There are 6.3 million head of cattle in Alberta, which represents 39% of the total cattle population for Canada.  Canfax, October 2006

Farmfair International is the nation’s largest showcase of purebred beef cattle. Each year, 15 different breeds of purebred cattle are featured with a variety of specialty beef shows. Buyers travel to Edmonton each year to purchase the best beef cattle in Canada and continue to stand behind the quality product that Farmfair International has to offer.

Farmfair International is held in Northlands AgriCom, Morand Hall; AMA Hall; ivomec Hall and UFA Sales Ring, and Northlands Sportex in Edmonton, Alberta.

If you are interested in exhibiting beef cattle at Farmfair International, contact Northlands Agriculture Department.

  

Specialty Beef Shows
In addition to purebred beef shows, Farmfair International hosts a variety of specialty beef shows and seminars each year.

• Cattle Fitting Clinic

An opportunity to learn new cattle fitting skills from some of the best cattle fitters in the industry.

  

• Junior Futurity
  Junior Futurity encourages youth ages five to 21 involved in agriculture for the continued promotion and growth of the livestock industry. Youth compete in the Cattleman's Marketing Challenge, Judging and Showmanship Competitions and an all breeds show. Youth Showcase for youth up to 29 years old who have completed secondary schooling. The program will include a Judging and Marketing Competition.

  

Aces Wild Show & Sale

presented by Rancher's Beef

Farmfair International exhibitors will show and sell top quality prospect steers and heifers in the third edition of this event. This is a great opportunity for youth and open exhibitors to showcase and market their premium livestock.

  

Cattlemen’s Commercial Pen Show

presented by RALGRO and Nuflor

The Cattlemen’s Commercial Pen Show recognizes the connection between the purebred and commercial cattle producers to yield a more consistent and balanced product.

      
   

UFA SUPER SATURDAY

November 8, 2008

  

Legends of the Fall

presented by UFA

Legends of the Fall, a popular interbreed competition, provides a showcase for all breeds in the pursuit of genetic advancement and excellence.

Supreme Breeder’s Herd

Premier Breeders from each breed compete for overall breeder champion title with their four animals from their herd.

Supreme Show of Champions

presented by UFA

All Grand Champions from individual breed shows are eligible to be declared Farmfair International’s Supreme Champion Bull and Female.