Join the Excitement at the Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show!
Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show 2025
Experience the thrill and tradition of the Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show at the Chesterville Fair, where young talents shine.

Welcome to the Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show
We’re excited to welcome young dairy enthusiasts ages 9 to 21 to the Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show, held on August 24th, 2025, at 10:30 AM. This special event, part of the Chesterville Fair, provides an excellent opportunity to showcase their 2025 4-H Dairy Projects and compete for the esteemed titles of Champion Showperson and Champion Calf.
This day promises friendly competition, community spirit, and recognition of the hard work and passion of our next generation of farmers. Join us to celebrate youth involvement in agriculture and witness the dedication these young exhibitors bring to the fair.
Exciting Prizes Await!
Generous Awards for Outstanding Participants

Rules & Regulations
Summer Spotlight - Junior Dairy Show
August 23, 2025 @ 10:30am - Chesterville Fairgrounds (in conjunction with Chesterville Fair)
This open junior dairy show is open to youth, ages 9-21 years old, as of January 1, 2025, exhibiting their 2025 4-H
dairy project. Ribbons will be presented in each class. Prize Money will be awarded in all nine classes: 1st - $100,
2nd - $75, 3rd - $50 with 5 x $100 Jackpot Draws throughout the show. Special prizes will be awarded to both the
Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and Honourable Mention Showpeople and Grand Champion, Reserve
Champion, and Honourable Mention Champion Calf.
This show is intended to provide youth with a fun environment to compete and learn in. We encourage families
and friends to work together, demonstrate comradery, and enjoy the chance to network with those sharing the
same passion to exhibit cattle.
Location:
Chesterville Fairgrounds
153 Queen St, Chesterville, ON
Premise ID # ON4213727
Exhibitors & Entries:
- Exhibitors must be between the ages of 9-21 as of January 1st, 2025 and show their 2025 registered Dairy 4-H
project.
- Register via Assist Expo: Chesterville District Ag Society – Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show
- Entry fee of $10 per animal will be accepted and processed at time of online registration.
- Exhibitors are required to carry sufficient insurance.
- Entry Deadline: August 17, 2025
- Showmanship Classes for Novice, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior will be offered. Confirmation classes for
Spring Calf, Winter Calf, Fall Calf, Summer Yearling, and Spring Yearling will be offered. All breeds will be
shown together. The show committee reserves the right to combine classes or divide classes into heats as
deemed necessary for both showmanship and confirmation.
- Exhibitors are required to wear a white shirt, white pants, appropriate footwear, and show harness.
- Harness cards will be provided. Arrival, Trucking, Bedding, Accommodation:
- Exhibitors and livestock are asked to arrive at the Chesterville Fairgrounds after 3:00pm Friday, August
22nd and before 6:30am Saturday morning, August 23rd
- Trucks & Trailers may enter at the east entrance of the fairgrounds and park between the cattle barn and
horse ring. Avoid soccer field.
- Exhibitors must supply their own bedding.
- Camping is not permitted at the fairgrounds. For those entering from further away, please contact the show
coordinator for accommodation options in nearby communities ahead of time.
Overnight Barn Closure:
- Barns will be closing at 10pm. A night watchperson will supervise all dairy cattle in the barn. Barns will re-
open at 4am.
Animal ID, Health, Show Ethics:
- All calves must be dual tagged (button and panel) with approved NLID tags prior to entering the fairgrounds
and while on site.
- Please proactively leave animals with health concerns or transmittable conditions at home.
- It is important that Canadian cattle shows are seen to endorse good animal husbandry practices and
promote the Canadian industry in the spirit of fair play. Unethical showing practices will not be tolerated.
Criticizing or interfering with the judge, show management, or other exhibitors, or other conduct
detrimental to the breed or show will result in disqualification from the event.
Schedule:
Friday, August 22nd
4:00pm Livestock and exhibitors may move into the fairgrounds to set up after 4pm.
Saturday, August 23rd
6:30am All livestock and exhibitors to move in before 6:30am
10:30am Showmanship Classes followed by Confirmation Classes
*PeeWee Showmanship Class: Please register for the children’s class (up to 8 years old as of Jan 1/25) directly
with Dianne Fawcett (613-882-5828). Provide name of child and age as of Jan 1st
For more information, please contact:
Hugh & Dianne Fawcett
Hugh: 613-880-5829 / Dianne: 613-880-5828
Email: hfa@sympatico.ca
Classes:
1. | Novice Showmanship - exhibitors aged 9-11 as of January 1, 2025 |
2. | Junior Showmanship - exhibitors aged 12-14 as of January 1, 2025 |
3. | Intermediate Showmanship - exhibitors aged 15-17 as of January 1, 2025 |
4. | Senior Showmanship - exhibitors aged 18-21 as of January 1, 2025 |
Champion / Reserve / Honourable Mention 1st & 2nd place entries from Classes 1-4 |
Classes:
5. | Spring Calf Born March 1st, 2025 st 2025 to May 31st, 2025 |
6. | Winter Calf Born December 1st, 2024 to February 28th, 2025 |
7. | Fall Calf Born September 1st, 2024 to November 30th, 2024 |
8. | Summer Yearling Born June 1st, 2024 to August 31st, 2024 |
9. | Spring Yearling Born March 1st, 2024 to May 31st, 2024 |
Championship / Reserve / Honourable Mention 1st and 2nd place entries from Class 5 to 9 |
Register for the Junior Dairy Show
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Summer Spotlight Junior Dairy Show at the Chesterville Fair! Registration opens in July. Secure your spot by clicking the button below Act fast to join this exciting event!