2026 Fair Book – Bayfield Fair

The online Fair Book for 2026 can be accessed below. Start getting your entries ready!

The print version of the Fair Book will be distributed to area libraries, garden centres, craft/sewing/quilt shops, art shops and organizations.

Bayfield Agricultural Society

Box 236
Bayfield, Ontario
N0M 1G0

Send inquiries to email address: info@bayfieldfair.ca

Website: www.bayfieldfair.ca | Premises ID: ON4228349

2026 EXECUTIVE

President/Chair	Doug Yeo
Homecraft President	Pamela Stanley
1st Vice President	Samantha Van Aaken
2nd Vice President	Cate Thompson
Secretary & Correspondence	Sue Warren
Treasurer	Jentje Steenbeek

DIRECTORS

Brandon Coleman	Ryan Baker
Janet Vogelsang	Shelley Spencer
Kimberley Thompson	Taylor Van Aaken
Phil Heath	Karen Greaves
Heather Forrest

ADMIN

Fair Administrator: Karen Greaves

Fair Book: Sara Budnark

HONORARY MEMBERS

Henry Baker	Don Brodie	Jean Dunn
Ted Dunn	Jim Erwin	Carol Penhale
John Siertsema	Kathleen Siertsema	Ted Vander Wouden
Afra Van Wonderen

2026 COMMITTEES

Committee	Chair
4-H Dairy	Curtis McNeil
4-H Sheep	Steve Willis
Agricultural Awareness	Cate Thompson
Animal Display	Jentje Steenbeek
Art & Photography	Janet Vogelsang
Church Service	Lisa Currah
Community Meal (Friday)
Culinary Arts
Farm Products	Deb Willis
Flowers & Plants	Steve Lillico
Friends of the Fair	Doug Yeo
Fruits & Vegetables	Deb Willis
Gate	Doug Culbert
Grounds	Doug Wallis
Handcrafts	Pamela Stanley
Horses - Friesian	Jentje Steenbeek
Horses - Heavy	Ray Martin
Lunch (Judges - Friday)	Vicky Culbert
Membership	Sue Warren, Karen Greaves
Music Fest (Saturday)	Jentje Steenbeek, Sara Budnark
Children's Activities	Vicky Culbert
Parade	Kate Fischer
Pie & Coffee Booth	Doug Yeo
Publicity & Marketing	Janet Vogelsang
Sound Systems	Ian Siertsema
Tractor Pull (Children)	Jason Wallis
Vendors	Heather Forrest
Website	Janet Vogelsang
Woodworking
Wreath Making	Janet Vogelsang, Phil Heath
Youth Class

President's Message

A huge thank you to all the volunteers in the Bayfield Agricultural Society. Our Directors spend their time ensuring all the planning is in place for the fair and our fair volunteers make the experience at the fair one that is fun and safe and memorable.

“Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community” is the theme for this special year. Imagine all the changes that have happened over 170 years, yet apple pies and harvest skies still exist and remind us of our rural roots and outdoor experiences.

The fair continues to have a wide variety of exhibition classes that people can enter. Music has always been a part of the fair experience. There will be music Friday and Saturday nights. Animals will be on the fairgrounds at the 4-H shows, the horse shows, and in the farm animal display barn. Food has always been at the fair and this year there will be once again a Community Meal on Friday night and food trucks will provide tempting treats.

Change is evident in the classes entered. Over 100 years ago butter was exhibited and homemade cloth was on display. Horse racing was part of the fair experience in the past and now no evidence is left of the race track or grandstand. Cars don’t park in the fairgrounds today and school children don’t march in school by school to be awarded prizes for how well they marched and dressed for the occasion.

The fair still generates memories for our current visitors. It connects our rural and urban communities during the fair weekend. It facilitates a social opportunity for tourists, residents, and cottage owners to experience something together. When the fair weekend concludes, the fairgrounds take on a quieter role of being a space so many use to experience the outdoor environment with sports or relaxation or view the harvest skies. Join us on the fairgrounds, August 14-16. Happy 150 birthday Bayfield and celebrate with us our 170 at the Bayfield Fair.

Doug Yeo, President/Chair

Homecraft President's Message

Welcome to the 170^th Bayfield Agricultural Society’s Annual Fair!

On Saturday July 5, 1856, a group of farmers met at the Exchange Hotel, in Bayfield to establish an Agricultural Fair committee.

That same year, the Bayfield harbour was the scene of shipping one hundred thousand bushels of wheat. This was at a time when only approximately 20,000 acres of land was being crop farmed. Wheat was transported by wagon to the river flats elevator, loaded, and sent across the country or exported beyond. Bayfield was thriving!

Historical records tell us that, in later years, the Bayfield area was the original home of Ontario’s second-largest apple evaporator. That brings us to the celebration of this year’s theme: “Apple Pies and Harvest Skies.” Orchard Line remains well-named to this day as the strip of land parallel to the lake shore that continues to be a haven for fruit growers.

Come out to learn about and celebrate our heritage as the village also marks the sesquicentennial of its incorporation. The connection between land and lake at this tiny port — from its fishing industry roots to today’s love of recreational boating — has kept Bayfield in the hearts of seasonal visitors for more than a century.

Now called the Bayfield Community Fair, and hosted by the Bayfield Agricultural Society, we invite you to experience and enjoy the fun and entertainment. The challenge is open for your participation in the competitions on display throughout the arena floor. Consider entering in any or all of our Homecraft divisions: Art and Photography, Culinary (Adult and Youth), Farm Products, Flowers and Plants, Fruits and Vegetables, Handcrafts, Woodworking and a broad range of Youth Class possibilities!

Pamela Stanley, Homecraft President

Notice to Exhibitors

Parade

South Central Huron Dairy 4-H Achievement Day

South Huron 4-H Sheep Achievement Day

OAAS Photography Competition

Art

Youth Class

Youth Culinary

Past Presidents & Secretaries

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

1	The show will be open to all in Canada.
2	Except where noted otherwise, all exhibits for inside departments MUST be received (and ready for judging) before 11:45AM on the first day of the fair (Friday). Livestock, machinery, etc. for outside to be on grounds by 10:30 AM of the second day, (Saturday), unless otherwise stated. Exhibits may be entered on Thursday evening from 7PM - 9PM to avoid congestion on Friday and 8:30AM - 11:45AM on Friday.
3	No inside or outside exhibits to leave the buildings or grounds until after 4PM on Sunday and must be gone by 5PM (unless otherwise stated.)
4	Entry forms must be completed and given to the Secretary at time of entry, or prize money cannot and will not be awarded. Note: An online entry form can be completed prior to the fair - https://www.assistexpo.ca/bayfield-agricultural-society (Please review the timelines provided at the link).
5	EACH PERSON ENTERING EXHIBITS MUST PAY ONE ANNUAL $10 FEE (unless otherwise stated). THIS FEE allows the person to enter ALL categories in this book (unless otherwise stated). This fee also counts as membership until the November Annual General Meeting (AGM). Membership card issued is considered a member’s receipt.
6	The cost of membership for the following year will be deducted on prize money over $20.
7	All stock and exhibits entered must be the bona fide property of exhibitor.
8	All agricultural and garden produce exhibited must be the growth of the current year and grown on the exhibitor’s farm and/or garden (unless otherwise stated!)
9	No exhibit is to be shown in more than one category.
10	An exhibitor can only enter one item in each category as indicated.
11	Exhibits awarded prizes at any previous exhibition of this society cannot be entered for competition for the current year, or no prize will be awarded.
12	Judges have the authority to withhold the prize for any animal or exhibit they may consider unworthy. Any entry not worthy of a prize will not be given a prize, even if it is the only entry in that category!
13	Decisions of the judges are final. Exhibitors openly objecting to such decisions shall forfeit all claims to prizes they may have won.
14	No Director or Officer of the Society who may have animals or exhibits entered shall attend the same while being judged without first removing his or her badge, or shall in any way indicate to such Judge that the stock or exhibit belongs to him or her.
15	No persons allowed in the ring, except Judges and Manager, and no person is allowed to speak to Judge on duty.
16	All livestock on grounds must be under control and no abuse of livestock or poultry is permitted.
17	The Society reserves the right to carry out livestock inspection and if an animal for health reasons is not deemed worthy, the animal must be removed from the grounds at direction of the livestock committee. ANY livestock that does not have the required intact/undamaged CFIA or PigTRACE tag or identifier will not be allowed entry to the fairgrounds and must leave immediately.
18	The Society reserves the right, in case of a deficit, to pay only such portion of the prize money as conditions of the funds may warrant.
19	All prize money for inside exhibits will be paid at the time of pickup (from 4PM to 5PM Sunday).
20	EVERYONE RECEIVING PRIZE MONEY MUST COLLECT THEIR CASH OR CHEQUE BEFORE OCTOBER 15 OF THE YEAR ENTERED… OR FORFEIT PRIZE MONEY!
21	While the Directors of the Society agree to take every reasonable precaution to ensure safety of the exhibits sent to the Fair, it must be distinctly understood that the owners are required to assume all risk. Should any exhibit be accidentally lost, damaged, injured or stolen, Directors will render all assistance for recovery of same, but will not recognize any claim for payment of the value or any portion hereof.
22	The Society will not be responsible for any accident on the grounds during the Community Fair.

Privacy and Security: The privacy of our exhibitors is never compromised. We will collect and retain personal information only for the purposes of our competitions at the Bayfield Fair and/or for sending information such as prize payouts, prize books and from time to time information about upcoming events. The Society will not sell, rent, or lease any personal information collected. Access is only given to employees and Directors of the Fair who must use the personal information for the reason it was obtained.

PARADE

Date/Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00AM
Location: Main Street in Bayfield, proceeding to the Bayfield Agricultural Park
Theme: "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

Please visit our website for parade information: www.bayfieldfair.ca

Want to participate in the parade? Whether you are a member of local government, a Bayfield resident (permanent or seasonal), a local activity group/business, neighbourhood kids riding their decorated bikes, or you just long to wear a costume and walk down Main Street, the Bayfield Agricultural Society encourages you to get involved by entering the parade. This is a great opportunity to get exposure for your business or organization and to have fun.

Volunteers needed! We’re looking for volunteers to help with the parade. Need volunteer hours? No problem – you can earn 6+ volunteer hours!

Photos by Melody Falconer-Pounder

4-H SHOWS

South Central Huron Dairy 4-H Achievement Day

Date/Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:00PM
Location: Calf barn at the south end of the fairgrounds

Committee in charge: Curtis McNeil (519-525-2948)

Sponsored by Libro Credit Union

South Huron 4-H Sheep Achievement Day

Date/Time: Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00PM
Location: Sheep barn at the south end of the fairgrounds

Committee in charge: Steve Willis (519-565-5999)

Sponsored by Libro Credit Union

Special thanks to The Old Mill (for donating a sheepskin for the champion class)

200 - FRIESIAN HORSES

SHOWTIME: 1:00PM - SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026

There will be a 10% fee deducted for all exhibitors who have winnings over $50 to cover gate, entrance and membership
Proof of insurance must be shown at registration
Exhibitors must choose to either have a single or pair for all classes

Committee in charge: Jentje Steenbeek (519-440-6639)

Classes:

201.	Ringsteken Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, others: $25 4 rounds: 1st round - 1 point per ring, 2nd round - 2 points per ring, 3rd round - 3 points per ring, 4th round - 4 points per ring
202.	Barrel Bending Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, others: $25 3 penalty seconds per dislodged barrel
203.	Fault & Out Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $30, others: $25 Will be timed
205.	Derby Prizes: 1st: $75.00, 2nd: $60.00, 3rd: $45.00, others: $37.50 Cantering is allowed. Course faults = 5 penalty seconds.
206.	Progressive Cones Prizes: 1st: $75.00, 2nd: $60.00, 3rd: $45.00, others: $37.50 Driven at trot over course of 6 numbered obstacles. Clear round is 6 points. Continue driving until cone set is dislodged. 1 point for every clear pass.

300 - HEAVY HORSES

SHOWTIME: 12:00PM - SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026

There will be a 10% fee deducted for all exhibitors who have winnings over $50 to cover gate, entrance and membership
Proof of insurance must be shown at registration

Major supporters: Hensall Co-op, Penhale Family, Pioneer Park, Catherine Thompson, Bayfield Maple, Bayfield Garage

Contact: Ray Martin (226-885-0298)

LINE CLASSES:

Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, others: $15

301.	Line Class Foal of current year
302.	Line Class One year to under two years old
303.	Line Class Two years old to under three years old
304.	Line Class - Yeld Mare Mare three years old and over without a colt in this current year
305.	Line Class - Progeny of Dam Two horses from the same mare shown
306.	Line Class - Junior Showmanship Open to ages 7 to under 18 (age as of fair date)
307.	Line Class - Best Heavy Horse on the Grounds 1st prize receives a trophy donated by Ray Martin & 2L of maple syrup by Bayfield Maple Limit to one entry per exhibitor Trophy: Ray Martin Donation: Thomas & Cathy Genoch

HITCHES:

308.

Six Horse Hitch - Tom Penhale Memorial Class Prizes: 1st: $400, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $300, 4th: $250

All breeds compete together. Open to all exhibitors. One exhibitor must own four of the six horses in the hitch.

Supported by: The Penhale Family, Hensall Co-op, Pioneer Park

309.

Four Horse Hitch Prizes: 1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $70, 4th: $100, others: $80

All breeds compete together

310.

Unicorn Hitch Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $90, 3rd: $50, 4th: $80, others: $60

All breeds compete together

TEAM HITCH:

Prizes: 1st: $80, 2nd: $70, 3rd: $60, others: $50

311.	Belgian
312.	Percheron
313.	Clydesdale
314.	Commercial
315.	Friesian

OPEN CLASS:

316.

Best Matched Team

The winner will be awarded $25 prize money

317.

Lady Driver Competition Prizes: 1st: $40, 2nd: $35, 3rd: $30, others: $25

Team to be driven by a lady with a gentleman companion

318.

Junior Driver Prizes: 1st: $40, 2nd: $35, 3rd: $30, others: $25

Team to be driven by a junior driver (under 18 years)

319.

Single Prizes: 1st: $40, 2nd: $35, 3rd: $30, others: $25

All breeds compete together

MOST OVERALL POINTS WINNERS (301-319) Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30

Support by: Bayfield Garage, Catherine Thompson, Hensall Co-op, Penhale Family, Pioneer Park

600 - FRUITS

Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry of one variety of fruit in each category; exhibitor may enter more than one entry in each class using different varieties of fruit except for 601, 606, 607, 612 (All entries must be grown by the exhibitor)

Committee: Linda Dixon, Nancy Scotchmer, Doug Yeo, Debbie Willis

601.	Best collection of labelled fruits (at least 6 varieties) Birthday decorations illustrating this year's 170 theme must be displayed with the collection on a basket/tray/plate Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

3 LITRE BASKETS:

1 basket per variety (except 606 & 607). Judged on appearance/varieties.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

602.	Apples (any variety, named)
603.	Plums (any variety, named)
604.	Peaches (any variety, named)
605.	Pears (any variety, named)
606.	Collection of apples (4 each of any varieties, named)
607.	Collection of grapes (4 each of any varieties, named)

PLATES:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

608.	Plates of 5 Apples (1 variety per plate, named) a) Duchess b) Jersey Mac c) Paula Red d) St Lawrence e) Tolman Sweet f) Tydeman Red g) Vista Bella h) AOV
609.	Plates of 8 Plums (1 variety per plate, named) a) Burbank b) California Blue c) Early Golden d) Ozark Premier e) Shiro f) Stanley g) VeeBlue h) Verity i) Vision
610.	Plates of 5 Pears (1 variety per plate, named) a) Anjou b) Bartlett c) Bosc d) Clapps Favourite e) AOV
611.	Plates of 5 Peaches (1 variety per plate, named) a) Elberta b) Jubilee c) Red Haven d) Sun Haven e) Valiant f) AOV
612.	Pint Basket (any other fruit, named, 1 variety per pint basket) All fruit judged together in one class not separately

700 - VEGETABLES

Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry in each category
All entries must be grown by the exhibitor
Donors in this section are subject to change

Committee: Linda Dixon, Nancy Scotchmer, Doug Yeo, Debbie Willis

SPECIAL - Most Points in Vegetables

Most points in Section 700

Prizes: 1st: $20 Gift Certficate, 2nd: $15 Gift Certificate, 3rd: $10 Gift Certficate

SPECIAL: Best In Show

Prize: $20

PLATES:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

701.	5 beets - long
702.	5 beets - round
703.	10 beans - pods
704.	2 heads of broccoli
705.	1 head of red cabbage
706.	1 head of white cabbage
707.	1 head of cauliflower
708.	5 carrots - long
709.	3 cucumbers - slicing approx. 6" (15 cm)
710.	12 gherkins
711.	2 eggplants
712.	Display of fresh garden herbs
713.	Display of dried garden herbs
714.	5 garlic
715.	3 kohlrabi
716.	1 muskmelon - any variety
717.	1 watermelon - any variety
718.	1 citron
719.	5 large onions - red
720.	5 large onions - white, not Spanish
721.	5 large onions - yellow, not Spanish
722.	5 Spanish onions
723.	5 largest onions
724.	5 green sweet peppers
725.	5 hot peppers
726.	5 red sweet peppers
727.	Collection of peppers - 2 of each
728.	2 pie pumpkins
729.	2 buttercup squash
730.	2 butternut squash
731.	1 green hubbard squash
732.	1 hubbard squash
733.	2 pepper squash
734.	2 zucchini
735.	5 paste tomatoes
736.	5 red tomatoes
737.	5 yellow tomatoes - not miniatures
738.	5 large red tomatoes
739.	5 large green tomatoes
740.	Collection of cherry/miniature tomatoes - 3 of each
741.	2 table turnips

THE BIG VEGETABLES:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

742.	Biggest beet - heaviest
743.	Biggest carrot with full root - longest
744.	Tallest corn stalk - no roots
745.	Biggest onion - circumference
746.	Biggest potato - heaviest
747.	Biggest pumpkin - circumference
748.	Biggest sunflower head - diameter
749.	Tallest sunflower - no roots
750.	Biggest tomato - heaviest
751.	Biggest zucchini - length

SPECIAL: Most points in Big Vegetables section (744-752)

Prize: $15

NOTE: Exhibitors may enter either 752 or 753:

752.

SPECIAL: Collection of vegetables in a basket

Display a minimum of seven (7) varieties of vegetables staged in a basket. Each vegetable variety must be named.

Illustrate the theme of our 170 birthday in some fashion, such as decorations, candles, etc.

Prizes: 1st: $15 Gift Certificate, 2nd: $13 Gift Certficate, 3rd: $11 (And other worthy entries) $8

753.

SPECIAL: Collection of vegetables grown without synthetic fertilizers and sprays on a tray

Display a minimum of five (5) varieties of vegetables (with minimum of ten (10) vegetables) staged in a basket or tray.

Each vegetable variety must be named. Attach a brief sign explaining why this growing method was chosen. The fair theme must be incorporated and displayed with the collection.

Prizes: 1st: $15 Gift Certificate, 2nd: $13 Gift Certficate, 3rd: $11 Gift Certficate, 4th: (And other worthy entries) $8

Judging Standards for 752 & 753:

Quality & condition -30%
Number of kinds (cultivars) -25%
Arrangement & attractiveness-20%
Shape, size & colour of specimens -20%
Educational value (correct labels) -5%

An exhibit containing kinds (or cultivars) that are rare or difficult to grow will be given preference over an exhibit containing easily grown specimens.

CORN:

Leave husk on sweet corn except for a 2" (5 cm) strip lengthways exposing kernels.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

754.	3 ears hybrid sweet
755.	3 ears Indian

POTATOES:

Twelve (12) potatoes shown in a basket (except 761). Potatoes should be brushed clean with no skin damage in cleaning, should be free from greening or damage, and should not be washed.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

756.	Any variety, early, named
757.	Red, any variety, named (if possible)
758.	White, any variety, named (if possible)
759.	Yellow, any variety, named (if possible)
760.	Sweet Potato (5 on a plate or platter)

SPECIAL:

761.

Best Quad of Baking Potatoes (4 shown on a plate, named)

Judging: Must be grown by exhibitor, uniform in size, length from 3" to 4.5" (7.5 cm - 11.5 cm), colour, firmness, shape

Prizes: 1st: $50, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $15, 4th: $5, 5th: $5

762.

Vegetable Pie Plate

Judging: Creativity, number of vegetables used and depiction of pie plate

Prizes: 1st: $25 gift certificate, 2nd: $20 gift certificate

Preparing vegetables for judging:

Beets/Carrots/Parsnips/Turnips: Root crops should be mature but not pithy. Tops trimmed off ½ in (1 cm) above crown. Side roots trimmed off but not the taproot. Washed, not scrubbed.
Broccoli: Heads should be dark and compact. Avoid yellow flowers. Cut stem 5 in (12 cm) from top of head.
Cabbage: Cut stems about ½ in (1 cm) below head. Remove blemished or broken leaves, but care should be taken not to peel heads too much. Wrapper leaves are desirable.
Pickling Cucumbers: Select fruit 2-4 in (5-10 cm) long and uniform in size, shape and colour.
Table Cucumbers: Select fruit 5-12 in (12-30 cm) long and uniform in size, shape and colour.
Kohlrabi: Ball should be 2-3 in (5-7 cm) in diameter. Remove roots just below the ball and trim all leaves 2-3 in (5-7 cm) in length. Clean them but do not wash.
Garlic/Onions: Select mature and cured specimens. Neck should be dry and small. Only remove broken or coloured skin. Trim roots to 1/2 in (1 cm) and top to 2 in (5 cm). Do not wash.
Tomatoes/Peppers: Trim stems to ½ in (1 cm).

800 - FARM PRODUCTS

Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry in each category
All entries must be grown by the exhibitor

Committee: Linda Dixon, Nancy Scotchmer, Doug Yeo, Debbie Willis

FIELD CROPS:

NOTE: 801-808 may be this year's or last year's crop to be shown in one (1) quart jar with three (3) seed head stalks attached to the jar (ripe or immature)

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2

801.	White beans
802.	Soy beans
803.	Other beans (named)
804.	Wheat
805.	Barley
806.	Oats
807.	Canola
808.	Corn (jar only)
809.	First cut hay - 6" (15cm) slice in a cardboard box
810.	Second cut hay - 6" (15cm) slice in a cardboard box
811.	Haylage sample in bushel basket
812.	One sheaf of wheat - bound and freestanding (not necessarily grown by exhibitor)
813.	One sheaf of oats - bound and freestanding (not necessarily grown by exhibitor)
814.	Silage sample in a bushel basket (last year's crop)

SPECIALS:

Prizes: 1st: $12, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3, 4th: $2

815.

6 Ears Dent Corn

816.

6 Tallest Field Corn Stalks

OAAS District & Provincial Competitions for:

Maple Syrup (Canada Grade A - Amber)
Liquid Honey (Pure, Ontario #1, White)

Competition is open to all exhibitors who win at local fairs to enter the District and the OAAS competitions. For a copy of the complete rules, contact the fair Homecraft President or locate complete rules:

https://ontarioagsocieties.com/district-and-provincial-competition-rules/

MAPLE SYRUP:

Each entry should be exhibited in a 250 ml curved Kent-style glass bottle (D&G @505188 syrup bottle with handle) or equivalent
All samples to be sealed
All maple syrup should have a flavour characteristic of its respective colour class and be free from any objectionable odour or taste
Any entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified
No labels are permitted on the bottles
Entry must be made solely by the person or family entering the competition

Judging standards:

40 Flavour
30 Density
20 Colour
10 Clarity

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6

817.

Canada Grade A - Golden

818.

Canada Grade A - Amber

819.

Canada Grade A - Dark

HONEY:

Each entry should be exhibited in a clear 500 g (375 ml) glass container
Any entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified
No labels are permitted on the bottles
Entry must be made solely by the person or family entering the competition

Judging standards:

50 Appearance (15 Density, 10 Brightness, 15 Flavour and aroma, 5 Uniformity of honey, 5 Colour)
50 Clarity (20 Free from crystals, 15 Free from pollen, wax, etc.,15 Free from air bubbles)

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $6

820.	Liquid Honey (Pure, Ontario #1, White)
821.	Liquid Honey (Pure, Ontario #1, Golden)
822.	Liquid Honey (Pure, Ontario #1, Amber)

900 - FLOWERS AND PLANTS

Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry in each category
Any bud showing colour counts as a bloom
Any category with ten (10) or more entries may be divided

Committee in charge: Steve Lillico

FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS:

Arrangements may be in clear, coloured or heritage vases

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

901.	Arrangement in a small bowl - not over 6" (15 cm)
902.	Garden flowers for a party using at least 1 candle
903.	Arrangement with one or more apples
904.	From The Grain Field - include field crop, not to exceed 9" (22.5 cm)
905.	Cow creamer flower arrangement - not to exceed 6" (15 cm)
906.	Flowering weeds and shrubs in a recycled container
907.	Flower bouquet in a shoe or boot
908.	Squirrel's Haven - using flowers, cones, nuts
909.	Wild flowers & sunflowers in a coffee mug

ROSES:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

910.	Miniature rose bouquet
911.	One rose, any colour, displayed with own foliage
912.	Rose display, any variety
913.	Rose floribunda, one spray

RAINBOW DISPLAY:

Arrangements may be in clear, coloured or heritage vases

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

914.	Churning Butter Blooms and foliage in yellow
915.	White on White Blooms and foliage in white
916.	Pretty in Pink Blooms and foliage in pink and red
917.	Green Envy Green blooms, foliage and seed pods
918.	From Sea to Sea Blue using a variety of blooms and foliage
919.	Purple Passion Blooms and foliage in purple and mauve
920.	Sunset Blooms in orange and rust

POTTED PLANTS:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

921.	Geranium in a hanging pot
922.	One cactus
923.	Begonia - Fibrous
924.	Fuchsia in a hanging pot
925.	New Guinea impatiens (1 or more)
926.	Spider plant in a hanging pot
927.	Window box display in red
928.	Patio planter
929.	Begonia (Any other variety)
930.	Potted hosta
931.	Foliage plant (Not a spider)

CUT FLOWERS:

May be displayed in clear, coloured heritage vases or jars

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

932.	Asters - variety
933.	Calendulas - variety
934.	Pom-pom dahlia (3 blooms)
935.	Cleome - variety of colour
936.	Cosmos - variety of colour
937.	Dahlias - variety of kinds
938.	Dahlias - cactus, one bloom
939.	Dahlia - large, decorative, one bloom, any colour, over 6" (15 cm)
940.	Grasses - 4 stems
941.	Nicotina - 3 stems
942.	Sunflower - 1 bloom
943.	Dahlia - 1 bloom, under 6" (15 cm)
944.	Gladiolus - variety, not less than six
945.	Gladiolus - one spike yellow, white or cream
946.	Gladiolus - one spike, lavender, mauve, purple or blue
947.	Hydrangea - variety
948.	Lavatera - variety
949.	African marigolds - five blooms, larger than 2" (6 cm)
950.	French marigolds - five blooms, smaller than 2" (6 cm)
951.	Nasturtiums - variety
952.	Pansies - variety
953.	Petunias - single, five blooms with own foliage
954.	Petunias - double, five blooms with own foliage
955.	Phlox - variety
956.	Salvia - variety
957.	Snapdragons - five blooms
958.	Sunflowers - variety of colour
959.	Rose of Sharon
960.	Verbena - variety
961.	Zinnia - 3 blooms, under 2" (6 cm)
962.	Zinnia - 3 blooms over 2" (6 cm)
963.	Large bouquet - cut flowers

SPECIALS:

Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

964.

Helen Turner Special

Most colourful arrangement using a combination of garden and roadside flowers

965.

Memories of Emma

Patio planter with 5 or more flowering or foliage plants (must include geraniums and ivy)

966.

Bayfield Garden Club Special

Wicker market basket planted with (6) annuals and/or succulents

1000 - CULINARY (FOOD) ARTS

All exhibits must be in BEFORE 11:45AM on Friday
Please read notations carefully
Judging standards are available from the Homecraft President
Entries must be made solely by the person entering
Class donors are subject to change

Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3

SPECIAL - MOST POINTS IN BAKING

Prize: $50 Gift Certificate

BREAD & ROLLS (not made with bread machine unless stated):

To be exhibited in clear, clean plastic Ziploc bags. Note: Buns are baked together, rolls are separate.

1001.	White loaf
1002.	Whole wheat loaf
1003.	Sourdough bread, decorative top
1004.	Cheese loaf of bread - made in bread machine
1005.	Cinnamon sticky buns (3)

QUICK BREADS:

To be exhibited in clear, clean plastic Ziploc bags.

1006.	Lemon loaf - plain
1007.	Apple loaf with at least one other fruit - plain
1008.	Bran muffins with raisins (3)
1009.	Tea biscuits (3)
1010.	Scones (3)

COOKIES:

Plain cookies no larger than 3" (6.75 cm) and no smaller than 2" (5 cm) to be exhibited on small plates, in clear, clean plastic Ziploc bags.

1011.	Chocolate chip (3)
1012.	Peanut butter (3)
1013.	Apple oatmeal (3)
1014.	Peanut brittle (3)
1015.	Fudge brownies without nuts - plain (3)

PASTRY:

Homemade crust and fillings. Whole pie will be judged. May be entered uncovered. One 4" (10 cm) piece to be left for display, remainder may be picked up after judging.

1016.	Apple pie - decorated lattice top
1017.	Lemon tarts (3)
1018.	Raspberry tarts (3)
1019.	Plain pie shell - baked
1020.	Blueberry pie - double crust

CAKES:

No mixes. Whole cakes judged, one 4" (10 cm) piece displayed, remainder can be picked up after judging. Size 8" (20 cm) or 9" (22 cm) square/bundt/round. Display uncovered on suitable foil covered base.

1021.	Chocolate zucchini cake - iced
1022.	Carrot cake - iced
1023.	Apple spice cake - not iced

HOME CANNING:

Canned goods are to be homemade, and must have been processed since last year's fair
To be displayed in 500 ml or smaller mason jars with new snap type lids
All must be sealed, no wax (unless otherwise stated)
Classes may be split if the class is very large
Unsealed jars (unless specified otherwise) will be disqualified

SPECIAL - MOST POINTS IN HOME CANNING

Prize: Gift

PICKLES:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

1024.	Pickled yellow beans
1025.	Pickled beets
1026.	Bread & butter pickles
1027.	Dill pickles
1028.	Sweet cucumber pickles
1029.	Corn relish
1030.	Sweet cucumber relish
1031.	Zucchini relish
1032.	Mild salsa
1033.	Chili sauce
1034.	Red pepper jelly

JAMS & JELLIES:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2, 4th: $1

1035.	Marmalade
1036.	Freezer strawberry jam (doesn't have to be sealed)
1037.	Peach freezer jam (doesn't have to be sealed)
1038.	Apple jelly
1039.	Lemon curd
1040.	Grape jelly
1041.	Raspberry jam
1042.	Peach jam
1043.	Strawberry rhubarb jam

SPECIALS:

1044.	Best Dish of Baked Beans Not wieners and beans Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3 Sponsor: Ontario Bean Growers
1045.	Mixed Bean Salad Use at least 3 different types of beans Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3 Sponsor: Ontario Bean Growers
1046.	Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes Decorated using "birthday" theme Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3 Sponsor: Pamela Stanley
1047.	Butter Tarts (3) - OAAS Competition No fruit or nuts. Enter on sturdy plate inside plastic Ziploc bag. Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

Fair winner will be eligible to enter the District Competition
Rules available from the Homecraft President or available here:
https://ontarioagsocieties.com/district-and-provincial-competition-rules/

1048.	Cherry Pie (Lattice top) - Farm Little Flour Special Prizes: 1st: Bag of flour, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsor: Farm Little
1049.	8" Fruit Scone - Farm Little Flour Special Cut into wedges, must include fruit, e.g. raisins Prizes: 1st: Bag of flour, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2 Sponsor: Farm Little
1050.	Iced Layer Lemon Cake (Using butter, wrapper attached) Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 Sponsor: Milk Producers of Ontario
1051.	3 Ways of Serving Eggs (Using "170th birthday" theme) Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5 Sponsor: Huron County Egg Farmers
1052.	Boiled Salad Dressing (Using Eggs) Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3 Sponsor: Huron County Egg Farmers
1053.	Mixed Berry Crumble - Bayfield Berry Farm Special Prizes: 1st: $10 gift certificate, 2nd: $7 gift certificate, 3rd: $5 gift certificate Sponsor: Bayfield Berry Farm
1054.	Lemon Meringue Pie All entries judged on appearance, taste and texture Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3
1055.	'Birthday Party' (Using "170th birthday" theme) Display ideas - invitation, gift bag, decorations, favours, etc (Minimum 5 items, judged on creativity/attractiveness) Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3
1056.	Chocolate Cake - Iced May be made from a mix Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $5
1057.	Microwave Pickles Displayed in a 500 ml jar but does not have to be sealed Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $5
1058.	Microwave Brownies with Nuts (3) Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $5

1100 - HANDCRAFTS

Please try to use the 2026 theme in your creations where possible: "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

Exhibits may be entered on Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm, or on Friday from 9am to 11:30am and must be in place before 11:45am
Exhibitors are allowed one (1) entry per category
All work must be new to this fair
Only safety pins are to be used to attach entry tags (no straight pins on any entry)
Soiled articles will not be presented to the judges

Committee in charge: Pamela Stanley (519-482-9914)

OAAS Hand and Machine Quilt Annual Championship Competition

Entry quilts must have a minimum perimeter of 280 inches (711 cm), measured on all four sides. Quilts smaller than this will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. The All-Ontario Champion Quilt will receive a grand prize of $500, and the Reserve Champion will receive $100.

The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt.

Complete rules are available at: https://ontarioagsocieties.com/district-and-provincial-competition-rules/

To qualify for the OAAS Championship competition, the quilt must be completely made by one person and must have been completed within the past year and not previously entered in this competition at another fair.

A Grand Champion and Reserve Champion quilt will each receive special ribbons after judging.

QUILTING AND PATCHWORK:

All quilts may be of any size to enter; however, to qualify for the OAAS prize, the quilt must be the minimum perimeter size of 280” or 711 cm. (approximately 72” x 92”). The size must be written on the entry ticket, and the signature of the entrant should appear on the entry ticket in the allocated space provided. In order to qualify for the OAAS prize, the quilt must be completed by one person.

HAND QUILTED:

Prizes: 1st: $12.00, 2nd: $7.50, 3rd: $5.50

1101.	Quilt - pieced
1102.	Quilt - whole cloth
1103.	Quilt - "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" theme
1104.	Quilt - assembled and quilted by several people
1105.	Quilt - with handcrafted embellishments
1106.	Crib quilt, pieced (min 30" by 40")
1107.	Quilted sofa throw

MACHINE QUILTED: