Registration prices
Registration will begin March 1st, 2024 via Assistexpo.
Here is the registration fee approved by the committee for the year 2024:
- Registrations made on AssistExpo until April 1st, 2024: $45 for the first 4 registrations and $30 for the following ones (plus taxes).
- Registration made after April 1st, 2024: $75 (plus taxes). Closure of AssistExpo: April 8 at 11:59 p.m.. No unregistered animal will be accepted on the site without the agreement of the coordinator.
Prime :
There will be a bonus of $100 for each senior herd. A bonus will also be offered for each animals presented. Be sure to let us know which name you want the check made out to when we come by for verification.
Stalls
The litter under the animals can be extended over a maximum length of 10 feet, which will allow the aisles to be maintained with a good width in order to facilitate traffic, particularly that of visitors. No supplies (straw, hay or bales of ripe straw), chest or tent will be tolerated in the aisles. We will allocate you the necessary space to store your equipment.
Other information
The Spring Show will offer snacks and beverages (coffee, broth and hot chocolate every day of the week in the Agri-Sport pavilion in the morning and afternoon.
Breeder booths will be permitted for single or grouped exhibits with a minimum of six animals per booth. No commercial products or displays other than your subjects are to be exhibited or the booth will be billed at the Booth Sponsors price.
The Fire Department strictly prohibits leaving round bales outside buildings.
***Attention: Please note that it is strictly forbidden to smoke or vape within 9 meters of the Spring Expo buildings (Law 44: MSSQ). Two smoking rooms have therefore been created for this purpose on the site. In the event of an infraction, please note that you will have to pay the fine imposed on the Expo-Spring in addition to your own.
New this year, the Spring Show will provide free RTM to exhibitors who want it, courtesy of Martel Équipements Agricoles inc. and Fleury Holstein.
Store
There will be a store on site offering these items (taxes not included):
- Straw - 75$
- Ripe - 5,75$
- Water - 4$
- Ice bag - 2,75$
- Miller Light (30 cans – deposit included) – 45 $
- Coors Light (30 cans – deposit included) – 45 $
- Canadien (30 cans – deposit included) – 45 $
- Liqueur (case of 24 cans – deposit included) – $16 + taxes
Stable dress contest
In order to encourage the cleanliness of the exhibits, a barn dress contest will be held, the 1st prize of which will be offered by the Expo-printemps du Québec.
A finalist will be named each day.
Contest Rules:
- Open to all exhibits. No minimum number of heads required.
- The judges will inspect the exhibits several times a day between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. throughout the Expo-printemps du Québec.
Points will be awarded as follows:
1. Cleanliness of exhibition and surrounding space (30)
- a. Clean driveway
b. Well arranged round/square bales
c. Preparation area
d. Cleanliness in common areas: laundry, milking parlor
2. Appearance of animals at all times, but especially on days when there is no judgment (30)
3. Appearance of exhibit and display (10)
4. Initiative and courtesy in dealing with visitors. Compliance with Expo-Spring regulations and completion of registrations on time (30)
Placement
The allocation of locations for exhibits will be made randomly for all breeds. However, breeders desiring a specific placement must make the request by email to hebert@holsteinquebec.com before April 10, 2024.
Presentation contest
A presentation competition judged by Giuseppe Beltramino will be organized on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. following the Junior Holstein Championship. The contest is open to all breeds. Young people aged 25 and under who wish to register can do so online or on site. As an exhibitor, if you agree to lend one of your subjects, please indicate it to the advisor during the verification since we have young people who are looking for heifers. Mister Frédéric Dubois will judge the contest.
Calculation of banner points
Here is how the points of banners will be calculated according to your race:
- Ayrshire: Top 6
- Holstein Scores: Top 10
- Red & White Holstein Scores: Top 5 scores for Junior Banners and Top 7 scores (maximum of 5 cows) for Senior Banners
- Jersey: Top 5 scores for Junior Banners and the top 7 scores for senior banners
Lodging
Different solutions are offered for hosting, including:
A location for trailers is planned, at a cost of $100 for the duration of the exhibition. For more information, contact Angèle Hébert at 450 778-9636.
Dormitory: You can rent a space in the dormitory located on the Expo-Spring site at the following cost:
- Room with 2 beds: $30 / room / night
- Room with 4 beds: $40 / room / night
*A deposit of $20 will be requested for the room key and will be given to you at the end when you return it.
Hôtel Le Victorin*, Victoriaville
Please note that you can now book your room at the hotel Le Victorin at $121 (breakfast included).
1 877 845-5344
Z Plaza Hôtel, Victoriaville
1 866 537-8967*
Quality Inn & Suites, Victoriaville
1 855 330-7825
Motel Le Victo, Victoriaville
1 888 752-4169
Complexe Hôtelier Dupré, Princeville
1 866 364-5333
Motel Le Phare, Plessisville
1 866 362-1121
Bed and breakfasts
www.tourismeboisfrancs.com
* Mention that you are part of the Quebec Spring Show to get the corporate rate at $109/night (breakfast included).
