National Holstein Convention

2013 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION Designed For: Ontario Holstein Branch Published In: The Link magazine

2013 NATIONAL HOLSTEIN CONVENTION events.holstein.ca

Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ontario - April 10th - 13th, 2013 Here is your opportunity to “Plunge into Niagara” and visit one of the natural wonders of the world – the breathtaking Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario!

Please note that the early bird registration deadline for pricing discounts expires on March 1st, 2013.

The 2013 organizing committee invites you to bring the whole family to this great event where everyone in attendance shares a passion for the Holstein cow.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE REGISTRATION: March CONVENTION REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2013

rd 3 Floor Of The Hotel

1st, 2013

Wednesday April 10th: 8:00am - 9:30am & 7:00pm 8:30pm Thursday April 11th: 7:30am - 9:00am & 3:30pm - 8:30pm Friday April 12th: 7:30am - 10:00am & 4:00pm - 6:45pm

11:00am – 3:00pm Taste of Ontario National Convention Sale At Cranston Farms – c/o Doug, Joan & James Cranston 37 Carluke Rd. E Ancaster, Ont L9G 3L1 Ph# 905-648-0176

4:30pm – 6:00pm Open 4-H Showmanship Competition Ancaster Fairgrounds Please be sure to cheer on our 4-H aged competitors during this special National Convention 4-H showmanship competition.

6:00pm – 7:00pm Legends of 4-H Showmanship Competition Ancaster Fairgrounds Be prepared to be amazed at the talented alumni of Canadian Dairy Showmanship. These All-Star contestants will be competing for the ultimate 1st prize – a free Fallsview room at the luxurious convention hotel in Niagara Falls. This star-studded showmanship competition will be a great way to kick-off the 100th anniversary of 4-H in Canada.

7:00pm – 9:30pm Ontario Spring Discovery Jersey Show Ancaster Fairgrounds

9:00am – 4:00pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2013

Ontario Spring Discovery Holstein Show - Ancaster Fairgrounds -

9:00am – 4:00pm Niagara Region Sightseeing Tour MacKenzie Printery & Newspaper Museum: The restored home of rebel publisher William Lyon Mackenzie reveals 500 years of printing technology, amid the authentic ambiance of a period print shop.

Laura Secord House: Travel back in time to Laura Secord’s lovingly restored homestead and be enchanted by stories of her adventures and surroundings as interpreted by authentically costumed guides.

Sir Adam Beck Generating Station: This wonderful example of a natural, non-polluting and reliable power source has worked in harmony with the beauty of Niagara for over 4 decades.

Lunch at Whirlpool Restaurant: Enjoy the panoramic view of the treelined Niagara Parkway.

Reif Estate Winery: 125 acre family-owned vineyard located along the Niagara River with 12 generations of the Reif family being involved with winemaking.

7:00pm – 10pm EastGen Casino & Games Night – Fallsview Room 3rd floor of hotel Take the plunge and try your luck at EastGen’s Casino & Games Night while admiring the stunning nighttime view of Niagara Falls.

The competition is just for fun but the grand prizes of the evening will definitely be worth playing for!

FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2013 SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2013

9:00am – 12:00pm

6:00pm – 12:00am

130th Annual General Meeting of Members Great Room ABC on the 3rd floor of hotel

Master Breeder Gala Fallsview Room and Great Room ABC on 3rd floor of hotel

7:00am - 5:00 pm Farm Tours

Tour A (Bus leaves hotel at 7:00am.): Vellhaven Farms Inc., Mapel Wood Farms, Cranholme Holsteins, Parklea Farms, Summitholm Farms, Ardross Holsteins Tour B (Bus leaves hotel at 8:00am): Luxury Holsteins, Freurehaven Farms, Devans Holsteins, Heatherick Farms, Abbylayne Farms Ltd., Greenview Farms Inc., Tour C (Bus leaves hotel at 8:30am): Spierdyke Farms, Whitnell Holsteins, Rosetone Holsteins, Huiztein Farms, Feederlane/Mottle Farms,

9:30am - 4:30pm Niagara on the Lake Tour Bus leaves the hotel at 9:30am Rossi Glass: Known for unique designs of mouth-blown, handmade glass.

Butterfly Conservatory: Featuring over 2,000 colourful tropical butterflies among lush greenery.

Niagara on the Lake: A beautiful town dotted with vineyards, restaurants and shopping opportunities.

6:30pm – 10:00pm Taste of Niagara Dining Experience Pick from two options:

1

Syndicate Restaurant & Brewery Bus departs at 6:30pm

2

Skylon Tower Restaurant Bus departs at 7:15pm