The British Columbia Holstein Spring Show is back in the ‘Wack for 2019.
It’s been a while since the show was in Chilliwack, having been hosted in Abbotsford in recent years.
Tom DeGroot 0f Rosedale, who is an associate judge, said people interested in breeding and exhibiting Holsteins have been streaming into Chilliwack from across North America, for the “second biggest show” in Canada.
He has a Quebec farmer billeted at his place for the week.
The spring show is among the largest of its kind in Canada with 2019 prize money totalling $240,000. The BC Holstein Spring Show is being held in conjunction with the Westcoast Classic Sale 2019 on Thursday afternoon.
A total of 260 cattle are entered into the show.
“It’s quite a big deal to have an event like that here,” said DeGroot. “The hotels and restaurants will be busy.”
The 2019 BC Holstein Spring Show is on Friday, March 22 starting at 8 a.m. at Heritage Park, with judge Mark Rueth from Oxford, Wisconsin on duty.
There’s significant prize money up for grabs with a $20,000 prize each to be given for the Grand Champion, Premier Breed and Premier Exhibitor categories. Intermediate Champ wins $15,000, while Reserve Champion and R&W Champion each have a $10,000 prize at stake.
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