From September 1-3rd, 2023, over 150 4-H member gathered in Fredericton to participate in the 2023 NB 4-H Provincial Show. Friday began with move in and stall decorations. Members enjoyed a pizza and cake social before ending the evening.
Saturday began bright and early with the judging competition. Members were given 6 project categories to judge including beef, dairy, sheep, forage, crafts and foods. There was also a separate category for our cloverbud members. Our top senior judge was awarded a trip to Agribition in Regina, SK, to compete in the National 4-H and Youth Judging Competition. Immediately following the judging competition, the members paraded into the ring with their clubs for the opening ceremonies. We were joined by MP, Jenica Atwin, and Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Margaret Johnson.
The beef show kicked off our livestock classes while the non-livestock articles were judged in the barn. The beef show ended with the selection of our 2023 NB 4-H Royal Beef team, who all will be competing in the Masterfeeds Junior Beef Heifer show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto this November.
The light horse, draft horse and miniature horse all got to show outside in the beautiful outdoor ring. Light horse members enjoyed a barrel race to end their competition.
Before supper, there was a woodsmen competition where members competed in a relay, kettle boil, cross cut and pulp pits. Everyone enjoyed the events and will be practicing throughout the year to compete again next year.
The evening ended with a corn boil/BBQ, an all livestock costume class, and a fantastic Farmer’s Olympics competition put on by our NB 4-H Youth Advisory Committee member.
Sunday began with our dairy show, sheep show, rabbit show, and canine show. The dairy show ended by the judge selecting her top calves that will be heading to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto this November to compete in the TD 4-H Dairy Classic. Our sheep show also selected two members who will travel to the Royal as well to watch the Junior Sheep show.
The day ended with the Overall Showmanship competition and the closing ceremonies. Members packed up and headed home for some well deserved rest.
Congratulations to everyone who came out to participate. We hope to see you again at Pro Show 2024!
