2026 Rules & Classes
In Show Order
Showmanship (age as of January 1, 2026)
Senior Showmanship 16-19 years
Intermediate Showmanship 13-15 years
Junior Showmanship 9-12 years
Novice Showmanship 9-12 years & 1st year showing cattle
Peewee Showmanship 5-8 years
Conformation Classes
Junior Heifer Calves Calved 1/1/2026 or later
Senior Heifer Calves Calved 9/1 - 12/31/2025
Intermediate Yearling Heifers Calved 5/1 - 8/31/2025
Junior Yearling Heifers Calved 1/1 - 4/30/2025
Senior Yearling Heifers Calved 9/1 - 12/31/2024
Dry Cow - Two years of age or older by show date
Cow In Milk - Two years of age or older by show date
Grand Champion & Reserve Females
Best of Botetourt Dairy (exhibitors from Botetourt County only)
Rules:
1. All cattle must be clean and dry. Fitting is left to the discretion of the exhibitor.
2. Dairy steers will show in the dairy beef class of the beef show.
3. Exhibitors must show their own animal in showmanship. The animal must be entered in the dairy show.
4. Ownership deadline of May 1, 2026 applies.
5. Cattle must have a RFID Tag at check in.
6. Entries are limited to the following counties:
Alleghany, Bath, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Montgomery, Roanoke & Rockbridge
7. Pen space is limited and reserved for Botetourt exhibitors before opening it up to other counties. Please note below if you are able to show off your trailer.
Entry fee of $10/hd should be postmarked by July 18, 2026 & mailed to:
Botetourt County Fair Assoc
1465 Lakeridge Circle
Troutville VA 24175
Please reach out to Stefanie Manbeck, BotetourtLivestock@gmail.com with questions.