One of the elements that has made the Cookshire Fair so successful over the decades is the animals. The 2018 edition will not fall short in this task, with the presence of many majestic beasts. The horses will star in various events ranging from the pulls to agility or parading in fancy dress. Featured will be both light horses (horsemanship, riding) and draft horses. Some teams will have up to six horses. Not to be outdone, cattle have several categories of competitions reserved for them. First, beef cattle will be paraded, followed by dairy cattle organized by breed: Ayrshire, Holstein and even Highland. Finally, a visit to the barn at the fairgrounds will offer a view of poultry, sheep and goats.