Schedule

The Quebec Spring Show aims to bring together all dairy breeds under one banner, a major event to kick off the exhibition season and showcase the animals with the greatest potential for success. Do your animals stand out? Participate in the event and make sure they get noticed!

Registration opens on March 1st and closes on April 1st. Visit the Exhibitors section for full details.

 

Youth Activities

We are delighted to invite you, young people passionate about agriculture, to participate in two highly enriching training sessions offered as part of the 2026 Quebec Spring Show, which will take place in April in Victoriaville.

These sessions are specially structured for young people who want to excel in the areas of agricultural marketing and exhibitions. They offer a practical and stimulating complement to the theoretical training and are designed to develop concrete and immediately applicable skills.

Why integrate these sessions into your course plans?

We are convinced that these two distinct presentations will bring invaluable value to your programs of study:

A Marketing-Focused Training Session: Dive into modern marketing strategies for agricultural products, presented in three different formats. *Offered only on Tuesday, April 14.

Judging Techniques Workshop: Led by a trainee or certified judge, this workshop will take place during a judging class. This hands-on training will allow you to learn more about the techniques judges use to differentiate between dairy cattle in the judging arena.

These two sessions are very different, but both promise to be highly enriching and provide a significant competitive advantage to the next generation of farmers.

*Offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Registration and Information
To help us plan and confirm the participation of your groups and/or interested young people, please indicate your intention to participate or request more details by March 13, 2026.

For any questions or to express your interest, contact Jenny Henchoz at henchoz@holsteinquebec.com

The Judging

A spectacular show is in store! With over 350 dairy cattle of the Ayrshire, Holstein, and Jersey breeds from all Canadian provinces and the United States, the Quebec Spring Expo aims to establish itself as one of the must-see events in North America. Join us live via webcast.

 

Full Schedule
ATTENTION! Change of dates for the 2026 edition!

Friday, April 10, 2026

Site open for exhibitors from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

You will be able to drop off your equipment, set up your signs, and prepare your exhibits for the arrival of the animals (bedder), but no animals will be allowed in the pavilions before Saturday, April 11, starting at 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

  • Animal arrival from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.


Sunday, April 12, 2026

  • Animal arrival from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, April 13, 2026

  • Exhibitor arrival between 7:00 a.m. and noon*

*A penalty of $50 per animal will be charged for animals arriving after noon on April 13.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  • Youth: Marketing Workshop presented by PLQ: A day offered to students from agricultural schools, associations and groups of young farmers, as well as all enthusiasts curious to learn more.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

  • Youth: 8:00 a.m. Various training sessions offered to enhance knowledge of livestock breeding
  • 8:00 a.m. Judging of Red and White Holstein heifers and alternating Holstein heifers
  • 12:30 p.m. Judging of Red and White Holstein cows and alternating Holstein cows. Judge: Pat Lundy
  • 6:00 p.m. Presentation competition for young people aged 25 and under. Judge to be announced, presented by Holdstar Genetics

Thursday, April 16, 2026

  • Youth: 8:00 a.m. Various training sessions offered to enhance knowledge of livestock breeding
  • 8:30 a.m. Judging of Ayrshire and Jersey heifers and cows
  • Ayrshire Judge: Martin Poirier
  • Jersey Judge: Jean-Philippe Charest
  • 2:00 p.m. Tailgate for the Supreme Championship of Champions, presented by John Deere

Exhibitors who leave before 4:00 p.m. on April 16 will not receive their premium.

Friday, April 17, 2026

9:00 AM: Departure deadline for remaining animals.