SHORTHORN SHOW SAT, SEPT. 12, 2026 1 PM

AOB SHOW SAT, SEPT. 12, 2026 1PM

HEREFORD SHOW SAT, SEPT. 12, 2026 1PM

OVAC ANGUS POINT SHOW SUN, SEPT. 13, 2026 12 NOON

BOSS CHAROLAIS SHOW SUN, SEPT. 13, 2026 12 NOON

SIMMENTAL SHOW SUN, SEPT. 13, 2026 12 NOON

Rules and Regulations

No beef cattle will be allowed entry to the Renfrew fairgrounds unless they possess the approved (intact and undamaged) CFIA tag. It is the responsibility of the owner and/or exhibitor of any livestock to ensure that every animal under their care have the required approved tag as per the CFIA regulations. Animals without proper identification will be removed from the grounds by the owner.

Fair Books will not be mailed out any longer, however passes will be mailed to exhibitors if entries are received before the deadline (August 30th).

1. HEALTH – All animals must be in a healthy condition, free of all disease and must comply with the Health Regulations of the Health of Animals Division of Agriculture Canada. The Minister of Agriculture has declared Ontario a Brucellosis Free Region; therefore, no negative test within 60 days is required for cattle to enter a show or exhibition being held in that region or any other region. For the 2026 show season, cattle need not be accompanied by any documentation to enter shows or exhibits.

2. Exhibitors must be paid members of the Renfrew Agricultural Society. If 2026 memberships of $10.00 have not been paid by show day; the membership fee will be deducted from any prize money won. Exhibitors of cattle maintained on one farm or breeding unit need pay for only one member.

3. 2027 membership fee of $10.00 will be automatically deducted from any 2026 prize money won.

4. All entries must be received by August 28, 2026. No entries will be accepted on show day. PLEASE USE THIS LINK

https://www.assistexpo.ca/renfrewfair to enter. Any questions please contact the Renfrew Fair at (613) 432-5331 or e-mail to contact@renfrewfair.com.

5. Definition of an entry for the purposes of the 2026 cattle classification – an entry shall be interpreted as follows: All purebred registered cattle, whether owned by one person or by more than one person (individually or jointly), are considered to be the production of the farm or breeding unit on which they are maintained.

Definition of a “Breeding Unit” is as follows: In each classification where the same or common interests are involved in more than one breeding operation, such operations are considered one breeding unit. In all cases where there is any doubt that more than one breeding unit exists, the interpretation shall be that only one breeding unit exists. The responsibility of proof of separation of breeding units shall rest with the exhibitor.

6. There are restrictions to three entries per class per breeding unit. The maximum total eligible exhibits from a breeding unit are increased from 10

to 12 head to allow 4-H calves to be shown by 4-H members in open classes. In Breeder’s Herd, Get of Sire and Progeny of Dam one entry per breeding unit is allowed. Each breed must be shown separately and have at least three exhibitors and twenty-five animals per breed. If there are less than 25 head exhibited in a breed, 50% of the prize money will be paid. If there are multiple breeds with less than 25 head, they will become an AOB class (Any Other Breed).

NOTE: For the purposes of the classifications, an exhibit shall be interpreted as follows: an exhibit is a unit of livestock qualifying for an entry into a class as specified in the classifications.

7. An entry fee of 15% of the prize money will be charged for each entry and will be deducted from the prize money. HST will be charged on the entry fee.

8. The exhibitor shall be the owner as officially recorded on the registration certificate immediately prior to the commencement of judging.

9. The registration certificate must be made available for checking before the commencement of judging. All animals eligible for the Supreme Classes will be subject to pedigree verification.

10. All animals entered for Championships must have been shown in classes listed in the prize list.

11. Exhibitors arriving with livestock are requested to enter the grounds at the gates off of Fourth Street.

12. No bedding will be provided – no shavings or wood chips allowed.

13. Calves shown as a unit with their dam in cow or 2 year old female classes ARE eligible for 2026 calf classes. Individual breed rules still in effect.

14. Exhibitors must carry their own liability insurance and must provide proof of insurance when entering on Assist Expo. Entries will not be accepted without valid insurance.

15. All animals being shown in purebred sections must have a valid registration number with their respective breed association.

16. Classes with more than twenty (20) entries will be split.

Prize Money: 1st – $80.00; 2nd – $75.00; 3rd – $65.00; 4th – $55.00
             5th – $50.00; 6th – $45.00; 7th – $40.00; 8th – $35.00
             9th – $30.00; 10th – $25.00

Prize Money cheques must be presented for payment on or before December 1st, otherwise same becomes the property of the Renfrew Agricultural Society.

17. All animals will be numbered and lined up in the ring in order of age.

18. Cattle must not arrive before 5:00 p.m. on the day before they are to be shown.

19. Brief reasons may be given on the top 3 or 4 animals.

21. NO CLOTHING OR HEADWEAR THAT DEPICTS FARM NAME/BRANDING WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE SHOW RING

1. Bull calf – born on or after January 1st, 2026, and before June 12th, 2026.

2. Calf Champion and Reserve Champion

3. Bull yearling – born January 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025.

4. Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion

5. Bull – born January 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024.

6. Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion

7. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Bull

Banners for champion and reserve

8. Female calf – born on or after January 1st, 2026 and before June 12th, 2026.

9. Calf Champion and Reserve Champion

10. Female heifer – born April 1st, 2025 to December 31st, 2025

11. Female heifer – born January 1st, 2025 to March 31st, 2025

12. Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion

13. Female – born January 1st, 2024 to December 31st, 2024 with her

own 2026, natural, purebred tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to show as a single animal. Individual breed rules still in effect.

14. Female born prior to January 1st, 2024 with her own 2026 natural, purebred tattooed calf at foot. Female and calf shall be shown as a unit except that the calf is eligible to show as a single animal. Individual breed rules still in effect.

15. Senior Champion and Reserve Senior Champion

16. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion female

Banner for champion and reserve

17. Breeder’s Herd: A group of 4 animals bred by the exhibitor, both sexes represented, must be exhibited in previous classes. The exhibitor must own at least one animal. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor.

18. 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.

19. Progeny of Dam: A group of 2 animals, the progeny of one dam, and both animals must be exhibited in previous classes. Limited to one exhibit per exhibitor.

8A Supreme Breeders Herd will be selected from the first-place herd from each breed. Sponsored by Renfrew County Beef – In Memory of Murray Crozier. This class will be held immediately following the conclusion of the breed shows on Sunday, September 13th. Hereford and AOB exhibitors are invited to return with their champion Breeders Herd for Supreme Breeders Herd.

A Supreme Champion Male will be selected from all Champion Male Classes.

A Supreme Champion Female will be selected from all Champion Female Classes.

Exhibitors with the Supreme Champion Male and Female are invited to show in the 2026 Masterfeeds Supreme Beef Championship Shows at the Royal Winter Fair.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2026

AT 11 A.M.

1. Open to all juniors 21 years and under as of January 1, 2026.

Please send entries to Sarah Darraugh at sarahdarraugh@hotmail.com prior to the date of the show that include the name and birthday of the junior.

2. No entry fee required.

3. Juniors are only eligible to show on ONE day. Please indicate which day you wish to participate on.

4. Animal does not have to be owned by the exhibitor.

5. Classes Peewee – 7 and under
                   Junior – 8 to 13
                  Intermediate – 14 to 17
                   Senior – 18 to 21
                   All ages as of January 1st, 2026

The Renfrew Fair Beef committee extends their gratitude to Michael Machan for his continued investment in the showmanship show.