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HOG CARCASS COMPETITION
The Carcass Competition & Pork Auction has grown to be one of the highlights of
the fair.
Entry: One hog of market weight, the first 15 entries accepted. Final date for entry
is September 22, 2008. Assembly date to be announced. Trophy donated by North
Wellington Co-op.
Prizes for above: $50, 30, 21, 19, 17, 15, 12. Prizes donated by Molesworth Farm
Supply, North Wellington Co-op
The Agricultural Society appreciates the support at last year's auction.
A special thank you to those purchasing prize winning cuts.
This year's auction will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at 9:00 p.m. For
further information, contact Ron Douglas, 327-8558
AGRICULTURAL DISPLAY
Committee: Bart Scherpenzeel, Wendell Stamper, John Mundell, Richard Donaldson,
Christian Feldskov Display is sponsored by the Howick Agricultural Society.
HORSES
Committee: D. Dinsmore, G. McMichael, M. Donaldson,
Rosettes awarded up to 5th prize. Horse classes shown as listed. Only horses
entering the ring will receive prize money. Juniors must wear appropriate safety
head gear. In the event of inclement weather the morning of the fair, please listen
to CKNX AM920for announcements, or phone 519-335-3883 before starting out.
1. Open Halter $10, 8, 6, 5,5
2. Jr. Showmanship (18 & under) $10, 8, 6, 5, 5
3. Adult Showmanship $10, 8, 6, 5, 5
4. Lead Line (under 7 years) $3, 3, 3, 3, 3
5. Walk, trot (jog) (8 - 10 years) $3, 3, 3, 3, 3
6. Western Pleasure $15, 12, 10, 8, 8
7. Equitation (13 years & under) English or Western (1st) gift donated by Dave & Jean
Dinsmore, 2nd $5, 3rd $4, 4th $3, 5th $3
8. Equitation (14 - 18 years) English or Western (1st) gift donated by Richard & Carolyn
deBoer, 2nd $5, 3rd $ 4, 4th $ 3, 5th $ 3
9. Adult Equitation, English or Western
10. English Pleasure $15, 12, 10, 8, 8
11. Hunter Hack $15, 12, 10, 8, 8
12. Jack Benny Pleasure (39 years & over) $15, 12, 10, 8, 8
13. Open costume (horse must be ridden) $15, 12, 10, 8, 8
14. Open Command $15, 12, 10, 8, 8
15. Open Novelty $8, 7, 6, 5, 5
16. Barrel Racing $15, 12, 10, 6, 6
17. Trail Class $15, 12, 10, 5, 5
Major contributors to above classes, Bruce Tile & Gray’s Auction Service, Listowel
Veterinary Clinic
GRAIN - Class B
Committee: B. Scherpenzeel, M. L. Rowley, L. Feldskov
Note: All varieties of grain to be named and purity of seed to be
considered in judging. All grain and seed to be grown in 2006 season.
1. Half bushel hard Winter Wheat
2. Half bushel soft Winter Wheat
3. Half bushel Spring Wheat
4. Half bushel Barley
5. Half bushel Mixed Grain
6. 5 lb. dry hay, 1st cut
7. 5 lb. dry hay, 2nd cut
8. 5 lb. haylage, in plastic bag
9. Soybeans, 6 stalks
10. Half bushel white beans
11. 6 stalks ensilage corn
12. 6 cobs Grain Corn
Prizes for above: (1 - 12) $5, 3, 2
Prize money for classes 1 - 12 donated by Agre Farms and
Underwood Grain Ltd.
Note: Sheaves to be 6" in diameter, name and variety attached to sheaf.
13. Sheaf Fall Wheat
14. Sheaf White Oats
15. Sheaf Barley
Prizes for above (13 - 15) $5, 3, 2
FIELD CROP COMPETITION
HAY, BARLEY, MIXED GRAIN, SOY BEANS, WINTER HARD RED
WHEAT, WINTER SOFT WHITE WHEAT, SPRING WHEAT,
CORN - ENSILAGE & GRAIN
Committee: Wendell Stamper
Prizes: $800 to be divided between the eight competitions. Each competitor
who completes the competition (field score & exhibit at the fair) will receive
prize money. In order to qualify for prize money, competitors must exhibit
half bushel of seed from the same field in case of barley, mixed grain, wheat,
(grain must be bin run, must not be cleaned) , 12 cobs corn from the same field
in grain corn competition, 6 stalks of corn from the judged field in the ensilage
class, 10 inch section (or equivalent) of hay in a box for the hay competition, and
6 stalks soy beans.
SPECIALS: Highest total score in each competition (in the event of a tie, the
prize is awarded to the top field score)
Barley – voucher for SeCan Barley seed, donated by Bramhill Seeds Ltd.
Ensilage corn – voucher toward purchase of Novartis corn seed donated by
Connell Farms
Grain corn - cash prize donated by William A. Bennett & Sons Ltd.
Soy Beans - voucher toward purchase of Pioneer Soy Bean seed, donated
by Rod Wright
Mixed Grain - 2 - 25 kg. bags Certified Cereal Mixture, donated by Connell
Farms Inc.
Hay - cash prize donated by Cargill Fertilizer, Harriston
Wheat - $50 voucher donated by Boyd’s Farm Supply
Harold Gibson Memorial Trophy: Scores for each competitor entering in at
least 3 competitions will be averaged. Highest overall score will determine the
Champion Field Crop competitor for 2008.
ROOTS & VEGETABLES - Class C
Committee: Gordon McKeen (357-3209), Judith Ann Douglas (335-3802)
Root Crops may be washed or cleaned with a dry cloth (scrubbing is prohibited).
Taproot and at least ½ inch (2 cm.) of top to be left intact.
1. 6 beans, green
2. 6 beans, yellow
3. 4 beets, long (cylinder)
4 4 beets, pickling, 1-1/2" diameter
5. 5 beets, table slicing
6 Cabbage, 2 heads, green
7. Cabbage, 2 heads, red
8. 6 carrots, long
9. 6 carrots, short, not to exceed 10 cm. (4")
10. Cauliflower, 1 head
11. 2 citrons
12. 2 cucumbers, green
13. 2 cucumbers, pickling, not to exceed 10 cm. (4")
14. 2 cucumbers, slicing, English or cylinder
15. 2 cucumbers, ripe
16. Dill, 3 heads (bunched)
17. Garlic, 2 heads
18. Kale, 2 heads (flowering kale not eligible)
19. 2 kohlrabi
20. 3 leeks
21. 6 onions, Dutch sets
22. 6 onions, multipliers
23. 6 onions, Spanish
24, 3 parsnips
25. 3 peppers, green
26. 3 peppers, red
27. 3 peppers, yellow
28 3 peppers, “hot”, (1 of each kind)
29. 10 potatoes, red, to be identified as to variety
30. 10 potatoes, white, to be identified as to variety
31. 10 potatoes, yellow ,to be identified as to variety
32. 2 pumpkins, field
33. 2 pumpkins, pie
34. Rhubarb, 5 stems
35. 2 squash, buttercup, to be identified as to variety
36. 2 squash, butternut, to be identified as to variety
37. 2 squash, hubbard, to be identified as to variety
38. 2 squash, pepper (acorn), to be identified as to variety
39. 2 squash, spaghetti, to be identified as to variety
40. 6 tomatoes, cherry, red, stems on
41. 6 tomatoes, cherry, green, stems on
42. 6 tomatoes, green, stems on
43. 6 tomatoes, red, stems on
44. 6 tomatoes, plum(Roma or paste)
45. 1 zucchini, no longer than 30 cm. (12")
Prizes for above (1 -45) $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
46. Collection of gourds in 6 qt. basket $10.00, 5.00, 3.00
47. Collection of root vegetables, 3 of each $10.00, 5.00, 3.00
48. Display of collection of fall vegetables, 3' x 4' space alloted,
Old utensils may be used. $15.00, 10.00, 5.00
Special Most points may be won in one category only.
Most points, (1 - 45) cash prize donated by Heritage Builders
Most points (46 - 48) cash prize donated by Wylie Insurance
Brokers.
49. Open to anyone - largest pumpkin, by weight - $25, 15, 10
donated by Wilson Electric
50. Open to anyone - painted pumpkin, judged on design only, $5, 3, 2,
donated Gordon and Bonnie McKeen
51. Fall Puffball Hunt Competition: largest puffball (by diameter
measurement) $15, 10, 7
52. Smallest puffball (by diameter measurement) $5
Prize money for 51 & 52 donated by Directors.
53. Strangest vegetable $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
54. Longest zucchini $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
Special First time vegetable exhibitor with Most Points - cash prize
donated by Floyd & Liz Allan
FRUIT - Class D
Committee: Gordon McKeen, Judith Ann Douglas, Owen Curtis
Apples - 5 of each
1. Wealthy
2. Northern Spy
3. Sparton
4. Red Delicious
5. Golden Delicious
6. Courtland
7. Ida Red
8. McIntosh Red
9. Crab apples, any variety
Other fruits
10. 6 plums, black or purple
11. 6 pears, yellow
12. 6 pears, green
13. 2 musk melon (cantaloupe)
Prizes for above: (1 - 12) $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
14. Display of Ontario Fruit, at least 5 different species of fruits,
purchased or homegrown., $10, 5, 3 donated by Sam’s General Store.
Special: Most points in Class D (1 - 14) gift certificate donated by
Hodgins TimbrMart, Wingham.
PLANTS & FLOWERS - Class E
Committee: Clara Gibson (335-3750), Jean Dinsmore, Diane deJong,
Grace Sanderson, Ronna Lee Johnson
***All exhibits must be in the hall by 12:00 noon on Friday, and may not be
removed before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
***Plants must be well established in pots. Those lifted from the garden and
potted will be disqualified. ***Artificial flowers used only where stated
***A bud showing colour is considered a bloom, can be removed by cutting
***Home grown flowers only in arrangements. No greenhouse varieties.
***Exhibitors may refer to new ONTARIO JUDGING STANDARDS,
available from OMAF, Guelph, Ontario
1. Glad, 1 spike
2. Asters, 3 blooms
3. (a) Dahlia, 1 bloom, under 7.5 cm.
(b) Dahlia, 1 bloom, over 7.5 cm.
4. Dahlia, 3 stems, dwarf, under 7.5 cm.
5. Dahlia, 3 stems, pom poms
6. (a) Chrysanthemums, 3 sprays, one colour, large and full
(b) Chrysanthemums, 3 sprays, one colour, semi-double
(c) Chrysanthemums, 3 sprays, miniature
7. Rose, Hybrid Tea, 1 bloom with its own foliage
8. Rose, Floribunda, 1 spray, with its own foliage
9. Petunias, single, 3 sprays, one colour, with their own foliage
10. Petunias, double, 3 sprays, one colour, with their own foliage
11. Zinnias, 5 large
12. Zinnias, 5 small, 5 cm. and under, any variety
13. Marigolds, African, 5 blooms, large, double, one colour
14. Marigolds, French, 5 blooms, double, variegated
15. Daisies, mixed container of any daisy-like flower
16. Sedum, 3 stems, one colour
Prizes for above (1 - 16) $1.00, .75, .50
17. Begonia, foliage, no bloom
18. Begonia, Tuberous, potted, one or more tuber in one container, in bloom
19. Fibrous begonia, Busy Lizzie type
20. Impatiens plant, potted, can be more than one plant in pot
21. Baby tears
22. Flowering houseplant, named
23. Potted geranium, in bloom
24. Potted geranium, in bloom, ivy
25. Potted coleus plant
26. African Violet, single crown, single bloom
27. African Violet, single crown, double or semi-double bloom
28. Miniature African Violet
Prizes for above (17 - 28) $1.25, 1.00, .75
29. “Take a flower break” - dried arrangement in a small coffee pot
30. “Green Belt” - an all green arrangement using indoor or outdoor
plant material
31. Potted plant, FOLIAGE ONLY, one variety, named
32. Collection of potted herbs, 3 varieties, named, housegrown
33. An arrangement featuring Rudebeckia
34. “Down by the Riverside” Your interpretation of a water-viewing
arrangement
35. Pansies in a bowl or vase, with own foliage
Prize s for above (29 - 35) $1.50, 1.00, .75
36. "Summer Splendour", an all round arrangement, white container
37. "White's Beautiful", an arrangement using all white flowers, in a
white vase
38. “The end of a Perfect Day” - a design in a pedestal container,
featuring a candle
39. "Harmony in Pink", an arrangement in shades of pink, with a
teapot as a container
40. “Something on the Wild Side” Arrangement of colourful materials
found along the roadside
41. "Harvest Best", a fresh design in a miniature pumpkin or gourd
42. “Flowers for Baby”
43. "Flower Garden Glory", an arrangement using colourful cut flowers
44. “Reap the Harvest", an arrangement using flowers and any
Ontario fruit or vegetable. Container to count
45. “Wasn’t that a Party?” - an arrangement for a man, in a beer mug
or beer stein
46. “Solitaire” - a design featuring a single bloom
47. "Mumma Mia", a fresh design using only mums
48. "You are My Sunshine", song title, your interpretation, accessories
may be used
49. “Along our Bi-ways” - a wild vertical design
50. "Midnight Madness", an arrangement in a black container
51. “A Walk in the Woods” - a design incorporating weathered wood
52. "Farmer's Delight", an arrangement of sunflowers in a straw hat
53. “Garden Gems” - A miniature arrangement. Container should be no
more than 3.25 cm. high or wide. Arrangement not to exceed 12.7 cm.
in any direction
Prizes for above (36 - 52) $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
54. "Sweet Sixteen", an arrangement for girls room, not over 20 cm. in any
direction, using pink flowers
55. "Witching Hour", an arrangement for a Halloween Party, yellow/orange,
fresh flowers and foliage, no evergreens.
56. “Our Heritage” - a design incorporating an article from days gone by
57. "Flowers in the “Darndest Thing", container and design considered
58. Your interpretation of the fair theme, “Country Harvest”
Accessories may be used
59. A design using Grains for background material. Flowers, accessories
and container considered.
Prizes for above (54 - 59) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
*****Note: Most points may be won in one category only*****
Most points (1 – 16) Voucher donated by Listowel Greenhouses
Most points (17 – 28) cash prize donated by Steve's Landscaping
Most points (29 – 35) cash prize donated by Jan Wallace, Broker,
Re-Max Land Exchange Brokers Ltd.
Most points (36 – 53) Voucher donated by Great Canadian Landscaping
Most Points (54 – 59) Voucher donated by Listowel Landscaping
Most points overall, Voucher donated by Riverbend Garden, Wroxeter
CULINARY ARTS - Class F
Committee: Velma Sothern (335-6255), Lorraine Strong, Leone Foerter, Carol
Shelley, Sharon Douglas, Jean McGrath, Tara Strong, Jean Klingenberg,
Jenna Strong
***All exhibits must be in the hall by 12:00 noon on Friday, and may not be
removed before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Bottled Goods: All entries for fruit and pickles must be in new, sealed
MASON or BERNARDIN pint\500 ml. jars. Entry tags must be fastened
on jars with elastic bands, not on rings. Collections must be on firm trays.
FRUIT PRESERVES:
1. Peaches
2. Pears
3. Strawberries
4. Fruit cocktail
5. Applesauce
6. Red Cherries
7. Stewed tomatoes
8. Raspberries
PICKLES AND CONDIMENTS:
9. Chili sauce
10 Fruit relish
11. Hot dog relish
12 Vegetable Juice, recipe to be included
13. Whole Dill pickled beans
14. Bread & butter pickles
15. Sweet Baby Dill pickles, whole
16. Sweet cucumber pickles, sliced
17. Cooked Salad dressing
18. Whole pickled beets
19. Whole pickled corn
20. Mild salsa (no meat)
21. Hot salsa (no meat)
22. Spaghetti sauce (no meat)
23. Pickled eggs, sealed jar
24. Zucchini relish
Prizes for above (1 - 23) $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
JAMS AND JELLIES:
All cooked entries in MASON or BERNARDIN 8 oz/250 ml
jars, no wax. All freezer entries in 6 - 8 oz. GLASS container
25. Strawberry jam
26. Raspberry jam
27. Blueberry jam
28. Apple jelly
29. Hard times jelly (peach skins and stones)
30. Grape jelly
31. Rhubarb - Pineapple jam
32. Peach freezer jam
33. 3-Fruit marmalade
34. Orange marmalade
Prizes for above (25 - 34) $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
Home Canning Collections:
35. A “Housewarming” basket to welcome a new neighbour - to contain
2 jams and 2 jellies in uniform jars, complement as you wish,
appearance only to be judged
36. “Country Harvest” collection of home-made jams or jellies, in uniform
jars and preserves in pint jars, minimum of 4 jars, complement as
you wish to celebrate our fair theme. Appearance only to be judged.
Prizes for above (35, 36) $10.00, 6.00, 4.00
HOME BAKING:
***All baking must be in plastic bags
BREADS AND ROLLS
No mixes, standard loaf pan size (mi n. 8" x 4" x 2-1/2", max. 9"x5"x3")
NO WARM BAKING
37. White bread loaf
38. Whole wheat bread loaf
39. Egg bread loaf
40. Raisin bread loaf
41. Fruit bread loaf
42. Breadmaker white loaf
43. Breadmaker whole wheat loaf
44. Breadmaker 60% whole wheat loaf
45. Light rye bread
46. 3 Whole Wheat plain rolls, baked seperately, not attached
47. 3 Chelsea buns
Prizes for above (37 - 47) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
48. Whole wheat Bread Special:. One loaf of 60% whole
wheat bread, using 3 cups whole wheat flour and 2 cups
white flour. The winner of this class will bake a loaf of
whole wheat bread for a district competition, and if a
winner there, for the whole wheat bread competition at
the Ontario competition in February.
Prizes for above (48) $5, $3, $2,
BISCUITS AND MUFFINS
To be baked and shown with No papers
49. 3 Cranberry scones
50. 3 Raisin tea biscuits
51. 3 banana muffins, plain
52. 3 bran muffins, with fruit
53. 3 carrot pineapple muffins, with nuts
54. 3 pumpkin muffins. plain
55. 3 oatmeal date muffins
Prizes for above (49 - 55) $3.00, 2.00, 1.00
56. 6 muffins - 3 varieties, other than previously mentioned
Prizes for above (56) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
LOAVES - No mixes- standard loaf pan size (min. 8"x 4"x 2-1/2",
Max. 9"x 5"x 3")
57. Banana nut loaf
58. Applesauce loaf, plain
59. Lemon loaf, plain
60. Pumpkin loaf, plain
61. Zucchini loaf, with spices and raisins
62. Date nut loaf
63. Cherry loaf, plain
Prizes for above (57 - 63) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
64. 3 varieties of fruit loaf, yeast or quick bread, other than previously
mentioned. 2 slices of each, displayed on a suitable plate, ready to
serve to a guest. Prizes $5.00, 4.00, 3.00
CAKES
Single layer - Flat, 8 - 9", No mixes
65. Carrot pineapple cake, cream cheese icing, single layer
66. Queen Elizabeth cake
67. Tomato soup cake, iced, single layer
68. Banana cake, iced, single layer
69. Applesauce raisin cake, iced, single layer
70. Chocolate zucchinni cake, iced, single layer
71. Orange raisin cake, iced, single layer
72. Chocolate cake, iced, single layer
Layered Cakes, No mixes
73. Spice layer cake, iced
74. Chocolate layer cake, iced
75. Light layer cake, iced
Cakes, High, No mixes
76. Lemon chiffon cake, uniced
77. Chocolate chiffon cake, uniced
78. Confetti angel cake, uniced
Cakes, other
79. Gumdrop cake, uniced, approximately 1 lb.
80. Light fruit cake, uniced, approximately 1 lb.
81. Dark fruit cake, uniced, approximately 1 lb.
Prizes for above (65 - 81) $5.00, 4.00, 3.00
TARTS - 3 of each on a plate, in plastic bag
82. Cherry tarts
83 Raspberry Coconut tarts
84. Plain butter tarts, no fruit
85. Walnut butter tarts, no fruit
86. Strawberry tarts
SQUARES - 1-1/2" size, 3 of each on a plate, in plastic bag
87. Brownies, iced
88. Dream squares
89. Nanaimo squares
90. Unbaked squares
91. Plate of squares, 3 varieties, 2 of each, other than previously
mentioned
Prizes for above (82 - 91) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
COOKIES - 3 of each on a plate, in plastic bag
92. Ginger cookies, pressed
93. Peanut butter cookies, pressed
94. Chocolate chip cookies, dropped
95. Coconut macaroons, dropped
96. Shortbread cookies
97. Cereal cookies, dropped
98. Sugar cookies
99. Low calorie chocolate chip cookies, (recipe to be included)
Prizes for above (92 - 99) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
PIES - 8 - 9" plate, in plastic bag
100. Pecan pie
101. Pumpkin pie
102. Raisin Pie, crumb top
103. Dutch apple pie
104. Apple pie, with spice, lattice top
105. Rhubarb pie, 2 crusts
106. Mock apple pie, crumb top
107. Cherry pie, 2 crusts
Prizes for above: (100- 107) $5.00, 4.00, 3.00
FUDGE AND CANDY - 3 - 1" square pieces of each (unless
otherwise stated) on plate, in plastic bag
108. Vanilla cream nut fudge,
109. 3 nut clusters
110. Chocolate fudge, plain
111. 3 pieces Microwave peanut brittle
Prizes for above (108 - 111) $3.00, 2.00, 1.00
PASTRY COMPETITION
112. Baked, empty pie shell
113. 3 baked empty tart shells
Prizes for above (112, 113) $3.00, 2.00, 1.00
2008 FAIR THEME COMPETITION - “COUNTRY HARVEST”
114. Chinese Chews – must use following recipe, exhibit 3 Chews on
a plate, in a plastic bag
2/3 c. flour 1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. Baking powder 1 c. walnut pieces
¼ tsp. Salt 2 eggs,well beaten
¾ c. sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add sugar, dates
and nuts. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Spread bout ½ inch thick
in well greased 9” square pan. Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
Cut into 1-1/2” squares, roll into balls, and dredge with fine
sugar.
115. Maple Oat Squares – must use following recipe, exhibit 3 squares
1-1/2” squares on a plate, in a plastic bag
1/3 c. butter ¼ c. wheat germ
1 c. maple syrup ¼ c. walnuts
2 c. quick cooking rolled oats 1 egg
In a medium saucepan, bring butter and syrup to a boil over
medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and add remaining indredients, mix well.
Spread evenly in greased 9” square pan. Bake at 375 for 15 – 20
minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut in 1-1/2” squares.
116. Oat Bran Banana Muffins – must use following recipe, no papers,
exhibit 3 muffins on a plate, in a plastic bag
2 egg, slightly beaten 1 c. whole wheat flour
½ c. milk 1 tsp. Baking soda
1 c. vegetable oil 1 tsp. Baking powder
½ c. white sugar 1 c. oat bran
1 c. mashed bananas ½ c. raisins
1 tsp. Vanilla
Combine, eggs, milk, oil, sugar, bananas and vanilla. Mix well.
In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder,
oat bran and raisins. Stir into egg mixture, mixing only until
combined. Spoon in greased muffin cups. Bake at 400 for 20 – 25
minutes, or until firm to the touch.
117. Chocolate Oatmeal Cupcakes – must use following reicpe, no papers,
exhibit 3 cupcakes, on a plate, in a plastic bag
½ c. oatmeal ½ c. shortening
½ c. brown sugar
Mix above ingredients, and pour over 1c. Boiling water . Let cool
1 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Baking soda 2 tbsp. Cocoa
Blend together dry ingredients, Add
2 beaten eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla
and first mixture. Batter will be thin. Bake at 350 for 20 25 min.
118. “Bake and Take” Raisin Cake – must use following recipe, exhibit
entire cake.
1-1/2 c. raisins ½ tsp. Nutmeg
2 c. boiling water ¼ tsp. Cloves
½ c. shortening ¼ tsp. allspice
¾ c. sugar ½ tsp. Salt
1 egg 1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. Baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
Add boiling water to raisins in saucepan. Cover and boil 5 min.
Drain and reserve ¾ c. raisin liquid and cool in shallow bowl.
Cream shortening and sugar well, add egg and beat. Sift flour,
baking soda, spices and salt. Add alternately with cooled raisin
liquid and vanilla. Fold in nuts and raisins. Turn into greased
8” square pan. If not Teflon, line bottom with waxed paper.
Bake at 350 for about 35 min.
119. “Country Harvest” - 5 recipes prepared to illustrate Howick
Townships' “Country Harvest”. Labelled and attractively
displayed on a firm tray. Appearance and presentation
ONLY to be judged.
Prizes for above (114 – 119) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
COUNTRY FAIR BAKING CONTESTS
All entrants into the contests must submit entries that were made
using the sponsors products.
A product label must accompany each entry as proof of purchase.
NOTE:** Dr. Oetker requires only one proof of purchase from either
Dr. Oetker Original Vanilla sugar or Baking powder. ACH Foods
require proof of purchase from either Mazola Corn Oil or Bee Hive
Syrup.
All entries will be judged on appearance, texture, creativity of recipe
and presentation. Decision of the judge will be final.
All first place winners must submit recipe and proof of purchase with
entry. Photograph and signed release form must be provided before
removing entry from the arena, giving permission to the sponsors for
use of thewinners' name, recipe and or photograph in any other
advertising or publicity without payment.
****A PRODUCT LABEL, RECIPE AND EXHIBITORS
PHOTOGRAPH must accompany each entry****
120. CERTO Best Jam/Jelly contest – Enter your favourite jam/jelly
made using CERTO (see above rules)
Prizes for above (120) 1st - $15.00 + CERTOGift certificate; 2nd - $10.00 +
CERTO gift certificate; 3rd - $4.00
121. FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST Open Bread Contest – Bake your
favourite loaf using Fleischmann's Yeast (see above rules)
Prizes for above (121) 2st - $12.00 + FLEISCHMANN'S Gift; 2nd - $8.00 +
FLEISCHMANN'S gift; 3rd - $4.00
122. FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST “YOUTH” Best bread Contest –
Youth under 16 – bake your favourite loaf using Fleischmann's
Yeast (see above rules)
Prizes for above (122) 1st - $10.00, 2nd - $6.00 , 3rd - $4.00
123. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR Best Family Favourite Recipe Contest –
bake your favourite cake using Robin Hood products (see above rules)
Prizes for above (123) 1st - $20.00 gift certificate, 2nd - $10.00 gift certificate,
3rd - $4.00
124. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR “BEGINNERS” Best Lunchbox Snack
Contest - 12 years and under – Bake your favourite squares or bars
using Robin Hood products. (see above rules) Exhibit 3 (1-1/2 inch)
squares/bars on a plate, in a plastic bag.
Prizes for above(124) 1st - $10.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $4.00
125. TENDERFLAKE Best Pie Contest – Bake your favourite pie using
Tenderflake products. (see above rules)
Prizes for above (125) 1st , 2nd & 3rd – Tenderflake gifts
126. DR. OETKER Baking Contest – Bake your favourite cookies (not
already listed in the prize list) using Dr. Oetker vanilla sugar or
baking powder. (see above rules
Prizes for above (126) 1st - $12.00 + Dr. Oetker gift; 2nd - $8.00 + Dr. Oetker
gift; 3rd - $4.00
127. MAZOLA/BEE HIVE Baking Contest – Bake your favourite cake
loaf using Mazola corn oil or Bee Hive corn syrup (see above rules)
Prizes for above (127) 1st - $12.00 + Mazola/Bee Hive gift; 2nd - $8.00 + Mazola/
Bee Hive gift; 3rd - $4.00
128. CRISCO Best Family Favourite Recipe Contest – Bake your favourite
muffins (not already listed in the prize list) using Crisco products (see
above rules). Exhibit 3 muffins on a plate, in a plastic bag.
Prizes for above (128) 1st - $20.00 Crisco gift certificate; 2nd - $10.00 Crisco gift
certificate; 3rd - $4.00
129. EAGLE BRAND Family Favourite Recipe Contest – Bake your
favourite squares (not already listed in the prize list) using Eagle Brand
products (see above rules) Exhibit 3 (1-1/2 inch) squares on a plate, in
a plastic bag.
Prizes for above (129) 1st - $20.00 Eagle Brand gift certificate; 2nd - $10.00 Eagle
Brand gife certificate; 3rd $4.00
BERNARDIN CANNING AWARDS
130. BERNARDIN “BEST OF SHOW” Home Canning Award – Highest
total points when scores of classes 1 – 34 (Bottled goods) are added.
Exhibitors must have made a minimum of 3 home canning entries –
one in each category of 1) James & Jellies 2) Pickles & Condiments
3) Fruit preserves. *Bernardin MASON JARS and lids must be used*
Prizes for above (130) 1st - $20.00 $20.00 BERNARDIN gift certificate
131. BERNARDIN Best Jam/Jelly Contest – Your favourite Jam (not already
listed in the prize list) made with BERNARDIN Fruit Pectin product.
Proof of Purchase (UPC) Symbol) must accompany entry. Bernardin
lids must be used.
Prizes for above (131) 1st - $10.00 BERNARDIN gift certificate; 2nd - $4.00;
3rd - $2.00
132. BERNARDIN Gift Pack Competition – must include at least 3
filled Bernardin jars, sealed with Bernardin snap lids, and be
submitted in a creative presentation, not necessarily a basket.
Taste to be judged. May include any appropriate additional
items such as soap, candles, candy, soup mixes, etc.
***GIFT PACK ENTRY MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY
1) PROOF OF PURCHASE (UPC SYMBOL)
2) WRITTEN DESCRIPTION/COST AND
3) PHOTO OF GIFT PACK WITHOUT CELLO WRAP,
APPROPRIATE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NATIONAL
BERNARDIN GIFT BASKET CONTEST***
Prizes for above (132) 1st - $10.00 Bernardin Gift Certificate; 2nd - $6.00
3rd - $4.00
133. Lady Directors Special: Rhubarb Upside Down cake – recipe to
be included with entry.
Prizes for above (133) 1st - $10.00; 2nd - $6.00; 3rd - $4.00
***NOTE*** High Point Awards can only be won in one category, except
for overall high point.
134. Most points in Bottled Goods (1 – 24) Prize donated by Zehrs Food
Plus, Listowel
135. Most points in Jams/Jellies (25 – 34) Prize donated by Food Basics,
Listowel
136. Most points in Breads and Rolls (37 – 47) Prize donated by Nally's
Irish Bar, Listowel
137. Most points in Biscuits, Muffins, and Loaves (49 – 64) Prize donated
by The Bare Necessities, Fordwich
138. Most points in Cakes (65 – 81) Prize donated by Wroxy's Family
Restaurant, Wroxeter
139. Most points in Tarts, Squares and Cookies (82 – 99) Prize donated
by The Bookery Cafe, Listowel
140. Most Points in Pies, Fudge and Candy (110 – 113) Prize donated
by Dean's Valu Mart, Wingham
141. Most points in 2005 Fair Theme Competition (114-119) Prize donated
by Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox, Listowel
142. Most points in Culinary Arts Class ( 1 – 119) Prize donated by
Wingham Foodland, Wingham
SEWING & NEEDLEWORK - Class G
Committee: Rosemary Rognvaldson (335-3850) Linda Miller, Jocelyn
Daunt, Gillian Fozard, Jean Clarkson, Phyllis McMichael, Leone
Crewson, Marg Hogg, Anne Yoeman, Brenda Bunker, Tracey deBoer
***All entries must be in the hall by 12:00 noon on Friday, and may not be
removed before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. All exhibits must be the work of the
exhibitor. Judges are authorized by the Directors of the Society to discard
all soiled, defective or old work and award the prize to new and up-to-date
work. When there is no competition in a class, the prize will be witheld
unless the work is worthy.
***Work must not be shown more than two years, must be clean and new.
Sample of material must be attached or work will be disqualified. Please
use safety pins to attach entry tag. Pictures will be taken of all entries as a
permanent record for the Directors.
Sewing Corner (Samples must be attached)
Adult and Children's Wear
1. Child’s denim outfit
2. Sleep pants
3. Child's skating outfit
4. Halloween costume, child
5. Baby bunting, cuddle bag, for a car seat
6. Christening gown/flower girl dress/1st communion or
graduation dress
7. Child’s night wear
8. Child’s dress
9. Child’s garment, polar fleece
Prizes for above (1 - 9) $2.25, 1.25, 1.00
Theme: “Country Harvest”
10. Full size bib apron, emphasizing theme
11. Decorated denim shirt, adult, featuring theme
12 Table runner featuring the theme
13. Any article featuring the theme
Home Accessories (smples must be attached)
14. Placemats, 2 of any kind, machine done
15. 2 Hot dish mats, sewn
16. 2 potholders, sewn
17. Christmas tree skirt, sewn
18. Halloween trick or treat bag, sewn
19. Apron, sewn
20. Baby blanket, sewn
21. Any article sewn from 1 metre, any width, non quilted fabric, not
previously listed
22. Cloth doll, dressed
23. Laundry bag, suitable for college student
24. Table cover, sewn
25. Article made from old blue jeans
26. Back pack, book bags or tote bag suitable for a walker,
fabric, sewn
27. Quilted article, not a quilt
28. Pieced and quilted wall hanging, hand done
29. Lug a Mug Bag
30. Article made from recycled fabric
Cushion Corner (samples must be attached)
31. Cushion, pre printed panel
32. Cushion, any other kind
33. Ring bearer’s cushion
Prizes for above (10 - 33) $1.75, 1.25, 1.00
34. Special:” Quilt for a child’s room, minimum 58" x 90"
$10.00 prize, donated by Ruth Harding
Quilts (Samples must be attached) Must not be shown more
than 2 years. Must be clean and new. Must be hand-quilted,
unless otherwise specified.
***Note: Each quilt entry must have attached the name of the
quilt design, and where applicable, the name of the pattern
designer (traditional quilts, ie. Log cabin, dresden plate, etc.
excepted) A copyright design cannot be displayed in a public
setting (fair) without permission being granted from the owner
of the copyright. When the owner of the copyright has granted
permission, the exhibit will be displayed and labelled appropriately.
Those without permission cannot be judged or displayed.***
35. Pieced quilt block, mounted on cardboard, attached at top only
36. Quilt, pieced and appliqued
37. Quilt, pre-printed fabric
38. Quilt, pieced
39. Quilt, appliqued
40. Quilt, whole cloth, fancy quilting
41. Quilt top, any size
42. Crazy quilt
43. Quilt, machine quilted
44. Comforter, tied
45. Quilt, crib, pre-printed panel, minimum 85 cm. x 107.5 cm. (34" x 43")
46. Crib quilt, pieced, hand quilted
47. Crib quilt, pieced, machine quilted
48. Lap Quilt, minimum 91 cm. x 106 cm. (36" x 42")
49. Rag quilt, minimum 91 cm. x 106 cm. (36" x 42")
Prizes for above (35 - 49) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
Grand Champion Quilts***Note*** Quilts smaller that size stated, 180
cm. x 225 cm. (72" x 90") will not be eligible for these competitions. The
Grand Champion quilt will compete at the District Competition in October,
and that winner will enter the competition at the O.A.A.S. convention in
Toronto. The winner of this competition will receive $500, and retain
ownership of the quilt. Please state “no” on your entry tag if you do not
wish your quilt to enter this competition. If you quilt has won “Grand
Champion” at a previous fair this year, it is not eligible for this competition. -
Grand Champion Quilt must be quilted by a group or an individual who is
a member of the Howick Agricultural Society- Lady Director’s Special - $20
Reserve Champion Quilt - $10
Grand Champion Machine Quilt: Must be solely made and quilted by
exhibitor who is a member of the Howick Agricultural Society. -
HAS Special $20 Reserve Champion - $10
Knitting
Adult wear (samples must be attached)
50. Mitts
51. Vest
52. Cardigan
53. Pullover
54. Sweater, circular needles
55. Men's socks
56. Poncho or shawl, any size
Children's wear (samples must be attached)
57. Mitts
58. Pullover
59. Cardigan
60. Dress
61. Headband, outdoor
62. Newborn outfit, blue, displayed in a box
Miscellaneous (samples must be attached)
63. Slippers
64. Toque or hat
65 . Knitted toy
Prizes for above (49 - 63) $2.25, 1.25, 100
66. Special - toque, helmet, balaclava, headband, scarf, mitts
Any two of these items, to match. $5, 3, 2 donated
by Jean Clarkson
Afghans (Samples must be attached)
67 Afghan, joined strips or squares (minimum 40"x 60")
68. Afghan, knit all in one (minimum 40" x 60")
69. Baby afghan, (minimum (30" x 42")
70. Lap cover, (minimum 36" x 42")
Prizes for above (65 - 68) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
Crocheting
71. Newborn outfit, blue, displayed in a box
72. Poncho or shawl, any size
73. Slippers
74. Table centre, (minimum 12")
75 Tablecloth, (minimum 42” x 42”)
Prizes for above(71-74) $2.25, 1.25, 1.00
Afghans
76. Afghan, joined strips or squares (minimum 40" x 60")
77. Afghan, all in one (minimum 40" x 60")
78. Afghan, any other kind
79. Baby afghan, minimum (30" x 36")
80. Lap cover, minimum (36" x 42")
Prizes for above (76 - 80) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
81. Article of tatting
82. Article of smocking
83. Article of embroidery
Prizes for above (79 - 81) $2.25, 1.25, 1.00
**Note: Points may be won in one category only.
84. Most points (1 – 9) Cash prize donated by Jan Wallace, Broker,
Re-Max Land Exchange Brokers Ltd.
85. Most points (10 – 30) cash prize donated by Jean Clarkson
86. Most points (31 – 49) prize donated by Coulters Corner
87. Most points (50 – 65) prize donated by Bill & Linda Miller
88. Most points – (67 – 70) (76 - 80) cash prize donated by
Erwin & Alice Stone, Royal LePage Heartland Realty
89. Most point (71-75) (81 – 83) cash prize donated by Keil
Insurance Brokers
90. Exhibitor withmost points who has exhibited two or more years,
cash prize donated by Glenn & Phyllis McMichael
91. Exhibitor with most points who has exhibited less that two years,
cash prize donated by Lovina Ruttan
92. Resident of Howick or Turnberry with most points in Class G,
cash prize donated by Lakelet Women's Institute.
CRAFTS - Class H
Committee: Carol Donaldson (335-6148) Angela Elford, Gerda Meyer
Elly Emmerton, Laurie Willits, Esther Hallman, Lisa Gillespie
All exhibits must be the work of the exhibitor. Items must not be shown
more than 2 years. Pictures will be taken to serve as a permanent record
for the Directors. Each exhibitor may exhibit one article in each section.
Where it is stated "ready to hang", the article must have some means by
which the Directors may safely hang it on a pegboard or wall display.
WHERE IT IS STATED “SAMPLES ATTACHED”, SAMPLES MUST
BE ATTACHED OR WORK WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Where there
is no competition in the class, the prize will be witheld unless the work is
worthy. All entries must be in the hall by 12:00 noon on Friday, October
3, and MAY NOT BE REMOVED before 4:30 p.m., Saturday, October 4,
or prize money may be withheld.
**Elementary school age children entering in the adult section MUST have a
membership # ($1) from the fair secretary and an adult entry form . Indicate
age of child on outside of entry tag.
1. Stained glass sun catcher, indicate colours and materials used
2. Shadowbox (using your own collection, box might be purchased)
3. A “Birthday” card using a) stamping technique Samples attached
b) any other technique Samples attached
4. A handmade gift for any occasion (store bou | 
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