International Dairy Week

10/09/2026

Big smiles all around!😃 Who is excited for IDW 2027?

31/08/2026

𝙈𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙃. 𝙈𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙃. 𝙈𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙃.

We want to know… what merchandise would YOU like to see? 👀

We would love to hear your ideas, whether it’s something practical, something you would wear, something for the farm, or just something fun!

👕 Caps, jumpers & T-shirts?
🧢 Something a bit different?
☕ Keep cups, mugs or drink bottles?
🎒 Backpacks or accessories?
🐄 Something cattle related?

What would you be excited to see in the merch range?

Drop your suggestions in the comments below 👇

19/08/2026

🌟 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🌟
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄

Adam Hodgins, of Kincardine, Ontario, operates Hodglynn Holsteins Ltd with his wife, Jess, and their five children. Hodglynn Holsteins is a 65-cow herd focused on breeding cattle with outstanding type and production, while also promoting and marketing leading cow families. The herd has been home to numerous All-Canadian and All-American nominees.

Adam has extensive experience judging at major dairy shows across North America and internationally. He served as Associate Judge of the Red & White Show at World Dairy Expo in 2011 and 2024. In 2025, he judged the Vancouver Island Show, Halifax Summer Show and International Red & White Show at World Dairy Expo.

In 2026, Adam has served as Judge at the Ontario Summer Show, Atlantic Summer Show and Borderway UK Dairy Expo, as well as Associate Judge at the New York Spring Show.

Wowwwwwie, welcome to the 2027 judging crew, Adam Hodgins! 👏

11/08/2026

🌟 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🌟
𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
Kelly Barbee and his wife, Cherilyn, reside in Concord, North Carolina, and have two adult children, Emily and Ryan. Kelly has a lifelong passion for dairy cattle and enjoys exhibiting at shows throughout North America, where he has been associated with numerous Holstein and Jersey All-American nominations.

Kelly’s cattle are currently housed at various locations across the United States, and he is quick to recognise and acknowledge the dedication and expertise of the caretakers who look after them. He is currently employed by Trans Ova as a Regional Business Manager. Prior to this, Kelly operated his own farm, where he owned, boarded and developed numerous Holstein and Jersey All-American and All-American-nominated animals.

An active buyer and seller of elite show and type cattle, Kelly takes great pride in helping clients achieve success through their breeding programs, both in the showring and within their broader operations. Throughout his career, he has owned and/or sold numerous animals across multiple breeds that have achieved All-American or All-American nomination status, including two World Dairy Expo Grand Champions.

Kelly has judged county, district and state shows across the United States, as well as several major international events. His judging appointments include Associate Judge of the 2009 World Dairy Expo Jersey Show, Lead Judge of the 2010 and 2025 World Dairy Expo Jersey Shows, and Lead Judge of the 2025 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Jersey Show. Most recently, he served as the judge of the 2026 National Jersey Show in Castro, Paraná, Brazil.

Welcome to the team Kelly Barbee! 👏

09/08/2026

🥛 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆! 🎉

We’re starting to put plans together and want to make 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.

We’d love to hear from you! 💡

What would you like to see? What worked well in previous years? What could we do differently? Whether it’s an event idea, activity, speaker, topic or something completely new — 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸.

Help us shape an incredible International Dairy Week 2027! 🐄🌱🥛

Share your thoughts below or get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!

01/07/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁! 🎉
24 hours to go until the lucky winner is drawn, grab your tickets before it's too late.

🎟️🐄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! 🐄🎟️

Featuring an outstanding lineup of heifers and elite embryo packages, this year's NEW raffle offers an incredible opportunity to invest in some of the industry's finest genetics.

Whether you are looking to add to your herd, secure top quality genetics or simply support the Victorian Winter Fair, there are some fantastic prize options on offer.

A special thankyou to Lightning Ridge Genetics, CMD Genetics, John Tarpey, Clint Trimby, Smethurst Park, Wanstead, M & L Flemming and Jackiah Jerseys for contributing exceptional animals and embryos to this raffle.

🎟️ Buy your tickets: https://www.idwaus.com/merch

Good luck to everyone who enters! 🍀

12/06/2026

Head over and give the Victorian Winter Fair page a big like and check out the HotCow Show String TAG Sale Catalogue!!

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

19/05/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

The next episode is here! 🎙️

This week, we sit down with Arjun Singh from Lawwal Holsteins, following their incredible Lawwal Sale which achieved an average of $12,330! Setting a new Australasian record for a single vendor sale.

In this episode, Arjun shares the story behind the success, the importance of supporting charities through their sale, and gives listeners an insight into the people and passion behind Lawwal Holsteins.

A great conversation you won’t want to miss! 🎧

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5g0OrtXKdyIfzB7vyRGuW7?si=elOsZsk0SU6phKzV-Qtvyg

14/05/2026

Touch base with the team if you are interested in being part of the Victorian Winter Fair, there are still a number of opportunities available. 👇

𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻! 👀

Alongside our trade and naming sponsorship opportunities, we have also have smaller opportunities available to keep your business visible and part of the event.

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Full Page $600
Half Page $400
Quarter Page $250

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
Breed & Exhibitor Awards $200
Junior Judging & Showmanship $500
Champion Awards $600
Grand Champion $800

https://showman.app/shows #/victorian-winter-fair-e9ef/sponsor

If you are interested in taking up one of these opportunities, please contact Emmelie: [email protected]

28/04/2026

Spinning yarns, and observing the best of the best. 🤭