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| Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair - Rules & Regulations |
October 2-4, 2009 |
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: ENTRY FORMS (except School Fair) MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE FAIR SECRETARY BEFORE PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID.
1. The annual membership fee for 2009 will be $5.00, with a membership
card allowing admission to the grounds on Friday night OR Saturday.
2. Admission: - $5.00, Children (under 12) $1.00, Preschool free. Weekend
Pass $10, includes admission Friday night, Saturday, and the Tractor Pull
on Sunday. The arena will be open to the public Friday evening, 6:30 p.m.
Drivers and occupants of vehicles must have tickets.
No one will be admitted who has not the necessary permit or ticket.
LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS - one helper and vehicle admitted free.
3. All exhibitors taking a prize of $5.00 or over must leave $5.00 in the hands
of the secretary for next year's membership, and 10% extra will be retained
on all accounts over $50.00; 15% will be retained on horses over $50.00. No
single entry fee for horse entries.
4.Exhibits may be brought into the arena Thursday, Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30
p.m., or Friday, Oct. 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Entries arriving after 12:00
noon will be disqualified. Judges take possession of the arena at 1:00
p.m. Livestock (horses excepted) must be on the grounds by 11:00 a.m., pets
by 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct 3.
5. Tickets or ribbons indicate the following prizes: Red - 1st; Blue - 2nd;
White - 3rd. No person shall be allowed to display any badges or prize
tickets secured at other shows until such time as awards have been made .
6. No article or animal shall be removed from the arena or grounds until 4:30 p.m.
on Saturday, without permission from the director in charge of the class. At this
time, the arena will be cleared by the Directors, after which exhibitors will be
admitted to remove their exhibits. PRIZE MONEY WILL BE FORFEITED IF
EXHIBITS ARE REMOVED BEFORE 4:30 P.M., WITHOUT PERMISSION.
7. Horses must be entered and on the grounds before 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
8. Animals are allowed to compete only in the class and section in which they are
first entered.
9. The judges shall have it in their power to withold a premium in cases where
they do not deem the animal or article exhibited worthy of one.
10. All stock, produce and other articles exhibited are at the risk of the owners.
11. All exhibitors showing stock, produce, or other articles not their own
property or of their own manufacture shall forfeit all prizes awarded to
them, but horses may be legally leased.
12. All samples of grain, seed, roots and garden productions must have been
grown the present season on land owned or rented by the party entering
the same.
13. No person shall be allowed to enter for exhibition more than one specimen
of any section of a class. This rule applies to all kinds of grain, vegetable
produce, fruit and manufactured articles. In the case of horses, only two
entries may be made in any one section of the class.
14. All exhibitors have the right to protest against the decision of the judge if
they consider that there is not justice done to them. All protests must be in
writing to the president, accompanied by a $2.00 deposit, within an hour of
the decision of the judge. If the said protest is not sustained, the said amount
will be retained by the Agricultural Society. The president and vice-
presidents shall constitute a committee to determine such protests.
15. In all cases where disputes have arisen and have been deferred to directors,
the decision of the director is final.
16. Any person who shall attempt to interfere with the judges or officers of the
Society while in discharge of their duties, or shall on the premises of the
Society use any contemptuous or abusive language, shall be immediately
removed from the grounds and shall forfeit all prizes to which he would
otherwise be entitled, and may further be disqualified from competing at the
Society's show for one or more years, at the discretion of the directors.
17. No person shall be allowed to ride or drive horses on the show grounds faster
than a walk except in the prize ring, on the penalty of immediate removal from
the show grounds. All juniors must wear appropriate safety hats. HORSES
MUST BE SHOWN IN THE RING BEFORE PRIZE MONEY WILL BE PAID.
18. In the case of bad or unfavourable weather, or other reasons causing the
receipts to fall short of paying expenses and all prizes in full, a proportionate
amount, exclusive of membership, will be deducted from such prizes to enable
the directors to balance the accounts without loss to the Society. The directors
feel that this course is the most equitable and fair that can be adopted, and any
deduction will fall proportionately on those participating in the amounts
collected, and not leave the whole sum to be a debt to bear heavily on the
Society, and thus impair its usefulness.
19. The Society shall not be responsible for any loss, damage or accident
occurring to any person or property on the fair grounds during the fair. While
the officers and directors of this Society will use every available means of
preventing accidents in and about the grounds, it must be strictly understood
that all persons going into or upon the show grounds must personally assume
all risk of accidents or injury from accidents, or from any cause whatsoever.
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| Howick-Turnberry Fall Fair - Prize List |
October 3-5, 2008 |
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, 2009. 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. 2, 2009, at 9:00 p.m. For
further information, contact Ron Douglas, 327-8558
AGRICULTURAL DISPLAY
Committee: Christian Feldskov, Wendell Stamper, John Mundell, Larry Ash,
Amanda DeBoer, Angela Wilken, Kim McCoy Display is sponsored by the
Howick Agricultural Society.
HORSES
Committee: D. Dinsmore, M. Donaldson, C. DeBoer
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 contributor to above classes, Gray’s Auction Service,
GRAIN - Class B
Committee: B. Scherpenzeel, M. L. Rowley,
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 2009
season.
1. Half bushel Winter Wheat
2. Half bushel Spring Wheat
3. Half bushel Barley
4. Half bushel Mixed Grain
5. 5 lb. dry hay, 1st cut
6. 5 lb. dry hay, 2nd cut
7. 5 lb. haylage, in plastic bag
8. Soybeans, 6 stalks
9. 5 lb. Ensilage corn, in plastic bag
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 WHEAT,
SPRING WHEAT, CORN - ENSILAGE & GRAIN,
Committee: Wendell Stamper
Prizes: $800 to be divided between the 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 – voucher for 2 - 25 kg. bags Certified Cereal Mixture, donated
by Connell Farms Inc.
Hay - cash prize donated by Cargill Fertilizer, Harriston
Wheat – cash prize donated by Agre Farms
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 2009.
ROOTS & VEGETABLES - Class C
Committee: Judith Ann Douglas (335-3802) Owen Curtis
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,
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: 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 donated by
Hodgins Rona, Wingham.
PLANTS & FLOWERS - Class E
Committee: Clara Gibson (335-3750), Jean Dinsmore,
Diane deJong, Grace Sanderson, Audrey Gibson
***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) $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
36. "Summer Splendour", an all round arrangement, white container
37. "Snow White", a design using all white flowers, in a white
container
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. “Frost on the Pumpkin” an arrangement to include a pumpkin
42. “Flowers for Baby”
43. "Echoes of the Past", a design of dried material or preserved plant
material
44. “Horn of Plenty", a Thanksgiving arrangement using seasonal
fruit, vegetables and flowers. Container to count.
45. “Wasn’t that a Party?” - an arrangement for a man, in a beer mug
or beer stein
46. “Single Beauty” - a design using 1 spike or 1 bloom and foliage
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. “Rooted in History” - a design incorporating weathered wood
52. "Victorian Beauty", an inexpensive hat decorated with dried or fresh
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 - 53) $2.50, 2.00, 1.50
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. “Memories” - a creative design using older kitchen items
57. "Flowers in the “Darndest Thing", container and design considered
58. Your interpretation of the fair theme, “Heigh Ho, Come to the Fair”
using all natural plant materials
59. A design using Grains for background material. Flowers, accessories
and container considered.
Prizes for above (54 - 59) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
Specials:
****Note: Most points may be won in one category only****
Most points (1 – 16) Cash prize donated by Hank Haasnoot, Aeration Plus
Most points (17 – 28) Cash prize donated by Steve's Landscaping
Most points (29 – 35) Cash prize donated by Listowel Greenhouses
Most points (36 – 53) Voucher donated by Great Canadian Landscaping
Most points (54 – 59) Cash prize donated by Harold Robinson
Most points overall Voucher donated by Riverbend Gardens, 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, Patricia Penkauskas
***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. Plums
5. Applesauce
6. Red Cherries
7. Stewed tomatoes
8. Raspberries
PICKLES AND CONDIMENTS:
9. Chili sauce
10 Fruit relish
11. Hot dog relish
12 Corn relish
13. Whole mustard 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. Mixed vegetable pickles, chunks
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. Crabapple jelly
30. Grape jelly
31. Rhubarb - Pineapple jam
21. Mixed fruit freezer jam
33. 3-Fruit marmalade
34. Peach marmalade
Prizes for above (25 - 34) $2.00, 1.50, 1.00
Home Canning Collections:
35. A “Christmas” basket to celebrate the season - to contain
2 jams and 2 jellies in uniform jars, complement as you
wish, appearance only to be judged
36. “Heigh Ho, Come to the Fair – Building on Tradition” a
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. Potato bread loaf
46. 3 white plain buns, baked together, 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 raisin scones
50. 3 plain tea biscuits
51. 3 banana muffins, with nuts
52. 3 bran muffins, with fruit
53. 3 carrot pineapple muffins, plain
54. 3 pumpkin muffins. plain
55. 3 oatmeal date muffins
56. 3 date turnovers
57. 3 poppy seed muffins, plain
Prizes for above (49 - 55) $3.00, 2.00, 1.00
58. 6 muffins - 3 varieties, other than previously mentioned
Prizes for above (58) $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")
59. Banana nut loaf
60. Applesauce loaf, plain
61. Lemon loaf, plain
62 Pumpkin loaf, plain
63. Zucchini loaf, with spices and raisins
64. Date nut loaf
65. Cherry loaf, plain
66. Strawberry jelly roll (8 – 9” long)
Prizes for above (59 - 66) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
67. 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 for above (67) $5.00, 4.00, 3.00
CAKES
Single layer - Flat, 8 - 9", No mixes
68. Carrot pineapple cake, cream cheese icing, single layer
69 Queen Elizabeth cake
70. Tomato soup cake, iced, single layer
71. Banana cake, iced, single layer
72. Applesauce raisin cake, iced, single layer
73. Chocolate zucchinni cake, iced, single layer
74. Orange raisin cake, iced, single layer
75. Chocolate cake, iced, single layer
76. Coffee cake, single layer
Layered Cakes, No mixes
77. Spice layer cake, iced
78. Chocolate layer cake, iced
79. Light layer cake, iced
Cakes, High, No mixes
80. Lemon chiffon cake, uniced
81. Chocolate chiffon cake, uniced
82. Confetti angel cake, uniced
Prizes for above 68 – 82) $5.00, 4.00, 3.00
Cakes, other
83. Gumdrop cake, uniced, approximately 1 lb.
84. Light fruit cake, uniced, approximately 1 lb.
85. Dark fruit cake, uniced, approximately 1 lb.
Prizes for above (83 - 85) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
TARTS - 3 of each on a plate, in plastic bag
86. Cherry tarts
87 Raspberry Coconut tarts
88. Plain butter tarts, no fruit
89. Walnut butter tarts
90. Mincemeat tarts, no meat
SQUARES - 1-1/2" size, 3 of each on a plate, in plastic bag
91. Brownies, iced
92. Date squares
93. Nanaimo squares
94. Lemon squares
95. Unbaked squares
96. Plate of squares, 3 varieties, 2 of each, other than
previously mentioned
Prizes for above (86 - 96) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
COOKIES - 3 of each on a plate, in plastic bag, maximum
3” diameter
97. Oatmeal cookies, pressed
98. Ginger cookies, pressed
99. Peanut butter cookies, pressed
100. Chocolate chip cookies, dropped
101. Coconut macaroons, dropped
102. Shortbread cookies
103. Cereal cookies, dropped
104. Sugar cookies
105 Hermit cookies, dropped
106. Icebox cookies
Prizes for above (92 - 99) $4.00, 3.00, 2.00
PIES - 8 - 9" plate, in plastic bag
107. 3 berry pie, lattice top
108. Pecan pie
109. Pumpkin pie
110. Raisin Pie, 2 crusts
111. Dutch apple pie
112. Apple pie, with spice, 2 crusts
113. Rhubarb pie, lattice top
114. Peach pie, crumb top
115. Cherry pie, 2 crusts
Prizes for above: (107- 115) $5.00, 4.00, 3.00
FUDGE AND CANDY - 3 - 1" square pieces of each (unless
otherwise stated) on plate, in plastic bag
116. Vanilla cream fudge, plain
117. 3 nut clusters
118. Chocolate nut fudge
119. Maple cream fudge, plain
120. 3 pieces Microwave peanut brittle
121. 3 candied popcorn balls – 3” diameter
122. Nuts and Bolts, in an unsealed Mason or Bernardin
pint/500 ml. jar
Prizes for above (116 - 122) $3.00, 2.00, 1.00
PASTRY COMPETITION
123. Baked, empty pie shell
124. 3 baked empty tart shells
Prizes for above (123, 124) $3.00, 2.00, 1.00
2009 fair Theme Competition Celebrating 150 Years
Building on Tradition
125. Single Layer Cake, decorated for Howick=Turnberry
Fall Fair Anniversary – appearance only to be judged.
Prizes (125) $15.00, 12.00, 10.00
126. Johnny Cake – exhibit 3 squares (4” x 4”) along with a
small pitcher of maple syrup or honey, on a decorative
platter, in a plastic bag.
127. Molasses cookies – 3 cookies (maximum 3” diameter),
to be exhibited on a fancy plate, in a plastic bag
128. Mixed Fruit tarts – e tarts to be exhibited on a fancey
pedestal/footed plate, in a plastic bag.
129. Collection of 5 antique household utensils NOT used on the
dinner table. To be displayed, labelled, on a cookie sheet
130. Item made using Maple Syrup, recipe to be included. To
be displayed on a fancy plate, in a plastic bag
Prizes for above (126 – 130) $10.00, 7.00, 5.00
131. 5 ways to serve Canadian apples, labelled, displayed on an
antique tray. Appearance only to be judged.
Prizes for above (131) $15.00, 12.00, 10.00
132. 8” square Gingerbread Cake, uniced, to be displayed on a
fancy plate, in a plastic bag.
133. Small Plate of fancy sandwiches, suitable for afternoon tea,
to be displayed on a tray with a fancy cup and saucer,
complement as you wish. Appearance only to be judged.
134. Uncooked Party Dessert, made with sweetened condensed
milk, to be displayed, labelled, in a fancy sherbet dish or on
a fancy plate. Appearance only to be judged.
Prizes for above (132 – 134) $10.00, 7.00, 5.00
COUNTRY FAIR BAKING CONTESTS
A product label must accompany each entry, as proof of purchase.
***NOTE: ACH Foods require proof of purchase from either
Mazola Corn Oil or Bee Hive Corn 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 the winners' name, recipe and/or photograph
in any other advertising or publicity, without payment.
***A PRODUCT LABEL, RECIPE AND EXHIBITORS PHOTO-
GRAPH MUST ACCOMPANY EACH ENTRY***
135. CERTO Best Jam Contest – Enter your favourite jam made using
CERTO (not already listed in the prize list) (see above rules)
Prizes (135) $20.00 CERTO Gift certificate; 10.00 CERTO Gift
certificate; $5.00
136. FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST Open Bread Contest – Bake your
favourite loaf using Fleischmann's Yeast (see above rules)
Prizes (136) $15.00 plus Fleischmann's gift; $10.00 plus
Fleischmann's gift; $5.00
137. FLEISCHMANN'S YEAST “YOUTH” Best Bread Contest – Youth
under 16 – Bake your favourite loaf using Fleischmann's Yeast (see
above rules) Prizes (137) $15.00, $10.00, $5.00
138. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR Best Family Favourite Recipe Contest -
Bake your favourite cake (not already listed in the prize list) using
Robin Hood products (see above rules)
Prizes (138) $25.00 gift certificate; $10.00 gift certificate, $5.00
139. ROBIN HOOD FLOUR “BEGINNERS” Best Lunchbox Snack
Contest – 12 years and under – Bake your favourite squares or bars
(not already listed in the prize list) using Robin Hood products.
(see rules above) Exhibit 3 (1&1/2”) squares/bars on a plate, in a
plastic bag Prizes $10.00; $10.00, $5.00
140. TENDERFLAKE Best Pie Contest – Bake your favourite pie (not
already listed in the prize list) using Robin Hood products (see above
rules) Prizes (140) 1st , 2nd and 3rd Tenderflake gifts
141. MAZOL/BEE HIVE Baking Contest – Bake your favourite cake
loaf (not already listed in the prize list) using Mazola corn oil or Bee
Hive Corn Syrup (see above rules)
$15.00 plus Mazola/Bee Hive gift $10.00 plus Mazola/Bee Hive gift,
$5.00
142. 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 (142) $25.00 and Crisco Gift certificate,
$10.00 and Crisco Gift certificate, $5.00
BERNARDIN CANNING AWARDS
143. BERNARD “BEST OF SHOW” 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) jams and jellies 2) pickles and condiments
3) fruit preserves. ***Bernardin Mason Jars and lids must be used*
Prize for above (143) $30 Bernardin gift certificate
144. BERNARDIN Best Jelly Contest – Your favourite Jelly (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 (144) $20.00 Bernardin gift
certificate $10.00, $5.00
145. 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 (145) $20.00 BERNARDIN Gift certificate, $10.00,
$7.00
146. Lady Directors Special – Boiled Raisin Cake, single layer, iced, to be
displayed on a fancy pedestal cake plate – recipe to be included with
entry. Prizes for above (146) $10.00, $6.00, $4.00
***Note*** High point awards can only be won in 1 category, except for
overall high point
147. Most points in Bottled Goods (1 – 24) Gift donated by Zehrs Food
Plus, Listowel
148. Most Points in Jams/Jellies (25 – 34) Gift donated by Food Basics,
Listowel
149. Most Points in Breads and Rolls (37 – 47) Prize donated by Giant
Tiger, Listowel
150. Most Points in Biscuits, Muffins and Loaves (49 – 66) Prize donated
by Bare Necessities, Fordwich
151. Most Points in Cakes (68 – 85) Prize donated by Wroxy's Family
Restaurant, Wroxeter
152. Most Points in Tarts, Squares and Cookies (86 – 106) Prize donated
by The Bookery Cafe, Listowel
153. Most Points in Pies, Fudge and Candy (107 – 122) Prize donated by
Dean's Valu-Mart, Wingham
154. Most Points in 2009 Fair Theme Competition (125 – 134) Prize
donated by Kitchen Cupboard and Icebox, Listowel
155. Most Points in Culinary Arts class (1 – 124) 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,
Elaine Ash
***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 (Samples must be attached)
Children’s wear
1. Infant bib, any style
2. Baby bunting / cuddle bag
3. Baby Christening gown
4. Fleece hoodie
5. Halloween costume
6. Sleepwear
7. Little girl’s bib apron
8. Backpack
Adult wear
9. Woman’s nightdress, any fabric
10. Men’s sleep pants
11. Full bib “Grandmother’s” apron
Home accessories
12. Pillow sham
13. Placemats, pair
14. Hot dish mat
15. Pot holders, pair
16. Christmas tree skirt
17. Christmas tree ornament
18. Halloween goodie bag
19. Bag suitable for groceries, recycled fabric
20. Cushion, pre printed
21. Cushion, any other kind
Prizes for above (1 – 21) $3.00, 2.50, 2.00
Quilts
22. Pieced, quilted article
23. Quilt block, pieced
24. Quilt , preprinted fabric
25. Quilt, pieced
26. Quilt appliquéd
27. Quilt, whole cloth
28. Quilt top, any size
29. Lap quilt, minimum 91cm x 106cn (36”x 42”)
30. Crib quilt, pre printed
31. Tied quilt.
Prizes for above(22 – 31) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
Grand Champion Quilts***Note*** Quilts smaller that size stated, 180
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, February, 2010. 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
Special Youth Classes under 18 (Must have a membership number)
32. Any article made from an old pair of blue jeans
33. Any article made from 1 metre of fabric, not quilted, any width
Knitting - Yarn samples must be attached
Children’s wear
34. Mitts
35. Cardigan
36. Poncho
37. Slippers
38. Newborn outfit, in white, displayed in a box
39. Baby afghan made in one piece
Adult Wear
40. Sweater made on circular needle
41. Pair of men's socks
42. Pair of adult slippers
43. Vest
44. Pullover
45. Mitts
46. Toque, scarf, mitts, balaclava, helmet, headband.
(Any two to match.)
Home accessories
47. Set of three dish clothes, each to be a different pattern
48. Cushion Cover
49. Afghan knitted in one piece, minimum size 40” x 40”
50. Afghan made with joined squares or strips, minimum
size 40” x 60”
51. Lap cover, minimum size 36” x 42”
52. Knitted doll's clothes, shown on a doll
Crochet – Yarn samples must be attached
Children's wear
53. Mitts
54. Slippers
55. Hat and scarf set
56. Newborn outfit, in white, shown displayed in a box
57. Baby afghan, made with joined blocks
58. Baby afghan, made in one piece, and only in one colour
Adult wear
59. Poncho or shawl
60. Slippers
61. Vest
Home Accessories
62. Afghan, all in one piece, minimum size 40” x 60”
63. Afghan, made with joined blocks, minimum size 40” x 60”
64. Lap cover, minimum size 36” x 42”
65. Crocheted Teddy Bear
66. Cushion cover
67. Any item made using Afghan crochet stitches
Tatting
68. Edging for a pillowcase
Smocking
69. Child’s dress for child under 3 years of age
Embroidery
70. Pair of pillowcases
71. Handkerchief
Cross stitch
72. Book mark minimum size 2” x 6”
Special Youth classes (under 18)
Knitted or crochet, yarn samples must be attached.
73. Slippers
74. Scarf and matching hat
75. Dishcloth, any pattern
(Prizes for above (32 – 75) $3.00, 2.50, 2.00
**Note: Points may be won in one category only.
76. Most points (1 – 11) Cash prize donated by Jan Wallace,
Broker, Re-Max Land Exchange Brokers Ltd.
77. Most points (12 – 21) cash prize donated by Jean Clarkson
78. Most points (22 - 31) prize donated by Coulters Corner
79 Most points (32 – 33, 73 - 75) prize donated by Bill & Linda Miller
80. Most points – (34 - 53) cash prize donated by
Erwin & Alice Stone, Royal LePage Heartland Realty
81. Most point (53 - 67)) cash prize donated by Keil
Insurance Brokers
82. Most points (69 – 72) cash prize donated by Mr. & Mrs. N.
Fairles
90. Exhibitor with most 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
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
2 and MAY NOT BE REMOVED before 4:30 p.m., Saturday, October 3,
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 .
1. Stained glass sun catcher, indicate colours and materials used
2. Shadowbox (using your own collection, box might be purchased)
3. A “New Baby ” card using a) stamping technique Samples attached
b) any other technique Samples attached
4. A handmade gift for any occasion (store bought items may be
included) Samples attached
5. Table centrepiece to depict our fair theme “Heigh Ho! Come to
the Fair, Building on Tradition” Samples attached
6. Decorated picture frame, samples attached. (NO picture)
5 x 7 or smaller
7. Decorated red hat, samples attached
8. Wedding favour, samples attached
9. Decorated clay pot, max. size 60 cm. (24”) Samples attached
10. (a) Cross stitch picture, samples attached, ready to hang
(b) Any article of cross stitch, not a picture - samples attached,
11. USEFUL ITEM made from scraps
12. Any article using wallpaper, samples attached
13. Tin can lantern - Create a design on a tin can, using hammer &
nails to make holes. Must have a candle inside.
14. Any article using a serviette, “decoupage technique” samples attached
15. Home made Halloween Mask, samples attached.
16. An item of Folk Art on wood or tin
17. a) Article of beaded jewellery, samples attached
b) Any other article of bead work, samples attached
18. Lawn or garden ornament, handmade, any media
19. Any article of latch hooking – samples attached.
20. Article made from computer discs
21. Article of “Felting” - samples attached
22. A completed page from a photo album using “Scrap Booking” method.
Exhibitor should cover the side that they don't want seen if there are
pictures on both sides.
a) “Memories of past Howick Turnberry Fall Fairs”
b) “Animals we love”
c) “We love to get dirty”
d) “Winter Fun”
23. Have you just completed an excellent piece of work, only to find that
there is no section in which to show it? PLEASE ENTER IT HERE (No
needlework or sewing.)
IT'S SPRING (Sections 24 – 28 must be for SPRING!)
24. Table centrepiece
25. Folded serviette or cloth napkin (props may be permitted)
26. Place setting on a tray, suitable for outdoor entertaining
27. Door arrangement, any media, samples attached
28. Wind chimes, any media, ready to hang, samples attached
CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER (classes 29 - 34 must be for Christmas)
29. Christmas Door or Wall Hanging, Samples attached
30. Snowman article not to exceed 60 cm. (24") high, samples
attached
31. Christmas stocking, ready to hang, samples attached
32. Christmas arrangement in a teacup
33. Angel, any media, max size 60 cm., ready to hang, samples
attached
34. Christmas tree ornament, Gingerbread theme, any media,
samples attached
Prizes for above: (1 – 34) $2.50, 2.00, 1.00
PHOTOGRAPHY: All prints are to be mounted neatly ON A
BLACK BRISTOL BOARD BACKGROUND (1 PRINT
mounted on 20 x 15 cm. (8" x 6"), 2 PRINTS on 20 x 30 cm
(8" x 11") 4 PRINTS mounted on 20 x 50 cm. (8" x 21")and
have a means for hanging attached on the back, or the entry
will be disqualified.
35. Four prints "Architectural Interest”, eg. Door, windows, gates, bridges
36. One print “Aren't I cute?"
37. Two prints "Shadows”
38. Two prints "Farming activities in progress"
39. Four prints Past Howick-Turnberry Fall Fairs
40. Two prints "Flowers"
41. Two prints “Autumn Leaves”
42. One print "All Stacked Up"
43. Two prints, black and white or sepia
Prizes for above: (35 - 43) $2.50, 2.00, 1.00
WOODWORKING:
44. Wooden lawn ornament
45. Scroll saw item
46. An item of wood carving
47. Wooden toy
48. Bird house or feeder, any size
49. An article made from recycled wood, max. size 60 cm. (24") in
any direction
Prizes for above (44 - 49) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
TREASURES FROM THE PAST
These items must be at least 50 years old, and be part of the
exhibitors own collection. A short information note “must” accompany
the exhibit. Dealers in antiques are not eligible to compete. Article
can only be removed from the show case by a Fair Board member. The
Agricultural Society will take the best possible care to safeguard the
articles, but cannot be held responsible for the article, or damage to them.
50. (a) Dinner plate from Granny's set of dishes.
(b) Special Cup and Saucer
51. (a) Old Dresser Set (comb, mirror, brush, etc.)
(b) Old purse
(c) Ladies Brooch
52. Small wood working tool
53. Old book or magazine
Prizes for above ( 50 – 53) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
OPEN ART CLASS (Open to residents of Howick-Turnberry only)
54. Build a Covered Bridge, maximum height 25 cm. (10") using
popsicle sticks, toothpicks, straws, etc.
55. Article made from burlap or sugar sacks, samples attached
56. Using "paper folding" technique, create a 3-dimensional figure
57. Computer generated art, depicting theme, “Heigh Ho! Come to
the Fair! Building on Tradition”
58. Computer generated collage of past Howick-Turnberry Fall Fairs,
printed on 8 1/2” x 11” Photo paper, ready to hang.
Prizes for above (54 – 58) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
59. An Antique Collection: (Can be submitted by one or more
people, at least one person to hold a membership)
Collection is to consist of these 5 antique items that will fit in a
space occupied by a card table or smaller. Exhibitor must
provide their own table Collection will be judged on the Overall
appearance only! Please notify Carol Donaldson
(519-335-6148) September 25, 2009 If more than one person is
participating, please provide a small sign with the names of the
participants, to be placed after judging.
Prizes (59) $15.00, 10.00, 5.00
60. "70 years and over" - an article made by a "YOUNG AT HEART"
crafter a) Lady b) Gent
Prizes (60) $5.00, 3.00, 2.00
Specials: ***Note: Most points may be won in one category only,
except for overall points.
61. Most points ( classes 1 – 23) cash prize donated by The Workshop,
Wingham
62. Most points (classes 24 – 34) cash prize donated by Murray and
Carol Donaldson
63. Most points (classes 35 – 43) photo album
64. Most points (classes 44 – 53) gift certificate donated by Rona
Hardware, Wingham
65. Most points (classes 54 – 60) cash prize donated by Howick
Women's Institute
ROADSIDE DISPLAY COMPETITION
A lawn or gate display, featuring advertisement of the 150th Howick-
Turnberry Fall Fair. Fair dates, October 2, 3, 4. Sign must be visible
from the road. Must remain on display until after fair week-end.
Keep in mind fair theme “Heigh Ho- Come to the Fair! Building on
Tradition.” Must register by September 18 with Fair Secretary
(335-3269) Judging week of September 21.
Judging score: Originality - 40%; Appearance - 30%; Visibility of
dates - 30%. Prizes - $40, 30, 20, and 10 to each worthy entry.
Heigh Ho! Come to the Fair
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB DISPLAY
A display depicting “Heigh Ho - Come to the Fair! Building on Tradition”
8' x 8' space available Non-competitive. $30 to each worthy entry.
Entries to be made to the fair secretary before September 25, 2009.
No entry fee.
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION PROJECT
Display to depict theme “Heigh Ho - Come to the Fair! Building on
Tradition” No entry fee. To be judged by point system : correlation -
50 points; general appearance – 25; quality – 15 points; colour - 10
points. Entries to be made to the fair secretary by September 25, 2009.
Competitors to leave a sign with the group name and address with the
fair secretary, to be placed with the display after judging.
Prizes for above: $30.00, 25.00, 20.00, 15.00
COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Contestants may enter one slide or picture in each class, taken at 2009 fair.
Entries to be turned in to the Secretary by October 23, 2009, for judging. Prize
winning slides/pictures become the property of the Society, and will be entered
in the O.A.A.S. competition, February, 2010.
Slides: coloured 2 x 2, preferably 35 mm. or digital images downloaded onto a
Classes available from the secretary at the fair.
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT - Class i
NO ENTRY FEE, BUT ENTRY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND
RETURNED TO THE FAIR SECRETARY OR PRIZE MONEY WILL NOT BE
PAID. Junior Department entry forms will be available from the School or Fair
Secretary. Entries may be brought in Thursday evening, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m., and
MUST be in the hall by 12:00 noon on Friday. Exhibits MAY NOT BE REMOVED
before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. All prize money will be forfeited if exhibits are
removed before 4:30, without permission from the Director in charge. Directors are
not responsible for items not picked up by 4:30.
Committee: Marion Pfeffer (327-8524), Kim Pfeffer, Carolyn deBoer, Tammy
Scherpenzeel, Stacey Feldskov
***Parents are urged to allow children to do the work and the preparation
of the exhibit by themselves. Give lots of encouragement.
Prizes for all classes, unless otherwise stated: $2.00, 1.75, 1.50, 1.25, 1.00, .75, .50
Vegetables and fruit: must be displayed on a disposable plate
3 - 4 years old
1. Cucumber monster, accessories may be used
2. Potato with the most eyes (indents)
5 - 6 years old
3. 4 carrots on a plate, trim tops, leaving at least 1/2” intact
4. Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head, accessories may be used
7 - 9 years old
5. Decorated pumpkin, not carved, your favourite cartoon character, named
6. 4 potatoes on a plate, brushed clean, not washed
10 - 12 years old
7. Thanksgiving centre piece, using at least 5 different vegetables, no gourds
8. Decorated gourd, to resemble an animal that might have been shown at
the first Howick Fair in 1859. ie. Oxen, pigs, horse
13 - 16 years old
9. Make a freestanding porch decoration depicting the fair theme, “Heigh Ho,
Come to the Fair; Building on Tradition”, not over 1 - ½ metre high.
10. Collection of 7 fall vegetables, attractively displayed. May use more than
one of each variety, no gourds
Open Class
11. Strangest shaped vegetable, not carved
12. Largest zucchini, by weight
Flowers (See directions for showing flowers at beginning of adult
3 – 4 years old
13. A bouquet of branches, with leaves, in a suitable container
14. A flower, with foliage, for Grandma (not a plant)
5 - 6 years old
15. Mums, in a small pumpkin
16. Roadside flowers, (no garden flowers) arrangement in a tin can
7 - 9 years old
17. Arrangement using flowers and grasses, in a homemade vase
18. Three stems of autumn garden flowers, in a suitable container
10 - 12 years
19 An arrangement of only wild flowers and weeds (no garden flowers)
featuring cat tails (spray cat tails with hair spray to preserve)
20. A miniature flower arrangement, 7.5 cm. and not over 12.5 cm. In a
suitable container
13 - 16 years old
21. A flower arrangement in something Grandma used in her kitchen
22. A raw vegetable or fruit with a flower arrangement
Baking
3 - 4 years old
23. Gingerbread boy or girl, cookie decorated. (sugar cookie dough may
24. An edible necklace, string may be used
5 - 6 years old
25. Decorated hard boiled egg, (in the shell) to resemble Great Grandpa
26. 5 peanut butter balls, displayed on a plate, using the following recipe:
1 c. peanut butter 1 c. icing sugar
1 c. rice krispies 1 tsp. Vanilla
3 tbsp. Soft butter or margarine
Mix ingredients together. Roll into balls, 3 cm. in diameter.
Put 1 c. coconut on waxed paper, and roll balls in coconut.
7 - 9 years old
27. Three oatmeal cookies, dropped, on disposable plate, in plastic bag
28. Decorated candy or caramel apple
10 -12 years old
29. Three pumpkin spice muffins, on a disposable plate, in plastic bag
30. Three chocolate brownies, with nuts, iced, on disposable plate, in
a plastic bag
13 – 16 years old
31. Two crust apple pie, with spice (shells may be purchased)
32. Maple Syrup Popcorn (use following recipe, display 1 cup in a
clear glass jar, with lid:
1 cup popping corn (yields about 10 cups)
1 cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup butter
¾ cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons cream
Pop popcorn and transfer to large bowl. In medium size pan, mix
syrup, butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Let mixture boil 15
minutes on medium heat. Slightly reduce heat and pour in cream.
Stir for 3 minutes. Remove and pour over popped corn. Leave for
about 15 minutes before serving.
33. SPECIAL Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition (open to youth 12 - 15
years) 12 chocolate chip cookies, displayed on a plate, in a plastic bag
Cookies to be no larger that 3" (6.75 cm.) Prizes $15, $10, $3, $2, $2, $2
First prize winner will enter 8 cookies in the District competition in
October. First prize winner at this competition will enter 8 cookies in
the O.A.A.S. Competition in Toronto, February, 2010
Arts, crafts and collections:
3 – 4 years old
34. Collection of 12 stones, in an egg carton
35. Decorated pine cone, ready to hang on your Christmas tree
5 – 6 years old
36. A collage of pictures to depict the fair 150 years ago, computer may be
used for pictures, using ½ sheet of bristol board
37. Make a monster out of homemade play dough
7 – 9 years old
38. Decorate a tree branch with homemade butterflies, in a suitable
container
39. Autumn scene on a paper plate
10 – 12 years old
40. Build a Lego school bus, displayed on a cookie sheet
41. A diorama, shoe box size, depicting 150 years ago.
13 – 16 years old
42. Computer generated art, design a cover for your own
teen magazine ie Sports, fashion
43. Design a wreath, using natural or artificial materials
SPECIALS:
3 – 6 years old
44. Create a bee, using torn tissue paper or serviette 7 – 9 years old
45 Make a bee hive out of homemade play dough
10 – 12 years old
46. Create a label for J.R. Fear honey containers, computer
may be used.
Prizes for above (44 - 46) $5.00, 4.00, 3.00, 2.00 1.00, donated by J.R. Fear Apiaries
3 – 6 years old
47. Create a picture of a sheep, using glued cotton balls
7 – 9 years old
48. Create and name a mismatched farm animal from craft foam, ie. A
Chickhorse – a chicken with a tail and mane of a horse
10 – 12 years old
49. Memory box, a decorated shoe box, to hold special memories, ie. Photos, etc.
13 – 16 years old
50. Gift bag containing items for a child's for a child's birthday party. ie.
Invitations, decorations, cake mix, etc. Bags will be donated to the Food
Bank. Label with age and gender of child.
Prizes for above (47 - 50) $3.00,2.00, 1.00, donated by Carolyn and Richard deBoer
Open Class
6 – 10 years old
51. (a) Hand sewing – any fabric item not previously mentioned
(b) Machine sewing – an fabric item not previously mentioned
52. Any item made from wood not previously mentioned
53. Any craft item not previously mentioned
11 – 15 years old
54. (a) Hand sewing – any fabric item not previously mentioned
(b) Machine sewing – any fabric item not previously mentioned
55. Any item made from wood, not previously mentioned
56. Any craft item not previously mentioned
57. A completed page from a photo album, using “scrapbooking” method,
of a special celebration
Open Class - Open to boys and girls 15 years old and under
Sunflower Competition
Must be grown from seeds donated by Staffhaven Farms and
distributed at school.
58 Largest flower (flower head only to be shown)
59. Tallest plant (cut off at ground level, flower attached)
Prizes for above (58, 59) $15, 10, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2,
The Great Pumpkin Race
Must be grown from seeds donated by North Wellington Co-op
and distributed at school.
60. Largest pumpkin (by weight)
61. Strangest shaped pumpkin
Prizes for above (60, 61) $15, 10, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, donated by Watson's
Home Hardware
Specials: gifts will be awarded for most points in the 3 - 4 years, 5 - 6
years, 7 - 9 years, 10 - 12 years and 13 - 16 years categories. A prize
will be awarded to the youngest boy and girl WHO HAVE PREPARED
THEIR OWN ENTRY. Must be at least 3 years old at fair date.
Kindergarten
62. Print the word "Tradition" 5 times on 3 ring lined paper
63. Paint a picture of a horse on 28-1/2 x 21-1/2 cm. Paper
64. Print the numbers 1 - 10 and draw the appropriate number of
objects beside each number
65. A craft made at school
Grade One
66. Print the words "Come to the Fair" 5 times on 3 ring lined paper
67. Write a story about a "My Best Friend" - approximately 10 sentences
68. Display 3 pages from your school journal
69. 10 single digit math problems, 5 additions and 5 subtraction,
including the answers
Grade 2
70. Print the phrase "Building on Tradition" 5 times
on 3 ring lined paper
71. Write a story about a "My Family" - approximately 20 sentences
72. Display 6 pages from your school journal
73. Double digit math problems, 5 additions and 5 subtraction
including the answers
74. "Youth Poster Competition" Theme: "Promoting Your Fair".
Must be hand-made by an elementary school student. Poster
size: 12" x 18" (30 cm. x 46 cm.) Must be mounted on a black
art card with a 2" (5 cm.) Border. Winning poster will be entered in
District competition, winner there to go to Ontario Association
of Agricultural Societies competition in Toronto, February, 2010
Prizes: $15, 10, 5, 3, 2, 2, 2 Sponsored by Howick Agricultural Society.
150th Special Competition
Open Class – Open to all ages 3 – 16 years
75. Time capsule, with items from 150th fair (2009), to be shown
at the 151st fair (2010)
3 – 5 years old
76. Decorate a hat for the 150th Fall Fair
6 – 7 years old
77. Garden stone – design a stone for the 150th Fall Fair
8 – 10 years old
78. Design a paper placemat advertising the 150th Fall Fair
11 – 13 years old
79. 150th Fall Fair – Heigh Ho! Come to the Fair! Scrapbook page.
SCHOOL FAIR
Past President: June Lise President: Linda Brunkard
Secretary: Marion Feldskov Asst. Secretary: Ethel McMichael
Committee: Melissa Heimpel, Mary Hall, Roxanne Nicholson, K. McMillan
All school work to be done in the classroom, and entered by the teachers in
June. Special prize for the boy and girl from Howick & Turnberry Schools
with the most points in school fair entries
A special prize will be given to the class in each school with the most entries
in the School Fair.
THANK YOU! The School Fair Committee and the Junior Department
Committee wish to specially thank the principals, teachers, school secretaries,
and parents for their support. This is an opportunity for the children to
display their talents, and for the teachers to show the community what is
happening in the schools.
1859 - 2009
Pet Show
Committee: Alan Willits 519-335-6422, Murray Donaldson, Kathy
MacMillan ****Each pet may be entered in only one class, excluding
the dog classes.
1. Dog with the fluffiest tail
2. Dog with the smallest ears
3. Dog with the biggest feet
Classes 4 to 7 will be divided as follows:
6 years and under, 7 - 10 years, 11 to 14years.
Note: Dog can be shared between children
4. Dog that sings or speaks the best
5. Dog that can fetch an object (the most times in a row)
6. Dog who performs the best dance
7. Obstacle race for child and dog - will include a) 3 rung ladder
or stacked small bales of straw b) Hula hoop to jump through
c ) 3 foot long tube (barrel)
(Set up you own course and practice before the fair!!)
8. Best goat on a rope, in show ring
9. Best calf on a rope, in show ring
10. Most colourful cat
11. Cat with the longest hair
12. Cat with the longest whiskers
13. Cat with the most stripes on its tail
14. Rabbit with the longest ears
15. Rabbit with the smallest ears
16. Most colourful rabbit
17. Most colourful bird or fowl
18. Prettiest duck
19. Best barnyard pet other than a dog or cat
Prizes for above: (1-19) $5, 3, 2, 1,1,1,1
OPEN DOG DEMONSTRATION CLASS
Open to all ages to demonstrate tricks or stunts that your dog can do.
(Will not be judged, for spectator and participant enjoyment only)
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DONATIONS TO THE FAIR
The Howick Agricultural Society would like to express their sincere
appreciation to the following donors for merchandise and financial support.
- Lakelet Women's Institute
- Howick Women's Institute
- Howick Optimist Club
- Howick & District Lions Club
- Mrs. S. Clarkson, Fordwich
- Mrs. E. Harding, Fordwich
- Mrs. H. Gibson, Fordwich
- Mrs. L. Ruttan, Fordwich
- Mary Lou & Roger Rowley
- Marion & Holger Feldskov
- Norm & Edna Fairles
- King's Home Hardware, Fordwich
- Fordwich Diner
- Feldskov Residential Painting, Fordwich
- Aeration Plus, Hank Haasnoot, Fordwich
- Johnson Plastic Weld, Fordwich
- Riverside Small Engines, Fordwich
- Jack Ruttan Signs, Fordwich
- Miller’s Garage, Fordwich
- D'Arcey Sand & Gravel, Fordwich
- Tagalong Stables, Dave & Jean Dinsmore, Fordwich
- Richard & Carolyn deBoer, Fordwich
- John Wilson Electric, Fordwich
- The Bare Necessities, Fordwich
- Great Canadian Landscaping, Fordwich
- David R. Myer Design, Fordwich
- Staffhaven Farms, R.R. 1, Wroxeter
- Ken Miller Construction, R.R. 1, Gorrie
- Wm. Bennett & Sons Farms Ltd., R.R. 1, Gorrie
- Agre Farms, Art & Greta deVos, R.R. 1, Bluevale
- Green's Meat Market, Wingham
- BDO DunwoodyFinancial Services, Wingham
- Dean’s Valu-Mart, Wingham
- Frosty Queen, Wingham
- Pletch Electric, Wingham
- McBurney Funeral Home Wingham
- Wingham Sales Arena
- Hodgin’s Rona Hardware, Wingham
- Stainton's Hardware, Wingham
- Wingham Foodland
- Wingham Vet Clinic, Wingham
- Canadian Crane, Wingham
- Davidson Well Drilling, Wingham
- Joe Kerr Construction, Wingham
- Erwin & Alice Stone, Royal Lepage Heartland Realty
- The Workshop, Wingham
- Jan Wallace, Re-Max Land Exchange Brokers Ltd.
- R.J. Burnside & Associates Ltd., Wingham
- H. Kerr Construction Ltd., Wingham
- C.J. Johnston Office Solutions Inc., Bluevale
- J.R. Fear Apiaries
- Underwood Grain Ltd., R.R. 1, Wingham
- Sharon Douglas Reflexology, R.R. 1, Clifford
- Harold Robinson, Gorrie
- Harkes Industries, Gorrie
- John E. Brown Motors, Gorrie
- Coulter's Corner, Gorrie
- Hair Tech, Gorrie
- Ceramic Friends, Gorrie
- D & M Auto, Gorrie
- Keil -Dadson Insurance Brokers Ltd.,
- Wylie Insurance Brokers Ltd., Gorrie
- Watson's Home Hardware, Gorrie
- Pentastic Motors, Gorrie
- Schimanski Funeral Home, Brussels & Gorrie
- Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Murray, Clifford
- Heritage Builders, Harriston
- Wightman Telecom Ltd., Clifford
- Clifford Denture Clinic, P. Baumgarten
- Karen's Hair Hut, Lakelet
- Zurbrigg Farms, R.R. 1, Gorrie
- Behrns Fabricating, Kurtzville
- Listowel-Elmira Feeds, Listowel
- Molesworth Farm Supply Ltd., R.R. 1, Listowel
- Elmira Farm Service, Listowel
- Boyd's Listowel Feed Mill Ltd., Listowel
- Moonlighting Photography, Listowel
- Midas Auto Service Experts, Listowel
- T.S.C. Store, Listowel
- Re-Max Midwestern Realty Ltd., Listowel
- Fletchers Landscaping, Listowel
- Bridge Country Feeds, Listowel
- Zellers
- Don Hamilton Real Estate, Listowel
- Boyd's Farm Supply, R.R. 1, Fordwich
- Howick Homes Ltd., Wroxeter
- Huron Pole & Timber, Wroxeter
- Frank Borrmann, Wroxeter
- Ron & Ethel McMichael, Wroxeter
- Glenn & Phyllis McMichael, Wroxeter
- Floyd & Liz Allan, Wroxeter
- Howick Mutual Insurance, Wroxeter
- Sam's of Wroxeter
- The Country Shop, Bev Woodley, Wroxeter
- Rob Pellettt’s Kitchens, Wroxeter
- Wroxy's Family Restaurant
- The Bookery Cafe, Listowel
- Stoltz Sales & Service, Listowel
- Connell Farms Inc., Palmerston
- McPhails of Harriston
- Bramhill Seeds Ltd., Palmerston
- Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston
- Leslie Motors Ltd., Harriston, Wingham
- Harriston Veterinary Services
- L.A. Stinson Small Engine Repair, Harriston
- Speare Seeds, Harriston
- Harriston Motors Ltd.
- Alex Ivel Transport, Harriston
- North Wellington Co-op, Harriston
- Keith Gray, ReMax Real Estate, Harriston
- C & M Seeds, Harriston
- Cargill Fertilizer, Harriston
- Stoltz Sales & Service, Mildmay
- Midway Farm Systems, Mildmay
- Cross Country, Mildmay
- Mildmay Vet Clinic
- Wendt's Jewellery, Mildmay
- Systematic Construction Ltd., Mildmay
- Craig, McDonald & Reddon Insurance Brokers, Mildmay
- Best Foods Canada Inc.
- Zehrs Food Plus, Listowel
- Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox, Listowel
- Rod Wright, Clifford
- Dan & Cathy Templeton, Gorrie
- Owen Curtis, Wingham
- Gray's Auction Service Inc., Harriston
- Queen's Bush Construction, R.R. 1, Gorrie
- Bruce Tile Incorporated
- Royal LePage Heartland Realty
- Libro Credit Union, Wingham
- North Wellington Co-op
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