2015 NS Provincial Exhibition Dairy Show
The goal of this exhibit is to
A) provide the general public with the opportunity to learn about the dairy
industry
B) provide exhibitors the opportunity to have their animals evaluated and to
provide marketing and networking opportunities with industry partners.
Move In: Sunday, August 23rd, animals must be onsite Monday August 22nd by noon.
Exhibitors Meeting: Monday 6pm, Agridome ring
Show Day: Wednesday August 26th 9:00am – 2:00pm Agridome Ring
Move Out Wednesday August 26th 10:00pm
There will be no vehicles allowed on the grounds between 10am and 10pm
daily, beginning Tuesday. Deliveries may be made between 6am and 10am
with a delivery pass. Vehicles may then be parked in the exhibitor parking lot.
The Athol Craswell Memorial Milking System will be provided for exhibitor’s use.
The total milk shipped will be divided between exhibitors on a per cow basis and
attributed to their quota. Daily milking demonstrations to be scheduled.
1st Bedding will be provided.
Entry Fee: $20 per head, payable to the NSPEC. 4-H Members must preregister, but
no entry fee required.
Prize Structure:
Ribbons to be presented 1st-6th place & Championships
1st $50
2nd $40
3rd $30
4th $20
5th $10
Special Prizes: $50 Each
Herdsmanship $100, $75, $50
Prize money will be paid by cheque and mailed following the show.
Championship:
Junior Champion Gift Certificates Donated by Clarence Farm Services ($50, $30, $20)
Grand Champion: Gift Certificates Donated by Clarence Farm Services ($50, $30,
$20)
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Banner Presentation
Classes:
1. Summer Calf..............................................................June 1st/15 - Aug. 31st/15
2. Junior Calf...............................................................March 1st/15 - May 31st/15
3. Intermediate Calf......................................................Dec. 1st/14 - Feb. 28th/15
4. Senior Calf................................................................Sept. 1st/14 - Nov. 30th/14
5. Summer Yearling......................................................June 1st/14 - Aug. 31st/14
6. Junior Yearling.........................................................March 1st/14 - May 31st/14
7. Intermediate Yearling...............................................Dec. 1st/13 - Feb. 28th/14
8. Senior Yearling.........................................................Sept. 1st/13 or after (non milking)
9. Two Year Old............................................................ Sept. 1st/13 – Aug. 31st /12 (milking)
10. Three Year Old........................................................ Sept. 1st/12 – Aug. 31st /11
11. Four Year Old............................................................Sept. 1st/11 - Aug. 31st/10
12. Five Year Old..............................................................Sept. 1st/10 – Aug. 31st/09
13. Mature Cow..........................................................Born prior to September 1st, 2009
Championships:
Junior: Top two animals from each of the Junior (non milking) classes.
Grand Champion: Top two animals from each of the Senior (milking) classes, Junior
Champion may return to the ring at the discretion of the judge.
Special Prizes: Junior Herd (3 bred, at least one owned by prefix), Breeder’s Herd (3
bred, at least one owned by prefix), Beauty & Utility (1st or 2nd in class, Proof of
Production Required), Top Showperson
Premier Breeder & Exhibitor:
Premier Exhibitor & Premier Breeder awards will be calculated on the point system
used by Atlantic Holstein Promotions. (Best 8 animals for Premier Breeder
& Exhibitor.)The breeder will be considered as the first prefix on the animal.
Herdsmanship Award: Based on display appearance & positive public interaction.
Peewee Showmanship: Open to any children 8 & under following the junior
championship & junior herd classes. No pre-registration necessary. Ribbon only.
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
1. This is an open show. The maximum stable area available is 100 head. If entries
warrant, limits per exhibitor may be required.
2. All exhibits must be registered in the name of the exhibitor, in accordance with
the by-laws of Holstein Canada. The certificate must state that the animal is
purebred or at least 75% of purebred inheritance.
3. CODE OF ETHICS - Ethics are an individual responsibility, and will follow the
Holstein Canada Code of Ethics.
4. Each exhibitor shall hold the show management blameless for any loss or
accident. It shall also be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall be responsible
for any injury or damage that may be occasioned to any person or thing
whomsoever or whatsoever against all claims or demands for loss or damage
occasioned thereby.
5. All exhibitors must present a copy of their liability policy to management before
entering the show grounds.
6. Animals must be properly ear-tagged to correspond with registration certificate &
to meet CFIA requirements.
7. All entry fees must be paid in full before entering the ring.
8. This is a public venue. All exhibitors must keep their stable area tidy and be
mindful of public perception. Please keep all beverages in cups. Please have stall
cards & signs to identify your farm and animals. This is an opportunity to promote
the dairy industry, so please answer any questions from the public.
9. No Smoking in the Agridome.
For additional information contact Brian & Angela Masters
(902) 843-2289 or (902) 221-0954, Fax: (902) 843-5888
Email: angela@atlanticholsteinnews.ca
2015 Exhibition Pass Policy
Gate Prices: Adult: $8.00
6-14 years and 65 plus: $4.00
0-5 years: free
Week pass: $25.00
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 Vendors: 10 free day passes, 1 delivery pass
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Animal Exhibitors: (all except for draft horses):- 2 free day pass per exhibitor*, 1
delivery pass per exhibitor. Judges: 1 free day pass per show.
Draft Horse: 2 day passes for first team, after that 1 per team, 1 free delivery
pass per exhibitor. Judges: 1 free week pass
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Colchester County 4-H: 1 free pass per leader/4-H member, 10 delivery passes in
total. Judges: 20 free days passes
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All other exhibitors: 1 free day pass per exhibitor
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Volunteers: AT THE DISCRECTION OF MANAGEMENT, day passes can be
purchased at a reduced rate of $4.00. Tickets must be purchased 2 weeks prior
to the opening day of the exhibition through the office.
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Week long passes can be purchased at the cost of $8.00 plus the return of the
free day pass. (The free day pass must be upgraded at the time of initial entry
to the grounds.)
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All exhibitors/volunteers/vendors must have the free day pass prior to entry of
the grounds.
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Additional exhibitor/vendor/volunteer day passes may be purchased for $4
(quantity subject to the approval of mgmt.)
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Delivery Passes: Parking passes will not be issued. No Parking on the grounds.
There will be delivery passes issued which can be used between the times of
6am and 10am.
Passes will be available from Angela on Sunday or Monday