NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 7th - 9th, 2026

Division 6 - Poultry

Chairperson: Katie Klein (250) 570-9703
Entry Fee: $4.00 per entry
Rules: Please Read the General Rules for Division 4-7A Carefully (found under our "Exhibitor Rules and Forms" tab).
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Ribbons
Cash Awards: 1st $6.00, 2nd $2.00
Judging Info: Visual Judgment based on breed specific standards. Not limited to, but including plumage quality/color, legs, feet, comb/wattle, eye/beak color.
 
SECTION 1 – CHICKENS
 
Class: Purebreds
 
602      Single Rooster
603      Single or Pair of Hens
604      Pen of up to 4 Cockerels/Pullets
605      Hen with chicks
606      Roster/Hen Pair

 
Class: Barnyard (Mixed Breed)
 
607      Single Rooster
608      Single or Pair of Hens
609      Pen of up to 2 Cockerels/Pullets
610      Hen with Chicks
611      Rooster/Hen Pair
 
 
SECTION 2 – EXOTIC BIRDS
 
Class: Pheasants, Quail, Pea Fowl, Guinea Fowl, Pigeons
 
612      Single Cockerel
613      Single or Pair of Hens
614      Pen of up to 2 Cockerels/Pullets
615      Hen with chicks
616      Cockerel/Hen Pair
 
SECTION 3 – TURKEYS
 
Class: Open (Any Breed)
 
617      Single Tom        
618      Single or Pair of Hens
619      Hen with Poult(s)
620      Tom/Hen Pair 


SECTION 4 – GEESE
 
Class: Purebreds
 
621      Single Gander
622      Single or Pair of Goose (female)
623      Goose with goslings
624      Gander/Goose Pair
 
Class: Barnyard (Mixed Breed)
 
625      Single Gander
626      Single or Pair of Goose (female)
627      Goose with goslings
628      Gander/Good Pair
 
SECTION 5 – DUCKS
 
Class: Purebreds
 
629      Single Drake
630      Single or Pair of Ducks
631      Duck and Ducklings
632      Drake/Duck Pair

 
Class: Barnyard (Mixed Breed)
 
633      Single Drake
634      Single or Pair of Ducks
635      Duck and Ducklings
636      Drake/Duck Pair

 

Entry Form

FALL FAIR

 

Divisions 4-7a Special Rules:

  1. Please submit your Small Animal Entry Form and Fees by July 31/26 to reserve your spot. *Please Note that the largest enclosures (Division 4,5 & 7a) are limited and fill up quickly.
  2. Animals must be brought to the barn on Thursday, August 6th, between 4-8 PM unless otherwise pre-arranged with the Small Animal Barn chairperson.
  3. No sick or diseased animal will be permitted to attend. Disqualification or prohibition of any animal from the Exhibition will be at the discretion of the Small Animal Barn Chairperson.
  4. Secure Enclosures and shavings are provided by the Exhibition. Exhibitors must supply their own feed/watering apparatus.
  5. Exhibitors are solely responsible for the care of their animal(s) throughout the weekend. Please check on your pet(s) frequently and keep your space tidy.
  6. Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to creatively display information about their pet(s) Including Breed, Age and Name. Fairgoers LOVE to learn about the animals they are viewing. All exhibitors who participate will be entered in a draw to receive a $10 Gift Card.
  7. Clean shavings and water hose are located just outside of the barn. Rakes, Manure Forks, shovels, and wheelbarrows are available for use throughout the weekend.
  8. The advertisement of animals “For Sale” is permitted.
  9. All animals must be removed from the barn between 4-5 PM on Sunday, August 9th.
  10. Exhibitors are required to clean their pen(s) thoroughly after removing animals. Failure to comply may result in future Exhibitor bans from the Small Animal Barn, and/or a $20 fine. 
    - XL Chain-link Pen/Stall Requirements – Remove all manure and heavily soiled shavings to the designated area outside of the barn. Sweep any remaining bedding to the center of the pen.
    - Poultry/Rabbit Enclosure Requirements – All shavings/contents must be entirely removed from the cage and discarded at the designated area outside of the barn.
  11. Please read the  Notice to Exhibitors .

 

What’s New 2026?!

1. Chicken Poo Bingo

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION GROUNDS

Nechako Valley Exhibition — August 7th - 9th, 2026

Phone: 250-570-1237
Email: NechakoExSociety@outlook.com

Office Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 8:00-3:30

Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds
PO Box 863
4051 Northside Road
Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0