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/ChairDoug Yeo
Homecraft PresidentPamela Stanley
1st Vice PresidentSamantha Van Aaken
2nd Vice PresidentCate Thompson
Secretary & CorrespondenceSue Warren
TreasurerJentje Steenbeek


DIRECTORS

Brandon Coleman

Ryan Baker

Janet Vogelsang

Shelley Spencer

Kimberley Thompson

Taylor Van Aaken

Phil HeathKaren Greaves
Heather Forrest


ADMIN

Fair Administrator: Karen GreavesFair Book: Sara Budnark


HONORARY MEMBERS

Henry BakerDon BrodieJean Dunn
Ted Dunn

Jim Erwin

Carol Penhale
John SiertsemaKathleen SiertsemaTed Vander Wouden
Afra Van Wonderen

2026 COMMITTEES

Committee

Chair

4-H DairyCurtis McNeil
4-H SheepSteve Willis
Agricultural AwarenessCate 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 BoothDoug Yeo

Publicity & Marketing

Janet Vogelsang

Sound Systems

Ian Siertsema

Tractor Pull (Children)Jason Wallis
Vendors

Heather Forrest

Website

Janet Vogelsang

Woodworking


Wreath MakingJanet 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 170th 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
Friesian Horses
Heavy Horses
Fruits
Vegetables
Farm Products
Flowers and Plants
Culinary (Food) Arts
Handcrafts
Woodworking
Photography
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

Sponsor: Watson's Home Hardware

SPECIAL: Best In Show

Prize: $20

Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

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

Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

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

Sponsor: OSC Seeds

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

Sponsor: William Dam Seeds

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

Sponsor: Friend of the Fair

762.

Vegetable Pie Plate

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

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

Sponsor: Veseys Seeds

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

Sponsor: Hill & Hill Farms Ltd.

816.

6 Tallest Field Corn Stalks

Sponsor: Hill & Hill Farms Ltd.

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

Sponsor: Maitland Heights / Clinton Veterinary Services

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

    Sponsor: Little Inn of Bayfield

    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

    Sponsor: Melody Falconer-Pounder

    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

    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:

    Prizes: 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $4.50, 3rd: $3.00

    1108.

    Quilt - double/queen size

    1109.

    Quilt - single bed size

    1110.

    Quilt - crib/toddler-bed size

    1111.

    Quilt - "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" theme

    1112.

    Quilt - pieced and machine quilted by one (1) person

    1113.

    Quilt - pieced and machine quilted by several people

    1114.

    Quilted sofa throw

    1115.

    Quilted ragged design

     

    QUILTED ARTICLES:

    Prizes: 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $4.50, 3rd: $3.00

    1116.

    Quilted tote bag using "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" theme

    1117.

    Quilted placemats (2)

    1118.

    Quilted table runner

    1119.

    Quilted child's "I-spy" blanket

    1120.

    Quilted mug rug

    1121.

    Mini quilt - max 60" (150 cm) perimeter

    1122.

    "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" on a lap quilt

    1123.

    Quilt Block - pieced, mounted, fastened at top

    1124.

    Quilt Block - appliqued, mounted, fastened at top

    1125.

    Quilt - top only

     

    SEWING & NEEDLEWORK:

    Prizes: 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $4.50, 3rd: $3.00

    1126.

    PJ's, robe or nightie

    1127.

    Infant or toddler sleep sack

    1128.

    Bib apron

    1129.

    Half apron

    1130.

    BBQ apron

    1131.

    Child's apron

    1132.

    Teapot cover

    1133.

    Tea-towel embroidered

    1134.

    Placemats (2) exhibiting "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" theme

    1135.

    Tablecloth and napkins exhibiting "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" theme

    1136.

    Felt work article (felted, felting, applique, embroidery)

    1137.

    Child's pillow case

    1138.

    Reusable market tote bag

    1139.

    Pillow from a panel

    1140.

    Embroidered "Apples" theme sampler

    1141.

    Counted cross stitch picture

    1142.

    Counted cross stitch article

    1143.

    Needlepoint using "Apples" theme

    1144.

    Fabric purse

    1145.

    Embellished vest

    1146.

    Embellished sweatshirt using "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" theme

    1147.

    Pin cushion animal

    SPECIAL - MOST POINTS IN SEWING
    A $50 special prize will be given in memory of Ina Fisher
    by the Bayfield Agricultural Society

     

    KNITTING:

    Prizes: 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $4.50, 3rd: $3.00

    1148.

    Adult pullover sweater

    1149.

    Child's pullover sweater

    1150.

    Adult cardigan

    1151.

    Child's cardigan

    1152.

    Baby set - minimum of 2 pieces, in plastic zip bag

    1153.

    Socks - self-striping yarn

    1154.

    Socks - lace knit pattern

    1155.

    Socks - heavy duty work style

    1156.

    Fingerless gloves

    1157.

    Shawl

    1158.

    Baby blanket

    1159.

    Cosy neck warmer

    1160.

    Tea cosy

    1161.

    Adult toque

    1162.

    Child's toque

    1163.

    Adult slippers

    1164.

    Child's slippers

    1165.

    Stuffed toy

     

    CROCHETING:

    Prizes: 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $4.50, 3rd: $3.00

    1166.

    Lap warmer (lap-ghan)

    1167.

    Granny square pillow

    1168.

    Granny square garment

    1169.

    Baby shawl

    1170.

    Child's vest

    1171.

    Child's pullover/cardigan

    1172.

    Adult pullover/cardigan

    1173.

    Tablecloth

    1174.

    Table runner

    1175.

    Table centre-piece

     

    CRAFTS - ANY MEDIA:

    Prizes: 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $4.50, 3rd: $3.00

    1176.

    Tote bag for groceries using "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies" theme

    1177.

    Tote bag for crafters

    1178.

    Tote bag for child's schoolwork

    1179.

    Tote bag for new mom/baby

    1180.

    Christmas wall hanging

    1181.

    Christmas apron

    1182.

    Christmas stocking

    1183.

    Christmas placemats

    1184.

    Christmas table runner

    1200 - WOODWORKING

    • Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry in each category
    • Articles must be new to this fair
    • Articles must be made by the exhibitor

    Prizes: 1st: $6.00, 2nd: $4.50, 3rd: $3.00

    CARVING:

    1201.

    Carving of a bird or animal

    1202.

    Open

    WOODTURNING:

    1203.

    Any article done on a lathe (bowl, plate, candle stick, etc)

    WOODWORKING:

    1204.

    Bird house or feeder (for practical use)

    1205.

    Bird house or feeder (for decorative purposes)

    1206.

    "Blank Space" (use a hole in the wood in a creative way, hole can be naturally made or added)

    1207.

    A wooden article with a live edge

    1208.

    Something made from reclaimed wood (no paint, stain or varnish)

    1209.

    Child's toy

    1210.

    Serving tray or cutting board

    1211.

    A trivet to hold a pie fresh from the oven

    1212.

    Game

    1213.

    An article made from branches

    1214.

    An article made with stones as decoration

    1215.

    Garden or lawn ornament

    1216.

    An article that can be hung on a wall

    WE KNOW IT'S NOT WOOD; IT'S METAL:

    1217.

    Welded garden ornament, less than 36" (1m) high

    1300 - PHOTOGRAPHY

    • Amateur photographers only - unless otherwise noted
    • Maximum photo size 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)
    • Colour or black & white photograph
    • Must be mounted with strong double-sided tape, painters tape (on reverse), or photo corners on white or black bristol board (not foamcore) with 1" (3 cm) border or will not be judged
    • Except where noted otherwise, no computer enhancements other than cropping, straightening, or red eye reduction
    • Photos entered must not have previously been shown in Bayfield Fair competitions
    • Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry in each category
    • Entry tag must be taped on the back so that it appears at the bottom right-hand corner of the entry facing front (no staples)
    • Permission should be obtained for pictures of people who are unrelated before being entered in the competition
    • Judging will be based on: originality, composition and execution
    • Prizes will not necessarily be awarded
    • Judge may award Honorable Mention
    • Donors in this Section are subject to change

    Photography exhibitors are strongly encouraged to drop off their exhibits on Thursday, August 13 from 7PM to 9PM and no later than 10AM on Friday, August 14 to allow time for display setup

    Committee in charge: Janet Vogelsang (519-565-4163)

    PICTORIAL:

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    1301.

    Mmm… Apple Pie!

    1302.

    Apples in a Bowl or Growing on a Tree

    1303.

    Illuminations at Night (e.g. sunset, fireworks, city or festive lights)

    1304.

    Interesting Driftwood on the Beach

    1305.

    Storm Coming In

    HUMAN INTEREST:

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    1306.

    Children Having Fun at a Fair or Festival

    1307.

    Family Gathering

    1308.

    Harvest Time - Everyone Helps!

    1309.

    Child Eating an Apple

    1310.

    Kids Being Kids

    1311.

    Good Friends

    PHOTO ESSAY:

    Photo essays to be arranged & mounted on a quarter sheet of bristol board with strong double-sided tape, painters tape (on reverse), or photo corners. (4 pictures)

    Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

    1312.

    Four photos of Ontario Gothic style Farmhouses

    1313.

    Four photos using theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    1314.

    Four photos of Park Areas in your Community

    1315.

    Four photos of Different Flowers (Close up)

    1316.

    Four photos of Interesting Gates in your Community

    BY TEENS (AGES 13-16 INCLUSIVE):

    1317.

    Teens: Any subject using the theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    BY YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 17-19 INCLUSIVE):

    1318.

    Young adults: Any subject

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    OPEN - BLACK & WHITE:

    Any subject 8" x 10" (20 x 24 cm) or smaller

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    1319.

    Landscape

    1320.

    Buildings

     

    SPECIAL - BEST ENTRY IN SECTION:

    Classes 1321-1325

    Prize: $25

    Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

    BAYFIELD GARDEN CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST:

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    1321.

    "Apple Blossoms"

    Photo of apple blossoms in the spring

    Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

    1322.

    "Bird's Eye View"

    Picture of flora or fauna from a bird's perspective

    Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

    1323.

    "How does your Garden Grow?"

    Photo capturing the variety of flowers/plants in your garden

    Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

    1324.

    "Results of A Season's Efforts'

    A display of your vegetables, fruit, and/or flowers

    Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

    1325.

    "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    Any subject using the theme

    Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

    CREATIVE EFFECTS:

    1326.

    Any picture using creative effects on a digital camera

    (e.g. vivid colours or fish eye effect)

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    OAAS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

    Visitors to the 2026 Bayfield Community Fair are encouraged to take photos at the Fair and submit them for this competition.

    Rules & Guidelines:

    1. All prints 4" x 6" or 5" x 7" are to be mounted on bristol board with approximately 1" border with category number and your name on the back
    2. No professional photographers permitted
    3. Absolutely no digital enhancing allowed (all enhanced photos will be disqualified)
    4. All photos must have been taken at the Bayfield Fair 2026
    5. Only 1 entry for each category
    6. Do not use tape on top of photographs
    7. The Bayfield Agricultural Society will award ribbons up to 3rd place in each category
    8. First prize winning photos will be sent to the OAAS Convention in a JPEG file for judging, which will take place in February 2027
    9. Monetary prizes are awarded at the convention to winning photos up to 5th place
    10. Photos will be returned following the OAAS Convention; however, first prize winning images will become the property of the OAAS
    11. Remember: Cheating and getting caught can only hurt our fair; honesty is the best policy
    12. Societies must obtain permission to use photos with the people/subjects photographed in the entries

    Judging standards:

    • Quality of image: focus/angle of shot/lighting
    • Content of image: category/appeal to viewer/Fair involvement
    • Educational value: informative/promotional
    • Fair Identification: e.g. ribbons, signs etc

    Entries are to be submitted to Janet Vogelsang (519-565-4163) by September 15, 2026

    JUNIOR DIVISION:

    (Youth up to age 15 years as of December 31, 2026)

    1.

    Candid shot of people having fun at the Bayfield Fair

    2.

    Creatures & critters at the fair

    3.

    Brilliant colours at the fair

    4.

    Most unusual display at the fair

    .
    OPEN DIVISION:

    HUMAN INVOLVEMENT:

    5.

    Youth participation at the fair

    e.g. exhibit, displays, ribbons won, competitions, races etc.

    6.

    Adult/Senior involvement

    e.g. working, displays, enjoying your fair

    7.

    Candid shot of children having fun at your fair

    8.

    Candid shot of someone too pooped to participate anymore

    9.

    4-H involvement at your fair

    e.g. livestock, displays

    10.

    People with creatures and critters at your fair

    DISPLAYS:

    11.

    Most unusual display at your fair

    12.

    Homecraft at your fair

    e.g. displays, demonstrations, etc.

    13.

    Live action shows

    e.g. singers, pulls, demos, something musical, your fair at night

    14.

    Quilts/Handicrafts at your fair

    15.

    Display of machinery

    e.g. tractors, vehicles, engines, farming equipment

    ANIMALS:

    16.

    Animal show

    e.g. livestock show, pet show, horse show

    17.

    Live demonstrations with animals

    e.g. blacksmith, sheep shearing etc.

    18.

    Reptiles/Birds/Small Animals

    e.g. bird show, rabbits, etc.

    19.

    Proud moment

    e.g. winners with their ribbons

    PROMOTIONAL:

    20.

    Fair Ambassador involvement

    e.g. with displays, ribbons etc

    21.

    Promoting this year's fair and/or theme

    e.g. displays, signs, etc.

     

    1400 - ART

    • Amateur artists only
    • Artist's name must be covered for judging
    • Original work only
    • Artwork must not have been entered previously in Bayfield Fair competitions
    • Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry in each category
    • All artwork entered must arrive framed, or on a canvas wrapped frame and ready to hang, complete with screw eyes affixed to the back of the frame and braided hanging wire; otherwise it will not be judged. Suggestion for cost savings: check the thrift donation/shops for good frames that can be easily adapted.
    • Entry tag must be taped on the back so that it appears at the bottom right-hand corner of the entry facing front (no staples)
    • Judging will be based on: interpretation, creativity, quality and artistic skill demonstrated

    Art exhibitors are strongly encouraged to drop off their exhibits on Thursday, August 13 from 7PM to 9PM and no later than 10AM on Friday, August 14 to allow time for display setup

    Committee in charge: Janet Vogelsang (519-565-4163)

    SPECIAL - BEST IN SHOW:

    Prize: $50 gift certificate
    Sponsored by: Janet Vogelsang

    ALL MEDIA (Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Multimedia):

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

    1401.

    Field or Garden Landscape

    1402.

    Any subject using theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    1403.

    Still Life

    1404.

    Flower(s)

    1405.

    Portraits

    1406.

    Your choice of subject - outdoors

    1407.

    Teens (ages 13 to 16 inclusive)

    Any subject using theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    1408.

    Young adults (ages 17 to 19 inclusive)

    Any subject using theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    WATERCOLOUR:

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

    1409.

    Field or Garden Landscape

    1410.

    Any subject using theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    1411.

    Flower(s)

    1412.

    Still life

    1413.

    Your choice of subject - outdoors

    1414.

    Teens (ages 13 to 16 inclusive) - any subject

    1415.

    Young adults (ages 17 to 19 inclusive) - any subject

    SKETCHES (Using theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"):

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

    1416.

    Pencil

    1417.

    Charcoal or conte

    1418.

    Oil or pastel

    1419.

    Pencil crayon

    1420.

    Pen and ink

    1421.

    Teens (ages 13 to 16 inclusive)

    1422.

    Young adults (ages 17 to 19 inclusive)

    1423.

    Mixed media

    SCULPTURES:

    1424.

    Sculpture using theme "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

    1500 - YOUTH CLASS

    Major sponsor: IODE - Maple Leaf Chapter

    • Age 12 and under (except for specials)
    • There is no entry fee for youth (unless entering an adult class)
    • Follow instructions carefully
    • Exhibitor allowed only one (1) entry in each category
    • Entry tags must have name, address and age of exhibitor
    • Entries and prizes are to be picked up at 4PM ON SUNDAY
    • Fair theme for 2026 is "Apple Pies & Harvest Skies: 170 Years in the Community"

    SPECIAL: Most entries in each age category will receive a $10 Gift Certificate. In case of tie, Most Points will be used.

    • Age - Up to 6 years (Classes 1501-1508)
    • Age - 7-8 years (Classes 1509-1515)
    • Age - 9-10 years (Classes 1516-1523)
    • Age - 11-12 years (Classes 1524-1530)

    Prizes: 1st: $3.00, 2nd: $2.25, 3rd: $1.50, others: $0.50

    AGE - UP TO 6 YEARS:

    1501.

    Paint apple shaped rock to look like an apple (apples do have marks on them and sometimes even worms!)

    1502.

    Use pasta noodles, and sunflower seeds and other natural materials to make a picture of an apple pie

    (Use materials of your choice to make it colourful and glue onto cardboard or paper plate)

    1503.

    Use fingerprints and sponge piece prints to make an apple tree on a sheet of paper (use a variety of colours)

    1504.

    Display a dried or pressed flower collection glued on a sheet of paper

    (No fewer than six examples, no more than 12)

    1505.

    Paint a fall sky on a sheet of paper with possibly clouds and birds and leaves flying

    1506.

    Create a 'face' using vegetables on a paper plate

    1507.

    Print "Happy Birthday" and decorate with materials of your choice

    1508.

    Create a decorative insect using cardboard, egg cartons, and other recyclable materials

    (Use other materials for arms, wings, or body parts)

    AGE - 7-8 YEARS:

    1509.

    Draw a farm scene that includes a harvest sky and at least one apple tree on 8.5x11" paper (Colour with pencil crayons)

    1510.

    Make an apple or apple tree using Lego

    1511.

    Create a birthday cake from boxes (Decorate and show "170" in the decorations)

    1512.

    Create a 3D apple using tissue or construction paper with a wire or pipe cleaner stem (Display on a paper plate)

    1513.

    Create an approximately 12" apple tree out of materials of your choice, ideally using recycled items

    1514.

    Create a vegetable platter that looks like a sunset

    1515.

    Create an arrangement of wildflowers in the colours of a harvest sky (Display in container of your choice)

    AGE - 9-10 YEARS:

    1516.

    Create a picture of a birthday cake using different types of seeds

    1517.

    Create an apple tree using branches, twigs, and natural materials standing in a base

    (Add some apples made from other materials)

    1518.

    Create a "Happy Birthday" bracelet

    1519.

    Create a birthday card to invite everyone to Bayfield's 150th birthday or Bayfield Agricultural Society's 170th birthday

    1520.

    Use materials of your choice, create a mosaic of a sunset & glue onto cardboard

    1521.

    Cut an apple in half, carve an apple stamp inspired by this year's theme, stamp onto paper plate & display stamp beside

    1522.

    Make an arrangement of garden flowers put in a vase (Add items that make it a birthday arrangement of flowers)

    1523.

    Make a wind chime using recycled/repurposed materials

    AGE - 11-12 YEARS:

    1524.

    Create a tin canned multi-layered birthday cake (decorate with a variety of materials celebrating the fair's 170th)

    1525.

    Create a three-dimensional cartoon character using an apple shape as the body or head

    1526.

    Create an insect made from Lego that is at least 12" (30 cm) long

    1527.

    Write a short 20-30 second promotional script that could be used on social media (e.g TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Radio)

    (encourage people to attend the fair and include three reasons for attending)

    1528.

    Create an approx. 2 ft (60 cm) apple tree using materials of your choice (display using a flower pot as its base)

    1529.

    Cut up vegetables to look like 3 different apples (display on a paper plate)

    1530.

    Create a table centrepiece to celebrate the village's 150 birthday

    BAKING:

    1531.

    Ages up to 8 years - Decorate a pancake to say "Happy Birthday" with any edible decorations

    1532.

    Ages 9-12 years - Decorate a pancake to say "Happy Birthday" with any edible decorations

    VEGETABLES:

    All youth aged 12 and under. Display on a paper plate. See adult vegetable section for judging standards.

    1533.

    3 table beets

    1534.

    3 onions of the same size

    1535.

    3 table carrots

    1536.

    3 red tomatoes

    1537.

    3 green tomatoes

    1538.

    Longest zucchini

    1539.

    Weirdest shaped potato

    1540.

    Longest bean

    1541.

    Smallest vegetable (5 of the same variety)

    1542.

    Biggest sunflower head

    1543.

    Most unusual vegetable

    SPECIAL - BAYFIELD COMMUNITY FAIR POSTER:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $4.00, 3rd: $3.00, others: $0.50

    1544.

    Junior Fair Poster (Kindergarten to Grade 4)

    1545.

    Intermediate Fair Poster (Grade 5 to Grade 8)

    1546.

    Senior Fair Poster (Grade 9 to Grade 12)

    Design a hand drawn poster to promote the 2027 Bayfield Community Fair using next year's theme: "Blue Jeans and Farm Machines"

    • The name of the fair and the date must be included on the poster: August 20-22, 2027
    • Minimum size is 22 x 28 cm to a maximum of 28 x 44 cm (without borders)
    • Mount on bristol board showing a 5.5 cm border on all sides
    • Judging standards:
      • Overall Appearance - 50 points
      • Creativity and design - 35 points
      • OAAS District 8 criteria - 15 points

    The winning poster will be entered at the District AGM and may be retained for advertising purposes


    SPECIAL - 2026 PLANTER (In memory of Emma Vander Wouden):

    1547.

    Planter - 12 years and under

    Prizes: 1st: $10.00, 2nd: $5.00, others: $0.50

    1548.

    Planter - Ages 13 to 16

    Prizes: 1st: $15.00, 2nd: $10.00, others: $0.50

    • Planter to display at least two (2) different flowers of any colour
    • You may include accessories that complement the fair theme “Apple Pies and Harvest Skies”. The planter will be judged on design and creativity.

    Prizes donated in memory of Emma Vander Wouden

    1000 - YOUTH CULINARY

    • No entry fee - include age on entry tag
    • Name & address must be on the entry tag

    13 YEARS & UNDER:

    Display on a paper plate

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $3.00, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.00, others: $0.50

    1057.

    Cookie - bake & decorate one large cookie (5"/13 cm)

    1058.

    Nutritious after school snack

    1059.

    Cupcakes (3) - decorate using theme "170th birthday"

    1060.

    Dessert using apples - served in a bowl or plate

    14-18 YEARS:

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $3.00, 3rd: $2.00, 4th: $1.00, others: $0.50

    1061.

    Easy peanut butter cookies (5)

    1062.

    Iced chocolate brownies (5)

    1063.

    Large cookie (5"/13 cm) - decorate using theme "170th birthday"

    OAAS District & Provincial Competition:

    Open to all youth up to 15 years of age (as of December 31, 2026)

    1064.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies (8) - OAAS Competition

    Plain, no nuts. No larger than 3"/6.75 cm, no smaller than 2"/5 cm. Display on plate (not paper) inside Ziploc bag.

    Prizes: 1st: $5.00, 2nd: $3.00, 3rd: $2.00, others: $0.50

    PRESIDENTS

    1872 George Anderson
    1873-1874 Charles Tough
    1875-1882 John Tough
    1883-1892 George Castle
    1893-1895 John McNaughton
    1896-1897 Wm. Townshend
    1898 Wm. Townshend/D. McNaughton
    1899-1904 Robert E. Snowden
    1912-1915 Robert E. Snowden
    1916-1919 David H. McNaughton
    1921-1923 J.W. Reid
    1924-1937 John McClure
    1938-1942 Wm. Sparks
    1943-1944 Albert Dunn
    1945 Murray Grainger
    1946-1950 Alfred H. Warner
    1951-1953 Carl Diehl
    1954-1956 Carl Houston
    1957-1959 Harold Penhale
    1960 Fraser Stirling
    1961-1963 Alvin Rau
    1964 Edward Grigg
    1965-1967 Orville McClinchey
    1968-1969 Grant Stirling
    1970-1971 Ted Dunn
    1972-1973 Everett McIlwain
    1974-1976 Tom Penhale
    1977-1979 Robert Stirling
    1980-1982 Ted Dunn
    1983-1984 George Wilson
    1985 Carol Penhale
    1986 George Wilson
    1987-1988 Rick Penhale
    1989-1990 John Fisher
    1991-1992 Ted Dunn
    1993-1994 Afra Van Wonderen
    1995-1996 John Fisher
    1997-2002 Ted Vander Wouden
    2003 Ed Hoekstra
    2004-2006 Ted Dunn
    2007-2008 Henry Baker
    2009-2011 Don Brodie
    2012-2014 Doug Yeo
    2015-2016 Jentje Steenbeek
    2017 Doug Yeo

    PRESIDENTS CONT.

    2018 Jentje Steenbeek

    2019 Stephen Jacob

    2020 Lorraine Shields

    2021 Pamela Stanley
    2022-2023 Vicky Culbert

    2024 Doug Yeo


    SECRETARIES

    1872-1892 James Armstrong
    1893-1900 Henry W. Erwin
    1901-1904 H. Drahmen
    1912-1945 Alfred Edward Erwin
    1946-1949 Chas. Gemeinhardt
    1950-1960 Mrs. A.M. Bassett
    1961-1970 Robert Stirling
    1971-1986 Audrey Graham
    1987 Marilyn Durand
    1988-1989 Audrey Graham
    1990-1991 Carol Penhale
    1992-1995 Lynn Halonen
    1996 Peter Stiles
    1997-1998 Nancy Huber
    1999-2001 Mary Ann Doyle
    2002-2011 Emma Vander Wouden
    2012 Denise Castelmezzano
    2013-2014 Amy Campbell

    2014-2019 Susan Lehnen
    2020 Renee Hill
    2022-2023 Doug Yeo
    2024 Sue Warren