Dairy Cattle

Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Red & White, Milking Shorthorn

The Dairy industry thrives at the Shippensburg Community Fair, where dozens of exhibitors and their dairy cattle gather each year for the many region-renowned shows and competitions held in the Dairy Show Barn. Open to both open (non-youth) exhibitors and junior (4-H/FFA) members, these events highlight the true importance of agriculture and showcase the dedicated individuals in the industry!

Dairy Shows

Each year, the fair hosts the following special dairy shows and breeds:

Dairy cattle breeds judged

  • Ayrhire

  • Brown Swiss

  • Guernsey

  • Holstein

  • Red & White Holstein

  • Jersey

  • Milking Shorthorn

Special shows & contests

  • Mid Atlantic Milking Shorthorn Show
    Held Tuesday at 10am

  • District II Jersey Show
    Held Tuesday night at 6pm

  • Holstein Show
    Held Friday night at 6:30pm

  • Youth Dairy Judging Contest

  • Showing & Fitting Contests

Register your dairy cattle

Interested in participating in a competition with your animals? It's easy! First, read our tips on becoming an exhibitor. Then, take a look at our Premium Catalog to determine what classes your animals fit in. Finally, contact Dairy Chairman John Ocker at (717) 532-4534 or jocker@shippensburgfair.com to obtain entry forms and instructions.

Please note that dairy cattle entries also require the submission of several other forms, such as the Vet-Client-Patient Relationship Form.

Dairy Cattle Entry Deadline: July 1, 2025
Scratch Deadline: July 12, 2025


Dairy Exhibitor Schedule

Sunday, July 20, 2025

8am

Jerseys, Guernsey, and Milking Shorthorns may begin to arrive

12pm

Jerseys, Guernsey, and Milking Shorthorns must be in their assigned stalls

Monday, July 21, 2025

7pm

Jersey, Guernsey, and Milking Shorthorn Youth Showmanship Contest - Dairy Show Barn

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

10am

Mid Atlantic Milking Shorthorn Show & Guernsey Show - Dairy Show Barn

6pm

District II Jersey Show - Dairy Show Barn

Jerseys, Guernsey and Milking Shorthorns released after show

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

12am

Jerseys, Guernsey, and Milking Shorthorns must be off Fairgrounds

1am

Holstein, Ayrshire, Red & White and Brown Swiss exhibitors permitted to start bedding preparation

8am - 12pm

Arrival of Ayrshire, Red & White, Brown Swiss, and Holsteins

7pm

Youth Dairy Judging Contest - Dairy Show Barn

Thursday, July 24, 2025

7pm

Holstein, Ayrshire, Red & White, and Brown Swiss Youth Showmanship Contest - Dairy Show Barn

Friday, July 25, 2025

10am

Judging of Brown Swiss, Ayrshires, and Red & White Cattle - Dairy Show Barn

6:30pm

Holstein Show - Dairy Show Barn

Brown Swiss, Ayrshires, Red & White and Holsteins released after show

Saturday, July 26, 2025

12am

Brown Swiss, Ayrshires, Red & White, and Holsteins must be off Fairgrounds

 

Schedule is subject to change without notice