Beef Shows
Saturday, August 23th
Show will begin following the 4-H classes (4-H classes begin at 12:30pm).
Animals may enter the barn on Friday, but must arrive no later than 10:00 am Saturday morning. Cattle may leave on Saturday at 5 pm. No bedding will be supplied.
For Beef Show, a MAXIMUM of 65 head will be accepted on a first entered, first accepted basis.
Please refer to the “Rules & Regulations.”
Premise ID: 155614
4-H Beef Show
Note: 4-H animal projects must be pre-registered with Provincial 4-H Office. Exhibition entry form available at www.pei4h.ca
4-H Beef Sponsors:
- Harold Jackson Memorial Trophy: Champion 4-H Beef Calf, sponsored by Helen Jackson and Family
- Harold Jackson Memorial Award: Champion 4-H Beef Showmanship, sponsored by the Montague & Souris 4-H District Councils
Following the 4-H showmanship classes on Saturday, August 24, ages 8 & under. Must be accompanied by an adult, in the ring or ringside. Prizes for all!
Following the final 4-H beef class, 4-H beef members will be competing to be part of the 4-H PEI Royal Beef Team. The team is made up of a maximum of 10 members (ages 14-21) who will travel to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto in November to compete at the National Junior Beef Heifer Show. To be eligible members must have successfully: completed all components of the 4-H year (and previous year); prepare animal without the help of a leader or parent; and participate in regular showmanship and conformation classes. The Champion Beef Showperson will automatically be awarded a spot on the team (provided they are of age).
Beef Show – 2025
Note: No bedding will be supplied in 2025.
Breed Classifications
British Breeds: Angus, Dexter, Hereford, Highland, Shorthorn, Speckle Park
Exotic Breeds: Charolais, Limousin, Simmental
Crossbreds: Entered in class based on the breed of the sire (e.g. Simmental sire x Angus dam = Exotic Breed class)
Rules & Notes
- Nurse cows are not permitted.
- 2025-born beef calves are allowed to show.
- Classes may be split based on entry numbers.
- Supreme Male and Supreme Female will be selected at the end of the breed classes.
British Breeds
1) Steer born in 2025
2) Bull calf born in 2025
3) Yearling Bull born in 2024
Grand Champion Male
Reserve Grand Championship Male
4) Female calf born in 2025
5) Female Yearling born in 2024
Junior Championship Female
Reserve Junior Championship Female
6A) Bred two year old heifer
6B) Two year old with her own natural calf at foot
7) Mature Female with her own natural calf at foot
Senior Champion Female/Reserve Senior Champion Female
Grand Champion Female/Reserve Grand Champion Female
8) Get of Sire – a group of 3 animals from the same sire with both sexes represented. At least 1 animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Animals must be shown in previous classes.
9) Breeders Herd – a group of 4 animals bred by the exhibitor with both sexes represented. At least 1 animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Animals must be shown in previous classes.
10) Progeny of Dam – A group of 2 animals, the progeny of one dam, and both animals must be exhibited in previous classes.
Exotic Breeds
11) Steer born in 2025
12) Bull calf born in 2025
13) Yearling Bull born in 2024
Grand Champion Male
Reserve Grand Championship Male
14) Female calf born in 2025
15) Female Yearling born in 2024
Junior Championship Female
Reserve Junior Champion Female
16A) Bred two year old heifer
16B) Two year old with her own natural calf at foot
17) Mature Female with her own natural calf at foot
Senior Champion Female
Reserve Senior Champion Female
Grand Champion Female – Joe Fay Memorial Trophy
Reserve Grand Champion Female
18) Get of Sire – a group of 3 animals from the same sire with both sexes represented. At least 1 animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Animals must be shown in previous classes.
19) Breeders Herd – a group of 4 animals bred by the exhibitor with both sexes represented. At least 1 animal must be owned by the exhibitor. Animals must be shown in previous classes.
20) Progeny of Dam – A group of 2 animals, the progeny of one dam, and both animals must be exhibited in previous classes.
Supreme Female – selected from the British and the Exotic Grand Champion Female
Supreme Male – selected from the British and the Exotic Grand Champion Male
