The 102nd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that took place Nov. 1-10 did not disappoint. Showcasing some of the best of the best dairy cattle in North America, three dairy breed associations took to the main stage for dairy enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate in downtown Toronto, Ontario.
Cyrus Cooper, chief executive officer of the Royal, states: “We are privileged to host such a competitive show and proud to be one of the preeminent dairy shows in North America. Congratulations to the national breed associations – Holstein, Jersey and Ayrshire – for putting on tremendous shows that it is our privilege to host. In the Ring of Excellence or in the Coliseum, the incredible quality of cattle and hard work of the exhibitors was on full display. From our juniors in the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic right through to the culmination of our shows with the Quality Seeds Supreme Dairy Championship, 2024 was a standout year of quality and excellence. Congratulations to all our exhibitors and partners on the 102nd Royal.”
The 2024 Royal Supreme Champion was Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs, owned by Kevin Doebereiner, Lindsay Bowen, Pat Conroy, R & F Livestock Inc and Walker Dairy Inc, Ohio.
The 103rd Royal will take place Nov. 7-16, 2025.
2024 TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic Grand Champion Showperson was Nadia Uhr of Crysler, Ontario (left) and Grand Champion Heifer was Goldenflo Master Dragon, exhibited by Lily Beckett of Keswick, Ontario (right). Photo by Ella Wright Photography.
Ayrshire Grand Champion, Vieux Village Gentleman Joy, 1st 5-Year-Old, Florent, Vicky and Bianca Foley, Piopolis, Quebec (right); Reserve Grand Champion, Vieux Village G Montana, 1st 4-year-old, Florent, Vicky and Bianca Foley, Piopolis, Quebec (middle); and Honourable Mention, True-Blessing Blackjk Phoebe, 1st Senior 3-Year-Old, Lookout Holsteins and S&S Pope and S&S, Ouellette, Quebec (left). Photo courtesy of Ayrshire Canada.
Jersey Grand Champion, Intense Joel Delphie ET, 1st Mature Cow, Weeksdale/Hi-Calibre/Rock Allen/F&D Borba, Breadalbane, Prince Edward Island (right); Reserve Grand Champion, Leachland Video Mocha K, 1st Senior 2-Year-Old, J Ackley and Jim and Val Spreng, Ohio (middle); and Honourable Mention, Scottierre Daxia Victorious, 1st Junior 3-Year-Old, Ferme Select Jersey and Ferme Scottiere, Saint Alphonse-de-Granby, Quebec (left). Photo by Cowsmo.
Red and White Holstein Grand Champion, Premium Apple CrispLilly, 1st 5-year-old, Butlerview Farm, Chebanse, Illinois (right); Reserve Grand Champion Hurcroft Awe Lillyann-Red, 1st mature cow, Oakfield Corners Dairy Show Cattle, Oakfield, New York (middle); and Honourable Mention Kamps-Rx Aplb Archer-Red-ET, 1st junior 3-year-old, Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine, Ontario (left). Photo by Cowsmo.
