Please note that special rosette ribbons awarded to “Best Of…”classes will be for display only and will remain the property of the Home craft division. Also, any exhibitor wishing to return his/her ribbons for recycling purposes may do so on Sunday when the exhibits are removed from the hall.

Copies of the Homecraft Judging Standard for Ontario Fairs, OAAS, Revised 2003 booklet will be available for perusal for all interested persons in the exhibition hall during fair time. Also, copies will be available for purchase at the fair office during office hours.

CLASS:  SEEDS, GRAIN, FORAGE  
Prize Money:  $12, $10, $8, $5
4-H Members, please see 4-H section for seeds, grain and forage options that do not require you to purchase a membership to enter.
Items are to be exhibited in heavy plastic bags

1. Barley, 10 lbs, any variety
2. Oats, 10 lbs., any variety
3. Wheat, 10 lbs., any variety
4. Soybeans, 10 lbs., any variety
5. Hay, first cut legumes, 85% or more legumes
6. Grass hay, at least 85% grass
7. Hay, second cut legumes, 85% or more legumes
8. Hay, second cut, mixed legumes and grass, 70% and 30% either way
9. Haylage, 10 lbs.
10. Corn Silage, 10 lbs.
11. Six corn stalks, variety to be named
12. Shelled corn, 10 lbs.
13. High moisture shelled corn, processed, 10 lbs.
14. Corn, 10 ears, variety named, 2018, DISPLAYED IN  box lid/bag
15. Hay quality, one complete square bale, indicate cut, 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

CLASS:  MAPLE SYRUP & EGGS

Prize Money:  $8, $6, $4,

16.  Maple Syrup, Light, 1 Litre container

17.  Maple Syrup, Amber, 1 Litre container
18.  Product made with Maple Syrup, to be tasted
19. White eggs, 1 dozen in a container
20. Brown eggs, 1 dozen in a container

 

CLASS: GARDEN VEGETABLE DIVISION

Prize Money:  $4, $3, $2,

Exhibitor Tips:

• Vine fruit (which includes tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini) entered in these sections, must have a short (2”) section of the vine attached.
• Do not wash vegetables, just clean them off
• Onions should be clean, but not peeled; some of the root should be left attached
• All items must be displayed on size appropriate, disposable plates, provided by the exhibitor.

Special Prize:  Gift Certificate – $20 from Legault Garden Centre for most points in Sections 21 to 46.

21.  Beans, 6 pods of yellow
22.  Beans, 6 pods of green
23.  Beets, regular, 3, with 1″ stem
24.  Beets, long, 3, with 1″ stem
25.  Cabbage, red or green, 2 heads
26.  Carrots, 3, long, tops removed to 1″
27.  Carrots, 3, baby-mini, tops removed to 1 “
28. Corn, sweet, 3 ears, 1/3 husk removed
29. Cucumbers, 3 green, for table use
30. Cucumber, pickling, 3, 2” to 3 ½” long
31. Garlic, 3 heads
32. Herbs, fresh, in water, 3 varieties, labeled
33. Onions, yellow, 3, with 1” stem
34. Onions, Spanish, 3, with 1” stem
35.  Peppers, 3, sweet, green or red
36.  Peppers, 3, hot peppers
37.  Potatoes, white, 3, named
38.  Potatoes, red, 3, named
39.  Potatoes, yellow, 3, named
40.  Tomatoes, 3, beefsteak type
41.  Tomatoes, 3, roma type
42.  Tomatoes, tiny tim type, minimum 5 in a cluster
43.  Zucchini, 2
44.  Funny Veggie Character – using vegetable as the base, attach other food products to make a funny-looking character/face
45.  “This Came Out of My Garden??” – funniest looking produce
46.  Attractive vegetable arrangement in an appropriate container – 6 varieties, maximum 3 each

 

CLASS: FRUIT DIVISION

Prize Money: $4, $3, $2

Exhibitor Tips:  Apples must be displayed on size appropriate disposable plates and fruit in a clear plastic cup, provided by the exhibitor.

28. 28. 47.  Apples, summer, one variety, 3
        49.  Raspberries, 10
        50.  Any fruit not listed, named

HORTICULTURE DIVISION

Special Prize:  $20 donated by Caroll Carkner awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 50 to 69.

 

POTTED PLANTS

Prize Money: $4, $3, $2

Special Prize:  Donated by Jade Garden, $10 awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 50 to 58.

28. 28. 50.  African violet, single, any colour, one crown only
        51.  African violet, double, any colour, one crown only
        52.  Aloe Vera plant
        53.  Ivy, any variety
        54.  Succulent, any kind, no cacti
        55.  Collection of potted herbs, 3 different types, named, displayed in one pot, tray or container
        56.  Impatiens, in bloom, grown in own pot
        57.  Dish Garden with cacti and/or succulent
        58.  House plant, other than those listed in sections 52 to 59, named

 

CHAMPLAIN IN BLOOM DIVISION

Prize Money: $4, $3, $2

This is a special section sponsored by Champlain Township, in conjunction with its “Communities in Bloom” initiatives.  These classes are open to residents of Champlain Township and surrounding areas.  The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society thanks Champlain Township for its sponsorship.

28. 28. 59. An arrangement with vegetables used creatively at the base
        60. “Surprise” – Arrangement of fresh flowers in an unusual container
        61. Tuberous Begonia
        62. Begonia, any other type
        63. Coleus, any kind, 1 plant
        64. Geranium, any type, in bloom, 1 plant
        65. Mini Rose Bush, in bloom
        66. Outdoor hanging basket
        67. Deck/patio planter
        68. Dish Garden – not to exceed 12″
        69. “Celebrating Canadian Dairy Farmers” – arrangement which includes the Dairy Farmer’s blue symbol

 

CLASS: CUT FLOWERS

Prize money: $4, $3, $2

(Garden grown flowers only)

Special Prize:  $25 Gift Certificate donated by Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre, Cornwall, awarded to the exhibitor with the second highest points in Sections 70 to 99.

Descriptive Terms & Exhibitor Tips

– Garden grown flowers only, should be exhibited

– Stem – a flower stalk with one or more flowers, buds and foliage

– Bloom – one flower with foliage on each stalk, with no buds showing colour

– Spike (spray) – a cluster of individual flowers up and down a stem

– Condition – free of disease, insect damage, insects, etc.

– Colour – should be uniform

– Form – proper shape for type of flower

– Substance – fresh, not wilted

– Uniform in size when more than one bloom or stem is required

– Showmanship/Display counts for part of placing

– Always leave some foliage, especially what is under water in the container.

– Every entry must have an entry tag well attached to a sturdy container, heavy enough to support the flowers in it.

– Exhibits must be removed between 3:30 and 4:30 on Sunday

28. 28. 28. 70.  Any appropriate flower, floating in a container, 1 bloom
            71.  Asters, 3 blooms
            72.  Calendulas, 3 stems
            73.  Cleome, 3 stems
            74.  Coneflower, (Echinacea) 3 stems, any colour
            75.  Cosmos, 5 stems, no taller than 24″
            76.  Dahlia, under 6″, 2 blooms
            77.  Dahlia, 6” & over, 1 bloom**
            78.  Gladioli, any solid colour, 1 spike**
            79.  Gladioli, bi-colour or tri-colour, 1 spike**
            80.  Lavatera (annual mallow), 3 stems
            81.  Lily, Tiger lily, 1 stem
            82.  Lily, any other bulb lily, 1 stem (no day lilies)
            83.  Marigolds, over 3″, with own foliage, 5 blooms
            84.  Marigolds, 3″ and under, with own foliage, 5 blooms
            85.  Nasturtium, 5 blooms
            86.  Hosta, any variety,  3 leaves
            87.  Pansies, with own foliage, 5 blooms
            88.  Petunias, single, with own foliage, 5 stems
            89.  Gaillardia, 5 stems
            90.  Phlox, Perennial, 3 stems
            91.  Rose, 1 bloom
            92.  Rose, 1 spray or spike
            93.  Rudbeckia, 3 stems, any colour
            94.  Salvia, with own foliage, 5 spikes,
            95.  Snapdragon, 3 spikes
            96.  Sunflower, 1 bloom, not to exceed 8”, stem not to exceed 12”
            97.  Zinnias, 3″ and over, 3 blooms
            98.  Zinnias, under 3”, 5 blooms
            99. A collection of 3 varieties of flowers, 2 of each, not listed, provide names.

***Prize money for these classes donated by Steven and Rochelle Anderson in memory of Alice Anderson

DECORATIVE DIVISION

Prize money: $6, $5, $4

Special Prize:  $10 gift certificate donated by Jade Garden, Vankleek Hill, awarded to the exhibitor with the highest points in Sections 100 to 104.

28. 28. 100.  Ontario Agriculture – An arrangement celebrating any aspect of agriculture.  Accessories accepted
        101.  Kitchen Kaper – an arrangement using a kitchen container. Accessories accepted
        102.  Celebrating the 175 Years of the VKH Fair – an arrangement in reds, yellows and oranges. Accessories accepted
        103.  A 175th Birthday Candle  – A creative arrangement using a lantern or candle. Accessories accepted
        104.  Tea Time – An arrangement made in a tea cup. Accessories accepted