Fair Book (2023)

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.

Errata (From Printed Fair Book)

  • Fair Dates are August 18-20th (not August 18-22)

Table of Contents


Notice to Exhibitors
Outdoor - Horses
Heavy Horses
Poultry
Large Fowl
Bantams
Waterfowl
Turkeys
Pigeons
Rabbits
Junior
Indoor
Fruits
Vegetables
Farm Products
Flowers and Plants
Culinary (Food) Arts
Youth Culinary
Handcrafts
Woodworking
Photography
OAAS Photography Competition
Art
Youth Class

NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS

Review the website for corrections/updates - BayfieldFair.ca

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.


Heavy Horses


Notes:
  • 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: Bayfield Recreation Sales Inc., Dale Pump & Farm Service, Hensall Co-op, Penhale Family, Pioneer Park, Thompson Ltd. & Catherine Thompson

    Line Classes:

    Prizes: 1st: $20, 2nd: $15, 3rd: $10, 4th: $8 (10% kept by the fair)

    301.

    Line Class

    Foal of Current Year

    302.

    Line Class

    One year to under two years old

    303.

    Line Class

    Two years to under three years old

    304.

    Line Class - Filly or Gelding

    Best Horse on the grounds - three years and over

    305.

    Line Class - Junior Showmanship

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

    Hitches:

    306.

    Six Horse Hitch - Tom Penhale Memorial Class Prizes: 1st: $400, 2nd: $350, 3rd: $300, 4th: $250 (10% kept by the fair)

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

    Sponsorship: $300.00, Carol Penhale

    Sponsorship: $200.00, Ann Laudenbach

    307.

    Four Horse Hitch Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $70, 4th: $60 (10% kept by the fair)

    All breeds compete together.

    308.

    Unicorn Hitch Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $55, 3rd: $50, 4th: $45 (10% kept by the fair)

    All breeds compete together.

    Sponsorship: $200.00, Thompson Ltd

    Team:

    Sponsored by Clinton Raceway

    Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $55, 3rd: $50, 4th: $45 (10% kept by the fair)

    309.

    Belgian

    310.

    Percheron

    311.

    Clydesdale

    312.

    Commercial

    313.

    Friesian

    Open Class:

    314.

    Best Matched Team Prize: $25 (10% kept by the fair)

    315.

    Best Groomed Team on the Grounds Prizes: 1st: Gallon of Paint, 2nd: $45, 3rd: $10 (10% kept by the fair)

    Sponsorship: Brandon Hardware

    316.

    Lady Driver Competition Prizes: 1st: $35, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $25, 4th: $20 (10% kept by the fair)

    Team to be driven by a lady with a gentleman companion.

    317.

    Junior Driver Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, others: $15 (10% kept by the fair)

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

    318.

    Single Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20, others: $15 (10% kept by the fair)

    All breeds compete together.

    Mule Hitches:

    Sponsored by Catherine Thompson

    320.

    6 Mule Hitch Prizes: 1st: $300, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $200 (10% kept by the fair)

    321.

    4 Mule Hitch Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $80, 3rd: $70 (10% kept by the fair)

    322.

    Unicorn Mule Hitch Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $55, 3rd: $50 (10% kept by the fair)

    323.

    Mule Team Prizes: 1st: $60, 2nd: $55, 3rd: $50 (10% kept by the fair)

    324.

    Mule Single Prizes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $25, 3rd: $20 (10% kept by the fair)

    Poultry

    Rules & Regulations

    1. Judging will be held on August 19, 2023 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
    2. Entry fee will be $2.00 per entry for ALL entries.
    3. Membership in the Bayfield Agricultural Society is required - fee is $5.00
    4. Receipt of entries
      1. By Mail - must be postmarked by August 13, 2023. Payable to Bayfield Agricultural Society.
        1. Mail to: Karen Greaves, 74674 Bluewater Hwy, Bayfield, ON, N0M 1G0
      2. Online - must be received by midnight August 15, 2023
        1. Enter at https://www.assistexpo.ca/bayfield-agricultural-society
    5. All entry fees must accompany entry forms
    6. In filling out the entry form, please use A for Male, B for female along with the Class number, and please print clearly. In all sections where AC, AOC, AV, is specified please name the variety. In all sections where AOV is specified please name the breed and variety.
    7. Exhibitors may show as many entries in any Class as they wish.
    8. Entries will be accepted up to the capacity of the showroom
    9. The new revised Standard of Perfection shall be the guide of the Judge. The Judge's decision is final.
    10. Any bird(s) showing signs of sickness will be removed from the showroom immediately. This will be stricly enforced.
    11. All reasonable precautions will be taken to protect property.

    Large Fowl

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    American:

    MaleFemale
    Plymouth Rock, Barred 100A100B
    Plymouth Rock, White 101A101B
    Plymouth Rock, AOC 102A102B
    Wyandotte, White 103A103B
    Wyandotte, AOC 104A104B
    Rhode Island Red 105A105B
    New Hampshire 106A106B
    Jersey Giant, AC 107A107B
    Chantecler, AC 108A108B
    AOV American (named) 109A109B

    Championship - Large Fowl - American Prize: Rosette

    Asiatic:

    AC (Male)AC (Female)
    Brahma 110A110B
    Cochin 111A111B
    Langshan 112A112B

    Championship - Large Fowl - Asiatic Prize: Rosette

    English:

    MaleFemale
    Australorp 113A113B
    Orpington, Buff 114A114B
    Orpington, AOC 115A115B
    Sussex, AC 116A116B
    Dorking, AC 117A117B
    AOV English (named) 118A118B

    Championship - Large Fowl - English Prize: Rosette

    Mediterranean:

    MaleFemale
    Leghorn, White 119A119B
    Leghorn, Brown 120A120B
    Leghorn, AOC 121A121B
    Minorca, AC 122A122B
    Anconas 123A123B
    AOV Mediterranean (named) 124A124B

    Championship - Large Fowl - Mediterranean Prize: Rosette

    Continental:

    MaleFemale
    Hamburg, AC 125A125B
    Marans, AC 126A126B
    Polish, AC 127A127B
    AOV Continental (named) 128A128B

    Championship - Large Fowl - Continental Prize: Rosette

    Any Other Standard Breed:

    MaleFemale
    Ameraucana, AC 129A129B
    Guinea Fowl, AC 130A130B
    AOV AOSB (named) 131A131B

    Championship - Large Fowl - Any Other Standard Breed Prize: Rosette

    Bantams

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    Games:

    MaleFemale
    OE, Black 200A200B
    OE, Black Red 201A201B
    OE, Blue 202A202B
    OE, Silver Duckwing 203A203B
    OE, Brown Red 204A204B
    OE, AOC 205A205B
    Modern, AC 206A206B

    Championship - Bantams - Games Prize: Rosette

    SCCL:

    MaleFemale
    Plymouth Rock, Barred 207A207B
    Plymouth Rock, White 208A208B
    Plymouth Rock, AOC 209A209B
    Japanese, White 210A210B
    Japanese, Black 211A211B
    Japanese, Black Tailed Buff 212A212B
    Japanese, Black Tailed White 213A213B
    Japanese, AOC 214A214B
    Leghorn, SC White 215A215B
    Leghorn, SC Brown 216A216B
    Leghorn, SC AOC 217A217B
    Rhode Island Red 218A218B
    Dutch, Light Brown 219A219B
    Dutch, Cream Light Brown 220A220B
    Dutch, Blue, AC 221A221B
    Dutch, AOC Solid 222A222B
    Dutch, AOC Parti 223A223B
    Serama, AOC 224A224B
    AOV SCCL (named) 225A225B

    Championship - Bantams - SCCL Prize: Rosette

    RCCL:

    MaleFemale
    Wyandotte, White 226A226B
    Wyandotte, Black 227A227B
    Wyandotte, Partridge 228A228B
    Wyandotte, Silver Laced 229A229B
    Wyandotte, AOC 230A230B
    Leghorn, RC AC 231A231B
    Seabright, AC 232A232B
    Rosecomb, AC 233A233B
    Hamburg, AC 234A234B
    AOV RCCL (named) 235A235B

    Championship - Bantams - RCCL Prize: Rosette

    AOCCL:

    MaleFemale
    Cornish, AC 236A236B
    Chantecler, AC 237A237B
    Polish, AC 238A238B
    AOV AOCCL (named) 239A239B

    Championship - Bantams - AOCCL Prize: Rosette

    Feather Leg:

    MaleFemale
    Cochin, Black 240A240B
    Cochin, White 241A241B
    Cochin, Buff 242A242B
    Cochin, AOC 243A243B
    Brahma, Buff 244A244B
    Brahma, Dark 245A245B
    Brahma, Light 246A246B
    Brahma, AOC 247A247B
    Silkie, Black 248A248B
    Silkie, White 249A249B
    Silkie, Blue 250A250B
    Silkie, AOC 251A251B
    Belgian D'Uccle, AC 252A252B
    Booted, AV 253A253B
    AOV Feather Leg (named) 254A254B

    Championship - Bantams - Feather Leg Prize: Rosette

    Waterfowl

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    Geese:

    MaleFemale
    Embden 300A300B
    Toulouse, AC 301A301B
    African 302A302B
    China, AC 303A303B
    Pomeranian, AC 304A304B
    AOV (named) 305A305B

    Ducks:

    MaleFemale
    Rouen 400A400B
    Pekin 401A401B
    Muscovy, AC 402A402B
    Cayuga 403A403B
    Buff 404A404B
    Indian Runner, AC 405A405B
    Indian Runner, White 406A406B
    Black East Indie 407A407B
    Call, Gray 408A408B
    Call, White 409A409B
    Call, Snowy 410A410B
    Call, AOC 411A411B
    AOV (named) 412A412B

    Championship - Waterfowl - Geese Prize: Rosette

    Championship - Waterfowl - Ducks Prize: Rosette

    Turkeys

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    MaleFemale
    Bronze 500A500B
    AOV (named) 501A501B
    Royal Palm 502A502B
    Black Spanish 503A503B

    Championship - Turkey Prize: Rosette

    Pigeons

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    MaleFemale
    Racing Homers, AOC 600A600B
    Show Homer, AOC 601A601B
    Fantail, AOC 602A602B
    Show Rollers, AOC 603A603B
    German Owls, AOC 604A604B
    Tumblers, AOC 605A605B
    Modena Gazzi, AC 606A606B
    Tipplers, AC 607A607B
    Helmets 608A608B
    Flying Rollers, AOC 609A609B
    Chinese Owls, AOC 610A610B
    AOV (named) 611A611B

    Championship - Pigeons Prize: Rosette

    Rabbits

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    BuckDoe
    AOV (small) 700A700B
    AOV (large & medium) 701A701B

    Championship - Rabbits Prize: Rosette

    Junior

    Open to exhibitors 16 years and under (as of day of show). $2.00 entry fee for all entries. All Open Class rules apply.

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $4, 3rd: $3

    MaleFemale
    Large Fowl, Solid Colour AV 800A800B
    Large Fowl, Part Colour AV 801A801B
    Bantam, Game AV 802A802B
    Bantam, Single Comb Clean Leg AV 803A803B
    Bantam, Wyandotte AC 804A804B
    Bantam, Rose Comb Clean Leg AV 805A805B
    Bantam, Any Other Comb Clean Leg AV 806A806B
    Bantam, Brahma AC 807A807B
    Bantam, Feather Leg AV 808A808B
    Fowl, Any Other Variety 809A809B
    Duck, Call White 810A810B
    Duck, Call, AOC 811A811B
    Duck, AOV 812A812B
    Geese, AV 813A813B
    Pigeon, Rollers AC 814A814B
    Pigeon, Homers AC 815A815B
    Pigeon, Chinese Owls AC 816A816B
    Pigeon, AOV 817A817B
    Rabbits, AV 818A818B
    Guinea Pigs, AV 819A819B


    More Club Specials on show day.

    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

    ________________________________________________________________________

    Most Points in Section 700

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

    Sponsor: Watson's Home Hardware

    _______________________________________________________________________

    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:

    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)

    _____________________________________________________________

    Most Points in Big Vegetables

    Prize: $15

    Sponsor: Bayfield Garden Club

    __________________________________________________________

    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

    Preparing Vegetables for Judging:

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

    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

    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.

    Culinary (Food) Arts

    Exhibitors Please Note:

    • All exhibits must be in before 11:45 a.m. on Friday
    • Please read notations carefully
    • Judging standards are available from the committee
    • Entries must be made solely by the person entering

    Committee In Charge: Jean Dunn, Susan Grabowski, Janet Minarik, Sharon Leonard

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

    Special - Most Points in Baking

    Prize: $50 Gift Certificate

    Sponsor: Little Inn

    Bread & Rolls:

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

    1001.

    Loaf of White (Not Bread Machine)

    1002.

    Dinner Rolls - White (5)

    1003.

    Oatmeal Loaf of Bread (Not Bread Machine)

    1004.

    Cheese Loaf of Bread (Made in Bread Machine)

    1005.

    Foccacia

    Quick Breads:

    To be exhibited in clear, clean plastic Ziploc bags.

    1006.

    Zucchini Loaf - plain

    1007.

    Lemon Loaf - Plain

    1008.

    Date & Nut Loaf

    1009.

    Banana Muffins (5)

    1010.

    Tea Biscuits - plain (5)

    Cookies:

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

    1011.

    Chocolate Chip (5)

    1012.

    Peanut Butter Cookies (5)

    1013.

    Oatmeal Cookies (5)

    1014.

    Ginger Cookies (5)

    1015.

    Chocolate Brownies (5)

    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.

    Peach Pie Lattice Top

    1017.

    Cherry Tarts (5)

    1018.

    Raspberry Pie Lattice Top

    1019.

    Pumpkin Pie

    1020.

    Apple 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 Cake - Iced

    1022.

    Carrot Cake – iced

    1023.

    Pineapple Upside Down Cake

    Special - Most Points in Home Canning

    Prize: Gift

    Sponsor: Melody Pounder

    Pickles:

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

    1024.

    Pickled Yellow Beans

    1025.

    Pickled Beets

    1026.

    Chili Sauce

    1027.

    Sweet Cucumber Pickles

    1028.

    Dill Pickles

    1029.

    Sweet Cucumber Relish

    1030.

    Zucchini Relish

    1031.

    Salsa – Mild

    1032.

    Pepper Jelly (red) - may be a 250 ml jar

    Jams and Jellies:

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

    1033.

    Citrus Marmalade (2 or More Citrus Fruits)

    1034.

    Strawberry Jam - Frozen - in Snap Lid Jar

    1035.

    Apple Jelly

    1036.

    Red Currant Jelly

    1037.

    Lemon Curd

    1038.

    Grape Jelly

    1039.

    Raspberry Jam

    1040.

    Peach Jam

    Special - Most Points in Specials

    Prize: $40 Gift Certificate

    Sponsor: Albion Hotel

    Specials:

    1041.

    Best Dish of Baked Beans

    (not wieners & beans)

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3

    Sponsor: Ontario Bean Growers

    1042.

    Mixed Bean Salad (at least 3 different types of beans)

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $7, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3

    Sponsor: Ontario Bean Growers

    1043.

    Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes (Decorated in theme - A Tractor Life for Me in 2023

    Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

    Sponsor: Pamela Stanley

    1044.

    Coconut Tarts (5) - displayed on plate

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    Sponsor: Ted Dunn

    1045.

    Butter Tarts - OAAS

    (no fruit or nuts) Enter on a clean, sturdy plate (no paper plates) inside clear plastic bag.

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    1046A.

    Farm Little Flour Special - Cherry Pie - Double Crust

    Prizes: 1st: Bag of Flour, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    Sponsor: Farm Little

    1046B.

    Farm Little Flour Special - White Buns (5)

    Prizes: 1st: Bag of Flour, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    Sponsor: Farm Little

    1046C.

    Farm Little Flour Special - Bran Muffins with Raisins - No Nuts, No Papers (5)

    Prizes: 1st: Bag of Flour, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    Sponsor: Farm Little

    1047.

    Your Favorite Multigrain Bread - Made with Bread Machine

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    1048.

    Blueberry Muffins (5)

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    1049.

    Best Sponge Cake - plain, not iced

    Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

    Sponsor: Huron County Egg Farmers

    1050.

    3 Ways of Serving Eggs - attractively displayed

    Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

    Sponsor: Huron County Egg Farmers

    1051.

    Boiled Salad Dressing - using eggs

    Prizes: 1st: $8, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

    Sponsor: Huron County Egg Farmers

    1052.

    Special Maple Butter Tarts Made with Maple Syrup (5)

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $6, 3rd: $4

    Sponsor: Westlake Maple Syrup

    1053.

    Blueberry Pie - Double Crust

    Prizes: 1st: 10.00 Gift Certificate, 2nd:  7.00 Gift Certificate, 3rd:  5.00 Gift Certificate

    Sponsor: Bayfield Berry Farm

    1054.

    Raisin Pie - Lattice Top

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    Sponsor: Kathleen Siertsema

    1055.

    Lemon Meringue Pie

    All entries judged on appearance, taste and texture

    Prizes: 1st: $10.00 gift certificate, 2nd: $5, 3rd: $3

    Sponsor: The Gravy Boat

    1056.

    Apple Crumble

    approx 8-9"

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    Sponsor: Jean Dunn

    1057.

    Homemade Granola Bars - made with honey, include your recipe

    Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    Sponsor: Ferguson Apiaries

    1058.

    Birthday Party - using theme A Tractor Life for Me in 2023

    Display ideas - invitation, gift bag, decorations, favours etc. Minimum 5 items. Judged on creativity and attractiveness

    Prizes: 1st: $10, 2nd: $8, 3rd: $5, 4th: $3

    Youth Culinary

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

    13 years and under:

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

    1062.

    Bake & Decorate a large cookie (5"/13 cm) - display on paper plate

    1063.

    Nutritious after School Wrap

    1064.

    Decorated Cupcakes ( Decorations Only) (3)

    Theme - A Tractor Life for Me in 2023

    1065.

    Decorate a Rice Cake as a face, display on paper plate

    14-18 years:

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

    1066.

    Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

    1067.

    Iced Chocolate Cake

    1068.

    Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies District & Provincial Competition:

    Open to all Youth up to 15 years of age (as of Dec. 31 this year)

    1069.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies, plain, no nuts (8) - OAAS Prizes: 1st: $5, 2nd: $3, 3rd: $2

    No larger than 3"/6.75 cm, No smaller than 2"/5 cm, display on firm sturdy plate (not paper) inside clear plastic bag

    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

    _______________________________________________________________________

    Special - Best Quilt in Show

    Prize: $25

    Sponsor: Beverly Van Ninhuys

    _____________________________________________________________

    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

    __________________________________________________________

    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

    ________________________________________________________

    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
      • Creativity & Design - 35 points
      • OAAS criteria - 15 points

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


    Specials - 2023 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 "A Tractor Life for Me in 2023".

    Prizes donated in memory of Emma Vander Wouden