries must be submitted by July 5, 2026 on Assist Expo
  • All exhibitors must be able to provide proof of liability insurance
  • Showmanship classes may be divided or combined based on participation numbers
Class 1 Novice Showmanship

Ages 9–11

Class 2 Junior Showmanship

Ages 12–14

Class 3 Intermediate Showmanship

Ages 15–17

Class 4 Senior Showmanship

Ages 18–21

Class 5 Champion Showperson

Top two from each showmanship class advance; ribbons only

Class 6 Mare
Class 7 Gelding
Class 8 4-H Obstacle Course Prizes and ribbons

All ages

Class 9 Costume Class Prize plus $10 coupon for Beachburg Burger Booth

4-H Agricultural Clubs Achievement Day

10 classes
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Date Friday, July 10, 2026
Time 11 a.m.
Location Beachburg Show Dome
Judge Hugh Hunter, Smiths Falls, Ontario
Chair Renfrew County 4-H Clubs
Entries due July 5, 2026 via Assist Expo
General Rules
  • Open to any 4-H exhibitor, ages 9–21 as of January 1, 2026
  • No registration fee
  • All animals must have CFIA tags; animals without appropriate tags will not be allowed
  • All animals must remain on grounds until completion of show or prize money will be forfeited
  • All entries must be submitted by July 5, 2026 on Assist Expo
  • All exhibitors must be able to provide proof of liability insurance
Class 1 Novice Showmanship

Ages 9–11

Class 2 Junior Showmanship

Ages 12–14

Class 3 Intermediate Showmanship

Ages 15–17

Class 4 Senior Showmanship

Ages 18–21

Class 5 Champion Showperson

1st and 2nd place from Classes 1–4 advance

Class 6 Junior Yearling Heifer

Born March 1 – May 31, 2025

Class 7 Summer Yearling Heifer

Born June 1 – August 31, 2025

Class 8 Senior Heifer Calf

Born September 1 – November 30, 2025

Class 9 Intermediate Heifer Calf

Born December 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

Class 10 Junior Heifer Calf

Born March 1 – May 31, 2026

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