Junior Beef Show Registration
Junior Beef Show 2026 — September 3–6
Junior Beef Show
A weekend built for young cattle exhibitors in Oxford, NS. Showmanship, conformation, sales talk, a farm advertisement contest, our first-ever Cow Costume Parade and more — all working toward the Champion & Reserve Champion Aggregate.
At a Glance
Registration Fee
$25
Cash, cheque, or e-transfer payable to Cumberland Junior Beef Show.
Entries Due
August 10, 2026
No late entries — deadline ensures t-shirts arrive in time.
Show Days
Sept 3–6, 2026
Competitions run Thursday through Sunday.
Showmanship
Sun, Sept 6
Starts 8:00 AM — senior, intermediate, junior & pee wee.
One Animal
Per Junior
Each junior exhibits a single animal in the show.
Don't Miss the Deadline
Completed forms and the $25 registration fee are due no later than August 10, 2026 so your show t-shirt arrives before the fair. No late entries will be accepted.
Mail to: Cumberland County Exhibition, P.O. Box 516, Oxford, NS B0M 1P0 · Questions? cumberlandexhibition@gmail.com
Register Online
Complete the form below to enter the 2026 Junior Beef Show. Remember to send your $25 registration fee by August 10 to secure your spot and your t-shirt.
Having trouble with the embedded form? Open it in a new tab, or download the paper entry form.
Competitions
Juniors take part across the weekend. To be eligible for the Champion & Reserve Champion Aggregate awards, members must participate in all competitions (the Cow Costume Parade is optional). Full details are in the show package.
🐄 Cow Costume Parade
Sat, Sept 5 · 11:30 AMOur first-ever cow parade — open to all ages. This class is optional and just for fun!
📷 Photography
Due Thu, Sept 3 · NoonOne photo per member, taken by the junior, representing the farming and show industry in the Maritimes.
Judged by People's Choice.
📝 Farm Advertisement
Due Thu, Sept 3 · NoonDesign an ad for your farm (real or imaginary) on 8½×11 paper — include farm name, owner, address, phone and email. Hand-drawn or computer-generated.
Composition 30% · Originality 30% · Creativity 20% · Professional Appearance 20%.
🎤 Sales Talk
Thu Evening · BarnMarket your animal to the judge (announced day-of — it's up to you to find them). Use photos, registration papers, EPDs, etc. No time limit. Dress in Western attire.
Knowledge 50% · Relaying information 25% · Poise & delivery 25%.
⚖️ Judging
During the WeekendTest your eye for cattle in the junior judging competition — one of the events counting toward Aggregate.
✂️ Fitting
During ShowmanshipMembers are judged on the presentation of their animal. Juniors must prepare their own animal for the show ring.
🏅 Showmanship
Sun, Sept 6 · 8:00 AMClasses run senior, intermediate, junior, then pee wee. Members must wear the supplied t-shirt.
🐮 Conformation
Sun, Sept 6 · After ShowmanshipJuniors show one animal. Order: bull calves, prospect steers, heifer calves, yearlings.
💰 Junior Auction
Fri, Sept 4 · Before Horse PullsEvery participating member brings an item to auction off, raising money for next year's show. You must be present to auction your own item to qualify for Aggregate.
Conformation Classes
Juniors may show one animal only.
Champion & Reserve Champion Aggregate
- Members must take part in all competitions to be eligible for the Aggregate awards
- You must be present to auction your own item at the Junior Auction to qualify
- The Cow Costume Parade is optional and does not affect eligibility
- Every junior receives a show t-shirt (required for showmanship) — order your size on the entry form
How to Enter
Fill out the online form above (or the printable entry form), then send your $25 registration fee — cash, cheque, or e-transfer payable to Cumberland Junior Beef Show.
Mail entries & fees to P.O. Box 516, Oxford, NS B0M 1P0, or email cumberlandexhibition@gmail.com.
Deadline: August 10, 2026 — no late entries.
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