VCCP Winter Classic
Welcome to 21st Anniversary VCCP Winter Classic
January 31st and February 1st 2026
Early entries are due Thursday night 12 am January 29th.
Late Entries are due by Saturday morning by 8 am.
Bigger and Better than Ever!
Scholarship opportunities - Glenn Skelton Memorial Scholarship- Every year the VCCP awards 3 individuals a scholarship that can be used toward further education of the recipient’s choice. Please take advantage of this great opportunity. The printable form can be found at www.virginiaclubcalfproducers.com website. Applications must be received by mail before January 21st. Winners are announced during opening Ceremonies on Saturday Starting at 9am.
Presold Trailer and Tent spots
New this year. Special tent and trailer spot reservations were sold on SC-online sales to reserve your special spot for the weekend. Please keep out of these locations if you did not purchase in the online sale that was held Dec. 28th, 2025.
VCCP Eastern Elite Production Sale Cattle, Embryos, and Semen Lots
Saturday Jan 31st 8 pm VCCP Eastern Elite Production Sale-SC online sales- Cattle in South/West barn on display-Friday and Saturday.
Welcome to VCCP Winter Classic 2026!
Please follow the directions and complete all steps of this online registration form carefully. There will be 2 rings again this year. Two Rings, Two different Judges = Two shows, same weekend, and same location. You will show in Ring A with the option to also show in ring B. Online credit card payment and online entry only. Early entries are due Thursday night 12 am January 29th. Please take advantage of sponsoring a class or division through this registration process to help cover operational cost and to promote your operation.
Breeding Heifers show on Saturday- Steers and Market Heifers on Sunday. Prospect show only. Cattle must be born no earlier than Jan. 1, 2025. Check in on Friday evening for steers and Heifers and short check in on Saturday morning 7am-8am for steers and market heifers only.
Breed Division Head Requirements and Sponsorship
At least 10 head of either steers or heifers (each) of that breed are needed for a breed division in Ring A and Ring B, or they will show in the AOB division. Breed Divisions can be sponsored to guarantee your breed has a division for $500 for both rings. This needs to be done as soon as possible to guarantee your division breakout.
**If your animal is not registered with a breed association, please enter as crossbred. If you select anything other than crossbred the animal must be registered with that breed association, hold a Registration Paper, Registration number and be properly tattooed.
Updates and Class line-up Calling
Updates will be made on VCCP winter classic Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/VCCP-Winter-Classic-1960841310850206/ . Class Line up will be announced through the Band APP, VCCP Cattle Shows and Sales Page: https://band.us/band/82753100# . Be sure to download this APP so you know when to come to the show ring. Classes will also be posted on the VCCP Winter classic Facebook page and outside show office.
Health Papers and Registration Papers
**All Out of State Cattle need health papers. Please have these readily available as the state Veterinarians will be in attendance checking for them. Be sure if you have registered cattle, you have a copy of your registration papers (copy or original) and that your cattle are tattooed correctly. Bring papers to check in.
Special VCCP Best of the Valley Steer and Heifer sale Steer/Heifer Class
If you purchased a calf from the Fall VCCP Best of the Valley sale, you can show in the special VCCP class for free and should take advantage of this special division. The winner of this division will receive $1000 and Reserve $750. Please note, this special class will only show in ring “A” and the EID tag number will be required to enter. VCCP sale calves are also eligible to double up and show in the regular show, ring A and ring B as well, but you will have to register that way by checking both options and pay the normal ring “A” and “B” ring prices.
Heifers and Market Heifers
Heifers and/or Market heifers may show in either the breed or market shows. You can also double up and show in both shows- Breeding Heifer Show on Saturday and Market Heifer Show on Sunday. Just be sure you sign up that way.
Rules and Schedule
21st Annual VCCP Winter Classic
Show Dates: Show Dates: January 31st and February 1st, 2026
Rockingham County Fair Grounds in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Early online Show Entry Form closes at 12pm on Thursday, January 29th
Late entries are due by Saturday morning by 8 am.
This is a Two Ring Show
General Rules For VCCP Winter Classic Jack Pot Show
*This is a Prospect only show- cattle born on or after 1/1/25
*Gates open on Friday mid-day, please keep out of areas marked off.
*If you did not purchase a special trailer or Tent spot on SC online sale- please keep out of these locations, as they are reserved for the purchaser
*Health papers are required for out of state cattle only
* NO Aerosol Cans allowed in containers with bucket heaters at same time (heat water first with bucket heater, remove heater then add cans to warm water) Having Aerosol cans in water with bucket heaters at same time is a safety issue- Cans will explode!
*Steers and market heifers - shown by weight
*Weigh market and crossbred heifers (commercial heifers also shown by weight)
*Breeds show by age
*Market heifers show on Sunday with steers
*In ring A and Ring B – need 10 in a class or go to AOB or crossbred. May guarantee breed division for $250 per ring.
*All heifers and steers that are on grounds Friday needs to check in on Friday between 5:30pm and 9pm
*Anyone showing only steers and/or market heifers may check in early Saturday morning 7-8 am if not
previously done so but must have previously registered online.
*No Tents with ground stakes allowed inside chain-link fence area of fairgrounds- buried high voltage lines everywhere
*No pop-up tents allowed in barn stalls or ally aisle
*VCCP reserves the right to disqualify animals from the show if there is a legitimate reason. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to make sure that all information provided during registration is accurate and the truth. Honesty and Integrity at our show is of paramount importance to our organization.
We will be using the Band App to call for classes and share important show information.
Join our 'VCCP Cattle Shows and Sales' group on BAND - The app for groups and communities! Use your smart phone for this.
https://band.us/n/a3a87cu1Y12eq
Updates may also be made on VCCP Winter Classic Facebook page
Friday – 1/30/26
12 noon- grounds open for cattle arrival
Check – in – 5:30 pm until 9 pm
VCCP Eastern Elite Sale Cattle on display in South/West barn though out the day
Friday Evening: TBD- Sponsor demonstration
6pm – Sullivan and/or Weaver Sponsored Fitting Clinic
All heifers and steers that are on grounds need to check in on Friday 5:30-9pm
Check health papers, registration papers, be sure to bring these with you to registration
Saturday – 1/30/26 Breeding Heifer Show
Anyone showing only steers and/or market heifers may check in early Saturday morning 7-8am if not
previously done so but must have previously registered online.
VCCP Eastern Elite Sale Cattle on display in South/West barn though out the day
9:00 am – National anthem –Brief Opening comments, announcement of Scholarship winners!
9:30 am – start show A, Ring B will start after first division of Ring A is complete
Breeds will show in alphabetical order followed by X-Breds
8 pm VCCP Eastern Elite Production Sale-SC online sales- Cattle in South/West barn on display
Sunday – 2/1/26 Market Heifer and Steer Show
9:00 am
Market heifers show first followed by
Steers- Breeds will show in alphabetical order followed by X-Breds
Showman Entry Link for VCCP Winter Classic Jackpot Show
Entry Link: https://showman.app/shows#/vccp-winter-classic-384f
VCCP Winter Classic Sponsorship Link
Want to advertise?
Sponsor Link: https://showman.app/shows#/vccp-winter-classic-384f/sponsor
If you have questions, please call Scott Ruebush 540-290-4631 or please call Clint Lyle – 540-292-5953
Hotels
AREA LODGING
The following hotels are located close to the fairgrounds:
HAMPTON INN
540-437-0090
TRU by HILTON
540-385-0222
MICROTEL
540-437-3777
RAMADA INN
540-434-9981
Information Request
Please contact us if you would like more information about the Best of the Valley Sale. The VCCP sends all information by email.
Please include your name, farm name, full address, phone number, your email address, and the type of information that you would like to receive from us. We will contact you soon after we receive your email, and thank you for your interest!
