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Bayfield Agricultural Society

Box 236
Bayfield, Ontario
N0M 1G0

Send inquiries to email address: info@bayfieldfair.ca

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

2025 EXECUTIVE

PresidentDoug Yeo

519-482-9296

Homecraft PresidentPamela Stanley519-482-9914
Past PresidentVicky Culbert519-955-0879
TreasurerJentje Steenbeek519-440-6639
Secretary & Correspondence

Sue Warren

519-868-1232

DIRECTORS

Sara Budnark

416-333-7195

Pamela Stanley519-482-9914

Cate Thompson

519-212-3587

Janet Vogelsang519-565-4163
Doug Yeo519-482-9296


FAIR ADMINISTRATOR

Karen Greaves519-525-2193


HONORARY MEMBERS

Henry BakerDon BrodieJean Dunn
Ted Dunn Jean DunnJim Erwin

Ina Fisher

Corrie Koene

Doreen MacKenzie
Carol PenhaleJohn SiertsemaKathleen Siertsema
Ted Vander WoudenAfra Van Wonderen

2025 COMMITTEES


Committee

Chair

Phone #

Animal Display

Justin Damsma

519-955-1912

Art & Photography

Janet Vogelsang

519-565-4163
Church Service

Lisa Currah

Culinary Arts


Discovery Tent

Vicky Culbert

519-955-0879

Equipment Coordinator

Ian Siertsema

519-565-2396
Fair BookSara Budnark416-333-7195

Farm Products


Flowers & Plants

Steve Lillico

519-669-1142

4-H Dairy

Curtis McNeil

519-525-2948
4-H SheepSteve Willis519-565-5999

Friends of the Fair

Doug Yeo

519-482-9296

Fruits & Vegetables


Gate

Doug Culbert

519-955-6070

Grounds

Doug Wallis

519-482-9855

Handcrafts

Pamela Stanley

519-482-9914

Horses - Friesian

Jentje Steenbeek

519-440-6639

Horses - Heavy

Ray Martin

226-885-0298
Meal - Friday lunchVicky Culbert

519-955-0879

Meal - Friday night

Sara Budnark416-333-7195

Membership

Secretary/Admin

Outdoor Children's Activities

Vicky Culbert

519-955-0879

Parade



Pie & Coffee BoothDoug Yeo519-482-9296

Publicity & Marketing

Janet Vogelsang

519-565-4163

Saturday Music Fest

Jentje Steenbeek

519-440-6639
Sara Budnark416-333-7195
Tractor Pull (Children's)Jason Wallis519-482-5881
Vendors

Heather Forrest

Volunteer Coordinator

Website

Janet Vogelsang

519-565-4163

Woodworking


Wreath MakingPhil Heath

Janet Vogelsang

519-565-4163

519-565-4163

Youth Class

Heather Robinson

905-802-8273

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President's Message


Sunflowers & Scarecrows

The theme of our 169th fair is “Sunflowers & Scarecrows”. What a wonderful combination! The sunflower is associated with positivity and joy and when looking at them they lift our spirits and bring a sense of optimism to their surroundings. Scarecrows are to protect where they are located.

The experience at a fair is one of joy and longing to see something different from our regular daily activities. Joy is found competing with others through 4-H shows or any of the annual indoor competitions. There is always joy experienced being amused by the demonstrations, unique activities, or entertainers throughout the fairgrounds. Many of us are in joy at experiencing the food at a fair - often something we don’t get at the kitchen table. Wondrous joy fills us as the fireworks are brightening up the skies touching our senses. Some find joy in the sound of music found in the parade or in the evening performances. Who wouldn’t be joyful watching the farm animals in the display barn or watching dogs herding sheep at the command of the shepherd. While in the fairgrounds and surrounded by joyful activities, our visitors can be assured they are protected and safe. The Board Members take it seriously that they provide an experience where things are priced fairly and reasonably.

Take in the fair by exhibiting, by experiencing the good food, by exploring as many of the activities as you have time for, and by learning about how the farm animals are raised. Consider becoming one of the many volunteers who make our visitors time at the fair a positive and safe one.

Personally, I would like to thank all the planners for the work they have joyfully put into making this fair one we can always look back on as one we’ll remember. Join us at the fair!

Doug Yeo, President


Homecraft President's Message


Welcome to the 169th Bayfield Agricultural Society’s annual community fair!

Come out and celebrate with us, the joy of sunflowers and the charm of scarerows, while viewing a variety of exhibits, events and entertainment. The challenge is open for your particpation in the competitions on display all across 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! That`s just inside; don`t forget to take your family to watch the outdoor agricultural traditional competitions as well. We appreciate all the years of support from the 4-H folks that showcase the best of our local and youngest farmers!

Now more than ever, we want to share the joy of family and friends; and, to learn more of the farms that provide the basic neccessity of life: the food on our plates. Hope to see you there!

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
Youth Culinary
Fruits
Vegetables
Farm Products
Flowers and Plants
Culinary (Food) Arts
Handcrafts
Woodworking
Photography
OAAS Photography Competition
Art
Youth Class
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 (Note: Certain classes have age restrictions & Sections 400 and 500 may require additional fees).

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 16, 2025 at 11:00AM
  • Location: Main Street in Bayfield, proceeding to the Bayfield Agricultural Park
  • Theme: "Sunflowers & Scarecrows"

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, a local activity group/business or the neighbourhood kids riding their decorated bikes, 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.

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 John Pounder & Melody Falconer-Pounder

4-H SHOWS


South Central Huron Dairy 4-H Achievement Day

  • Date/Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 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 16, 2025


  • 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
  • Minimum of 3 entries needed for each class for a competition
  • Exhibitors must choose to either have a single or pair for all classes

Major supporter: Greg Young Veterinary Professional Corporation

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: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $60, others: $50

Cantering is allowed. Course faults = 5 penalty seconds.

206.

Progressive Cones Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $60, others: $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 17, 2025


  • 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 - Filly or Gelding

Three years old and over

305.

Line Class - Yeld Mare

Mare three years old and over without a colt in this current year

306.

Line Class - Progeny of Dam

Two horses from the same mare shown

307.

Line Class - Junior Showmanship

Open to ages 7 to under 18 (age as of fair date)

308.

Line Class - Best Heavy Horse on the Grounds 1st prize receives a trophy donated by Ray Martin & 2L of maple syrup by Bayfield Maple (valued at $35)

Limit to one entry per exhibitor

Trophy: Ray Martin

Sponsorship: Bayfield Maple

HITCHES:

309.

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

310.

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

All breeds compete together

311.

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

312.

Belgian

313.

Percheron

314.

Clydesdale

315.

Commercial

316.

Friesian

OPEN CLASS:

317.

Best Matched Team

The winner will be awarded $25 prize money

318.

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

Team to be driven by a lady with a gentleman companion

319.

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

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

320.

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

All breeds compete together

MOST OVERALL POINTS WINNERS (301-320) Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $35, 4th: $30

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

1000 - YOUTH CULINARY

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

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.

3 cupcakes - decorate using theme "Sunflowers & Scarecrows"

1060.

Rice cake - decorate a rice cake as a face

14-18 YEARS:

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

1061.

Easy peanut butter cookies - using recipe found on peanut butter jar

1062.

5 chocolate brownies - iced

1063.

Large cookie (5"/13 cm) - decorate using theme "Sunflowers & Scarecrows"

OAAS District & Provincial Competition:

Open to all youth up to 15 years of age (as of December 31, 2025)

1064.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (8) - OAAS

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

  • Fair winner will be eligible to enter the District Competition
  • Rules available from Culinary Arts Committee or available here:
    www.oaasfairs.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules

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

Committee in charge: Linda Dixon, Nancy Scotchmer, Doug Yeo

601.

Best collection of labelled fruits (at least 6 varieties)

A scarecrow or sunflower illustrating this year's 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

Committee in charge: Linda Dixon, Nancy Scotchmer, Doug Yeo

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 yellow or blue 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 4 different coloured tomatoes - not miniatures

741.

Collection of cherry/miniature tomatoes - 3 of each

742.

2 table turnips

743.

5 tomatillos

THE BIG VEGETABLES:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

744.

Biggest beet - heaviest

745.

Biggest carrot with full root - longest

746.

Tallest corn stalk - no roots

747.

Biggest onion - circumference

748.

Biggest potato - heaviest

749.

Biggest pumpkin/squash - circumference

750.

Biggest sunflower head - diameter

751.

Tallest sunflower - no roots

752.

Biggest tomato - heaviest

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

Prize: $15

Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

NOTE: Exhibitors may enter either 753 or 754:

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

753.

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.

A small scarecrow or sunflower illustrating the theme must be displayed with the collection.

Sponsor: OSC Seeds

754.

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. A small scarecrow or sunflower illustrating the theme must be displayed with the collection.

Sponsor: William Dam Seeds

Judging Standards for 753 & 754:

  • 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

755.

3 ears hybrid sweet

756.

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

757.

Any variety, early, named

758.

Red, any variety, named (if possible)

759.

White, any variety, named (if possible)

760.

Yellow, any variety, named (if possible)

761.

Sweet Potato (5 on a plate or platter)

 

SPECIAL:

762.

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

763.

Vegetable "Scarecrow"

Judging: Creativity, number of vegetables used and depiction of scarecrow

Create a vegetable scarecrow with vegetables and parts of vegetables with the finished product displayed upright or laying on a tray/plate/platter

Prizes: 1st: $20 gift certificate, 2nd:  $15 gift certificate

Sponsor: Veseys Seeds