The online Fair Book for 2023 can be accessed below. Start getting your entries ready!

Note: a print version of the Fair Book will be available soon.

Table of Contents

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Fruits
Vegetables
Farm Products
Flowers and Plants
Handcrafts
Woodworking
Photography
OAAS Photography Competition
Art
Youth Class

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITORS MUST READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES OF RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE AWARE OF THE RULES OF THE FAIR

Please note:

  • #2 – time to enter exhibits
  • #4 – regarding entry forms
  • #5 – entry fee requirements
  • #6 – prize money deductions



1.

The show will be open to all in Canada.

2.

All exhibits for inside departments MUST be received (& ready for judging) before 11:45 a.m. on the first day of the Fair (Friday). Livestock, machinery, etc. for outside to be on grounds by 10:30 a.m. of the second day, (Saturday), unless otherwise stated. Exhibits may be entered on Thursday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. to avoid congestion on Friday and 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. on Friday.

3.

No inside or outside exhibits to leave the buildings or grounds until after 4 p.m. on the Sunday, and must be gone by 5 p.m. (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 $10.00 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 Meeting. Membership Card issued is considered a member’s receipt (Note: certain classes have age restrictions & Sections 400 and 500 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 our 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 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.)

20.

EVERYONE RECEIVING PRIZE MONEY MUST CASH CHEQUES BEFORE OCTOBER 15TH OF THAT YEAR…OR FORFEIT SAME!!!

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.


Fruits

Exhibitor allowed only 1 entry of 1 variety of fruit in each category.

Exhibitors may enter more than 1 entry in each class using different varieties of fruit except for 601, 606, 607.


601.

Best collection of labelled fruits (at least 6 varieties) displayed in a basket/tray/plate.

A toy tractor or more illustrating the theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023" must be displayed with the collection.

Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

3 Litre Basket:

1 basket per variety (except for 606 & 607)

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

Judged on appearance and varieties

Plates/Pint Baskets:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

608.

Plate of 5 Apples

(1 variety per plate) Duchess, Jersey Mac, Paula Red, St Lawrence, Tolman Sweet, Tydeman Red, Vista Bella, A.O.V - named

609.

Plate of 8 Plums

(1 variety per plate) Burbank, California Blue, Early Golden, Ozark Premier, Shiro, Stanley, VeeBlue, Verity, Vision

610.

Plate of 5 Pears

(1 variety per plate) Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Clapps Favourite, A.O.V. - named

611.

Plate of 5 Peaches

(1 variety per plate) Elberta, Jubilee, Red Haven, Sun Haven, Valiant, A.O.V. - named

612.

Pint Basket – any other fruit, named

(1 variety per pint basket) Ex. Strawberries,Thimble Berries,Blueberries,Elderberries,Tawberries,Currants, A.O.V - named

Vegetables

Exhibitor allowed only 1 entry in each category.

Committee in Charge: Doug Yeo, Linda Dixon, Nancy Scotchmer, Rolf Stoye, Ulrike Stoye

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Most Points in Section 700

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

Sponsor: Watson's Home Hardware

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Best in Show

Prize: $20

Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

Plates:

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

701. 5 Table Beets - long 724. 5 Largest Onions
702. 5 Table Beets - round 725. 5 Green Sweet Peppers
703. 10 Table Beans 726. 5 Hot Peppers
704. 2 Heads of Broccoli 727. 5 Red Sweet Peppers
705. 1 Head of Red Cabbage 728. Collection of Peppers- 2 of each
706. 1 Head of White Cabbage 729. 2 Parsnips
707. 1 Head of Cauliflower 730. 2 Pie Pumpkins
708. 5 Table Carrots 731. 2 Buttercup Squash
709. 3 Table Cucumbers 732. 2 Butternut Squash
710. 12 Gherkins 733. 1 Green Hubbard Squash
711. 2 Eggplants 734. 1 Yellow or Blue Hubbard Squash
712. Display of Fresh Garden Herbs 735. 2 Pepper Squash
713. Display of Dried Garden Herbs 736. 2 Zucchini
714. 5 Garlic 737. 5 Paste Tomatoes
715. 3 Kohlrabi 738. 5 Red Tomatoes
716. 5 Leeks 739. 5 Yellow Tomatoes - not fruit
717. 1 Muskmelon- any variety 740. 5 Largest Red Tomatoes
718. 1 Watermelon- any variety 741. 5 Largest Green Tomatoes
719. 1 Citron 742. Collection of 4 Different Coloured Tomatoes - not fruit
720. 5 Large Onions - red 743. Collection of Fruit Tomatoes- 3 of each
721. 5 Large Onions- white (not Spanish) 744. 2 Table Turnips
722. 5 Large Onions- yellow (not Spanish) 745. 5 Small Vegetables - 1 variety
723. 5 Spanish Onions

Big Vegetables:

1st prize sponsored by Bayfield Garden Club

Prizes: 1st: $4, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

746.

Biggest Beet (heaviest)

747.

Biggest Carrot With Full Root (longest)

748.

Tallest Corn Stalk (no roots)

749.

Biggest Onion (circumference)

750.

Biggest Potato (heaviest)

751.

Biggest Pumpkin/squash (circumference)

752.

Biggest Sunflower Head (diameter)

753.

Tallest Sunflower (no root)

754.

Biggest Tomato (heaviest)

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Most Points in Big Vegetables

Prize: $15

Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

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Specials:

Exhibitors may enter EITHER 755 or 756

755.

Special: Collection of Vegetables in Basket

Display a minimum of 7 varieties of vegetables, staged in a basket. Each vegetable must be named.

A toy tractor or more illustrating the theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023" must be displayed with the collection.

Prizes: 1st: 15.00 Gift Certificate, 2nd: $13 Gift Certificate, 3rd: $10, 4th: $8

Sponsor: OSC Seeds

756.

Special: Collection of Vegetables Grown Without Synthetic Fertilizers and Sprays

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

Attach a brief sign explaining why this growing method was chosen. A toy tractor or more illustrating the theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023" must be displayed with the collection.

Prizes: 1st: $15 Gift Card, 2nd: $13.00 Gift Card, 3rd: $10 Gift Card, 4th: $8

Gift Cards will be sent electronically.

Sponsor: William Dam Seeds

Corn:

Leave husk on sweet corn except for a 2 in/5 cm strip lengthways exposing kernels.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

757. 3 Ears Hybrid Sweet 758. 3 Ears Indian

Potatoes:

Twelve (12) potatoes shown in a basket (except 763). Potatoes should be brushed clean with no skin damage, free from greening or damage, and unwashed.

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

759. Any variety, early, named 762. Yellow - any variety named if possible
760. Red - any variety 763. Sweet Potato ( 5 on a plate or platter)
761. White - any variety named if possible

Special:

764.

Best Quad of Baking Potatoes - 4 shown on a plate

Judging - must be grown by each exhibitor with name of variety on tag.

Must be uniform in size (from 3" to 4.5"/7.5 cm to 11.5 cm in length), colour, firmness and shape.

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

Sponsor: Friend Of The Fair

765.

Vegetable Farmscape depicting theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

Judging - Creativity, number of vegetables used and depiction of theme

Create a vegetable farmscape with vegetables and other items to best portray the theme: A Tractor Life for Me in 2023. Display on a cookie sheet, vegetables can be cut to shape, and must include toy farm tractor.

Prizes: 1st: $20.00 gift certificate, 2nd:  $15.00 gift certificate

Sponsor: Veseys Seeds

Farm Products

One entry only in each category.



Field Crops:

Note: 801-808 may be this year's or last year's crop to be shown in 1 quart jars with 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 - slice in a cardboard box 6"/15 cm

810.

Second Cut Hay - in a cardboard box 6"/10cm

811.

Haylage - sample in bushel basket

812.

Sheaf of Wheat – bound, freestanding

(not necessarily grown by exhibitor)

813.

Sheaf of Oats – bound, freestanding

(not necessarily grown by exhibitor)

814.

Silage - sample in a bushel basket (last year's crop)

Specials:

1st prize sponsored by Hill & Hill Seeds

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

815.

6 Ears Dent Corn

Sponsor: Hill & Hill Farms

816.

6 Tallest Field Corn Stalks (cut at ground level, no roots)

Sponsor: Hill & Hill Farms

(NEW) Ontario Agriculture Association Society (OAAS) District & Provincial Competitions for:

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

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://www.oaasfairs.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules


Maple Syrup

  • Each entry should be exhibited in a 250 ml curved Kent style glass bottles (D&G @505188 syrup bottle with handle) or equivalent.
  • All maple syrup should have a flavour characteristic of its respective colour class and be free from any objectionable odour or taste.
  • Note: any maple syrup entry containing any 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:

  • 30 Density
  • 30 Flavour
  • 25 Colour
  • 15 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. Note: any entry containing any form of foreign material will be disqualified from the competition.
  • Exhibitor must be a beekeeper showing honey from floral sources in their apiaries. It 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.

Pure, Ontario # 1, White Liquid

821.

Pure, Ontario # 1, Golden Liquid

822.

Pure, Ontario # 1, Amber Liquid

Flowers and Plants

  • Exhibitor allowed 1 entry in each category.
  • Any bud showing colour counts as a bloom.
  • Any category with 10 or more entries may be divided.

Committee in Charge: Jean Horton, Joyce McIlwain, Ted Vander Wouden, Gloria Lillico, Steve Lillico


Flower Arrangements:

Arrangements may be in clear coloured or heritage vases.

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

901.

Small arrangement in basic tractor colours

Not to exceed 6"/15 cm

902.

Arrangement of garden flowers for a party, with at least 1 candle.

903.

Arrangement of wildflowers, dried flowers & grasses.

Not to exceed 12"/30 cm.

904.

From the Grain Field - arrangement including a field crop.

Not to exceed 9"/22.5 cm

905.

Flower Arrangement in a cow creamer

Not to exceed 6"/15 cm

906.

A Goat's Salad - arrangement of flowering weeds & shrubs.

Ex. Thistle, Dandelion, Dogwood etc.

907.

A small flower bouquet in a mini barnyard container

908.

A Squirrel's Haven - an arrangement using flowers, cones, nuts.

909.

A miniature arrangement of wild flowers in a thimble.

Roses:

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

910.

Miniature Rose Bouquet

911.

One Yellow or White Rose - Displayed with own foliage

912.

Rose Display and 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 - tractor green blooms, foliage and seed pods

918.

From Sea to Sea - tractor blue - variety of blooms and foliage

919.

Purple Passion - blooms and foliage in purple and mauve

920.

Sunset - blooms and foliage in orange and rust

Potted Plants:

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

921.

Geranium in a hanging pot

922.

Collection of Cacti/succulents in 1 container

923.

Collection of Ferns in 1 container

924.

Fuchsia in a hanging pot

925.

Orchid

926.

Spider Plant in a hanging pot

927.

Window Box Display in yellow

928.

Patio Planter

929.

Begonia - tuberous

930.

Potted Hosta

931.

African Violet - single or double

Cut Flowers:

May be displayed in clear, coloured or heritage vases or jars.

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

932.

Asters - Variety

933.

Calendulas - Variety

934.

Chrysanthemums - Variety

935.

Cleome - Variety of Colour

936.

Cosmos – Variety

937.

Dahlias - Variety

938.

Dahlias - Cactus- One Bloom

939.

Dahlia - Large, Decorative - One Bloom - Any Colour

940.

Gladiolus - Variety (not Less Than Six)

941.

Gladiolus - One Spike - Pink, Rose, Salmon or Red

942.

Gladiolus - One Spike - Lavender, Mauve, Purple or Blue

943.

Hydrangea -Variety

944.

Lavatera - Variety

945.

Marigolds - African - Five Blooms - Larger than 2"/6cm

946.

Marigolds - French - Five Blooms - Smaller than 2"/6 cm

947.

Nasturtiums - Variety

948.

Pansies -Variety

949.

Petunias - Single - Five Blooms with Own Foliage

950.

Petunias -Double- Five Blooms with Own Foliage

951.

Phlox - Variety

952.

Salvia - Variety

953.

Snapdragons -Five Blooms

954.

Sunflowers - Variety

955.

Rose of Sharon

956.

Verbena - Variety

957.

Zinnia - Pompom

958.

Zinnia - Variety

959.

Large Bouquet - Cut Flowers

Specials:

Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10, 3rd: $5

960.

Helen Turner Special

Most colourful arrangement using a combination of garden and roadside flowers

961.

Memories of Emma

Collection of 5 or more small flowering plants in a farm implement container

962.

Bayfield Garden Club Special

Wicker market basket, or eleven qt wooden basket planted with six blooming annuals.

Handcrafts

Please use the 2023 theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023" in your creations where possible.

  • One entry only in each category
  • All work new to this Fair
  • Only safety pins to be used to attach entry tag to article
  • No straight pins on any entry
  • No soiled articles will be presented to the Judges

Contact: Pam Stanley (519-482-9914)


OAAS Hand and Machine Quilt Annual Championship Competition

Entry quilts must be a minimum of 324” or 810 cm. measured on the perimeter. Smaller quilts will not be eligible to proceed to the next level of competition. The quilt must be completed by one person. Judging will occur at local fairs and district levels. The “All Ontario” winner will be awarded the Grand Prize of $500 and the “Reserve” winner will be awarded $100. The exhibitor will retain ownership of the quilt. For a copy of the complete rules, contact the fair Homecraft President, Pamela Stanley. Complete rules are available at:

https://www.oaasfairs.com/convention/district-and-provincial-competition-rules

Quilting & 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 324” or 810 cm. (approximately 72” x 90”). 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.

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

Quilting & Patchwork - Hand Quilted:

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

1101.

Quilt - pieced

1102.

Quilt - whole cloth

1103.

Quilt - appliqued

1104.

Quilt - assembled and quilted by several people

1105.

Quilt - using handcrafted embellishments (embroidery, colouring, painting etc.)

1106.

Crib quilt, pieced (min 30" by 40")

1107.

Quilted sofa throw

Quiilting & Patchwork - Machine Quilted:

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

1108.

Quilt - double or larger

1109.

Quilt - for single bed

1110.

Quilt - blocks from panels

1111.

Quilt - using any technique, made & machine quilted by exhibitor

1112.

Quilt - any technique, made by exhibitor, long arm quilted by self or other

(identify contributors)

1113.

Quilted sofa throw

1114.

Crib quilt, pieced

1115.

Quilt -ragged design

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Special - Best Quilt in Show

Prize: $25

Sponsor: Beverly Van Ninhuys

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Quilted Articles::

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

1116.

Quilted tote bag exhibiting fair theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

1117.

Quilted placemats (2)

1118.

Quilted table runner

1119.

Quilted landscape hanging

1120.

Quilted mug rug

1121.

Mini quilt - max 60"/150 cm perimeter

1122.

Wheelchair sized 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.

Child's pyjamas

1127.

Infant/Toddler Sleep Sack

1128.

Bib Apron

1129.

Half Apron

1130.

Child's Apron - exhibiting theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

1131.

Tea Cosy

1132.

Casserole Carrier

1133.

Microwave dish and bowl potholder

1134.

Felted (shrunk wool) article

1135.

Felting (needle punched) article

1136.

Felt appliqued article

1137.

Child's pillow case

1138.

Reusable market bag

1139.

Pillow from a panel

1140.

Pillow case with traditional embroidery

1141.

Counted cross stitch picture

1142.

Counted cross stitch article

1143.

Needlepoint article

1144.

Fabric purse

1145.

Embellished vest

1146.

Embellished sweatshirt

1147.

Pin cushion

1148.

Thread catcher

1149.

Scissor holder

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Knitting:

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

1150.

Woman's pullover sweater

1151.

Woman's cardigan

1152.

Child's pullover sweater

1153.

Child's cardigan

1154.

Baby set (minimum of 2 pieces, in plastic zip bag)

1155.

Socks from self striping yarn

1156.

Socks lace knit pattern

1157.

Socks heavy duty work style

1158.

Fingerless gloves

1159.

Shawl

1160.

Baby blanket

1161.

Cowl neck warmer

1162.

Tea cozy

1163.

Adult toque

1164.

Child's toque

1165.

Adult slippers

1166.

Child's slippers

1167.

Stuffed Toy

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Crocheting:

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

1168.

Lap warmer (lap-ghan)

1169.

Granny square pillow

1170.

Granny square garment

1171.

Baby shawl (max 36"/91 cm x 36"/91 cm)

1172.

Baby sweater

1173.

Baby dress from one colour yarn

1174.

Child's vest

1175.

Tablecloth lunch table size

1176.

Table runner

1177.

Table doily for centre circle

Crafts: Any Media:

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

1178.

Charm square tote bag

1179.

Charm square lap warmer

1180.

Charm square pillow cover

1181.

Decorated photo frame

1182.

Tote bag for groceries

1183.

Tote bag for crafters

1184.

Tote bag for new Mom

1185.

Christmas Apron

1186.

Christmas Stocking

1187.

Christmas Placemats

1188.

Christmas Table Runner

1189.

Christmas Wall Hanging

Recycle Challenge:

Something useful from something discarded

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

1190.

Article from a pillowcase

1191.

Article from old jeans

1192.

Article from tin cans

1193.

Article from old china cup

Woodworking

  • Only one entry in each class
  • Articles must be new to this fair

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 (e.g. bowl, plate, candle stick)

Woodworking:

1204.

A bird house or feeder (for practical use)

1205.

A bird house or feeder (for decorative purposes)

1206.

A wooden picture frame

1207.

A sign

1208.

Something made from reclaimed wood - no paint, stain or varnish

1209.

A child's tray

1210.

A serving tray or cutting board

1211.

A plant stand

1212.

A wooden game

1213.

An article made from driftwood

1214.

Conceptual or decorative article

1215.

Garden/lawn ornament

1216.

Open

We Know It's Not Wood; It's Metal:

1217.

A welded garden ornament, less than 36"/1m high

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 on white or black bristol board (not foamcore) with 1" (3 cm) border or will not be judged
  • Photos entered must not have previously been shown in Bayfield Fair competitions
  • Limit 1 entry per 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

Committee in Charge: Janet Vogelsang – 519-565-4163


Pictorial:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1301.

Flower Garden in full bloom

1302.

Apiary or honey gathering

1303.

Reflections and Patterns (non digital)

1304.

On The Farm

1305.

Building or barn structure in Bayfield community

Human Interest:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1306.

Local Community Event

1307.

People participating in farm activities

1308.

Baby Picture

1309.

Children helping on the farm

1310.

Comedy

1311.

Family Activity

Photo Essay:

Photo essays to be arranged & mounted on a quarter sheet of bristol board with strong double sided tape. (4 pictures)

Prizes: 1st: $7, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

1312.

Four Seasons of gardens on the farm

1313.

Local Farm photos using the fair theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

1314.

4 Stages of A Child

1315.

Close up of 4 different flowers

1316.

Fair Activities which also includes the parade

By Teens (ages 13-16 inclusive):

1317.

Teens: Any Subject using the theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

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.

"Garden Tool"

Capture your favourite garden tool in the garden.

1322.

'Bird's Eye View"

Picture of flora or fauna from a bird's perspective

1323.

"Rain's Refreshing Effects"

Evidence of rain in your garden or woodlot.

1324.

'Results of A Season's Efforts'

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

1325.

Any subject from theme: "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

Creative Effects:

1326.

Any Picture Using Creative Effects on A Digital Camera, Eg Vivid Colours or Fish Eye Effect

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

OAAS Photography Competition

Visitors to the 2023 Bayfield Community Fair are encouraged to take photos at the Fair and submit them for this competition.

Rules & Guidelines:

  1. All prints 4x6 or 5x7 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 2023
  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 in February 2023 for judging.
  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, 2023.


Junior Division:

(Youth up to age 15 years as of December 31, 2023)

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

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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.

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
  • Limit 1 entry per 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

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


All Media (Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Multimedia):

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

1401.

Field or Garden Landscape

1402.

Any subject using theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

1403.

Still Life

1404.

Flower(s)

1405.

Portraits

1406.

Your choice of subject —outdoors

1407.

Teens (ages 13 to 16 Inclusive)

Any subject using the theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

1408.

Young Adults (ages 17 to 19 Inclusive)

Any subject using the theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

Watercolour:

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

1409.

Field or Garden Landscape

1410.

Any subject using theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"

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 this year's theme "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023":

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.

Sculptures with This year's Theme

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5

Youth Class

  • Age 12 and under (except for Specials)
  • There is no entry fee for Youth (unless entering an Adult class)
  • Follow instructions carefully
  • One entry per person per category
  • Entry tags must have name, address and age of exhibitor
  • Fair theme for 2023 is "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023"



Special

Most Entries in each age category will receive a $10 Gift Certificate for Woodlands. In case of tie, Most Points will be used.

  • Age - Up to 6 Years (Classes 1501-1505)
  • Age - 7-8 Years (Classes 1506-1510)
  • Age - 9-10 Years (Classes 1511-1515)
  • Age - 11-12 Years (Classes 1516-1520)

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

Age - Up to 6 Years:

1501.

Use crayons and paper to create a colourful placement using the theme

1502.

Use playdough/other modeling dough to make a tractor

Display on a paper plate.

1503.

Paint a tractor on a paper plate

1504.

Display and label a shell collection, or dried, pressed wildflower collection

No fewer than six examples, no more than 12

1505.

Print "Tractor" on paper and decorate with materials of your choice

Age - 7-8 Years:

1506.

Draw a tractor on an 8.5 x 11 in piece of paper

1507.

Make a tractor using Lego

1508.

Paint a tractor in a field

1509.

Draw a sign for a mailbox with a tractor used on a farm.

1510.

Paint a flower pot with a farm scene

Decorate with materials of your choice

Age - 9-10 Years:

1511.

Create a drive shed to keep a tractor inside

1512.

Make granola using honey. Display in a Ziploc bag.

Use your own recipe (attach to the bag), or the one following.

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Metric Crispy Granola Recipe

1000 ml rolled oats50 ml liquid honey
250 ml wheat germ125 ml cooking oil
125 ml sunflower seeds (unsalted)5 ml vanilla
125 ml sesame seeds2 ml salt
250 ml shredded coconut125 ml raisins
50 ml brown sugar

Preheat over to 150 degrees C (300 degrees F).

Mix together rolled oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and coconut in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, cooking oil, vanilla and salt.

Add the honey mixture to the dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.

Spread mixture in a large, shallow baking pan.

Bake for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven.

Add raisins and cool. Store in an airtight containter.

**Recipe from 4-H Essential Edibles member's pamphlet

1513.

Design an advertisement for tractor competitions.

Magazine or other photos encouraged.

1514.

Using recycled materials, build a sculpture relating to theme. E.g. imaginary bee

Decorate with materials of your choice

1515.

Write or print by hand, 5 jobs that tractors perform.

Age - 11-12 Years:

1516.

Cover 5 sides of a facial tissue box with magazine pictures (collage)

Express the fair theme

1517.

Design a farm field with tractors at work

Use magazines, glue, pencil crayons or other materials on paper

1518.

Draw or paint 3 different coloured tractors

1519.

Carve a bar of soap into a tractor

1520.

Write an invitation to "Breakfast on the Farm"

This could be in the form of a card, garden sign or poster.

Culinary Arts:

1521.

Up to 7 years old - Decorate a cupcake with a tractor sign on a toothpick.

Display on a paper plate

1522.

Ages 8-12 years - Decorate a cake cut into a tractor shape

Display on a paper plate.

Gardening - Vegetables & Flowers:

1523.

Up to 6 years old - Create a tractor using vegetables on a paper plate

1524.

Up to 6 years old - Display three flowers floating in a dish or bowl

1525.

Ages 7-8 years - Make a tractor using vegetables

Display on a pie plate.

1526.

Ages 7-8 years - Create an arrangement of wildflowers.

Displayed in a container of your choice.

1527.

Ages 9-10 years - Use veggies to make a tractor

1528.

Ages 9-10 years - Display a collection of three things from nature.

E.g. bird feather, dried flowers, etc.

1529.

Ages 11-12 years - Decorate a wreath inspired by the fair's theme

1530.

Ages 11-12 years - Create a table centrepiece using materials to reflect the fair's theme

Construction:

1531.

Up to 6 years old - Build a silo using glue and any materials.

1532.

Ages 7-8 years - Make a suet ball that could be hung at a bird feeder for wild birds in winter.

1533.

Ages 9-10 years - Make a wreath from a clothes hanger and decorate for the fair's theme.

1534.

Ages 11-12 - Build a barn out of wood and decorate.

Assistance is allowed.

Vegetables:

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

1535. 3 Table Beets 1540. Weirdest Shaped Potato
1536. 3 Table Carrots 1541. Longest Bean
1537. 3 Red Tomatoes 1542. Biggest Sunflower Head
1538. 3 Green Tomatoes 1543. Smallest Sunflower Head
1539. Biggest Zucchini 1544. Most Unusual Vegetable

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Specials - Bayfield Community Fair Posters:

Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

1545. Junior Fair Poster - Kindergarten to Grade 4 1547. Senior Fair Poster -Grade 9 - Grade 12
1546. Intermediate Fair Poster -Grade 5 to Grade 8

Bayfield Community Fair Posters

Design a hand drawn poster to promote the Bayfield Community Fair using next year's theme.

"Farms, Food & Family"

The name of the fair and the date must be on the poster. (August 16-18, 2024)

  • Size: Minimum 22 cm by 28 cm to a maximum of 28 cm by 44 cm (without borders)
  • Mounting: on bristol board showing a 5.5 cm border on all sides.
  • Judging Standards:
    • Overall Appearance - 50 points
    • Hand Drawn - 35 points
    • OAAS criteria (size, material, theme) - 15 points

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


Specials - 2022 Planter:

1548.

12 years and under - Planter

Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $5

1549.

Ages 13 -16 - Planter

Prizes: 1st: $15, 2nd: $10

  • The planter should display at least two different flowers of any colour.
  • You may include accessories that complement the fair theme "Blossoms, Butterflies and Bees".

Prizes donated in memory of Emma Vander Wouden