2026 Major Sponsors:

Class & Showmanship Sponsors:

Sponsor the 2026 OVDBA Show

The Ohio Valley Dexter Breeders Association is proud to present our 13th Annual Dexter Cattle Show - one of the largest regional Dexter events in the country!

We are expecting more than 80 head of high-quality Irish Dexter cattle from five states, along with great educational opportunity, youth activities, and a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere.

A very important part of our mission is "Promoting the Breed along with our youth".

That's why we work hard every year to keep entry fees affordable for families while still providing meaningful prizes, great bedding, quality facilities, and special recognition for our young exhibitors -including the annual heifer and steer drawings.

Rising costs make sponsorship support more important than ever. Your help allows us to continue these valuable youth programs and keep a successful show running for future generations of participants and spectators alike.

Sponsorship Benefits

All sponsors receive:

• Your company name/logo displayed at the show
• Your name/business listed in the official show book

Major sponsors ($500 and above) also receive:

• Year-long recognition as a Partner Sponsor on the OVDBA website 2026 Show page
• A large banner with your logo prominently displayed at the event

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

$1,000 - Heifer Sponsor (Youth Drawing Prize)

$500 - Steer Sponsor (Youth Drawing Prize)

$500 - Facility Provider Sponsor (2 available)

$500 - Friday Night Dinner Sponsor (2 available)

$500 - Bedding Sponsor (4 available)

$300 - Ice Cream Bar Sponsor

$5 and up - General Sponsor (every dollar helps!)

How to Become a Sponsor

We would be honored to have your business or farm as part of this special event! Visit our Online Store for current sponsor opportunities or contact us directly for more information on how to participate.

Contact:

Santiago Lizarraga

President - Ohio Valley Dexter Breeders Association

330-465-7888 (call or text welcome)

Print a Sponsorship Letter

Use our ready-to-print letter when contacting potential sponsors in person, by mail, or as an attachment in emails. (Link at bottom of page)

Suggested Businesses & Organization to Approach

Here are some great categories or local and regional businesses that often support agricultural youth events like ours:

• Feed & farm supply stores
• Veterinarians & animal health companies
• Farm equipment & implement dealers
• Local banks & credit unions with agricultural lending
• Insurance agencies
• Livestock auction barns & livestock trucking companies
• Farm & ranch real estate agents
• Seed, fertilizer, and crop input suppliers
• Local restaurants, caterers, and food suppliers (especially for the dinner sponsor)
• Grocery stores, creameries, and dairy processors (great for ice cream bar sponsor)
• Family-owned businesses that value community and youth agriculture
• Individual farm families and retired farmers

Thank you for considering a sponsorship! 

Your support directly helps grow the next generation of Dexter breeders and keeps this special breed thriving in the Ohio Valley region.

We truly appreciate every partner who helps make this event possible!

Book your room early for the 2026 OVDBA Show in Wooster, Ohio, taking place on May 15 and 16. To secure the group rate, make your. reservation by April 14th. Since several events are scheduled that weekend, rooms are expected to fill up quickly!