David Slate, Superintendent – (860) 496-9182
Judging Saturday at 9 am, registration and weigh in begins at 7 am. There is no fee to enter.
Draft Oxen will be weighed on the Fairgrounds. Teams must be on grounds before 9 am to weigh in, and register. One weigh only. Pulling Contest starts approximately 1/2 hour after the judging is complete.
No one allowed in the ring except the driver and one chain helper.
See also Rules Governing Drawing of Horses and Oxen
Thank you to Supreme Industries for the use of their loader.
Division I
A premium of $10 will be paid for each pair of oxen exhibited at the Harwinton Fair.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Best 3 pairs of cattle owned by one family | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 |
Only one entry allowed each exhibitor. Arthur Hine Memorial Trophy.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Trained steers shown by Exhibitor age 18 and younger | $15 | $12 | $10 | $8 | $5 |
Animals must be clean
Trophies:
- Under 12, trophy given by Emily Bodamer.
- Over 12, trophy given by Kim Hine.
Division II: Working Oxen and Calves
All ages reckoned from August 1st, 2026. Prizes will be paid on Holsteins, Swiss, Durhams, Davons, Chianne, all
other breeds, and mixed breeds.
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3. | Calves, Jr. | $10 | $8 | $6 | $4 |
| 4. | Calves, Sr. | $15 | $12 | $8 | $5 |
| 5. | One year old | $15 | $12 | $8 | $5 |
| 6. | Two year old | $15 | $12 | $8 | $5 |
| 7. | Three year old | $15 | $12 | $8 | $5 |
| 8. | Four year old | $15 | $12 | $8 | $5 |
| 9. | Five year and older | $15 | $12 | $8 | $5 |
Division III: Draft Cattle
Trophy in Classes 10-13
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10. | 2900-3300 lbs. | $140 | $120 | $90 | $70 | $60 | $45 | $40 | $35 | $30 | $25 |
| 11. | Over 3300 lbs. | $150 | $130 | $100 | $80 | $70 | $55 | $45 | $40 | $35 | $25 |
| 12. | 2500-2900 lbs. | $140 | $120 | $90 | $70 | $60 | $45 | $40 | $35 | $30 | $25 |
| 13. | 2100-2500 lbs. | $125 | $100 | $70 | $60 | $50 | $40 | $35 | $30 | $25 | $25 |
| 14. | Under 2100 lbs.* | $145 | $115 | $95 | $85 | $75 | $65 | $60 | $55 | $50 | $50 |
* Additional prize money donated in memory of Nathan Hine.