Waterloo Region 4-H dairy calf show shines at New Hamburg Fall Fair

Judge John Martin of Oxford Centre handled the judging duties at this year’s Waterloo Region 4-H dairy calf show at the New Hamburg Fall Fair. He is pictured walking through his first- and second-place class winners before selecting his champions. Gary West photo

By Gary West

Under sunny skies, the annual Waterloo Region 4-H dairy calf championship show took place Saturday at the New Hamburg Fall Fair.

This year’s event saw 41 club members present their projects with confidence, from the youngest handlers to the most experienced. Leaders credited not only the 4-H members for their hard work but also their families and friends for providing support throughout the year.

While the fair marks the culmination of achievement day for many, some competitors will advance to additional shows, including the TD 4-H Dairy Classic at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto in November.