📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Location: Western Horse Ring
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Chair: Katie Aitken — (613) 362-5854 | westerngames@williamstownfair.ca
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Announcer: Stephanie Levac
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Judge: TBA
📝 Pre-Registration Information
Pre-registration is required — NO day-of-show entries will be permitted.
Deadline: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (submitted to the show secretary)
Required Documents: Completed Entry Form, Proof of Insurance, Fair Waiver, and the email address associated with your bank for e-transfers.
Payment: Payment will be collected at the booth on show day.
Submit Entries To: westerngames@williamstownfair.ca
Note: It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to ensure entries and e-transfer details are received on time.
Division Fees & Payouts
Entry Fees
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Division |
Age Eligibility |
Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
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Peewee |
Ages 12 & Under |
$4.00 / class |
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Youth |
Ages 13 to 18 |
$5.00 / class |
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Senior |
Ages 19 & Older |
$10.00 / class |
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Sweepstake |
Open to All Ages |
$20.00 / class |
Payout Structure
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Payment Method: ALL monetary prizes will be sent via e-transfer.
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Payout Format: The Show Chair reserves the option to pay out 8 straight places instead of a 2D format to ensure more contestants receive a payout.
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Division / Class |
1st Place |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
4th Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Peewee |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
$10 |
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Youth 1D |
$50 |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
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Youth 2D |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
$10 |
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Senior 1D |
$100 |
$90 |
$80 |
$70 |
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Senior 2D |
$70 |
$60 |
$40 |
$30 |
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Sweepstakes |
$200 Added + 100% of entry fees |
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Classes
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Barrel Race: Peewee, Youth 2D, Senior 2D
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Sweepstake Barrel Race: 3D Open (All Ages)
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Polebending: Peewee, Youth 2D, Senior 2D
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Sweepstake Polebending: 3D Open (All Ages)
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Dash: Peewee, Youth 2D, Senior 2D
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Flag: Peewee, Youth 2D, Senior 2D
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Keyhole: Peewee, Youth 2D, Senior 2D
General Rules & Regulations
Eligibility & Age Divisions
(Ages determined as of January 1, 2026)
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Peewee: 12 years and under.
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Youth: 13 to 18 years old.
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Senior: 19 years and older.
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Cross-Entry Rule: No cross-entering is allowed.
Safety & Insurance
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Liability Insurance: Proof of minimum $2,000,000 liability insurance is required. Rider/Participant must be named on the policy or hold active OEF or CRHRA membership.
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Helmets: All riders under 18 years of age must wear approved head protection at all times while mounted on the fair grounds.
Attire & Equipment
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Attire: Western attire is required. Long-sleeve shirts (cannot be rolled up) and short-sleeve shirts must be buttoned up when entering the ring. Women are permitted to wear sleeveless western shirts.
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Tack: Horses must be shown in Western tack.
Ring & Timing Rules
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Ring Control: Horses must be under control when entering the chute. All horses must be inside the chute before starting their run.
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Unfilled Placings: The show committee reserves the right to pay the top 8 in 2D events if placings are not filled.
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Judges: All judge’s decisions are final.
On-Site Info
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Facilities: Water for horses is available on site.
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